New Progress Photos

Looking pretty darn fantastic Saffy! Excellent progress.
Congrats on your dedication for the slow loss. I don't know if I could
handle it. Sometimes when mine slows down I get so anxious.

Monica
--
Started Jan. 20, 2004
362/189.0/Goal: Till my thighs don't rub together anymore.
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tavligirl/my_photos
________________________________________________________
"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear."
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Saffire said:

Okay, by popular demand (TWO people asked :-), I've posted a current
photo (current by about 2-3 hours ago, in fact) -- see sig for URL.
I've only lost 7.5 lbs since the last one, BUT those 7.5 lbs definitely
make a difference, especially since it took me 6 months to do it (lots
of body adjustment going on during that time, I think). I DO know that
I had to take in the clothes that I wear for the photos yet again to
get the snug look :-) They're so snug, in fact, that I wouldn't DARE
wear them in public :-)

For you newbies and stragglers, keep in mind that we all lose at
different rates. It's taken me 22 months to take off 63 lbs and I
still have 17 more to go to get to goal. MOST people lose faster than
me, but I have my own set of physical issues to deal with, so for me it
happens when it happens. That said, persistence pays off, so if you
have some challenges that keep you from losing as quickly as you'd
like, take heart and know that if *I* can do it, you probably can
*too*! I always keep in mind that if I hadn't started low-carbing, I'd
STILL be just as heavy as I was in my before photo (and probably even
heavier), so however long it takes is worth it to ME! In the meantime,
I eat VERY well and feel GREAT!

Good job!

With your frame you could stand to lose another 20 pounds, but at the rate
you're going, that might take another couple or 5 more years.

--
Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW

"Saffire" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Okay, by popular demand (TWO people asked :-), I've posted a current
photo (current by about 2-3 hours ago, in fact) -- see sig for URL.
I've only lost 7.5 lbs since the last one, BUT those 7.5 lbs definitely
make a difference, especially since it took me 6 months to do it (lots
of body adjustment going on during that time, I think). I DO know that
I had to take in the clothes that I wear for the photos yet again to
get the snug look :-) They're so snug, in fact, that I wouldn't DARE
wear them in public :-)

For you newbies and stragglers, keep in mind that we all lose at
different rates. It's taken me 22 months to take off 63 lbs and I
still have 17 more to go to get to goal. MOST people lose faster than
me, but I have my own set of physical issues to deal with, so for me it
happens when it happens. That said, persistence pays off, so if you
have some challenges that keep you from losing as quickly as you'd
like, take heart and know that if *I* can do it, you probably can
*too*! I always keep in mind that if I hadn't started low-carbing, I'd
STILL be just as heavy as I was in my before photo (and probably even
heavier), so however long it takes is worth it to ME! In the meantime,
I eat VERY well and feel GREAT!

--
Saffire
205/142/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

"Saffire" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

Okay, by popular demand (TWO people asked :-), I've posted a current
photo (current by about 2-3 hours ago, in fact) -- see sig for URL.
I've only lost 7.5 lbs since the last one, BUT those 7.5 lbs definitely
make a difference, especially since it took me 6 months to do it (lots
of body adjustment going on during that time, I think). I DO know that
I had to take in the clothes that I wear for the photos yet again to
get the snug look :-) They're so snug, in fact, that I wouldn't DARE
wear them in public :-)

For you newbies and stragglers, keep in mind that we all lose at
different rates. It's taken me 22 months to take off 63 lbs and I
still have 17 more to go to get to goal. MOST people lose faster than
me, but I have my own set of physical issues to deal with, so for me it
happens when it happens. That said, persistence pays off, so if you
have some challenges that keep you from losing as quickly as you'd
like, take heart and know that if *I* can do it, you probably can
*too*! I always keep in mind that if I hadn't started low-carbing, I'd
STILL be just as heavy as I was in my before photo (and probably even
heavier), so however long it takes is worth it to ME! In the meantime,
I eat VERY well and feel GREAT!

You look incredible! Great job! I always like hearing updates from you.

Spring

Saffire <[email hidden]> wrote in
news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

Okay, by popular demand (TWO people asked :-), I've posted a current
photo (current by about 2-3 hours ago, in fact) -- see sig for URL.
I've only lost 7.5 lbs since the last one, BUT those 7.5 lbs definitely
make a difference, especially since it took me 6 months to do it (lots
of body adjustment going on during that time, I think). I DO know that
I had to take in the clothes that I wear for the photos yet again to
get the snug look :-) They're so snug, in fact, that I wouldn't DARE
wear them in public :-)

For you newbies and stragglers, keep in mind that we all lose at
different rates. It's taken me 22 months to take off 63 lbs and I
still have 17 more to go to get to goal. MOST people lose faster than
me, but I have my own set of physical issues to deal with, so for me it
happens when it happens. That said, persistence pays off, so if you
have some challenges that keep you from losing as quickly as you'd
like, take heart and know that if *I* can do it, you probably can
*too*! I always keep in mind that if I hadn't started low-carbing, I'd
STILL be just as heavy as I was in my before photo (and probably even
heavier), so however long it takes is worth it to ME! In the meantime,
I eat VERY well and feel GREAT!

OK, now that is SO GREAT, Saffire! And your attitude is so wonderful, if
this is a lifestyle for you and it's happening, there's no need to break
any speed records right? Such excellent results you're getting, wow! 🙂

Sherry
360/?/195 (day 17)

Saffire said:

Okay, by popular demand (TWO people asked :-), I've posted a current
photo (current by about 2-3 hours ago, in fact) -- see sig for URL.
I've only lost 7.5 lbs since the last one, BUT those 7.5 lbs definitely
make a difference, especially since it took me 6 months to do it (lots
of body adjustment going on during that time, I think). I DO know that
I had to take in the clothes that I wear for the photos yet again to
get the snug look :-) They're so snug, in fact, that I wouldn't DARE
wear them in public :-)

You look great Saffire. Congratulations!! :-)

Nicole
290.5/168.5/137 monthly-goal: 6 month-start: 175 since: 19/04/2004

JC Der Koenig said:

With your frame you could stand to lose another 20 pounds, but at the rate
you're going, that might take another couple or 5 more years.

I don't see any pics of you JC! Probably just a fatboy with a big mouth.
Forty-five and still at home with mama.

Wow! You look *terrific*!!!!

Myra

Saffire said:

Okay, by popular demand (TWO people asked :-), I've posted a current
photo (current by about 2-3 hours ago, in fact) -- see sig for URL.
I've only lost 7.5 lbs since the last one, BUT those 7.5 lbs definitely
make a difference, especially since it took me 6 months to do it (lots
of body adjustment going on during that time, I think). I DO know that
I had to take in the clothes that I wear for the photos yet again to
get the snug look :-) They're so snug, in fact, that I wouldn't DARE
wear them in public :-)

For you newbies and stragglers, keep in mind that we all lose at
different rates. It's taken me 22 months to take off 63 lbs and I
still have 17 more to go to get to goal. MOST people lose faster than
me, but I have my own set of physical issues to deal with, so for me it
happens when it happens. That said, persistence pays off, so if you
have some challenges that keep you from losing as quickly as you'd
like, take heart and know that if *I* can do it, you probably can
*too*! I always keep in mind that if I hadn't started low-carbing, I'd
STILL be just as heavy as I was in my before photo (and probably even
heavier), so however long it takes is worth it to ME! In the meantime,
I eat VERY well and feel GREAT!

--
Saffire
205/142/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

your bum definitely looks more defined - v noticeable change between dec
03 and now. Congrats.

Saffire said:

For you newbies and stragglers, keep in mind that we all
lose at
different rates. It's taken me 22 months to take off 63
lbs and I
still have 17 more to go to get to goal. MOST people lose
faster than
me, but I have my own set of physical issues to deal with,
so for me
it happens when it happens. That said, persistence pays
off, so if
you have some challenges that keep you from losing as
quickly as you'd
like, take heart and know that if *I* can do it, you
probably can
*too*! I always keep in mind that if I hadn't started
low-carbing,
I'd STILL be just as heavy as I was in my before photo
(and probably
even heavier), so however long it takes is worth it to ME!
In the
meantime, I eat VERY well and feel GREAT!

You are looking great there kiddo! Congratulations.

And your perseverance has been well noted. Thank you for
sharing the pictures and the thoughts.

--
JJ.
275/180/180 - as of February 18, 2004 (adjusted target
weight)
Atkins since Sep 1, 2003
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jjsmythe/my_photos
1, 2, 3...98, 99, 100. Done!

Saffire wrote:
|| Saffire
|| 205/142/125 - 5'1.5"
|| Atkins since 6/14/03
|| Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Great progress Sapphire!

BTW, are all the clothes in your closet exactly the same style and color but
in different sizes?
;-)

--
Peter
Website: http://users.thelink.net/marengo

In article <8ZF9e.5389$yO2.414@lakeread07>, [email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

Saffire wrote:
|| Saffire
|| 205/142/125 - 5'1.5"
|| Atkins since 6/14/03
|| Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Great progress Sapphire!

BTW, are all the clothes in your closet exactly the same style and color but
in different sizes?
;-)

Of course not :-) I just happen to be very handy with a sewing
machine, which has been getting quite a workout over the last 16-18
months -- in fact I went out and bought a new one not long after I
started low-carbing. I'm getting to the point of no return on the
pants, though -- when you buy the larger ones, the length between the
seat and the waist is longer, so while taking them in is one thing,
shortening them is another, at least when zippers are involved. I
don't think they are worth THAT much work, so I'll have to invest in
some new ones soon. DARN ;-)

--
Saffire
205/142/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

In article <[email hidden]>,
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Quoted message said:

Wow! You look *terrific*!!!!

Thank you, Myra, and everyone else for your positive comments!

--
Saffire
205/142/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Saffire said:

Okay, by popular demand (TWO people asked :-), I've posted a current
photo (current by about 2-3 hours ago, in fact) -- see sig for URL.

Excellent! I'm happy for you, Saffire.

--
Mark from Finland
98/78/78 kg

fabulous................and YES, that seven pounds made a BIG
difference!

--
rosie
http://www.codepinkalert.org/

"Saffire" <[email hidden]> wrote in
message news:[email hidden]...
: Okay, by popular demand (TWO people asked :-), I've posted a
current
: photo (current by about 2-3 hours ago, in fact) -- see sig for
URL.
: I've only lost 7.5 lbs since the last one, BUT those 7.5 lbs
definitely
: make a difference, especially since it took me 6 months to do it
(lots
: of body adjustment going on during that time, I think). I DO know
that
: I had to take in the clothes that I wear for the photos yet again
to
: get the snug look :-) They're so snug, in fact, that I wouldn't
DARE
: wear them in public :-)
:
: For you newbies and stragglers, keep in mind that we all lose at
: different rates. It's taken me 22 months to take off 63 lbs and I
: still have 17 more to go to get to goal. MOST people lose faster
than
: me, but I have my own set of physical issues to deal with, so for
me it
: happens when it happens. That said, persistence pays off, so if
you
: have some challenges that keep you from losing as quickly as you'd
: like, take heart and know that if *I* can do it, you probably can
: *too*! I always keep in mind that if I hadn't started
low-carbing, I'd
: STILL be just as heavy as I was in my before photo (and probably
even
: heavier), so however long it takes is worth it to ME! In the
meantime,
: I eat VERY well and feel GREAT!
:
: --
: Saffire
: 205/142/125 - 5'1.5"
: Atkins since 6/14/03
: Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

JJ, you are a role model in here too ya know!!!!!!!!!!

Laureen 410/326/180

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/freakinlunachick/album?.dir=/90dd&.src=ph&.tok=phhJ9gCBLmL1VUob

JJ said:

Saffire said:

For you newbies and stragglers, keep in mind that we all
lose at
different rates. It's taken me 22 months to take off 63
lbs and I
still have 17 more to go to get to goal. MOST people lose
faster than
me, but I have my own set of physical issues to deal with,
so for me
it happens when it happens. That said, persistence pays
off, so if
you have some challenges that keep you from losing as
quickly as you'd
like, take heart and know that if *I* can do it, you
probably can
*too*! I always keep in mind that if I hadn't started
low-carbing,
I'd STILL be just as heavy as I was in my before photo
(and probably
even heavier), so however long it takes is worth it to ME!
In the
meantime, I eat VERY well and feel GREAT!

You are looking great there kiddo! Congratulations.

And your perseverance has been well noted. Thank you for
sharing the pictures and the thoughts.

--
JJ.
275/180/180 - as of February 18, 2004 (adjusted target
weight)
Atkins since Sep 1, 2003
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jjsmythe/my_photos
1, 2, 3...98, 99, 100. Done!

Laureen said:

JJ, you are a role model in here too ya know!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, you're too sweet. Thank you for the encouragement
Laureen.

You keep taking care of yourself.

--
JJ.
275/180/180 - as of February 18, 2004 (adjusted target
weight)
Atkins since Sep 1, 2003
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jjsmythe/my_photos
1, 2, 3...98, 99, 100. Done!

HUGE congrats to you, and be proud of your stick-tooo-Itiveness ! That is
an excellent character trait! BRAVO

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Quoted message said:

HUGE congrats to you, and be proud of your stick-tooo-Itiveness ! That is
an excellent character trait! BRAVO

Thank you!

--
Saffire
205/141/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333