Low Carb & Atkins Diet

BJ · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2005 6:36 pm Post subject: BJ's Pics

I keep putting off starting a before and during thread so I thought I would go ahead and just start this to motivate me.

My hold up is taking the time to find an older picture of me when I was heavier.

LunaCat · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2005 6:58 pm Post subject:

i am patiently waiting

loimve · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2005 9:08 pm Post subject:

when i had lost weight before, the first time on atkins, i found that pics really helped me. Good luck. Smile

BJ · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 2:02 am Post subject:

Thanks, loimve. Nice to "see" you!

BJ · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 3:46 pm Post subject:

Okay, so here they are:

Below is me in 2000 which is probaby at or near my heaviest weight: 155 lbs.

Now this is me in April 2004 at 132 lbs.

And this is me now:

LunaCat · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 3:50 pm Post subject:

wow, your another one that looks like you lost more than you did. See, I knew you looked great, and I didnt really even have to see ya. it's that ESP thingy.

thanks for sharing.

hugs!
Tonya

BJ · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 3:59 pm Post subject:

jakbsmomy · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 6:31 pm Post subject:

You look great, now we can see how far you've come. Keep up the good work. thumb

What is your goal? It looks like you shouldn't have very much farther to go, you already look thin.

Evrrdy · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 2:08 am Post subject:

BJ,

You really do look incredible.. It seems like you are built a lot like I am.. broad through the shoulders and chest,, with narrow hips... I know you say it is the Pilates,, and that probably really did help.. but you look great no matter what it was, regardless of whether it was the exercise, your build or the weight loss...

Keep up the fantastic work.. cuz girl,, you got it going on!!!

Lexi's Omi · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 2:35 am Post subject:

Barb... you're looking super lady. Very Happy

You make a mighty hot looking preacher's wife! Wink

And look at your son Shocked

... turning into a hunkie young man in only one short year! Cool

JufromBrazil · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 6:01 pm Post subject:

WOW, great pic BJ, you look fantastic! Congratulations! Laughing

BJ · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:56 pm Post subject:

PattyC · Senior Member Joined: 28 Oct 2003 Posts: 3213

You look so great! I love the hairstyle, too. You look like a kid!

rcajunprincess · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 12:43 pm Post subject:

Great job! You look wonderful!!

rcajun

SugarIsEvil · Established Member Joined: 28 Jan 2005 Posts: 107

WOW BJ, you look GREAT! How tall are you again? You have made MAJOR improvements there. I am hoping to do the same. I hope I do as well as you have.

Great job!

SIE

firelady · Senior Member Joined: 20 Aug 2003 Posts: 1514

I've said before that you look like a college kid and it's hard to believe that you could be the mother of teens. Really GREAT!

BJ · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:16 am Post subject:

Thanks, ladies!

SIE, I am 5'2".

Evrrdy · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 11:56 am Post subject:

BJ,,

ofcourse it's a shameless plug, I admit it...but the best and quickest results I've gotten on abs is from the current tapes I'm doing. I'm amazed at the results I'm getting.. So, quick and so noticable..

Ofcourse, it's Joyce Vedral... *JVbody*.. and can only be bought online.. but I tell you, the process works.. *not just for abs either* but specifically for abs,, I'd either get the 6day ab tape of the bathing suit workout.. **I love the bathing suit workout.. it lifts everything from your upper abs down and doesn't just make you lose the pooch,, it also trims the sides..

www.joycevedral.com

Hope this helps..
*If you do decide to buy any of them,, let me know BEFORE you purchase, unless it's the ones above.. I can help give feedback on what they will do compared to the results you want*

Evamarie · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:44 pm Post subject: Joyce Vedral

Just wanted you to know that I went online after seeing your post and ordered 2 videos - the swimsuit workout you talked about AND also Just Arms. Any idea how long it takes to get the videos after ordering? I'll let you know how it goes - I have a daughter that will be 15 in two months and I know she'll be doing these with me.

Eva

Evrrdy · Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:31 am Post subject:

Hi Eva,

First time I ordered I chose the "speedy" delivery,, and waited impatiently for 3-4 days, I don't really remember.. but the second time I ordered I forgot to hit the speedy button and it still only took about 5 days.. so you should have them by the end of the week,, Monday at the latest... I know, it seems like such a long time. lol...

But I kid you not,, these work.. I havent tried "just arms",, but you usually get several combined workouts on each dvd.. The bathing suit workout though,,, you can't even begin to imagine the progress you will make and so quickly...
Keep me posted!
Lisa

Evamarie · Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 12:18 pm Post subject: workout spam

Thanks Lisa! Very Happy

Bliss Pirate · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:44 pm Post subject:

Great Pics!! Great Progress!!!

Such a significant change in your face!

BJ · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 2:03 am Post subject:

Thanks for the tip, Lisa. I'll check it out.

Thanks, Bliss Pirate! Very Happy

Robin · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 10:31 am Post subject:

great photos... Smile

great family...

great improvement...keep it up

Regards

BJ · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 11:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Robin. I still have 15 to 20 pounds to go. I'm taking Dr. Atkins advice and losing those last few pounds slowly. Wink

twosisters · Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 1:58 am Post subject:

What a difference. You look wonderful Very Happy

Angela · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:41 pm Post subject:

Looks like a different person. Sooooo much funkier now.
I knew you'd done well but the pictures give a much better idea than progress threads.

BJ · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:03 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Angela! And it's amazing how much younger I feel!

I will post new pics when I get down to 125 which I will do!!!

LunaCat · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:08 pm Post subject:

yes you will! I have faith!

HUGS,
Tonya

BJ · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 5:30 pm Post subject:

Well, I'm not down to 125. Still maintaining around 140 which is driving me crazy. I know that I'm doing more of the maintanence phase of the diet so it's understandable.

I do still want to lose down to 125 and I don't plan on giving up on that goal.

Here's a new picture of my family taken August 2005.

bluehex · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 6:33 pm Post subject:

Barb - you look lovely!

I'm not sure if you should shoot for 125 - as you are now you are slim, but rounded in all the right places. Frankly, I think you could be too skinny if you lose much more.

Anyway, you are gorgeous!

BJ · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:47 pm Post subject:

Thanks bluehex! And you may be right about the weight loss. But honestly, those capris are very flattering to my figure. Wink

It's my tummy that I need to lose, you know, that roll below the waistline.

But I definitely don't want to be skinny. Knowing my family background though getting too skinny would be very difficult to do. Very Happy

Isn't it amazing how much teenage boys change in such a short amount of time?

LunaCat · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:16 am Post subject:

u and your family look great BJ. you make a nice looking 140. Smile

Lexi's Omi · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:14 am Post subject:

Barb, Anna-Maria's right...you look cute 'n curvy!

Gosh look at how your youngest has sprouted up in just over a year!!! Shocked

Nice looking family! Very Happy

BJ · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks Tonya and LO!
Yeah, my babies aren't babies anymore, that certain.

girl next door · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:38 pm Post subject:

Lookin' great BJ!

twosisters · Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:44 am Post subject:

You look great and you have a beautiful family Very Happy

BJ · Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:57 am Post subject:

Thanks, ladies. Ben and I both seem to be stuck. And the tummy area is a problem for both of us.

firelady · Senior Member Joined: 20 Aug 2003 Posts: 1514

How about back to Pilates. I know people say you can not target but it seems to work for me.

You do look great at 140. I think this diet makes people change their attitude as well as weight and that changes everything. You look in your 20s now and in your first pic you looked good but a nice middle aged lady now you look like a hot mama!

BJ · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:51 pm Post subject:

Thanks, firelady! Very Happy

Yes, I really do think the Pilates will help. I've just got to get back into it. I'm struggling with it. I did one full workout this week and a couple other times I did a few of the exercises while watching tv. My thighs were a bit sore this morning so I think perhaps even that little bit is having some affect.

BJ · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:40 pm Post subject:

Time to get honest. I've gained back all I lost plus much more.

So.. here is how I look now.

bluehex · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject:

Hey, BJ and welcome back!

Hope everything goes well with you.

BJ · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject:

Thanks blue! I hope so too. Very Happy

taknbyd · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:26 am Post subject:

You will reach your goal in no time Smile

...Love the avatar so cute!!!

BJ · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:35 am Post subject: