Before and In-Between-Minimee's journey so far
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Frogged
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OMG! Minimee, you look faaaaantastic! 
:biggrin: :biggrin:
Your changes are so incredible! It's just amazing what you've accomplished! I'm so happy for you! :biggrin: :biggrin:
Do you happen to still chew the gum? I'm religious about it to this day. I actually just got 4 more packs in the mail, haha
Anyway, I really love the new pics! I always love pic updates, and yours are just amazing!
Woot! I hope you had a nice holiday as well!
:biggrin: :biggrin:Your changes are so incredible! It's just amazing what you've accomplished! I'm so happy for you! :biggrin: :biggrin:
Do you happen to still chew the gum? I'm religious about it to this day. I actually just got 4 more packs in the mail, haha
Anyway, I really love the new pics! I always love pic updates, and yours are just amazing!
Originally Posted by Frogged
OMG! Minimee, you look faaaaantastic!
Your changes are so incredible! It's just amazing what you've accomplished! I'm so happy for you! :biggrin: :biggrin:
Do you happen to still chew the gum? I'm religious about it to this day. I actually just got 4 more packs in the mail, haha
Anyway, I really love the new pics! I always love pic updates, and yours are just amazing!Woot! I hope you had a nice holiday as well!
Thanks frogged.
I am the same I also love to see other updated pics..
Your latest one with your old clothes on is amazing, I wish I had thought to do that, although I am always half naked on my photo's on here haha..I never thought to take a photo in my old clothes.
I am still chewing gum and it works wonders for me, I have mentioned it to other people and they find it helps them too :biggrin:
I had a fantastic holiday (it is the first time in years that I have actually not dreaded seeing family members due to being over weight) so it was really special to me and I had the best time.. thanks for asking
Ive just come from your page and I thought you had missed my message to you on there but now I've read this one, I think you may have already seen it...my bad haha!
Thanks again for the kind words, your messages always make me
-Minimee
Frogged
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Originally Posted by minimee
Thanks frogged.
I am the same I also love to see other updated pics..
Your latest one with your old clothes on is amazing, I wish I had thought to do that, although I am always half naked on my photo's on here haha..I never thought to take a photo in my old clothes.
I am still chewing gum and it works wonders for me, I have mentioned it to other people and they find it helps them too :biggrin:
I had a fantastic holiday (it is the first time in years that I have actually not dreaded seeing family members due to being over weight) so it was really special to me and I had the best time.. thanks for asking
Ive just come from your page and I thought you had missed my message to you on there but now I've read this one, I think you may have already seen it...my bad haha!
Thanks again for the kind words, your messages always make me
-Minimee
Sure thing, Mini!
I had just only recently found those old clothes. I thought they were lost forever in the mountain of other clothes I had accumulated over the years. I did a lot of online shopping as I'd never stop foot inside a store. The feeling of dread I got from thinking about that is the same as standing in front of a large group of people and giving a speech. The few times I did manage, I would always feel the eyes on me. Not fun.
I'm glad you had a nice holiday and it was more special than usual due to your weight loss!
I chew so much gum. It really is clutch for me and I haven't gone a single day without chewing a dozen+ pieces. I'm not sure where I'd be without it, but I do know I would have succumb to a few temptations over the years without it. Stick with the gum is my absolute recommendation to everyone, for sure!
Hope all is well for you today, Mini! Keep up the amazing work!
musicalgirl
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Oh my gosh, what a fantastic transformation!!! Your tummy is sooo flat! I hope that happens to me!! What an awesome change! Are there people who don't recognize you when they see you??
@ Musicalgirl
Thank you for your comment, I have had people not recognize me...my Aunt walked past me a couple of months back haha I had to call her back and when she realized, she was like OMG
As for my tummy, It appears flat but I have to say that I have got some loose skin...I just hide it well I guess
Good Luck on your weight loss, If you have any questions feel free to message me on here or If it's private just PM me.
-Minimee
It's my 12 month weight loss Anniversary today January 24th 2012, I can not believe how quickly a year has gone
I have attempted to take some new pictures of me in my old clothes(they ain't great but you will get the point
).
Unfortunately I have thrown/given away most of my old clothes, If I had thought about it I would have kept more so I could have done more before/after clothes comparison photo''s, but I did manage to find my bottoms that I wore this time last year for my very first day of exercise.
I remember struggling to find just anything that I could wear without thinking "If I move too much these are gonna split" haha
...I managed 5 minutes walking on the treadmill and I honestly thought I was going to pass out afterwards
Fast forward to today and I can actually run on it for at least 5times longer than when I first started.
But enough of all that...
This is my my official 12 month weight loss update *DRUM ROLL*
Today I weigh 156lbs, so that's a total weight loss of 89lbs
Even though I have done the hard part of losing weight, I have to give credit and to thank this website.
I'm not sure if I would have been as motivated and dedicated to my weight loss, if I had not gotten the ongoing advice and support from here.
So THANK YOU for sharing your amazing story's with me, and for showing me that it is possible.
I have to give a special shout out to Frogged (the most amazing and inspirational person I have had the pleasure of conversing with on here)
I am really happy and I will continue updating on here and staying fit and healthy...I believe for the rest of my life as I can not imagine going back to how I were this time last year and as I have said all along it is a lifestyle change, I plan on doing this forever.
The fact that I have stuck to this for 12months and have completely turned my life around, is enough for me to just keep on doing this forever :biggrin:
Thanks again to all of you and I wish you every success in the future.
-Minimee
PS I am ready to
I have attempted to take some new pictures of me in my old clothes(they ain't great but you will get the point
Unfortunately I have thrown/given away most of my old clothes, If I had thought about it I would have kept more so I could have done more before/after clothes comparison photo''s, but I did manage to find my bottoms that I wore this time last year for my very first day of exercise.
I remember struggling to find just anything that I could wear without thinking "If I move too much these are gonna split" haha
...I managed 5 minutes walking on the treadmill and I honestly thought I was going to pass out afterwards
Fast forward to today and I can actually run on it for at least 5times longer than when I first started.
But enough of all that...
This is my my official 12 month weight loss update *DRUM ROLL*
Today I weigh 156lbs, so that's a total weight loss of 89lbs
Even though I have done the hard part of losing weight, I have to give credit and to thank this website.
I'm not sure if I would have been as motivated and dedicated to my weight loss, if I had not gotten the ongoing advice and support from here.
So THANK YOU for sharing your amazing story's with me, and for showing me that it is possible.
I have to give a special shout out to Frogged (the most amazing and inspirational person I have had the pleasure of conversing with on here)
I am really happy and I will continue updating on here and staying fit and healthy...I believe for the rest of my life as I can not imagine going back to how I were this time last year and as I have said all along it is a lifestyle change, I plan on doing this forever.
The fact that I have stuck to this for 12months and have completely turned my life around, is enough for me to just keep on doing this forever :biggrin:
Thanks again to all of you and I wish you every success in the future.
-Minimee
PS I am ready to
These are the bottoms that I worked out in this time last year and also the bottoms that I work out in now, and of course the famous striped top (I remember being told that larger people should avoid wearing clothes that had horizontal stripes, if they don't want to emphasize there size)...Clearly I did not listen at the time haha :biggrin:
Frogged
New member
WOW, MINI! CONGRATS ON YOUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!
You're so right, a year sure does go by quickly!
I was grinning ear-to-ear reading your last few posts and the pics are just INCREDIBLE! Haha!! :biggrin: You've done so amazingly well and should be so damn proud! :biggrin: :biggrin:
There are a few people on this forum I wish I could give a great big hug to and you're definitely one of them! I'm happy I was able to help you in your focus and motivation in any way that I could! I know you'll continue to do great things and be even more unbelievably successful as time goes on!
I was the same way with my clothes as well. I gave a few away as well, but I did keep a couple that I hope to showcase soon!
Wow, what a difference! I'm beyond happy for you and so proud! You're such a motivation and your positive attitude about it all just shows what a gift you are to these forums and it's members!
Congrats again, Mini!
You're so right, a year sure does go by quickly!
I was grinning ear-to-ear reading your last few posts and the pics are just INCREDIBLE! Haha!! :biggrin: You've done so amazingly well and should be so damn proud! :biggrin: :biggrin:
There are a few people on this forum I wish I could give a great big hug to and you're definitely one of them! I'm happy I was able to help you in your focus and motivation in any way that I could!
I know you'll continue to do great things and be even more unbelievably successful as time goes on!
I was the same way with my clothes as well. I gave a few away as well, but I did keep a couple that I hope to showcase soon!
Wow, what a difference! I'm beyond happy for you and so proud! You're such a motivation and your positive attitude about it all just shows what a gift you are to these forums and it's members!
Congrats again, Mini!
Originally Posted by Frogged
WOW, MINI! CONGRATS ON YOUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!
You're so right, a year sure does go by quickly!
I was grinning ear-to-ear reading your last few posts and the pics are just INCREDIBLE! Haha!! :biggrin: You've done so amazingly well and should be so damn proud! :biggrin: :biggrin:
There are a few people on this forum I wish I could give a great big hug to and you're definitely one of them! I'm happy I was able to help you in your focus and motivation in any way that I could!
I was the same way with my clothes as well. I gave a few away as well, but I did keep a couple that I hope to showcase soon!
Wow, what a difference! I'm beyond happy for you and so proud! You're such a motivation and your positive attitude about it all just shows what a gift you are to these forums and it's members!
Congrats again, Mini!
Hello again Frogged... my dearest Internet friend haha
I can only echo what you wrote to me and say "right back at you" :biggrin:
I look forward to you showcasing those other clothes! They are totally gonna swamp you when you put them on haha!
I notice that we are opposite in our photo's , I am always naked and you are always fully clothed
I would totally give you a hug if I ever saw you haha...here's a virtual one for now haha
Right I'm going to have a read and get a much needed update on your thread before I log out.
Take care
-Minimee
laureelee07
New member
hey minimee!! Great job!! I have some questions if you don't mind me asking...
How are you doing these days? In one of your earlier posts, you've written that you are actually eating more than before? Is it because you are working out so much? Could you elaborate on that?
Also, what is your goal weight? Has weight loss slowed down? You've maintained to be in the 150s for 3 months, which is really really good, do you mind sharing some secrets?
MUCHO appreciated if so!
Congratulations! You look FAB!
How are you doing these days? In one of your earlier posts, you've written that you are actually eating more than before? Is it because you are working out so much? Could you elaborate on that?
Also, what is your goal weight? Has weight loss slowed down? You've maintained to be in the 150s for 3 months, which is really really good, do you mind sharing some secrets?
MUCHO appreciated if so!
Congratulations! You look FAB!
Originally Posted by Crymlyn
Wow, you're not the only one who missed thread updates, LOL! You were a big personal motivator and very inspiring for me when I first joined these forums.. I had no idea you'd updated your thread, and with so many amazing pictures as well.. you look absolutely fabulous, and 89lbs is just crazy! You truly look amazing, haha, I have no words. I bet you're feeling a whole world better and with all the confidence that comes with looking so brilliant!
Guessing you've bought an entirely new wardrobe! You could always showcase some of your new clothes! It's fun to see people looking happy and smiley in their new stuff and new lives! Really is such a mental difference.. your stomach, butt, arms and thighs in that last comparison picture don't even look like the same person anymore!
Really, big big big, sincere congratulations!
I can definitely say I have gained my confidence back and that pretty much all aspects of my life have improved since losing weight.
It's funny you mention a new wardrobe because even though I have given away my old clothes I am still getting used to being a smaller size haha
I know it sounds funny but its almost like you forget that you are not wearing a larger size anymore, I am still getting used to the "new" me
I've had my eye on a few new dresses, so I will put some photo's on here when I get them
Thank you for the message, I know you have been doing awesome, I still think your stomach looks really toned...despite what you say haha, I hope that I will be able to show mine off again one day, despite gaining a lot of weight I never had the heart to remove my navel piercing and I hope to show it off again...one day :biggrin:
Now I've found your thread again I will be sure to keep checking back on your progress.
Good luck with the rest of your goal.
Thanks again for the words of encouragement, it really does mean a lot
-Minimee
Hi Laureelee
Thank you for the kind message, I am more than happy to answer your questions
What I meant when I said that I was now eating more than I was before, My working hours 6am-2pm meant that I would literally get up and go to work without eating breakfast, in fact pretty much everyday my first meal wasn't until after 2pm and sometimes later than that.
I would eat meals that I have now learnt were full of carbs, fat and nothing nutritious, I can honestly say that despite weighing 245lbs I did not constantly eat all day (I know that when some people see someone that is overweight, they sometimes assume that all we do is sit and eat all day) this was not the case for me, but because I was not eating until the afternoon, I think my body just clung onto everything, because without realizing it at the time I was starving my body all day until I got off work and then the food that I ate was full of carbs and fat, my body just clung onto everything that I ate.
When I finally decided to change my lifestyle, I made sure that I ate breakfast everyday and then as time went on, I realized that I would feel hungry every 2-3hours, So rather than wait until lunch, I would have a light snack in between meals, So this is what I meant when I said that I eat more now than I did before.
I was working out a lot in the beginning (some might say to much but hey...I maintained to do it for a year so I guess it was enough for me to handle haha) not only that but I actually started to enjoy working out, when I realized what a great feeling I got when I'd finished.
I hope that answers your question, please feel free to let me know if you want me to be more specific with my foods,workout etc
As for my goal weight, I initially wanted to get to 145lbs this would mean not only that I would be in a "normal"(I am not a fan of that word..what is normal? haha) bmi range but also it was a nice round number to end on...meaning I would have lost 100lbs, however as you had noticed my weight loss has slowed down, when I got to the 158lbs, I hit a plateau and back in late October early November I tried the suggestions to break through it and I weighed in at 156lbs on January 24th.
I purposely waited until this date because it marked my official year of weight loss and I also figured that in between November and January that my weight would be up and down due to the plateau and my attempts to break through it.
I am actually going to look at maybe adjusting my food intake, not necessarily the portion size, but maybe look more into my calories, carbs and fat intake.
I should also point out that I have never calorie counted, I basically have just made sure that whatever food I ate was not high in calories, so I actually have no idea how many I eat but with the workouts and the fact that I know the food I eat is healthy I never really felt the need to calorie count, but I might have to do it just to test out ways of speeding up getting the last pounds off.
I did want to get to 145lbs, but I honestly am not sure, but I will know when I reach a size I am happy with and one that I can maintain. I here that maintaining is the hardest part of this entire journey
What I mean is that whilst I am very happy with my current size, I know that some areas of my body I would like to improve
I am not sure what secrets I can share that might help...
I have always maintained that even if you have a day, where you might eat more than you wanted or not workout as well as you could have, that you should just forget about that day and put 110% the next day...We are only human and it does take a lot of hard work to lose weight and get healthy, but try not to beat yourself up to much.
As long as you keep going you will make it. :biggrin:
I hope I have answered the question's for you, I have a tendency to write essays haha
If you do have any other questions or if you want more details, please feel free to ask me anything.
Thanks again for the support, it is very much appreciated
-Minimee
Hi guys,
Sorry I have not updated in a while,
To give you a brief update...
I was struggling to get out of a plateau for about 3 months, I decided to revise my exercise & eating plan, and have now lost a few more lbs.
I went to my GP, for help/advise on dealing with loose skin, stretch marks etc, he checked out my weight/ Height general stats and said that he thinks the loose skin could weigh between 5lb & 7lbs.
I found this astonishing and it almost made me feel like maybe I have been trying so hard on getting down to 145lbs, when in actual fact if you took 7lb off of my weight I would be pretty much at my original target weight.
Very sorry this is not as detailed but I just wanted to let you know that I am doing good and all is well.
I really need more time to explain what I have been doing for these past couple of months, but thought I would just stop by and say "Hi" until I can give a more descriptive update :biggrin:
I hope to get back on here in the next couple of days, so if there are any questions or anything I can help with just message me
-Minimee
Sorry I have not updated in a while,
To give you a brief update...
I was struggling to get out of a plateau for about 3 months, I decided to revise my exercise & eating plan, and have now lost a few more lbs.
I went to my GP, for help/advise on dealing with loose skin, stretch marks etc, he checked out my weight/ Height general stats and said that he thinks the loose skin could weigh between 5lb & 7lbs.
I found this astonishing and it almost made me feel like maybe I have been trying so hard on getting down to 145lbs, when in actual fact if you took 7lb off of my weight I would be pretty much at my original target weight.
Very sorry this is not as detailed but I just wanted to let you know that I am doing good and all is well.
I really need more time to explain what I have been doing for these past couple of months, but thought I would just stop by and say "Hi" until I can give a more descriptive update :biggrin:
I hope to get back on here in the next couple of days, so if there are any questions or anything I can help with just message me
-Minimee