First Week/During/Fabulous End...

[Chris68]

Hello to all my fellow 1PDers, I thank you all for being so consistently supportive and informative. I hope these pics will help someone else keep or get motivated as the pics did when I first started. Chris

1st pic - Week #1, went bowling, brought food. Size 18 jeans. Same ones you will see later in this post!!!
2nd pic - Down 45 pounds
3rd pic - Down 61 pounds
4th pic - Down 80 pounds, wearing my size 18 jeans
5th pic - Wearing size 8 jeans
6th pic - WOO-HOO!!!!!

[Aqua Eyes]

Chris... you are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Look at that awesome transformation. My jaw just dropped when I got to the last picture! Wow! Truly FANTASTIC! Thanks for posting these pictures of yourself. They will help us all to stay motivated.

[mommabear]

You look absolutely fabulous!!! What an amazing transformation! I love your new hairstyle also.

Your pics really do help to keep others motivated! I am just starting week two and need all the motivation I can get for this journey!

May I ask how long it took you to lose the weight?

Congrats and enjoy the new you!!

[Chris68]

Marie, that was my reaction when I saw you and your Mom. Thanks!!!!

Mommabear, thanks for the compliments and it took about 6 months.

Chris

[KMac]

Chris you look BEAUTIFUL!! You must feel so proud of yourself!
You inspire me~ 19 pounds to go!
Enjoy the new you :)

[Key]

Wow! You must be giddy with the changes you have made happen to your body... you're truly a beautiful woman, Chris! Congratulations!

Key

[Clare]

Wow........you look absolutely amazing :clapping:
what an inspiration - and in only 6 months!

Thank you so much for letting us see your dramatic transformation

[sara7]

Chris you look INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!

Really, your success is REMARKABLE and SUCH an inspiration!!!!!!!

[tra-la-LA]

Thanks sooooo much for the inspiration!

[Dayanira]

OH MY GOD!!! You look so gorgeous! What amazes me is the inner happiness that you show with your smile! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[jgiolas]

Chris you do look really good! Size 8! Way to go!!!

[4MAMA]

WOW! GORGEOUS! A living testament how one can truly accomplish anything!!!

Thanks for being a perfect role model to motivate me to the finish!!!

Hooray for you!!!!!

Kelli

[looseitall]

Wow! You look great! Thanks for the inspiration!

[flwrgrlie]

Chris,
Not only are you beautiful, you are a real inspiration! You look AMAZING and I'm green with envy, but so happy for you!!

[fitby26]

You look fanfreakingtastic!
80 pounds in 6 months WOW, I am a size 18 jeans now at the start and I hope I look as good in a size 8.
Good Job!

[PINKED]

CHRIS - You are ONE HOT MAMMA!!! What a beautiful transformation that radiates through your eyes and your smile. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[Chris68]

Thanks to everyone for your kind words. I just got back from my trip to Florida. I went fishing, snorkeling, saw dolphins and so much more. Here are some more after pics. I stayed on track for the most part. My brother is a great cook and he would ask how much was I supposed to have and then weigh my food. I also made sure that I took all my food with my on the boat and on the plane ride both ways. If you want this bad enough, it is up to you and only you to make it happen. Chris

[mommabear]

You look amazing!!!! I love the pics...they really are what keeps me motivated. I look at the pics on this forum over and over again to keep me motivated. Thank you for sharing and congratulations!!!

[Dayanira]

Wow!!! Great pictures!!! They really show that you had such a great time!!! I love them!!

[KMac]

YEAHHHH Chris!!
You look so happy, I am so happy for you.
If you want this bad enough, it is up to you and only you to make it happen.--so true!!

[Aqua Eyes]

You look FABULOUS in these very fun pictures! These get me to really want to go diving. I am hoping to find someone to join me on a dive trip to Roatan before the year is up. I am looking forward to showing off my new body and trying it out scubadiving. You know... I don't float like I used to...LOL!

Glad you had a good time. Looks like you did well with your food too.

[Chris68]

Just a P.S. - I weighed this morning and I lost 2 pounds on my trip. Woo-Hoo!!!!

My brother is certified for diving, so maybe that will be my next venture. I feel like the possibilities are endless.

Chris

[Chris68]

Wearing a size 6, never thought I would see it. Feeling great and loving life!!!! Goal was to lose 81 and I ended with an 85 pound loss!!!!

[fitby26]

Look at that waist!

You look fabulous, way to wear a size 6!

[Key]

Chris, I am so happy for you - you are a hot woman - you look healthy and happy and so slender! Congratulations... you are an inspiration!

Key

[KMac]

Chris you look awesome- size 6- wow!
- you must feel terrific walking into a store and actully choosing what you want to wear and not what you have to get because its the only thing that fits.
I am so happy for you- 85 pounds- I hope I look half as good as you when I get to my goal weight :)

[Aqua Eyes]

Chris... You look absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Isn't it fun??? I'm still trying to get used to the fact that I'm in a Size 6 wearing a Size Small!! What?! That's just crazy!! When will the day come when we feel that it is our normal size instead of "I'm shocked I'm wearing this" size? You know what I mean?? I'm holding onto it and not letting it go!

[PINKED]

WOW WOW WOOOHOOOO!!!!! You look amazing, Chris!!! Congrats on your 85 and that gorgeous size 6 body! HOORAY for YOU!!!!!

[Chris68]

Thanks everyone...........My brain is still in shock when I go shopping. 6's and mediums, huh? Who me? It is really quite bizarre!!!! I love to shop,it has been about 5 years since I could say that.

Chris

[mommabear]

You look beautiful!!! I have followed your story and looked at all of your pix and you have been such an inspiration to me!!!! I have to lose about the same amount of weight as you did...

You look so happy and look 10-15 years younger! And you got to keep your boobs!!!!! YeAh!!!!!{boing}

[Dayanira]

Gorgeous woman! What can we say!!! Congratulation, again and again!!

It's fun do go shopping at those stores that I would only window shop! Today I needed a blouse for a skirt that my mother sent, I tried a size medium, nope...It didn't fit, tried a size small, Yay!! It fit perfectly. I'm loving it!!!

[kimmie]

That is so Cool! Doesnt that feel Great!!!! What a feeling to be at your goal weight and shop in the normal stores. I cant wait till I get there. Do you know if you have a 100#'s to lose can that really be done in the first 12 weeks or do most people have to do the program more than once?

[Aqua Eyes]

Hi Kimmie,

Most people have to do the program more than just the 12 weeks that have more than 50 pounds to lose, however, I have seen some folks actually lose half or more than half of the weight they need to lose in their first 12 weeks. That's a lot of weight very quickly in just 3 months! If you stay 100% and drink all of your water, you could see fabulous results that you wouldn't otherwise with other programs. So prove me wrong! ;)

[Samantha]

Kimi, I''m so gald you asked that question!!! I was also wondering if anyone can lose the weight in the 12 weeks!!! AquaEyes you are always so full of inspiration!!! Prove me worng!! LOL. Kimi the gauntlet has been thrown, all eyes on you girl!! Good luck. :weights2:

[kimmie]

Okay your way too Funny! I am really going to try we will see, but I have a feeling I will need some more time! But I feel GREAT:weights2: Thanks Ladies.

[KMac]

Hi Kimmie,
When I started I had 84 pounds to lose- which seemed unbelievable to me- I could never lose that much weight..blah,blah,blah- But as the pounds kept falling off- my negative thoughts seemed to get smaller and smaller. I put a lot of pressure on the 12 weeks because I didnt want to fail- it seemed like my 12 weeks were going to fast for me to lose all the weight- I was wishing time would slow down so I could lose more & more before the 12 weeks- by the 11th week I was bumbed out because I need more time and it felt like I failed and my friends on the message boards wrote- so you need more time -- big deal, you've got 12 weeks under your belt - keep going! As soon as I acknowledged it was OK- for me to need more time it let me enjoy this journey more.
4 weeks ago I signed up for my 3rd session- I will hit my target weight within this session and I am happy of all the discovery's I have made about myself and all my diet buddies too. I spent a life time with quick fix diets- I feel losing the way I did is healthy & believe it or not I get so many compliments on my skin, and I know its because I'm eating healthy and losing at a nice pace.
So if your on this path for 12,24 or however long it takes, enjoy the journey :)

[Chris68]

It really does go fast and I figure that time is going to go by anyway, but yet I was doing something about my weight problem while it did. This program also becomes such a routine and a habit, at least it did for me, that you just stop thinking about it. That comes a little ways in, but it really does come.

Also setting smaller goals and rewards along the way will make it alot more manageable. When I reach this I will give myself xxxxx. It gets more and more fun, especially when you start buying smaller sizes.

Chris

[kimmie]

Thanks Kmac I know your right. I just thought the last time I did this (and it was a healthy way too) it would be the last so I really need to make this my way of life and be happy no matter how long it takes!

[Samantha]

Kimi, I think once we get it into our minds that what we are doing is a complete change for life, we won't have any more problems. I remember reading somewhere that it takes 40 days to create a habit. I'm hoping that when I get to 40 days all this will be a habit and I won't go back to my wicked ways!!!! But I'm still watching you!!! LOL !! Sam:party1:

[kimmie]

Sam your a Hoot! 40 day's to break the old habits well I will hold on to that and I wont look back:) Heres looking back at you!:shades:lol

[KristinNicole]

wow thats awesome, what an inspiration you are.... i cant believe how amazing this diet is, you look gorgeous!

question.... did you lose the weight in two terms or one? cause i have a feeling im going to have to return for the second time.


KristinNicole

[Chris68]

In 2, but really don't worry about that. You will be in the zone when it comes time for the next 12. Time really does fly and the time is going to pass anyways, might as well be doing something about it. Hang in there, you will be fine.

Chris

[rayo]

Wow!! I am so motivated by your pics! 6 months..thats awrsome! Did you add exercise to the diet?

[Ms. CrackerHead]

Just saw your photos here on the top ad and at the main website!! That's awesome!! :)

You look great and continued success!

Ms. Crackerhead

[m01e]

kudos chris! your pictures are one of the reasons i gave this program a shot!

[Chris68]

Thanks m, it really does work. Just stay true to the guidelines and don't deviate and you will do great!!!!

[ElizabethRedux]

What an inspiration your pictures are!!! And I'm with m01e...your pics were part of the reason I gave this a shot, too (I'm just wrapping up Week 1). So funny, because I just saw your pictures on FB, too. You're everywhere!! LOL! Chris, just curious how tall you are? Congratulations on your success!! You look incredible!

[Chris68]

Thanks!!!! 5'7". I believe that them posting the pics was all part of their new website coming out. There are many on this forum who also deserve to have their pics out there. There are alot of us who worked the program and got really good results.

Chris

[m01e]

Chris, may i ask how long it took you to reach your goal and what is your goal weight? i mean, i know it took you 2 terms but on which week did you get to refeed? sorry and hope you can answer. i'm simply in awe of your accomplishment!

[Chris68]

It took me 6 months and it was within the last week or two that I got my refeed. And please ask away. No problem!

Chris

[I MUNCH SNOW]

I'll be honest Chris... you were my inspiration for joining! I could tell that you were ABOUT my size when you started. I just think you look fabulous and SO YOUNG!!! I can't believe just how fantastic you are!!! Thanks for the boost!

[Watergirl]

Wow! Amazing! You are such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing!