*MY* before and during PICS (few weeks old, but want to lose more b4 new pics)

**Kellie_mo3** · August 2nd, 2005, 08:22 PM

Okay, I already posted these on my challenge thread (LOVE ya Divas!!!) but I figured since it seems it's Pic week, I'd toss mine out there too... I'm gonna take some more in a few weeks, and I'll post em again, then...
This was taken at my start weight (maybe 2 lbs more) of 230 , and the next one is at 210 I think

And these are last October, and a couple weeks ago
(it's me and my youngest, Alyssa)

I've been at a plateau for a while, but am hoping to break that this week... HOPE HOPE HOPE!!! lol

**Choco-cat** · August 3rd, 2005, 01:13 AM

Wow! I can tell a big difference!
That's awesome, Kellie! Only 9 pounds left to go to reach Goal 1!!

Choco-cat

**EBONY POETESS** · August 3rd, 2005, 02:17 AM

Girl yesssssss! especially in that pretty face of yours

You look nice girl keep it up boo!

**tlc93** · August 3rd, 2005, 02:20 AM

looking good! Keep going and I wish ya luck on breaking that plateua! You can do it!!

**Alexis_in_Maryland** · August 3rd, 2005, 02:59 AM

I can definitely tell a difference. Your pretty face is thinner and your tummy area is getting trimmer. Good for you.

**april b** · August 3rd, 2005, 03:33 AM

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY Kellie-

We're totally on our way aren't we? Your face is absolutely gorgeous! (not to mention, your little girl) I know you'll get over the plateau. Determination, as everything else, tends to come in waves. I'm here to do this with you. Keep it up!

V- · August 3rd, 2005, 05:24 AM

great job kelly!! You look awesome!

**Babygurlzallthat** · August 3rd, 2005, 05:39 AM

AWESOME GURL! I wish I was near my first goal. SHeesh Im stuck right now with TOM here. Tom left late last moght and came early this one.

You can definatly tell a difference. I LUV the whole 2 week pic posting idea. Im gonna hold firm to it wether I lose or not. Its a great motivation for ourselves and you can really see the difference in pics. Even if you dont lose much weight you could be adding muscle and pics dont lie. You keep up the good work girl. ALSO What an ADORABLE LITTLE GURL! Guess she gets her good looks from her mommy huh

Cant wait to see your next set of pics! Ever need anyone to chat with just give me a holla. Im up until like 3 am on this stinkin pc.

Kim

**Princess1131** · August 3rd, 2005, 05:47 AM

Oh YES, in your face big time! Good job!

**MistyShell** · August 3rd, 2005, 05:49 AM

Yep, can definately see a difference in the face and the abs.

Misty

**Kellie_mo3** · August 3rd, 2005, 07:14 AM

Aw, thanks everybody! Really, the encouragment on this board rocks...
BabyGurl (Kim)~ I'm usually up online til around 2 or 3, too (especially with Matt (hubby) out of town.. very hard to sleep without him in bed too..lol)

I think I'm gonna go on a 24 hour fast today to try to get out of this platuea.. I *could* instead eat a lot more calories, but I really don't want to do that.. NO self control here..lol... We'll see how it goes!

**tampa777** · August 3rd, 2005, 07:23 AM

Kellie_in_da_house!!!!

Great job Kellie! You'll get thru this plateau in no time. If I remember correctly last time you hit a plateau you got over it and started losing like a mad women!!! Keep it up girl!!! Real proud of ya!!!

**Kellie_mo3** · August 3rd, 2005, 07:27 AM

Hey Pet, Yeah, I'm *really* hoping that happens again..lol.. I have what, 10 days before my first goal? Yeah, Not sure how that's gonna happen, but I'm gonna try like crazy to get as close as I can!

**LAGACOSTA** · August 3rd, 2005, 09:46 AM

GREAT JOB!!!
HOW DID YOU DO IT?

**Kellie_mo3** · August 3rd, 2005, 10:10 AM

Ummm.. I watched my caloric intake (I was actually not eating enough, only about 600 cals/day, and thats why I wasn't losing to begin with) so I upped it to 1200/day. I started exercising at home, just doing maybe 45 -60 mins almost every day, usually at night after the kids went to sleep.
I've since joined the YMCA, and try to go 5 days a week (not too good lately, with hubby out of town the past few weeks) and when I'm there I do about 40 mins cardio on the eliptical, adn then weights, alternating between upper and lower body, doing abs every day.
I've been at a plateau for a while now, so I figure if I post these maybe I'll get my butt back into gear so I can post more pics in a few weeks that'll show more of an improvement...

I also started uot with taking 1/2 of a 37.5 mg phentermine each day except weekends, and have gone to now just taking 1/2 of one every few days (It was making me a bit jittery while driving, but cutting back seems to have helped with that) So, I started April 22nd, I think, bought 30 tablets, and still have 7 1/2 left of the original bottle.. looks like it's time to reorder, though..lol

THANK YOU LADIES FOR ALL THE COMPLIMENTS! It's really what I needed to get back into the swing of things, so thanks!!!

(and so far the fast is going well, was able to fix my kids breakfast and lunch without tasting..lol.. I took a phen this morning, so really not too hungry, though tonight will be the obstacle to overcome. Maybe tonight calls for an early night in bed..lol

**HotMamma** · August 3rd, 2005, 10:40 AM

Kelly you are looking great and you can totally tell a big difference. i also took my first pics like that but I am way scared to put them on here because of how I look and all those stretch marks I have are discusting. My next pic day is next Tuesday it will be 1 month of being on Phen eating Healthy and Exercising. Maybe Ill Get Brave and post just not sure yet. But Keep up the Great Work and your soon to hit ONDERLAND!!! You and your daughter are so beutiful. Keep on Truckin!!

**Kellie_mo3** · August 3rd, 2005, 11:02 AM

Thanks Mamma! ANd you don't have to tell me about stretch marks! lol.. my lower stomach is covered with them! (thanks to my 3 beautiful babies..lol) I'm REALLY hoping my skin will go back at least enough to where I won't feel so self concious and want a tummy tuck (because I just scar really badly..lol)

**05HazleNut05** · August 3rd, 2005, 11:58 AM

Wow I can see a big improvement!! Congrats!!

Sarah

**Natalie Rose** · August 3rd, 2005, 12:08 PM

You are looking great, and your daughter is adorable!!!-nat

**Kellie_mo3** · August 3rd, 2005, 01:26 PM

Thank you!
Nat, looks like you're doing great! Keep it up!

**SouthernCharm** · August 3rd, 2005, 01:50 PM

You're looking great!! Keep it up!!

~Melodie~

**serenityone** · August 4th, 2005, 12:46 AM

don't feel bad kelli...i've been on a plateau for a month...the sad part about it is i know what i need to do to get past it but haven't been in the mood...we have about the same stats...looking good girl!!...maybe we can break through our plateau together...

**Kellie_mo3** · August 4th, 2005, 07:44 AM

LOL Serenity, yeah, I've known what to do about my platuea, but *really* wasn't in the mood.. Now with seeing my first goal date coming up I'm scrambling to make it..lol.. Just hoping to at least come close!

And we *do* have about the same stats, but you're 2 inches taller than me! I wanna be taller! No fair! lol