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

WOW! You all look great. This is so encouraging. I am scheduled for surgery on March 24, 2008. I found out a few days ago that I was approved and got my real surgery date yesterday. My stomach is in knots and my knees are shaking; but this thread reminds me of just one of the reasons I need to have this done. Thank you all so much for sharing your before and during pictures.

Becky,

WOW! WOW! WOW! :tt1:

I want your autograph because you look like a Movie Star!!!

Congratulations on losing 100 (plus) pounds :clap::wink:!!!!

Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge

17/30 Exercise Sessions

(9 Cardio, 4 Core Strength & flexibility, 4 Weight training)

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

Congrats Pammy! You look gorgeous.

Ok I guess I will get the ball rolling and hope many people will join me. I would love to see how my fellow Crazy Ates are doing. My before picture was taken July 1st and my current one was taken halloween night. And Salsa the way I have been posting pictures is by clicking on the Manage Attachments link towards the bottom of the page and then adding photos that I have on my computer.

Mag you look like you are a lot skinnier but also look like your weight loss took 10 years off your age. You look hot!!

Well, Its been 6 months and over 40 lbs.. thanks for all your posts and encouragement.. It helps more than you know, Maggie

Salsa, you look like a totally different person! I bet if old friends saw you on the street, they would not recognize you. Wow, I am totally impressed by your weight loss. Good job!!

Top ten things I have learned in 6 months

10. 650 calories takes 5 minutes to eat and 2.5 hours to work off.

9. There is NOT always room for jello.

8. Sometimes it takes 28 years before you can finally run that mile.

7. Even if no one sees you eat it, the calories still exist.

6. Size 10 is not just for someone else.

5. A double chin is not necessary for survival.

4. I wasn't big boned...just fat.

3. The scale only gives you a number, and I am MUCH more than a number.

2. To chew or not to chew...depends on how much foam you want to spit up.

And the number 1 thing that I have learned in the last 6 months...

1. To love who I have become, and to forgive myself for the past.

Oh yeah...AND I'M HOT!

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Wow Becky, you look awesome! Your weight loss is so dramatic. Good job!!!

Ok, I think I've got this figured out. In honor of losing 100 pounds I'm posting a before and during photo. The during photo was from last month. I'm actually down another 10 pounds since then. WooHoo! Tummy Tuck here I come!

Valstar, if Denzel could see you now! LOL Great job! :wink:

If this works, I wil feel like it is a major accomplishment! The first picture was taken in April of this year. Yes ladies, that is Denzel Washington. The second picture was taken around Thanksgiving. I have lost about 15 more pounds since then but I haven't taken any more pictures. I couldn't see the loss until I saw the pictures. I'm glad I did this. I hope it works!

Melissa your arms look so much smaller! I think I lost weight like that too. Good job!!

I was so amazed by everyone's pics that I wanted to share mine too. I don't know if this will work though. But I've attached a before and current photo. I think there is a slight difference!

Purplegirl you look so awesome! I wish I did this at your age. It would have saved me years of being overweight. Good job girl!!

3 months thursday!

Wow you guys are looking great but im wondering if im doing something wrong. Some of you are at 100lbs loss maybe im a slow loser.

But congrats to everyone.

Andree, you are not a slow loser. 60+ pounds since August is fantastic. There are a some of us who have been very fast losers, largely because we do alot of exercise. I know I'm lucky to have a fast metabolism, good restriction from almost the beginning, and the time for and interest in exercising. Keep doing what you're doing and you'll be at goal before this year is over!

going to try to attach a couple of picture

looking awesome crazy ates!

here is my newest

PurpleGirl, you look fantastic!

Andreerichards, WOW! You look beautiful and 10 years younger to boot!

Purple Girl, you were certainly beautiful before, but you have turned into a stunning young lady!

Congratulations to you both :thumbup::thumbup::Dancing_shocked:!

Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge

22/30 Exercise Sessions

(12 Cardio, 4 Core Strength & flexibility, 6 Weight training)

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