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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 10:41
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sandooch sandooch is offline
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Plan: CAD/CALP
Stats: 213/130/130 Female 5'5.5"
BF:21.83%
Progress: 100%
Default One more brag (LOL...bikini pics)!

I took some "after" bikini pics yesterday to compare with my befores and would like to share them with you. Hope you all don't think I'm bragging (or showing off too much); just wanted to maybe encourage/motivate others to go for their goal. If I can get to goal at 43 and after having 2 kids, anyone can do it! I wish everyone great success with whichever low-carb program they choose. I've done several over the years (only took off the last 10 with CALP) and really love how I feel when low-carbing: Tons of energy, no sugar cravings, and no hunger.

Okay, here is the first before picture of me at 204 pounds:

And here are a couple of afters (I was 133 yesterday morning...darn Thanksgiving and birthday celebration ):

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Here is a side shot of the before:

And a side and "cheesecake shot" of the afters:



I still have more goals I'd like to achieve, though. There is always room for improvement and I like having goals to stive for. In 12 weeks I intend to take some more progress pictures and would like to not just maintain my weight but lose more body fat while increasing my lean muscles and devoloping more definition. I'm hoping to lose 4-5% more body fat by then. Wish me luck!
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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 11:15
DEDICATED DEDICATED is offline
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Plan: ATKINS
Stats: 188/154/150 Female 63
BF:Allergic
Progress: 89%
Location: MARYLAND
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Girl! That's amazing! You are truly truly an inspiration....

2 minutes ago - I wanted a snack..

All of a sudden, I feel that I can hold off on the snack!

Thanks for the motivation!

You go girl!
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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 11:33
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Dodger Dodger is offline
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Plan: Paleoish/Keto
Stats: 225/167/175 Male 71.5 inches
BF:18%
Progress: 116%
Location: Longmont, Colorado
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How come you are not smiling in the before pictures and can't stop smiling in the after pictures?

Fantastic results.
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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 12:25
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Plan: Plant-based
Stats: 200/168/140 Female 5'3
BF:
Progress: 53%
Location: South Carolina
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Sandy- you look awesome! The change is amazing and very inspirational Thank you for posting these!
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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 12:29
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Plan: general lowcarb
Stats: 247/149/120 Female 5ft 3 in
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Progress: 77%
Location: United States
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Thanks so much for the inspiration!! you look hott!!!
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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 12:56
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SummerSlim SummerSlim is offline
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Plan: CAD (original version)
Stats: 154/153/135 Female 5'7"
BF:33%>30%>19%
Progress: 5%
Location: Michigan
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Sandy - you are not bragging, you are a true inspiration!!!

We are sooo proud of you, even though we've never met, I think many of us wish we could give you a big hug

You are a true inspiration, if you can lose 70+ lbs. I think I can lose a measly 20!

Thanks for sharing,
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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 13:00
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Windy Girl Windy Girl is offline
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 175/175/150 Female 5 feet 7 inches
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I'm a newbie here, but I have to say you look fabulous!!!!! You are truly an inspiration and I wish you continued success!!!

~Windy
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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 13:13
Zuleikaa Zuleikaa is offline
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Posts: 17,049
 
Plan: Mishmash
Stats: 365/308.0/185 Female 66
BF:
Progress: 32%
Location: Maryland, US
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You look awesome!!! Totally hot!!!

You deserve to brag!!!
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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 13:25
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lambuth77 lambuth77 is offline
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Posts: 459
 
Plan: my own
Stats: 420/412/275 Male 6'4"
BF:
Progress: 6%
Location: Alabama
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Wow, Im well on my way as well. Pics like that will help me along my way. Thanks for posting them.

Lance
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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 13:49
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Posts: 197
 
Plan: south beach diet
Stats: 130/125/105 Female 61 inches
BF:
Progress: 20%
Location: Texas
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Wow way to go. You have totally inspired me!!
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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 15:27
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sandooch sandooch is offline
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Posts: 175
 
Plan: CAD/CALP
Stats: 213/130/130 Female 5'5.5"
BF:21.83%
Progress: 100%
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Quote:
How come you are not smiling in the before pictures and can't stop smiling in the after pictures?


Gee, I wonder why!

Thank you all for the compliments and kind words. I'm glad to know that those pics can help keep people on plan. I wish I had stuck to plan all the way through, but I took breaks here and there (bad Sandy ). I did learn a lot along the way, though.

Thank you all, too, for encouraging me when times were tough! You are all awesome.
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Old Mon, Dec-05-05, 15:28
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Plan: CAD/CALP
Stats: 213/130/130 Female 5'5.5"
BF:21.83%
Progress: 100%
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Incognito--You pmed me, but I couldn't pm you back for some reason. Sorry! I wanted to thank you, too, for your sweet words!
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Old Wed, Dec-07-05, 14:52
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Katielou Katielou is offline
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Posts: 523
 
Plan: My own
Stats: 210/180/165 Female 71.5 inches
BF:
Progress: 67%
Location: CA
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Gorgeous, Sandy!!!!!

Way to go!! The swimsuit test is the ultimate test. And you definitely passed with flying colors!
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Old Wed, Dec-07-05, 15:01
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lizzyLC lizzyLC is offline
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Posts: 1,187
 
Plan: LC
Stats: 157/155/135 Female 5'6
BF:
Progress: 9%
Location: PNW
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Looking excellent !
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Old Wed, Dec-07-05, 15:05
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scthgharpy scthgharpy is offline
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 254/215/150 Female 64"
BF:C198/T126/H53/L120
Progress: 38%
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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Definately inspirational! Maybe Ill be there someday.

Question tho-whats your secret for stetchmarks? I dont see a single one on you, and thats amazing!
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