I was curious if everyone would like to start this kind of thread here with us Crazy Ates?

Okay guys, this is a huge step for me because I have NEVER posted photos of myself online, but since I seem to be the only "faceless" Crazy Ate at this point, I will share.

I am still officially "obese" with a significant amount of weight left to lose, but the improvement thus far is making me feel a lot better. So, this is a good record of the "mid-way point," if nothing else.

The "before" picture was taken the day before surgery (badly overexposed -- sorry about that).

The "after" photo was taken today in front of my home.

Crazy Ates April Exercise Challenge

17/30 Exercise Sessions

(10 Cardio, 6 Core Strength and Flexibility, 1 Weight Training)

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Edited April 19, 200818 yr by Frangipani

Frangi-WOW! What great results you've had. Keep up the good work. You have a gorgeous view too!

Thanks Globally Yours -- you're such a sweetie!

And guess what? I just weighed in and I have officially moved out of the "Obese" category and am now officially "Overweight" .

Whoo Hoo! I have never been so happy to be "Overweight" in my life:Banane57:

Crazy Ates April Exercise Challenge

17/30 Exercise Sessions

(10 Cardio, 6 Core Strength and Flexibility, 1 Weight Training)

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Welcome to the overweight club! It feels as amazing as you look!

Thanks Salsa :biggrin::smile::tongue:!

I'm trying to edit the photos so that they would be side-by-side and easier to view, but it doesn't seem to be working -- oh well...........

This putting photos up is giving me really good practice though! I'm sure I'll figure it out sooner or later.

Crazy Ates April Exercise Challenge

17/30 Exercise Sessions

(10 Cardio, 6 Core Strength and Flexibility, 1 Weight Training)

CONGRATS APRIL...YOU LOOK AMAZING...more importantly where do you live LOL. Take care :biggrin:

Thanks Angelsma!

I live in the Virgin Islands.

I'm still fiddling around with the photo trying to get it so that the two photos are side-by-side, but it's not working, and it's not worth spending all the extra time, so I am just going to leave it as is for now.

Thanks again for all the nice comments, I'm still feeling like I look pretty chubby, despite the progress (which I'm very happy with), so you guys are giving me a great boost!!!!:biggrin::smile::tongue:

Crazy Ates April Exercise Challenge

17/30 Exercise Sessions

(10 Cardio, 6 Core Strength and Flexibility, 1 Weight Training)

I hope you don't mind but I fixed your pictures for you! You really do look beautiful and much happier.

Edited April 20, 200818 yr by salsa1877

Thanks for the lovely comments Salsa -- very sweet of you to say!

Thanks for resizing the photos, I was hoping to keep the background in the "after" photo, but I guess there's no real way to do and place the photos side by side unless the entire photo is downsized, and then it loses something.

Oh well, maybe I'll have mastered this when I take my "goal" photo.....

As I said before, this putting photos up was a fun little project that forced me to learn a few things, so it was good!

Thanks again for your help :tongue_smilie::smile:

Frangi, you look fabulous! I'm thrilled to see your picture. You're just as beautiful on the outside as on the inside. Love the shoes too. I just bought a pair alot like those. Yet another perk of weight loss - being comfortable in heels again.

I too felt very proud of my technical skills when I posted my pics, but I think I've already forgotten how I did it, lol.

Frangi - I got your picture to include the whole background. What are trying to do...make us all jealous. We had snow and 12 degrees here today!

Becky thank you so much for the wonderful compliment :tongue_smilie::smile:!

I know what you're saying about heels. I love heels and quit wearing them because I thought it looked ridiculous and disproportionate to have a huge body teetering on little heels. It feels great to feel comfortable wearing them again.

Frangi - I got your picture to include the whole background. What are trying to do...make us all jealous. We had snow and 12 degrees here today!

Salsa LOL :lol:! You crack me up!

That said, I had no idea that it was still cold and snowing in your part of the world. Since I try not to travel much farther north than about Latitude 25 during the winter (Christmas being the only exception), I am really starting to lose touch with the weather (except during hurricane season when we all follow the weather obsessively around here). I hope it warms up soon for you!!!

Wow! You're a whiz with these photos -- I could not figure out how to do that and just assumed it wasn't possible. Thanks a lot!!!

Crazy Ates April Exercise Challenge

18/30 Exercise Sessions

(11 Cardio, 6 Core Strength and Flexibility, 1 Weight Training)

:closedeyes:I dream of being "overweight!"

Frangi,

Your pictures are gorgeous! I love the view and I'm jealous even though we hit 84 here yesterday it's just not the same!

I am starting to wear heels again also. It's amazing how things like that make you feel better.

I can't wait to be overweight!:tongue_smilie:

Val

Frangi -

WOW!! You are gorgeous! You look so happy and confident!