[Snowhoney]

Hello Everyone,

I am Snowhoney (user ID ..of course) and I'm excited to be a part of this site, Weight Loss Forums. All the comments and also the threads about who, what, where & how is really inspiring.

So much so that I want to continue with the program that I found that works for me and . .to share with others about it. . .and to show my Before and After Photos.

When 2 of my sisters and a brother all died from 'heart attacks'...congestive heart diseases...& stroke. This really opened my decision to become healthier and to lose weight. Heart problems comes from my Father's side...he also died of a 'heart attack'. Mom had several strokes..is a diabetic, High blood pressures, etc, thankfully she's still alive.

I went to Medical Weight Loss.in Feb. 2003 .though at the time I did not have any health issues...but I was overweight...and surly..would develop some type of health problem if i continued eating as I did...and being overweight.

Along with their plan for me, I exercised doing a "Get Up & Dance" Aerobics Work-Out by Paula Abdul , "Ellipitical Trainer" (simulates running), I Walk up 25 flights of stairs (at work) & a Strength Training Video called "Fat to Firm in 20 mins. by Prevention Magazine...PLUS... 64 - 72 oz of water A DAY. . all done at home (except for the stairs)

After I couldn't afford to continue with their program...I found a appetite suppressant which help me a great deal. Today...I basically exercise, nutritious meals (sweets also ) and exercise. Every now and then I'll take a appetite suppressant..hey...it helps!!!

I am 5 feet tall...and was 175 pounds in 2003. It took me approx. 1 year and 2 months to reach 120 pounds my lowest weight. But I felt that was too small...so I gained 10 pounds to maintain. I stay between 128 and 135, though I'm more comfortable at 128 pounds.

Here are my pictures of the before and after.

My starting weight 175 pounds


Here I am at 145 pounds


This one is actually at 120 pounds


Here I am at 130 pounds


Me today (just a cam head photo)

[admirer]

you look awesome. Congrats on your hard work and your new look. I hope to duplicate you some day !~

[Midnight]

Truly wonderful you are a beautiful woman and for sure you should be really PROUD...congrats!!!!

[sankofa]

You are an inspiration...you look beautiful.

[Snowhoney]

I want to thank you all for your comments. It wasn't easy getting to my desired weight. . .matter of fact I missed a lot of some of the foods I used to gorge on!

But I must say. . that I still have my 'comfort foods'. It could be chocolate..pizza ...or candy. Mines are Cookies!!

When I have that feeling of needing my 'comfort food' I don't hesitate to eat a few cookies. . .I just make sure that I don't over do it like I use to. And sometimes I won't even buy them to keep them in my apartment.

Another thing I've giving up . . .is Soda Pop. I don't buy it and keep them iin my Frig. If I feel a desire to have a Soda Pop. . then I'll buy the small size and drink it. . .and let that be that!

Thanks so much you all. . .I really didn't know I had a body with curves underneath all my fat!

[Taconnica]

Va, va, voom! Very pretty lady! Even in the before pictures you look like you have so much energy and life!

I want your spirit!

Gimme!

-Katie