The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Mrsshrinkinglady]

Hi!
These photo's that Unca is kind enough to post for me are of me before MF in May 2004 in my lovely fishing garb I would like to say that all that bulk was sweatshirts but sadly it was all ME



The second photo was taken today on Feb 5, 2005 by my very proud husband, Darrell whom has been very supportive and wonderful during this ongoing process.
As of this photo I have lost 69.5 pounds since Oct 18, 2004 when I started
this amazing journey of better health and just plain being better looking and feeling FABULOUS!!



I am almost 50% to my goal and Nancy had asked me if I would share some before and (For Now) photo's with you all.
I am SO glad I made the decision to get serious about my health before
I hit 50 next year. I want to face that birthday with JOY and EAGERNESS
about how fabulous I feel and look!!
With MF I WILL!
Shrink aka Mary
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[Nancy]

Mrs. Shrinking Lady ~

We can behold your progress with our very own blinking eyes!

Yes, indeedy doo, there is far less of you!

You've worked so hard and to see you at the half-way point already blesses me Big Time. You look amazing but the best part is that you have confidence now to carry you through to the finish line.

Mrs. Shrink, Darrell will have to keep his good eye on you so the fish don't reel you in! He'll need a line around your waist to keep you from floating downstream. Merrrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a Medidream!

[raederle]

Wow!!! You have changed *dramatically* and look wonderful-- you have a tiny waist, now! I hope you're *very* proud of yourself (cuz I am!)... it'll be no time before you're at goal and lookin' back at these pics with another big sense of accomplishment after getting rid of the final 70... Thank you for posting these! It really is inspiring to me. We CAN do it!

[NikkiNix]

Hello Shrink,

I have been thinking about your weight loss and reading your posts and am so happy you decieded to post before and after pictures. It takes alot of courage to put what we looked like before we lost 70lbs and I commend you for it. You look amazing and even though you were a beautiful women before the weightloss you look even more stunning. I noticed that in the picture today you have your shirt tucked in, I noticed that because I never tuck shirts in, and in the first picture you didn't. I bet that alone feels so darn good. I can't believe you lost almost 70lbs in less than 4 months that is truly inspiring to me. I also wanted to add how young you look I think Medifast must have some fountain of youth in it because you and Nancy don't look anywhere near 50 and I am not just blowing smoke. Maybe it's all that water we are drinking. Well anyway I wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS on your big loss and keep it up.

Your Friend,
Nikki

[cthrn007]

Woo-wee!!

Your success is soooo inspiring! Might I add... you are lookin' mighty sassy with the tucked in hot-pink shirt and black belt!! There is nothing better than than a day you feel like changing from the sweatshirt mode (I used to call it "the Uniform") to the tuck in!!

I am very happy for you and your success & keep up the great work!!
~Catherine

[Mrsshrinkinglady]

Thank you all for such lovely compliments. They truly warm my heart!
Nikki, I LOVE tucking my tops in now and do it every day to remind myself that I actually HAVE a waist now You will soon be tucking in right along with me!! I think I can thank genetics for not looking my age.
My mom looked young as well, but I am quite sure the water and healthy eating are reducing those wrnkles and lines!
Catherine I agree that "the uniform" is a perfect name for my prior tryimg to hide my bulk sweatshirts. Well NO MORE
By the way that cutie pie almost hidden behind me in the before pic is my sweet husband Darrell!
Rae, I never thought I would hear the words tiny and my waist in the same line Thanks!!
Nancy, As always you are supportive and caring and always there when we need a shoulder OR a swift kick in the patootie
This group has gone a long way in making me feel inspired and made me hang in there at the very beginning when I wanted to cheat.
I hope seeing my before and "FOR NOW" photo's helps someone else, just as seeing Nancy's and Camille's and Spidey's and Mike's and (My goodness there are too many to mention everyone but you know who you are) have inspired me to hang in there and go on to the next 70 pounds with enthusiasm and eagerness!
Hugs to All
Shrink aka Mary

[mindovermatter]

Mary-

You look marvelous darling. And tucking, oh my gosh I'm so happy for you. Your pictures are truely an inspiration.

Beth

[Aussiegirl]

Dear Mary,
You are looking FANTASTIC! You must be feeling so good I found you're photo so inspirational, as I have 135lbs to loose and have only started.
keep up the great work,
Gabby

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[monkeymom]

Mary,
You look great and I'm sure you feel great too!!
Thanks for sharing your pics with all of us, it is truly inspiring.

Oh, hubby has very good reason to be proud. I bet he's enjoying snapping whatever pics you need

[LongWay2go]

Wow Mary, you do look awesome! I'm so proud of you and so glad that you are sticking with this from thick to thin!

~Spidey

[LAwoman]

Hi Mrsshrinkinglady,

You are looking sooooo great, and you must feel so good. Congrats on the 1/2 mark, although seeing you've lost more weight since the pic, you'll have to post another soon so we can share in your excitement.

I am only in my second week (lost 8 lbs the first week). When I see your pics and read your posts you really inspire and help me in my MF weight loss journey. THANK YOU!

Keep up the great loss, can't wait to see you (and all of us) reach goal!!!

[LilMsTexas]

YOU ARE FABULOUS!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures. For all of us just beginning the journey we are desperately seeking the BEFORE and AFTER pictures for inspiration (at least I am).

I have my before pictures already. I had my husband take them of me in bikers shorts and a sports bra. BELIEVE ME when I say there is NOTHING more revealing than biker shorts and a sports bra! It was hard to stand in front of my husband and have him take a 360 picture of me. Maybe it was just hard for me to actually see it. But oooooooooh for the day when I will post BEFORE and AFTER pictures!!

I just DREAM of tucking my shirt in like you Something so many people take for granted.....crazy. Congratulations again and thank you for being an inspiration to us all. TOGETHER we can do anything!!

CHEERS!

[Nancy]

Christy ~

May you enjoy the Medifast journey - as you make and take each shake, remember that you are getting closer to posing for your 'after' picture.

It has been over two years now since I reached my goal and I will never tire of tucking in my shirts, zipping up my jeans and cinching up my belt.

I am so thankful that you've joined us - best wishes to you - we'll be waiting for your next photo shoot.