I did it!!!! 50 lbs gone!!!!!!

[Dianechef 3]

I thought I'd post a BEFORE picture so you could see the difference. This picture is the day of surgery. (Hence, he beautiful hospital gown!) Again, if someone can make this smaller.....THANK YOU!!! If they were put side by side - EVEN BETTER!! Photonut, are you out there?!?!

[HeatherGurl 0]

WOW!!! You really look awesome!!! Way to go!!!

[JAYGERL05 0]

you look HOTT!!! I can not wait until I reach 50.

[sizzles 0]

Congratulations!

I am being banded on Friday-2/24, reading your post was truly inspiring!!!

Your tips are also very helpful, thank you very much!!!

If you have any more advice, I would love to hear from you.

[mrycrltn 2]

You do look great. Keep it going.

[divaliciousdee 0]

You look great! Love the outfit! I cannot wait for that 50lb mark! Oh yeah cute french toes(DIva Style fo' sho') lol

[Dianechef 3]

Thanks Everyone!! Gosh, I love this place!!!!

[Kim_8 2]

Diane,

WOW! You look absolutely beautiful! I love the pants, too. Great lessons learned listed --- I'm listening to you and using your list to help me! Thank you!

[juliek 0]

Congratulations! That is just awesome! You look great!

[cissy 0]

Diane, here are your pics side by side.

And again, you look great! Keep up the good work!

[Dianechef 3]

Wow!! Thanks Cissy!!

[PhotoNut 7]

Diane! I was out there, somewhere. Sorry I didn't see it, you should have PM'd me. But Cissy got ya taken care of, so its all good.

And OMG girl. You look fabulous! Woohoo! You must be feeling great! I'm so happy for you and everyone else that's doing so well. It's so encouraging to see this kind of thread!

*does the happy dance*

[Dianechef 3]

Hi Everyone!

I've had a few people PM me & I thought I'd post what I have to say where everyone can see. :nervous

First of all, thanks for the nice comments. I truly do appreciate it. There were several of you who said they were thrilled to see such a positive thread started.

One person felt that I was boasting. I truly apologize if it came across that way. I have been a part of LBT for 8 months now. When I first joined, I was looking for posts that would help me reach my goals. I wanted to know what others were doing. I wanted specifics. I read several posts where people told us they had reached a goal & in my mind I was thinking - "Wow!! Tell us what you did! I want to learn from you!" So, now that I have reached a few goals, I am hoping that anything I have to share just might help SOMEONE!! I do not think that my way is the ONLY way, but it is what worked for me. And truly, even if I am boasting, isn't it okay?! I have worked my butt off doing things I have never done before. Working out?!?!? HA!! My family still laughs that I'm actually exercising. It's soooo not me. I have been a junk-a-holic for years. Taco Bell knew me by name. I am very happy that I've controlled some of my addictions. It's still a long road & I will have to continue to work at it the rest of my life. I, by now means, feel that I'm better then anyone else around here.

As far as not having junk in my house.......it works for me!! It also works for my family. If that doesn't work for you then don't do it!! My family doesn't feel deprived in the least. They have THANKED me for making meals & sitting down together as a family. Before, we ate junk & it was never around the table. We are all feeling better & have more energy. Again, this is what worked for me. I am only sharing my story.

I know there are lots of opinions on this board & I appreciate those who have shared theirs with me.

Have a great day!!!

[juliek 0]

WOW! that is all I can say! ok, I guess that is not all I can say. I think it is wonderful that you are sharing your success!!! True that what works for some will not work for others, but everyone can benefit in one way or another from someone else's trial and error.

I don't consider that you were boasting at all!! You have achieved a wonderful goal and should be very proud of yourself and your accomplishments!!!!!!!!

You go!!!!!

[mrycrltn 2]

Excuse me...but isn't this a support board. You have every right to talk about how you have succeeded. SCREW THEM if they have a problem with it.