Pictures! Before (ick), During (better), Hopefully After (WOW!)

[lmhall2000]

Finally got the scanner working- I'm not seeing dramatic changes with 27 pounds being gone in the pictures but in the clothes I can really tell- hopefully the next 27 pounds will really show changes in the pics!!!
Here's a pic of me and dh (who has lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks on Atkins! WOOHOO!) last March and I started 4/1 at 236 and at WISH!!

This next picture was taken on the 4th of July at my 27 pound goal weight of 209.

And finally for all you gals curious to see what 135 looks like on a 5'7 frame- this picture hangs on my fridge as encouragement- no I don't go dressing like an extra off the "Let's Get Physical" video- I posed in this hoping to get my success story of losing 90 pounds my freshman year in college into Shape magazine- never heard from them but did keep the weight off for 10 years- until child number 1,2,3! Now I'm just shooting for 140-150- and now you know why I'm such a fan of walking- that's all the exercise I did to get into that shape- and I ate veggies, meat and of course that college staple pizza! Not owning a car at a college- really kicks that weight loss off! And no jokes about my Loretta Lynn hairdo- geez what was I thinking????
Tara

 

[KathyTX]

Tara, I can sure see a difference already. Although it's a little hard to look past the great smile!

And the 80's photo!!! WOO-HOO!!! Gotta love that spandex and big hair look. I was once that thin, but I never had that chest! And it's hard to believe we were ever that young. Sigh.

You're looking great! It'll be fun to see what the NEXT 20 pounds looks like!

 

[Mom2Princesses]

Tara---

Congrats! You look teriffic! And, I remember well the "Let's Get Physical" era.....I went to Catholic school and they would not allow us to listen to it!

Raising my water bottle in "cheers" to you!

 

[Minniespal]

Tara ~

I can see the difference already!

Keep up the good work!!!

 

[TigH]

Tara, what do you mean you can't see a difference in the before and July 4 picture!!!! I CAN TOTALLY SEE A DIFFERENCE! Your face is really slimmer, and I can see collar bones in the July 4 picture!!! I just can't get over the difference in your face. WOW!!!!!!!!! You are looking awesome! Those khaki pants are so lose on you! (Nosy me says your house looks very pretty too! Love that yellow, your kitchen looks so nice and inviting!!)

Ok, no comments on the hair or "Let's get physical" look you have going on. WOW!!! You looked great in that picture too! Too bad Shape didn't ever get back in touch with you, but you can always try again after you reach this goal!!!

I don't know if it's just that your hair is pulled back in the second picture or what, but you look younger in that picture than the one where you are sitting with your DH. And I know you are not old by any means! But you look like you could be your kid sister in the picture of you on the 4th!!!

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!! Keep up the great work! And tell your DH I said congrats on his fabulous loss!!!!

 

[ohMom]

I can definately tell a diff! Your face has slimmed down quite a bit and though you are a young chick you look even younger!! You are definately looking slimmer now - you go girl!

And without any wise cracks about the do - I personally think you look a little too thin! I know you were living healthy and that's all that matters, but I'm glad to see you don't have that weight as a goal now

 

[Kabuli1]

Tara, you are so beautiful! Before, now and waaaay back when!!! Wow!

Thanks for sharing these with us!

I had to laugh, I did the same thing, got my DH to take pictures of me on July 4th to share - now if I could only get get them transferred to this computer so I could share them with the rest of the world . . .

I wish I was there so that I could walk with you everyday! What a wonderful way to start every day!

Karyn

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I think you look great! I definetely notice the loss already. way to go!

 

[PrincessMo]

wow............ you can really see a big difference in that 27lb. weight loss. good for you, it really shows in those pictures. it shows everyone here that you have great courage and strength losing that much so far and that you are continuing to lose more. Thanks for posting your pics............you look fabulous!!

Have A Disney Day!

 

[PartyofSix]

I just found this thread and my friend you look AWESOME!!!!!!! I mean RIGHT NOW. I just can't tell you how much difference in you i can see! WOW i bet your dh is loving it!!!!! I know you have to see a big improvement in your clothes. Look at you i'm just in awe!!!!! I'm so proud of you Tara. I bout fell out on the 135 picture it makes me think 135 is too thin for my 5'8' frame. You sure did carry it well tough and i'm like Kathy nothing up top to show the nice figure off with.LOL I just can't wait to see you at 180 girl! You are doing one amazing job and i'd like to see before and after next pic with dh you too are doing great together and i think you should pose again with him and let him show off too what a cutie you have! I'm so proud of you!

 

[Debbie]

Thanks for sharing, Tara. You really can see a difference. All that walking is paying off, girl! WEIGH to go!

 

[karebear1]

Tara- do you do all that walking you do everyday in that outfit?!?!? OK- I know you said to ignore the clothes.... but COME ON!! How can you ask us to have such self control? Most of that it used for what I put in my mouth.. not what comes out of it! Annnnyway.... Ihope you still have that lovely gem........... we were thinking of having an 80's day as part of WISHCon '05. You'd win the prize! FOR SURE!!!! Beanie and I were talking about these styles not to long ago.. (didn't we all own something similar to this??) ........ just funny!

It is so great to see pics of you. You are looking FANTASTIC! And I can definetly see from the 2 pics a big difference in you ! You even look happier and more confident in that newer picture. You should be! You have worked so hard to lose that weight and now you begin to reap the benefits from the hard work! GOOD JOB GIRL!!! I can hardly wait to walk next to you in the marathon in '05!

 

[Luvinit]

Tara...You Look Beautiful!!! I can Totally See the Difference!!!! I know how hard it is to see yourself...but you must believe us!!! You have been such a great inspiration for me. You have helped me sooo much with pushing me to exercise. Thank you for sharing those pictures!!!

And that whole flashdance/jane fonda look....my girlfriends and I have a saying...."what happened in the 80's....stays in the 80's!!!". LOL. BTW..I met my DH in an outfit like that...(we were in HS..lol)

Tracy

 

[zurgswife]

Tara ...I definately see the difference.....You look awesome in the July 4th picture.....

I love the hair in the 80's pic..LOL

My kitchen is also that yellow yours is.....I love it how about you..

 

[lmhall2000]

And to those others who just couldn't keep from laughing- I can't WAIT to wear that outfit (if I can find it!) to the marathon! Maybe I'll grow my hair out and spray it so thick with Final Net that you could pick one hair up and the whole do comes up with it. And I'll make sure I walk right next to you guys! I keep that picture on my fridge mixed in well with a bunch of other family photos and sometimes I forget to remove it when we have guests over- you should see their faces and that "THAT's YOU???!!!" A little embarrassing!

To TigH & Zurg- that yellow is in my parents' kitchen- I love it- but for my house I had to pick a little darker color to hide all the little messies my kids like to make- mine's a sage green - but boy that yellow really wakes you up in the morning! We always have 4th of July fireworks at their house. I'll try and get a shot of my green kitchen on the next pic! That's only 20 pounds away- I'm going to do a 25 pound shot, a 50 pound shot and a 75 pound shot and of course my goal of ANYTHING below 150!

Thanks guys for the laughs and encouragement!!!!
Tara

 

[firecracker]

Congrats on your loss! You look great and it's just going to keep getting better and better.

I've just started to take care of myself again after babies 1 and 2 (who are now almost 8 and 6!!).

I notice that your husband was on Atkins...is that the plan you're using too? I'm at the end of my 2nd day of induction...not feeling too great yet.

If you're on Atkins, I'd love to hear any tips you have to share. Does it get easier after induction? Do you ever get to eat pasta or bread or milk again? (oops, I guess my cravings are showing!)

Thanks for any help and advice.

Carmen

 

[Tiggerkeeper]

Tara, you CAN tell a difference in the pictures! Sometimes it is hard to see the changes take place until that one lightbulb moment! You're doing a great job!

LOL! I just threw away my one piece spandex outfit! I figured those puppies were NOT coming back! My teens already give me grief about the big hair 80's no way was I going to let them get their hands on spandex!!!

Keep up the good work!!

Melissa