The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Lauren]

Morning, Folks!

As promised (many times), I finally got my friends to take some pics of me. I've sent the email to Unca, and he'll get them up here when he gets his day going.

I wanted to mention something that I mentioned in my original before pictures - that those "before" pics were the very best of me at that weight - because who wants to put awful pics of them up to the public!?? But, I realized that they don't really show what bad shape I was in, so I have dug deep and sent Unca a horrible pic of me from this past summer, just a couple months before starting MF, holding my friend's new baby. I was just off the beach, hence no makeup and really greasy hair! :-) But, I think you get a much better sense of the weight that needed to go.



Then there are 3 new ones (from this weekend), which are DURING photos, at 83 pounds lost, from my friends' apartment.







I PROMISE to post more photos when I near completion - but now you can all stop harassing me! ha! ;-)

Lauren

[Trixie]

Lauren, you were a beautiful woman to begin with but now you are absolutely stunning!

I love, love, love the new sassy photos!!

Keep it up girl! Your are inspiring beyond words!!

Trixie

[Pashta]

WOOOHOOO!! What a difference! Wow you are doing so GREAT! Jeesh you must be pretty darn tall I bet, you look FAB!!

[FORMOMMY]

Great photos Lauren - You look fabulous!!! 83 pounds - WOWIE ZOWIE!!!!

And yes, the harassment shall stop now - hee hee....

[Drama Queen]

Laura,

Thanks for posting the new pics. You look absolutely stunning!! There's no denying the MediGlow on your face. Thanks for being such an inspiration!!

[supermom]

You look great. I am jealous. You have something I have never had. Self confidence. You just glow. I love the view. I want to go to NYC so bad. My husband told me to go. I don't want to go by myself, though. I just would really like to see it.

[falisamarie]

Lauren you are so beautiful and you can really tell a huge difference! Thanks for being such an inspiration

Lisa

[Lauren]

You guys are so wonderful, thanks for all the kind comments!

Lisa - thanks for saying you can tell, there are days that I wonder if it's noticeable, and others when I think it's really dramatic. But I wasn't sure if the pictures showed it, especially bc I didn't do a side picture - which is a pretty substantial difference. My friends and family say that the biggest change is just that I physically take up less space, I call it my land mass! :-)

Supermom - You HAVE to come to NYC! There's no place more awesome (In my humble opinion), there's something for everyone, and you can't ever be bored. Perhaps you should treat yourself to a trip when you've reached goal, because you'll enjoy the city more being able to walk everywhere and not get tired! I'd love to meet you! Regarding the self-confidence, I was very fortunate to have parents who always told my sister and I that we could do anything, be anything, strive for anything, and achieve our dreams. My weight has always been my albatross, the thing I can't conquer or defeat, but everything else has been in place. I guess I am just comfortable with what I bring to the table - and you all should be as well. Be aware of what value you bring to this world, intellect, kindness, bravery, dedication, loyalty, humor, love, etc. You bring these attributes to your family every day - what on earth do you not have to be proud of and to give you confidence? Step up, Supermom, look at yourself in the mirror, and give yourself the credit that's due.

Pashta - Thanks, hon! I am 5'9, which, when obese, makes me feel like I am the biggest woman in the world. If/when I get thin, it will make me feel sexy. Right now, I am sitting on the fence! :-)

Thanks to all of you for your warmth!

lauren

[FluffyNoMore]

Look at you!!! Omgosh you're just beaming!! And so gorgeous!! You've done an outstanding job on your weightloss...how exciting to see your success in photos. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.

[Shana]

Lauren, you look absolutely amazing! You were already beautiful, Medifast has just added to that original beauty
I'm looking forward to seeing the next set of pictures! And if we can make special requests, more pictures with the NYC skyline as your background would be fantastic

[Tiolazz]

WOW ! Lauren, look at you......

You are a <img alt="MySpace Layouts" border="0" src="http://content21.bigoo.ws/content/glitter/text_miscellaneous/text_168.gif">

You must be so proud of yourself, and if you aren't , you sure should be !!!

I absolutely cannot wait to post new pictures of myself looking 1/2 that good....

Way to go girl.....

[Mimi]

Lauren girl, you look AMAZING!!!!

Congratulations on all your hard work and perserverance. I'd love to go to NYC someday, too.

[Nancy]

Lauren ~

How lovely you are! Thank you, thank you for digging up the pre-Medifast Picture and the terrific 'during' photos.

Hey, Girl! No apologies needed for the post-beach trek either - your complexion is great with no make-up. I'd give up one of my leopard shirts to have your smooth skin and touseled blonde locks!


You do take up considerably less land mass - 83 pounds is a lot of weight and many inches.

You have such a positive outlook and your parents did a fantastic job of filling your heart and mind with good things about yourself.

Your body is curvy and the weight loss is VERY apparent, Lauren.

That's so cool that you felt comfy enough to take off your jacket and reveal yourself to us. Very cool outfit, by the way!


Check out those poses, too - ooooh la-la, Lauren!

We're happy for the wonderful healthy changes you made in the last year - you are smokeless and flabless!

[Lauren]

Thanks so much Nancy, and all you wonderful ladies, for such enthusiasm! We all know how stressful it is to post photos, it's nice to have such kindness in return!

You all rock!

Lauren

[Nicki]

Talk about hot stuff!!! You are sizzlin'! Lauren, you are a real inspiration, always through your words and now these pics as well. Thanks so much for sharing!