Slow Loser Pics

[Penni60 45]

Ok I am officially a slow loser. I could most likely be on the 100 + losing group by now but I took the slow weigh (pun intended) out. But I think I still look damn good for having lost 60 lbs so far. Just biding my time till those BIG numbers fall off. I am still struggling but hey life is a struggle RIGHT?

I can't believe how far I have come since being banded. My cholesterol went from 220 to 180. Blood pressure is lower than it ever has been and I am off medications. Joints don't ache unless I overwork them. THank GOD overworking them means aerobics or walking on treadmill instead of getting out of the chair. LOL!!! I can chase my 3 yr old grandson around the yard and not get winded just getting up from the chair. I can get on the ground and play with him instead of asking him to get on the couch with me. That brings tears to my eyes. And now that I have another grandchild on the way this is even greater NSV's for me.

So slow losers stand up and be proud.

[the best me 6]

Here I am!! I'm a slow loser, too! Marimaru made a montage of my Before/So-Far pics so I updated the Before/After pics on that thread. Page 4 post #60. Go see!

The fat pic was taken in July of 2000 at my high weight (one of several times being there) and to my horror, I found it in someone's photo album. Hundreds of people had no doubt seen it before I stole it out of there. Yuck!!!!!!! I hate this pic. I weighed around 240.

And on the right is my Before Summer Weight Loss Challenge pic. I weighed 208...that's 15 pounds less than my surgery weight of 223. It's an improvement!

I'm 194 now, but really, I look the same...maybe a little smaller in the belly area.

Thanks for editing Penni!!

[CandySmooch 0]

I'm a slow loser member and here is a pic - I've searched and searched trying to find out how to actually post the image instead of just the attachment - can't find any explanations! Can someone please post it as regular pic in the post and then tell me how they did it?

Anywho here is a pic of me - I was 18 and at my thinnest - this pic just cracks me up I still love it.

2nd pic was taken in 2 years ago and is of my boyfriend and I.

3rd pic is of me at my thinnest & most athletic/muscular at 230lbs which is where I want to be for my mini-goal - also this is what I'd be happy being at by my 1st bandiversary in 7 months.

Now again - its driving me nuts and i've searched over an hour trying to find out how to post pics inside the message without haveing to click on the attachement - if someone could please do it and tell me how - it's be greatly appreciated!

[dylansmom 27]

You are a very beautiful person Candysmooch! And I mean on the inside AND the out!!!

[the best me 6]

Smooch, if you attach more than one pic on a post, it comes up as a link. I don't know why, but that's why I posted twice, so the pics would show up. I'm hoping "someone" can side-by-side them and I'll delete a post, have it all together. You can make 3 posts if you want, or let Picture-editor-guru Penni fix it

I love that B&W of you and BF. Very nice, and he's a real cutie!!! Glad he got his head back on straight.

[DeLarla 22]

Pen, you look great but why are you wearing my shirt? I haven't responded to any "Slow Loser" threads because I'm not a slow loser, I'm a non-loser, loser. Damn.

[Penni60 45]

Pen, you look great but why are you wearing my shirt? I haven't responded to any "Slow Loser" threads because I'm not a slow loser, I'm a non-loser, loser. Damn.

Neener Neener Neener!! MY SHIRT!! No you can't have it. NO NO NO!!! Well maybe after I am done with it. MAYBE!!! If I fell like it. LOL!!

OK all you posters with links I will fix your pics. Yes if you post more than one pic it comes up as links. It is just the way the software is designed. I can do side by sides for you and it will be one pic. OK off I go to fix it.

[vinesqueen 2]

I don't see alot of difference in the full figure shots of my, but I think these two are quite dramatic. (Penni, if you please...)

The first one is from Jan 1 this year. The night before I'd gotten out of the hospital from a 4 or 5 day stay because of asthma. Puffy prednisone face. I hate, hate, hate pictures of me

The second one was taken 9/24 at my pirate party this year.

[aaamom 0]

You are all soooooooo beautiful and should be very proud of yourselves !!!

[CandySmooch 0]

I love that B&W of you and BF. Very nice, and he's a real cutie!!!

Penni - thanks for fixing - good to know that information!

DYLANSMOM & THE BEST ME - thank you so much for the compliments - as I know we don't always feel beautful so it lifts us up to hear it

yes Jon is a handsome man and lets hope he keeps his head on straight from now on :)LOL -

the pic of me in my EMT uniform & fire gear was when I weighed 230 6 years ago - I'd be happy getting there again - I'm currently 283 - and even with the pic of me and Jon - I was maybe at 275 - I gained some happy fat since getting with him as I was 293 at surgery.

When I get my pics back - I will post the horrible ones right after surgery where I have no makeup & baggy clothes.

Vines - how much have you lost?? I can definately see a difference in your face!

I love seeing everyone's faces to match with their usernames now! Keep em coming!

[leatha_g 4]

These pics are as I left for surgery and post op, then July 2005.

I've ONLY lost 70-72 lbs and sadly, my clothes size really hasn't dropped like some, but I'll take it. Considering I was dying with blood clot issues (pulmonary embolism/DVT) and I could barely walk around the block, I consider it a miracle that I'm still alive. Thank you Lord, for allowing me this opportunity for a second chance.

[Penni60 45]

Aren't we all some sexy momma's now? Go Leatha, Kathy, ME and Candysmooch, Vines. And anyone else I missed. LOL!!!

[vinesqueen 2]

There is a 30 pound difference in those pictures. I lost 10 pounds before I was banded, Water weight.

[the best me 6]

Look at us! We might be turtles, but what a difference already!! I'm so proud cuz we are so cute!

BTW, I really do smile most of the time. Both my pics are scowls. The first because I was so miserable, the second because it was 7:30 in the morning and I had just woken up I promise to smile for my next pic.

[PinkMary 3]

you are all fabulous!!!

but i jeallous cause you dont want me on your slow losers club