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My Success So Far! (Pics Included)

Britneelin

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Britneelin    22

Britneelin
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I don't get to come on to VST very often, but I thought I'd stop by and share my success thus far.

My name is Britnee. I'm 23 and have an almost 3 year old daughter. Her and school are my priorities. While making my daughter my main priority, I realized that something had to be done about my weight. I wanted to stick around for her. I've been her only constant since the day she was born, so I want her to have me around for many many years into the future. :)

Anyways, I started the process in Aug '12. I had surgery on Oct. 10th, 2012. I have one of those special insurances that doesn't expect 6 months of weigh-ins.

My HW was 316.

My GW is 175 (then 130).

My CW is 252.

I have lost 63 lbs in the last three months. That is amazing! I work out daily. Doing a number of things that include: walking, Zumba, Wii Fit, and recently took up running.

This is the best decison I've ever made!

I have more energy to keep up with my daughter, I am happier, and last but certainly NOT least, I am HEALTHIER! I love life. <3

Here are some progression pictures. :)

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Dreamingofhealth    223

Dreamingofhealth
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Wow!! Good for you! What a huge change. <3 :-)

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pdb    1

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You look wonderful!! I am one month out today and I have lost 44 lbs.

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busybeingme    112

busybeingme
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Wow!! Congrats! Keep up the great work. You look wonderful!'

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lessofmeismore    1,405

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Britnee, you look awesome!!! Great job!

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SweetnCurvy    112

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I don't get to come on to VST very often' date=' but I thought I'd stop by and share my success thus far.

My name is Britnee. I'm 23 and have an almost 3 year old daughter. Her and school are my priorities. While making my daughter my main priority, I realized that something had to be done about my weight. I wanted to stick around for her. I've been her only constant since the day she was born, so I want her to have me around for many many years into the future. :)

Anyways, I started the process in Aug '12. I had surgery on Oct. 10th, 2012. I have one of those special insurances that doesn't expect 6 months of weigh-ins.

My HW was 316.

My GW is 175 (then 130).

My CW is 252.

I have lost 63 lbs in the last three months. That is amazing! I work out daily. Doing a number of things that include: walking, Zumba, Wii Fit, and recently took up running.

This is the best decison I've ever made!

I have more energy to keep up with my daughter, I am happier, and last but certainly NOT least, I am HEALTHIER! I love life. <3

Here are some progression pictures. :)

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You are doing things right...u look great!:)

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sleevieray    25

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Thanks for posting your pics! You look amazing! Keep up the good work!

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himalaya62    221

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Thanks for posting! Gives me more confidence that I'm doing the right thing. U look so cute!!

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Leleboo    104

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Congrats on your success so far.

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Capricornrose    59

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Wow, you are really doing it. Way to go!

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You look awesome

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