The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[rodeomom]

Ok, I sure hope this doesn't break any monitors and I won't be held liable if it does. No making fun - I really do hate these befores. Here are my before pictures.

The first one was taken at work in November of 2005, it was the day before Thanksgiving and while I am smileing, I wasn't really happy.



This next one was actually suppose to be just of my daughter, but her friend thought it would be funny to include me. This was taken in July of 2007 when my daughter was getting on her new horse for the first time. Since this was the first time the horse had EVER had someone on his back she wanted me there for support. Basically, she knows I am big enough to push the horses around. Gee thanks!



OK so the next two were taken this afternoon. This is after 16 days on TSFL/MF. I am down 20 or so pounds since day one on MF (30+ since I started really "dieting" and already lost at least 1 pant size. I am wearing one of my new outfits that I bought as a reward for losing my first 20 pounds. My plan is a dollar for every pound towards some kind of clothing - I will spend it at every 20 pounds unless I find something I really want and have to save up longer.



Anybody need a new monitor? Hope not.

[rodeomom]

Uncatim told me to do the post and email him the photos and he would do the rest.. Did I misunderstand the instructions?

[BerkshireGrl]

Nope, Rodeomom, sometimes it takes him a bit to stick 'em up is all

They will soon magically appear I am sure!

[bikipatra]

Ok, I sure hope this doesn't break any monitors and I won't be held liable if it does. No making fun - I really do hate these befores. Here are my before pictures.
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Have you seen my "Before" pictures. Go take a peek. If the monitors could handle those you are perfectly safe.

[BerkshireGrl]

Rodeomom,

I think we are a lot harder on ourselves than other people see us

I can definitely see the difference in your body from your horse pic to your latest photos... that 30 pounds is a great accomplishment!

You also have a truly wonderful smile... and I would die for hair as thick as yours!

Don't sweat the bod... all in good time Good on you for being brave enough to post the Befores!

Now, monitor schmonitor... puhlease! you gotta worry about the monitor meltdowns caused by your soon-to-come Afters!

[rodeomom]

Thanks Berk!

I gotta tell you I am getting some of my bravery from you. Your measurements guilted I mean nudged me into posting mine. I waited until I lost some before I even got onto the MMT boards. You are starting from scratch. Your an inspiration to me. Thank you!

[holberry]

Hi Rodeo
You look beautiful!

I know how difficult it is to put your smiling face out there
And I can see a big difference in the horsey picture and now.

You can do this, you can
holberry

[Ginabobina1969]

Hey There Rodeo Mom! You do look beautiful! Thanks for sharing your before pics! I can also tell a significant difference from the horse picture to your most recent!



Keep Shakin'

Hugs,
Gina

[rodeomom]

Thanks everyone for the encouraging remarks. My dad just mentioned tonight that he can see a difference. My DAD - the man, the one that doesn't notice the cupboard door is open until he smacks his head on it - he noticed tonight that I am making progress. That made me feel pretty good.

Next time I will try to bring myself to get my "now" photos with shorts instead of capris. I HATE my knees, big chunky things! I hope that in the next couple of weeks I will be able to see a difference there too.

Thanks again. This was really hard for me, I appreciate that nobody made fun.

[bikipatra]

That is a major NSV about your dad. Just really heartwarming!

[Lizabette]

WOWZER, RODEO!
Just taking a few minutes to check out your Before's and Durings.
Love your smile, hair, avatar, and mostly your positive attitude!
You got it, girl!

[rodeomom]

Updated to add pics from Oct 12th - I felt pretty good Friday so I did a little self photo shoot.

Yes that is the now infamous AE tank top....
And these are the size 18 jeans.



When I bought these shorts in June I needed every bit of stretch that denim would give me. Now look, and I am not even stretching them.

[Unca_Tim]

bump...added pic.

[Charity]

Size 18! fANTASTIC! You lost 40 since the 4th? Is that right? Wow!

I cant wait to see your size 16 and at this rate it will be oh, next week

You go girl!

[bikipatra]

The tank top looks great on you!!