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Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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Let me begin my success story first by saying a heartfelt thank-you to Mr. Michael Thurmond and his Six Week Body Makeover support crew. I do not think that I can express in this story how you have changed my life and what a blessing this program has been not just for me, but for others as well. This program was truly the answer to many, many prayers as I had gotten to the point with my weight that I knew I was placing my health in grave danger. I kept telling myself that as each new week began that I was going to diet and lose weight, but could never find the motivation to get started and stick with any plan. I had had some success in past years at losing weight, but not in a healthy way and never keeping it off for any period of time. I had really gotten to the point of thinking I would always be extremely overweight, and was not happy with myself for it. As stated, I had been praying for the help and motivation to lose weight and to do it in a healthy way. My husband first saw the plan advertised on TV and one day when I was home the infomercial came on and he told me to watch it and see what I thought. As I watched, I thought to myself “Yeah right, this is too good to be true” and was very skeptical. But I decided that with the money back guarantee, I had nothing to lose but hopefully the weight. I ordered it with the attitude that I would commit to it for the six weeks to see what I could do and then go from there.
I began the program on August 19, 2002 at a weight of 325 lbs. I was wearing a size 28W in jeans and a 28W/30W in dresses. October 19, fourteen months later, I weighed 148 lbs. and am wearing a size 10—still so unbelievable for me! I never dreamed when I began that I would ever be able to lose this much weight—177 lbs. and be wearing a size 10!!!! I have lost a total of 134 inches off my body since I began—part of that loss being 20 ¼” off my waist and 20 ½” off my hips. If you think about it in these terms, that is losing over 11 feet worth of fat!!!
And the wonderful part about it is that I have done it healthy, feel absolutely terrific and have boundless energy. Some days I feel like the energizer bunny—I could keep going and going. Before starting this program, between the extreme amount of weight I was carrying around and the very unhealthy way I was eating, most days I would come home from work very tired and with little energy to do anything. My life has definitely taken a 180 turn for the good. I cannot believe how much I have learned by following this program. I always thought that if you wanted to lose weight, you had to starve it off, but this plan has taught me that actually you have to eat it off rather than starve it off. If someone would have told me that I could lose this much weight and feel this good, and be eating all the food in a day’s time that I get to eat, I would have told them they were crazy and it was not possible. However, I am definitely living proof that this plan works. It made me realize as I had never really realized before that this was not just a diet, but a change of lifestyle and that this had to be a change of lifestyle to be successful and remain successful. I do not feel like I have sacrificed in any way by the food that I am eating, and after fourteen months I still look forward to my meals and the food that I get to eat—not the food I have to eat. Thank you fro teaching me that healthy food is good food. This makeover food and exercise plan has also drastically helped improve my health. I was never one to go to a doctor because I really was ashamed to be weighed and didn’t want to know how bad my health was becoming, but I could tell with the way I felt that I was in serious jeopardy for serious health problems. I know from the few times that I did go until I went recently, that I have significantly reduced my blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar levels and can not state enough how much better I feel physically.
Aside from the blessing this program has been to my physical well-being, I cannot even begin to express how it has blessed me mentally and emotionally. I have an outgoing personality and love to be around people but never had much self-esteem about the way that I looked before. That has changed drastically in that I have much more self-confidence in my appearance now. You would not believe how many compliments and looks of amazement that I receive all the time. I have even had quite a few people who had not seen me in a while to not even know who I was or am! They would only realize who I was after I spoke to them and they recognized my voice. I cannot tell you in words how it has helped my self-esteem and how wonderful it is to receive all the compliments and words and looks of disbelief at my weight loss. I never dreamed in a million years that all these wonderful things could happen to me and sometimes I still feel like I’m in a wonderful dream and keep expecting to wake up and be like the old me. But I realize that I am the new me and have this wonderful, God-sent program to thank for it.
To see pictures of myself as I used to be and to see myself today, I myself cannot believe what I have been able to accomplish with this program. What a wonderful feeling to know I can walk into any store to shop for clothing and find something that fits without having to mail order everything or go to a specialty shop. What a wonderful feeling to be able to look into the mirror and feel good about what you see, not feel disgust and discouragement. And most of all, what a wonderful feeling to know that I have been able to inspire others that I come into contact with to order and try this program. That has been my one prayer through this whole process – that the Lord could somehow use me and my success to be a help and inspiration to others.
I would just say to anyone that has weight to lose – whether it be just a few pounds or a significant amount, that this is most definitely the way to do so. Not only is it easy to follow and adhere to, but it is also satisfying in all the food you eat and how you start to not only see but feel results immediately. I promise if you get the plan and follow it as it says, you cannot fail – you will succeed too, and be able to experience the same blessings that I have. And I know that the people of the 6 Week Body Makeover team want you to succeed and will help in every way possible. I hope I have been able to reach out to at least one person and would be happy to help anyone I could in any way.
In closing, I would like to first of all thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for giving me the willpower and determination to succeed. Secondly, my wonderful husband who has been there for me every pound and inch of the way—always encouraging me and even helping me weekly with my food preparation. And, of course, Michael Thurmond and his team for developing and making available this wonderful program.
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Picture Ready?
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12/30/2003 1:25:45 AM
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Linda Love
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Are you going to post a before and after pic? I sure love to see that. Congratulations on your progress.
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NEVER, EVER SETTLE! Change your mind . . . always keep that option open.
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RE: Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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12/30/2003 1:28:15 AM
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BMOS Dolores
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We may need to help VIK post her pictues..she is new here and is still learning how to navigate around these forums. Stay tuned for before and after pics..they will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!! ;)
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RE: Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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12/30/2003 1:30:28 AM
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Thanks, I'll be waiting. I'm really excited and still waiting for my kit via FedEx. Could you please direct me to the body type charts. I only have mine and would like to read up about all of them.
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RE: Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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12/30/2003 1:41:18 AM
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Linda, I'm not sure what body charts you are refering to, but I've attached a link to the free blueprint, if that's what you're talking about.
http://www.provida.com/6wk_jump.asp
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RE: Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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12/30/2003 3:15:57 AM
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You are an inspiration VIK! Great to see you on the boards!
Its posts like yours that are my lifeline to continue on to my goal.
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I have changed my screen name to IBelieveInMe2
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Blueprint Chart for All Body Types
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12/30/2003 3:51:04 AM
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Linda Love
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I was referring to the blueprinting for the body types, i.e., A, B, C, D, E. Is there a chart that lists all of these body types and the recommended foods?
In short, is one online? I don't need to take the questionaire, I've done that three or four times already. I would like to read why other's are A, B, C, D, E. What determines this and can I read about them?
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RE: Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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12/30/2003 4:30:21 AM
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BMOS Delores: Nevermind on the request, I received the answer to my question, it's in my kit, so I can read it then.
Thanks.
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RE: Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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12/30/2003 4:40:53 AM
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Wow VIK, you are an inspiration to all of us!
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I can't WAIT to see your pics. We'll be glad to help you out if you need it. :)
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congratulations
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12/30/2003 5:35:09 AM
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I'm so happy for you. I hope you don't mind me emailing you. I don't know if this program is real or not. Unlike many members here, I don't need to lose too much weight. I have been strugling to lose about 15 lbs since I've had my baby. My body profile says I'm body type E. Although I have not ordered the program yet, becuz I wanted to see some of the success stories. But can you tell me something about this program? At least about my body Type E?
Thanks a bunch
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RE: Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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12/30/2003 3:12:52 PM
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Linda Love
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Go back and retake the Blueprinting questionaire and read your profile there.
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Rhyz,
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12/30/2003 4:55:14 PM
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Start Weight:
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Make the investment girl. Be thankful that you only have 15lbs and that you will achieve that in your first 6wks, even if you give it a half-hearted shot. I started this with 60lbs to lose and began my first 6wks on July1st, without even exercising or body sculpting I lost 20lbs in 5wks (then we went on a cruise and instead of the 10lbs you are supposed to gain, I only gained 6).
I don't know much about type E bodies, but if you did the online blueprinting it should have given you a pic and blurb about a sample meal.
I wish you well and hope you decide to invest in this program. It will help you in so many ways, especially with energy to keep up with that little one of yours. If you would like more support and encouragement please feel free to check into the thread under motivation and support: Renovators challenge: Session two.
I'll be there awaiting your good news.
Be Blessed,
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Wow Vickie!
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12/30/2003 7:01:24 PM
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What fabulous results--and in such a short time too! It was a real joy to hear about your new energy, your new attitudes, your new sizes--your whole new life!
Congratulations!
Eric
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Congratulations!
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12/30/2003 7:40:10 PM
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I am so happy for you and I can hear the happiness from you too! You are truly an inspiration. I, too, can't wait for pictures!
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wooooooooooooowwwww!!
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12/30/2003 9:59:52 PM
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Pictures? Just your story is enough to knock my socks off!!
I am SO HAPPY for you and so excited that you have so many doors opening for you that were closed before. I am really glad that you are a healthy individual who knows how to maintain a healthy weight for the rest of your (now prolonged!) life.
You truly are very inspiring to those of us still in the losing phase and Im sure I'll remember your story in those moments of discouragement that we all have. Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you also for representing our Lord and giving him the praise, honor and glory he deserves.
All the best!
karina
(btw, my socks are off but I still wouldnt mind seeing some pictures....) :)
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CONGRADULATIONS
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12/31/2003 12:16:24 AM
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I don't know you, but you are truely my inspiration. May God continue to bless your progress.
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RE: Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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12/31/2003 1:03:40 AM
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Vickie,
Congratulations on your phenomenol success!!! I can't wait to see your pictures. We are so pleased to have you participate here in the chat forums and hope you stay around for a while ;)
Applause, applause, applause :D
Rita
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RE: Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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12/31/2003 1:59:10 AM
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Wow... so happy for you!!
Hope you get some pics posted...!!
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RE: Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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12/31/2003 3:05:14 AM
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Wow...Vic you look marrrrveellousss.....I saw your pics and I think I did a double take right here at my puter! You are another whos story I'll print out and read for inspiration when I need it :)
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RE: Bam!!! Lost 177 Lbs-134 Inches--look At Me Now!!!
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12/31/2003 3:24:54 AM
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P.S. Vics' pictures are on the top of the 6wbmo main page. She is the woman of the month for January!
http://www.provida.com/6wk_main.asp
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