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Karen · by **Karen** » February 14th, 2005, 1:46 pm

Finally... pictures to send. Normally, I would not do this. But is has been so nice to be able to see a face with the names on here. A bit more personal/ real. So, Let me Introduce myself. Not sure I ever did. My name is Karen. I am a registered nurse, working in home health. I have 4 great kids ages 27,24,18 and 16. I also have a "still new" husband that I met on the internet (he is from New Zealand), who is absolutely wonderful. I weighed 99 pounds the day I graduated from high school. (1972) My mom had always been overweight and I was NEVER going to let that happen to me..... hmmph! Trying every diet known to man, and many of them several times, I made it to 298 before finding Medifast this past November. I was introduced to MF by a bariatric physician here in town. She had lost 79 pounds on the program and is a great inspiration. I still have a ways to go...but I feel wonderful, I even feel skinny (I get a reality check when I pass a mirror).... but I feel good!

This first picture was taken in early December '04. I had just been on MF about 2-3 weeks. (other than high school... I don't think there are any other pics of me in the house).

The one with me standing was taken yesterday...51 pounds lighter.

24KaratGold · by **24KaratGold** » February 14th, 2005, 6:12 pm

Wow, what a difference! You GO, girl! You look great. How tall are you?

NikkiNix · by **NikkiNix** » February 14th, 2005, 6:57 pm

Dang Karen,

You look like a totally different person! You are already to the 50lb club good for you and Congratulations! Your like those commercials we see were someone has lost alot of weight and you say ya right they have been super imposed. Maybe it is the hair color or maybe it's the huge gorgous smile you have on your face that shows the success. What ever it is keep up the great work. You look fabulous!

Nikki

monkeymom · by **monkeymom** » February 14th, 2005, 7:13 pm

Wow Karen, what a difference. You must feel fantastic!!
Just think how another 50 pounds is going to be............woot woot.

raederle · by **raederle** » February 14th, 2005, 7:24 pm

WOW!!!

You've made a really noticeable difference in yourself, and I can tell you're happy with it, too, by that terrific, genuine smile on your face in the "after" shot! :mrgreen:

Thank you for posting these; I know it takes guts and courage, and your pics really are inspiring to us. You are *well* on your way to your goal, and I'm so proud of you!

:hug:

RavenKat2 · by **RavenKat2** » February 15th, 2005, 7:25 am

Wow!!!

What a difference! You look great!

Kat

itsgonnaworkthistime · by **itsgonnaworkthistime** » February 15th, 2005, 7:28 am

Wow Karen you look great!!!

Congratulations on your success so far.....I am dreaming for the day of being in the 50# club as well...

Weigh to go!

Maura

mindovermatter · by **mindovermatter** » February 15th, 2005, 7:42 am

Karen, Whata difference. You should be so proud. And such a confidence booster to be able to compare the difference. You go girl.

Beth

TamiL · by **TamiL** » February 15th, 2005, 9:12 am

Karen
you should be soooo proud of yourself!! :-P

you look MARVELOUS!!! SIMPLY MARVELOUS!!!

Tami

Sylvia · by **Sylvia** » February 15th, 2005, 9:29 am

Karen,

This is an echo of what the others are saying (but I'm guessing you don't get tired of hearing it!). You look really great! It is an amazing difference. You must be both pleased and motivated to keep on this path. You are an inspiration!

Sylvia

Karen · by **Karen** » February 15th, 2005, 1:17 pm

Thanks all! It is motivating to see the work in progress. Somedays I feel like I am just spinning my wheels and getting nowhere. Especially on a week like this past one with just a 1/2 pound loss. But when I see how far I've come in just a bit over 3 months.... I am eager to do another 3 months! This stuff really works!!

doglover · by **doglover** » February 15th, 2005, 5:54 pm

Man, what great motivation to share your pictures with us! Thank you and you look GREAT! Your eyes even sparkle!

scrabbler7 · by **scrabbler7** » February 15th, 2005, 7:18 pm

Karen - YA GOTTA LOVE IT!!!!

Way to go - thanks for sharing!

BerkshireGrl · by **BerkshireGrl** » February 15th, 2005, 7:26 pm

Karen,

You are looking super fine, chica!

WOW. You are doing so well on this program! You blow my socks off heheheh!

I'm looking forward to getting back into it myself - and having you as my train buddy! Very soon!

It's wonderful to see your progress :mrgreen:

When the time comes, I will be posting my pics too - but right now, I don't see enough of a difference at 20 pounds. But 76 will definitely be visible! (eep!)

Thank you for sharing with us the real you! :rose:

Mrsshrinkinglady · by **Mrsshrinkinglady** » February 16th, 2005, 5:18 pm

Karen
You look GREAT!!
50 pounds is AWESOME!!!
I know you love to look at yourself now!
We all have weeks like you did,and I just experienced one myself,but we hung in there and stuck to plan and we will be all the better ( and thinner)
for doing so!
Keep up the great job!!
Shrink aka Mary

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