[tall girl]

I posted this in my tall girls forum as well but I thought I would stick it in here too

Alright... I'm nervous about this (hence wielding the black bar in the pictures, haha) but here they are... my BEFORE and AFTER pictures! Dun Dun Da DUUUUUN! Phen has been the best thing ever for me. It has totally changed my life. I was in Banana Republic the other day and was trying on a size 8 top and the saleslady told me it was way too big on me and brought me a 6. I have never been a 6 in my life!! Today I was browsing through a magazine picking out bikinis for this summer already. Its just the most amazing feeling. I used to look at the same catalogues and have nothing but resentment- why was I missing out on all the *fun* (haha, is it really "fun" though?) of prancing around the beach in a bikini?? Even though I know it wasn't true, I felt like I was the only 20-something who wasn't able to flaunt it with pride.

I go to the gym every day now with a big smile on my face because I'm so happy with what I see in the mirror. No longer do I kill myself for hours and hours running on the treadmill til I drop but I work out normally, eat right, take my phen and everything just falls into place. I only take my phen now every couple of days but I know my eating habits have changed so I'm on the right track even without the pills.

I know I'm rambling on and on but sheesh, I just want everyone out there not to give up help! You all can do it and my lord, it's so worth it in the end.

I was close to 180 in the first picture and was about a size 12/Large. In the second picture I am around 145 (I don't weigh myself really anymore) and wear a 6/8. I bought my first pair of size 29 jeans the other day! I'm in the TWENTIES! OMG!!!

I promise once I'm not so winter pasty I'll post a picture of me in that bikini!!!!

BEFORE


AFTER

[Louise2006]

Congratulations! You look fab! Don't forget that if you would like to share your story with others then you can submit your success story to the site:

http://www.phentermine.com/phentermi...ss_stories.htm

Your story will be a great inspiration to others!

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Congrats again!

[Bathsheba]

I really cannot see the difference between the before and after photos. The before picture shows a wonderful smile and a very small arm... but no body.

[tall girl]

Haha, yeah I'm looking for a full body shot but I just didn't seem to take a lot of them you know? haha. I know my weight loss isn't as "dramatic" as some others but its still there. Maybe I just see it more than you might. I was never obese but had a very full face and heavy arms (among other things). I thought the first picture conveyed that but maybe not. Oh well, I'll look for a better before shot then...

[Resmoo]

I love how you describe the resentment factor, it's very true.

I'm so happy for how happy you are. That's what I'm looking for. We are the same height. My smallest was around 150, when I was in college. Luckily you didn't creep higher...I managed to quietly gain over 80 pounds, yo-yoing a bit, in my 20's and early 30's.

Now I'm 36 and this has to be it. You will find that your motivation switches as you get a little older, from vanity (nothing wrong with that) to health.

I hope you are able to maintain your healthy habits for a long, long time.

[got-to-drop]

Hi there Tall Girl,
First let me say WOW congrats on the weight loss - its amazing, and SO inspirational. I have just started on Duromine 30mg, 3 days ago with exactly the same stats as you, I was feeling a little sceptical, but your post has given me a glimmer of hope!!!
Any tips would be appreciated!!
Well done!

[lisabella501]

Great pic,

Wow, must be a great feeling exceeding your goal!!! Keep it up!!!

Lisabella