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[Sylvia]

As promised, here are my "final" stats at my goal weight. I am still planning for some improvements in inches as I continue to tone so I may update you in a few months. I thought it might be helpful for folks who are just beginning the program.

First, I was on MF for just about 28 weeks (and am still in transition). I did about 12 weeks on the full fast (except for a couple of days where I used the modified plan) and did the other 16 weeks using the modified plan.

During that time, I lost about 72 pounds! I also lost:

Bust: 9 inches
Waist: 12 inches
Lower abdomen: 14 inches
Hip: 14 inches
Thigh: 7.5 inches
Upper Arm: 3.5 inches

I went from a size 16W (and probably an 18 or 20 non-Woman's sizes)
to a 8-10. I am in mostly 8 pants and skirts and mostly 10 tops (unfortunately, my chest did not lose as much weight as I would have liked!).

Needless to say, I am thrilled.

A couple of observations. The pounds tend to come off a bit more quickly in the beginning although with MF, things are fairly steady over time. The inches seems to come off much more quickly as I got smaller. At my current weight, 10 pounds equates to about a full clothing size while at higher weights, it was more like 20 pounds.

Pilates works! I have now been doing it regularly for a bit over 2 months and it has made a huge difference in how I look and what sizes I am able to get into. I love it and do it several nights a week.

I am convinced that regular exercise is key. I do at least 30 mins of cardio every day. I do either pilates or strength training almost every day. One day a week I rest. I feel great. This will also help boost my metabolism. I plan to continue to make exercise a regular part of my life along with a sensible eating plan.

Needless to say, I am thrilled and just immeasurably happier than I was six months ago. Not only am I thin, but the sense of acomplishment I have is fantastic. Stick with the plan and all of you can have this too - take my word for it, it is far better than stuffing myself for the last six months woulf have been!

Sylvia

[JeweloftheNile]

Thank you Sylvia for "breaking it down" for us. Congratulations on reaching your goal. 6 months is Awesome! I am sure you are extremely proud and thank you for reaching out to help others.

I really needed this today!

JOTN

[Nancy]

Sylvia,

Thank you for an overview your weight loss journey. Your determination and hard work has paid off and now as you transition to maintenance, you will do just as well. Exercise is truly a vital part of weight maintenance and a healthy life.

We have all learned from you, Sylvia as you shared your experiences with us and we are grateful for it. What a special time of your life this is and just think, you will never have to go through this weight loss process again!

Cheers to you and the next great adventures of life in Thinsville!

[Karen]

Thanks and congrats slyvia. Must be wonderful to say you have accomplished your goal. I just finished week one and have a very long way to go, so reading a post like yours really motivates me to keep on. Good luck with the maintenance.

[gr8views]

Living proof that it can be done!!! Just like LW, you've made it...

Camille, you're not far behind!!!

Di