My first "Before & After" photos...
 

Well, I'm rushing this a bit...I had planned to wait to do this until I hit my goal of 350...

...and today I'm at 355. I also had planned to take the "After" photo wearing some new smaller clothes (instead of my carpenter jeans!), but what the hell, I think the 71 pound difference is noteworthy, plus I'm learning how to Photoshop the images together so that when I take some new (better) photos I can throw them together with ease. Besides, I always appreciate when others post B&A shots. I find them inspirational!!

I wanted to post this in the "Success Stories" forum, but I thought I'd wait to post there until I have better photos (and I've lost more weight!)

So here's my photos...the Before is me in November 2001, 1.5 months before I started LCing. I estimate my weight here at 410 or so. I reached 426 before I started LCing in January 2002. The After is me today at 355. And I will post some others in less baggy clothes!

Can't begin to tell you how difficult it is to share the "Before" photo...it's painful for me to look at...I'm smiling, but so ashamed, unhappy and scared inside...

Bless us one and all...

Donald :wave:

Way to go Donald!! You look half the man you used to be! ;)

Wa'il

Wow, Donald, you look great! Keep it up :thup:

Nat

Way to Go Donald!!
 

Donald,

That's incredible!! You're looking great - amazing!! That deserves a cheer - :cheer:

Theresa :wave:

WTG Donald
 

WOW, wow, wow....your look amazing!
Good for you!

Your an inspiration.

All the best
Elly

YOU look Marvooooooolus!! :daze: :daze: :daze:

If you ever have a "low day"...log on here and look at THIS POST!!! :D

Proud Hugs....Cin :wave:

Wow....
 

Hi Donald,

Your pics look great...you are definately a "Hunk".

Keep up the great work.

Dee

:wave:

You are beautiful...you must feel wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!

What was a typical day of food for you BEFORE Atkins came along?

Nsmith

COMPLETELY AWESOME!!!!
 

You look absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! You have done a FABULOUS job!!!

Congratulations on your loss so far and I wish you continued success!!!

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Peace and Balance,
Star

BTW...
 

I know exactly what you mean, Donald! When I look at my before pic, I can't even BELIEVE that I was that big. How did I let myself get there without even realizing it??

I have a question for you...do you look the same to yourself when you look in the mirror or do you see the slimmer version?

Peace,
Star

What I see...
 

Hi Star! Thanks for your comments and question...

I'd have to say I see the newer, slimmer me. Inside, however, I still carry a lot of the "old me" baggage.

I'm working on it though!

As strange as it may sound, I think it's easier to see myself differently now that I can fit into seats again and because I don't feel so conspicuous in public. It feeds my confidence!

Thanks ;)

Donald :wave:

Congratulations! You look fantastic!

It's great when you can see results, and in your case we can definitely see them!

Baileymous

Fantastic, Donald!!!
 

I'd post a huge WOLF whistle if I could!

Donald,

You are truely inspirational!! Congrats :thup:

D

Congratulations!
 

[SIZE=3]Congratulations Donald![/ SIZE]

Donald your success is wonderful and helps keep me going. Thank you for posting the pictures. You look great! I love the bald head :D :cheer:

kalondra