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[mmob]

Eh - this was not fun to look at!

I am usually behind the camera - being a photographer - I hate hate hate haing my pic taken as I don't like how I look. But here are a few.


These two are from my trip to California this past October......



Objects in the rear view (mirror) they appear closer than they are.......



THIS is one from a FEW YEARS AGO.... before I started piling it on - so I keep telling myself I can do this............



OK - This is me now (April 11th) - down 25lbs - I could have probably lost more - but things happening with my father sort of got me off track a bit - but I am still trekking along. I think I can tell a teeny bit - I feel better at any rate even if it doesn't show all that much!!

[falisamarie]

mmob

You are an absolute knock out!!! I love the pics. You are very photogenic and should not be hiding behind the camera!!

Lisa

[Trixie]

Maria you are beautiful!! Even with the extra lbs you are a beautiful woman.

I've read your posts and I know exactly how you feel...being weighed down...not wanting to go out and socialize. I'm kinda in the same boat. My fiance works in broadcasting so we are out mingling pretty often. I'm tired of wearing vests and jackets to cover up my growing bootie! I too have "before" photos from when I was 70 lbs lighter and I know I can get back there and you can too. I started the program Dec 28 and I'm already down almost 20 lbs. You wouldn't belive how much better I feel. I'm actually looking forward to going out now!

I understand you are going through some tough times right now with your father, but your decision to start medifast says a lot about your spirit. I'm sure your father will be very proud that you are taking care of You. Stick with it girl and you'll be slimmer and feeling great about yourself in no time!

Thanks for sharing your photo!

Trixie

[Dayna]

Wow! You're beautiful! There are definitely women who carry their weight better than others, and you would most certainly fall into that catagory. Thanks for sharing your photos - now we look forward to the "after" pictures!

- Dayna

[Lizabette]

Hey Pretty Girl! Your blonde good looks are to die for! We want to hear more from you as you go down--down--down to just where you want to be. It is not only possible, but probable!

Stay 100%, no dilly dallying around with the program, and you'll see the results you want sooner rather than later.

Love your pictures. You can be proud of your family, as they are of you.

Lizabett

[mmob]

Thanks guys! I have a very hard time looking at photos of myself - I really hate the way I look, but you guys all made me feel 'not so bad'!!!

Hopefully soon I'll have some better photos to post!!

My 25th High School Reunion is this June - I just found out - I'm not sure if I will make it - a lot depends on how things are with my dad - but IF I go - I sure don't want to go heavy - I was a toothpick in High School!

I have to say - my sister-in-law is much heavier than I am - but she's always been so comfortable in her own skin - I know she doesn't 'like' being heavy either - but she's got so much confidence in herself. I wish I could at least be that way until I get thin - I envy that part of her personality! I hope that dropping some weight can give me some of that back.

Thanks again for making me feel so good!

Cheers!
Maria

[MusicalMomma]

Maria! You should be PROUD and hold your head high lady! You are beautiful!!!!! You're gonna do wonderful on this program!!!! I just know it!!!

[Dayna]

I have to say - my sister-in-law is much heavier than I am - but she's always been so comfortable in her own skin - I know she doesn't 'like' being heavy either - but she's got so much confidence in herself. I wish I could at least be that way until I get thin - I envy that part of her personality!

I know exactly what you mean (I bet most of us on here do). Sometimes I see women who, despite their size, manage to exude confidence, and femininity, and beauty. The one I always think of is Queen Latifah. I know she's nowhere near my size, but she's certainly no Twiggy, and she's just beautiful! Something about the way she carries herself, I think.

Let us help you start believing in your own beauty, as it exists now, and as it will exist when you reach your goal. And no matter your size; if you go to your reunion, be sure to hold your head high. As my big sister told me (and, of course, big sisters are never wrong ), you'd be surprised just how many of the high school sticks are sticks no more!

- Dayna

[Blondie]

Hi Maria,
Just saw your pictures...and we are built the same way...we even look a like. I have pictures, but I wouldn't know the 1st thing on how to post them here....
You will get there...I started 12 days ago....so I'm new to this and still trying to get used to it...Good luck, you are very pretty.

Maria
My name is Maria too

[Ashes]

mmob- the subject of your post shouldn't be YIKES, but WOW.. you are beautiful! As someone else said, you carry your weight very well!

Just thought it was kind of funny that it says YIKES... no yikes needed!

[mmob]

Adding an updated picture - here's the 25lb mark!!



Cheers!
Maria

EDITED - I added it in the first post too - didn't think to do that before!! Sorry!

[supermom]

Oh==I think you look great. Look at your jeans!! They aren't even "close" to you!! Keep up the good work and keep your spirits high.
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[Shana]

You look amazing! I can't imagine where all of the remaining weight is going to come from
Way to go!
Shana

[dede4wd]

Hi Maria,
Thanks for sending us the picture. I also had to search high and wide (really wide) to find a picture of me for my befores, because I'm always behind the camera.

I don't know what you think your yikes is for. You're a knockout! I can totally see the loss and I think you're ready for a new pair of jeans, they're getting pretty baggy! We don't want to have to come bail you out of jail for dropping trou in public!

You're doing GREAT! Proud to be walking this journey with you!

DeDe

P.S. We're winning, can't you tell?

[lauradr]

mmob.You look great!! you are soooo pretty and have a great smile i can't wait sor your after pictures and what a great family