Low Carb Forum for Atkins Diet & South Beach Diet

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 587

I started on March 6th of 2008 and this is just over a year later. I had not really thought about doing a before photo because I had avoided the camera so much. I stumbled on this photo browsing the other day. I would still put on another 20 lbs or so after this was taken but you get the idea.

It's no wonder I snored so much...look at them jowls. eck. LOL

bluehex · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject:

OMG! Your progress is INCREDIBLE!!! You are seriously hot... Cool

Congratulations and keep up the good work.

LPNlauren · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:

Good job! I love the positive changes this diet makes for everyone!

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 587

Wow, thanks for the support. I am so close to my goal I can see it.

Lexi's Omi · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:19 am Post subject:

You look fabulous! Very Happy

Good work! Cool

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 587

Thanks! I feel great too!

merlot · Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:46 am Post subject:

I'll ditto the above ...

ladynblk · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:24 pm Post subject:

mmhmmm your hawtt, Nice Job Smile

sammie12 · New Member Joined: 19 Oct 2009 Posts: 5 Location: folsom

wow nice change.Before you used to look much aged person.But know you seem to look late 20s.Good effort.

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 587

Bought me some new jeans to wear when I hit goal. 32 Inch waist, BTW... I have not worn that size since I was in elementry school. Even though I have been at this weight before I was never this fit.

Tril · Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:36 pm Post subject:

Whoa.... not sure what else to say! I'd whistle if I could! LOL

You should post this picture side by side with your "before" you posted above.

Well done!!!

merlot · Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:28 pm Post subject:

Batlou
Look at you!

Fantastic!! (You need a "skinny-man's belt! LOL)

Toni

tracyred · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:30 am Post subject:

YEOOOOWWWWWWW

awesome!

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 587

I am working on the skinny mans belt. For now I just keep punching holes in the old ones. Actually the one in the after picture I bought at about 230 lbs and have already punched a few holes in it.

merlot · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:15 am Post subject:

I do the same thing! I have two belts, only, and a block of wood, a nail and a hammer! On the really big belt, I cut a "V" chunk off the front edge so I could "shorten" the thing. I have lost eight inches off my waist in my 33 pounds! Female "apple shapes" tend to carry an extremely excess of weight around the middle. This indicates a propensity to heart disease. I already had ONE heart attack, so I am SO happy about losing those belly inches! Ain't Atkins grand??

Toni

cheeseface · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:57 pm Post subject:

Batlou you look amazing so much respect to you mate brilliant.

I got a skinny belt yesterday a genuine Versace designer Italian leather £1.99 at the local charity shop!

Tril · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:59 pm Post subject:

"I got a skinny belt yesterday a genuine Versace designer Italian leather £1.99 at the local charity shop!"

Swweeeeeeeeet! Better yet... it FIT! Smile

Love your new avatar!

cheeseface · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks Tril
It does fit wearing it now!
The picture was taken after coming home from a Masonic occasion, not my usual attire!

Tril · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:19 pm Post subject:

LOL... you don't think I dress up like avatar every day, do you?!? If I did, I'd never get to wear my boots and camo. Wink

smerbear · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:38 am Post subject:

You look wonderful!!! Smile

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 587

At Goal...I meant to post this a while back but never got around to it. A big part of my success was continuing to post on this site even when things were not going my way.

Regarding the belt, I have still not bought one. The old one has some sentimental value now and also serves as a nice reminder of where I was and where I am now. Have not decided if I should retire it yet.

shiver · Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:07 pm Post subject:

Wow. Let me just echo the other ladies in saying, you look gooooooood!

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 587

Thanks.

cheeseface · Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:32 am Post subject:

As you Americans say 'awesome' as us British say 'good effort mate'
Now I am not going to call you gorgeous don't want to give the wrong signals! But crikey you have done well mate!

P.s can I have permission to print out your pictures to show to someone at work who I think would do well on Atkins.

Thanks Simon

tracyred · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:00 am Post subject:

hey sheesie, how's it all going??

and yes batlou, again - you look grrreat!

Tril · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:28 pm Post subject:

Of course he does... but then, I think he attractive in the first picture! LOL

tracyred · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:55 pm Post subject:

me too!! oh, and i meant "cheesie", not "sheesie" lol

finkelmc · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:58 am Post subject:

WOWZA!!!! What a difference. You look fantastic, and must feel so proud of yourself.

Thank you for the motivation Smile