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Size 26 to Size 6

Postby Katydid » Fri May 04, 2012 11:17 am

I posted the following on my journal, and I am reposting it here for those who don't follow the journals. Bottom line - little things add up :D :

Back in January, I bought a new dress to act as a 'challenge' for my goal of 130 pounds and a BMI of under 20. The dress was a size 6, which I've never worn in my adult life. Heck, I was a size 16 back when I was 16. :lol: I gave myself until Memorial Day to fit into the dress or it was going into the 'Goodwill' basket.

Well, I tried it on today, and it fit so well I wore it to work. When I bought it it wouldn't even zip up the back! I can now officially say that by following the McDougall Program (with nutritional support from Jeff Novick and psychological support from Doug Lisle) I have lost over 175 pounds and gone from a size 26 to a size 6! :D :D :D

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I can actually look at this picture a see a normal looking woman. How great is that? Well, normal except for the sneakers :lol: . I'd just gotten back from my lunch walk when I had my lab partner snap my picture with my cell phone.

The difference between my January 1st weight and my current weight is 'only' 20 pounds. Don't ever get discouraged if you only lose a pound a week - it just keeps adding up and up.

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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby Pat » Fri May 04, 2012 1:14 pm

Congratulations, Kate!! You are such an inspiration.

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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby nicoles » Fri May 04, 2012 2:11 pm

Just great, Kate! You are like a Star McDougaller x2 - and you will be x3 once the throat thing is resolved!
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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby Kiki » Fri May 04, 2012 4:18 pm

Congratulations, Katydid! You're not a normal looking woman, you're a beautiful looking woman.

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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby Lexus » Fri May 04, 2012 7:14 pm

Wow! What an inspiring story... you look great and very happy, too!
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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby Birdy » Fri May 04, 2012 7:20 pm

Kate I read your post and saw your photo, then had to sign in to say how sweet you look. Really. You look just great in that dress and in general. Good for you and keep on inspiring us with your transformation! :-D
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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby Tiger » Sat May 05, 2012 3:10 am

Congratulations on all your hard work! I went and read all your 2012 journal which was interesting, informative and inspiring. You certainly have put a lot of thought and effort into tailoring this WOE for optimal results. It must be great to wear a small-size, form-fitting dress now!
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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby greentea » Sat May 05, 2012 6:41 am

Wow Katy! Congrats!
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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby Gramma Jackie » Sat May 05, 2012 7:59 am

I just read this. I guess we both had the same idea about posting our progress in both our journals and on here. Great progress since the last photos I saw of you. It just keeps getting better, doesn't it? Congratulations!
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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby Donna R » Sat May 05, 2012 1:44 pm

great dress, beautiful picture! I had to scroll down to see the--shoes?! and that made it funny, so thanks for the laugh! :lol:
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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby CarolynA » Mon May 07, 2012 8:48 am

That is so AWESOME!! Good for you! :-D
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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby green-eyedgirl » Mon May 07, 2012 3:13 pm

Awesome! I love that dress ... I might be able to get one thigh into it right now, but I still have all of my old size four jeans. I'm going to get there eventually!
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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby ETeSelle » Tue May 08, 2012 7:36 am

CONGRATS, Katy!! That is a gorgeous dress and you look amazing! YOU ROCK, girl! 175 lbs. WOW. Just WOW! :mrgreen:
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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby Ege Bamyasi » Tue May 08, 2012 11:13 pm

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Re: Size 26 to Size 6

Postby Lesliec1 » Wed May 09, 2012 8:23 am

Wish I had those legs! Soon though ...
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