On my way - 125 pound less of me!

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On my way - 125 pound less of me!

Postby LuzInIt » February 4th, 2006, 4:46 am

As long ago promised, here are my before and somewhat-after pictures. In the first, I am an insulin-dependent diabetic, suffering from hypothyroidism, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage so severe in my legs I was using a walker and on my way to a wheelchair), diabetic infections (one nearly fatal that put me in the hospital for a week), and the beginnings of seizures or mini-strokes according to my Neurologist. And at 340 pounds, that was not the extent of my medical issues. My doctors' had pretty much told me I had a year to live at best.

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And here I am recently - my "On The Way to Goal Picture" - about 125 pounds thinner after 10 months on Medifast. I am completely confident that I will lose the remaining 60-70 pounds to reach my goal by summer. Beyond the weight loss, I am so grateful that my health has improved tremendously. Two weeks on Medifast and I was off insulin. Two weeks after that, I stopped taking my oral diabetic drugs. My Cardiologist dismissed me from care in October, seven months into the program, saying he saw no sign of the blockages I had been treated for (for over eight years). My neuropathy has disappeared - I can walk 5 miles on the treadmill now if I choose to! There has been no reoccurrence of the blackouts I was beginning to experience and I no longer see the Neurologist. My Endocrinologist called in December to lower my thyroid meds. Geez, now if only I could knock off a few decades.

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The next picture I post will probably be from my daughter Kim's June 24th wedding - and hopefully, we will all be at goal. The Medifasters in my circle include my husband Larry, daughter Bethany, the bride herself, her fiance, his mother, father, sister and aunt, 2 bridesmaids, and one groomsman scheduled to start the day after Super Bowl. By the time we get to the wedding, I expect others of the wedding party will also have become shakers. We'll give you a pound count when we get there! Blessings to all.
Linda - Started MF 3/22/05

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130 Pounds Gone For Good -
Thank you Medifast!
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Postby Unca_Tim » February 4th, 2006, 9:35 am

bump....added pics.
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Postby big ron » February 4th, 2006, 9:54 am

wow what a difference. :yourock: You look great, I look at these pictures and really are inspired. You are awsome keep going!!! :bouncieball:
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Postby falisamarie » February 4th, 2006, 10:48 am

Linda

:dance: :yay: :clapclap: :whoohoo: :bananadance: :bravo:

Your pics make my day and gave me such inspiration you don't even know and I don't have words enough to say how thrilled I am for you!!!!

Keep going

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Postby Nicki » February 4th, 2006, 10:50 am

How fabulous are you! Wow ... you've had an incredible journey! I'm so happy for you ... you are such an inspiration!
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Postby BerkshireGrl » February 4th, 2006, 11:11 am

WOW!

Linda, you look INCREDIBLE!
What an awesome thing you have done for yourself!

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Postby MusicalMomma » February 4th, 2006, 11:18 am

Linda!!! You look FANTASTIC!!!!! I can't wait to see you in May (you'll be at goal by then!) Linda is my personal friend and health advisor...she was our inspiration to begin medifast...You can see why!!!! :bravo:
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Postby Dayna » February 4th, 2006, 12:21 pm

WOW!!!! :yippee: What an amazing picture. What an amazing story! I'm planning to show your story to my mother, sister, and father-in-law in the hopes of inspiring them to give the program a shot. Thank you so much for sharing.

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Postby ljm498 » February 4th, 2006, 1:18 pm

Linda you look absolutely fabulous! You're doing a fabulous job and I know you will be where you want to be in NO TIME!!!! Way to go and keep up the great work!
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Postby ktrout » February 4th, 2006, 1:50 pm

You are certainly a role model for us all !!!
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Postby Guest » February 4th, 2006, 1:53 pm

You look AMAZING - what a true inspiration you are to everyone. I'm so happy to see you so healthy. That is just wonderful!!

Congratulations!!!

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Postby mmob » February 4th, 2006, 2:15 pm

Me again - I keep getting logged out for some reason!

Sorry to post incognito!!

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Postby heavnlykaramel » February 4th, 2006, 2:18 pm

I justed wanted to say that you are truly an inspiration. Reading your post and seeing your picture put a :D on my face. Thanks and Congrats!!
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Postby SueInSLO » February 4th, 2006, 4:13 pm

Hi Linda!

Like everyone else has said, you look FABULOUS!! :hi5:

Thank you so much for sharing your pictures with us, you're such an inspiration! It gives me hope!

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Postby Lizabette » February 4th, 2006, 7:03 pm

Linda girl,

If I can just get a word in edgewise! You know you are definitely "Queen for a Day" with all of us. How could anybody get discouraged about losing weight with MF after reading your story and seeing your pictures.

We love you for sharing. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks!!!

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