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For as long as I can remember I've had problems with my weight. Even as a child, I remember having to wear "husky" jeans, and being limited in what clothes I could wear. I was always the largest amongst my friends, and shopping was a nightmare. In high school, I went on Weight Watchers and lost weight, but as soon as I went off the "diet", I gained all the weight I had lost and then some. As years went on, my problems with weight only escalated, and at my heaviest I weighted 210lbs, and was a size 20. I started a low carb and low fat diet and worked with a trainer. I lost about 30lbs, but before long, the diet was out the window and the gym membership expired.
I was watching Extreme Makeover and saw Michael Thurmond, and loved his concepts. I sat there thinking I would just love to workout with him, and sure wished he had a program. Well months later, I was at the beach with my niece, and woke up in the middle of the night with the tv on. There it was-Michael Thurmond's Six Week Body Makeover-the program that I had wished for. I couldn't believe it. The next week I purchased it. I started the program in Aug ‘04 at 186lbs. and enrolled in NBU. Things were going well until life threw a curve ball, and I reverted back to what I'd always done, and used food to deal with emotions. And from there it spiraled down. I gained all but 6 lbs back that I had lost. And I was miserable. I was so tired of the life I was living. I had enough. It finally hit home that in life that there are so many things that we have no control over, but the one thing that we do have control over is how we take care of ourselves. In Jan 2005 I decide no more! No more thinking that I was destined to be fat. No more using food to fill voids, cover pain, fill loneliness, drown depression. This was it. I deserved more. I did not have to live this way anymore. It was up to me, and I did have a choice. I came to the boards and saw so many successful people and told myself if they could do this so could I. I restarted with a clear mind, that nothing was going to stop me this time, that the only thing that could was me, and I wouldn't let that happen. From that day forward, my outlook changed. I started believing in myself and knew that life was about to make a change for the better. I read my black book, shopped for and prepared all my meals, did cardio 4-5 days a week and sculpting at least twice a week. I always had on plan food ready by the bulk loads. Not having food available was not going to be an excuse! I went from being a "take out queen" to a "Betty Crocker". I would search the recipe forum for new things to try and made a homemade cookbook from things that interested me. I was really enjoying this new life. Before I knew it, the 1st set of 6 weeks were up and 22lbs were gone. Changes were definitely taking place, and I was loving this new lifestyle and what it was doing for me. In the beginning, my goal weight was 135lbs and to be a size 10. My 2nd set of 6 weeks were gone in no time, and so was another 15lbs. By week 15, I was at goal!!!! I just couldn't believe how fast things were coming off and that I had no plateaus. 45lbs and 40.5inches gone in 15 short weeks. They say time flies when you're having fun, and I was having the time of my life. I might add, that my goal of being a size 10 was well surpassed. I was totally blown away to find myself sporting a pair of size 4 Tommy jeans. Sure never would have thought it would happen. To go from a size 20 to a size 4 still amazes me everyday.
After getting to my goal weight, I wanted a cushion for Living Lean. I am really sodium sensitive due to the fact that I'm allergic to iodine, and any bit of salt causes me to retain fluid to the extreme. I stuck with POP for 3 more weeks and lost an additional 6lbs. I was at 129lbs and felt really comfortable with myself. I've been LL for more than 5 months now. For the most part, I've done really well. Sure I've put on a few pounds here and there, but I was able to go back to the basics and get them off. Living Lean is like trial and error and finding what works for you. One thing I do know is that I never want to go back to were I was.
You know, in the beginning of my story I talked about losing 50lbs, in such a short time, and some may think that's great that I lost all of that weight, but you know, not only did I lose weight, I gained so much. I got me back!!! I'm no longer that depressed, sad, lonely, angry at the world person that I once was because I was overweight. I'm now a healthy, happy, energetic, confident young lady who is high on life. When people see my before pictures, they say that I looked so sad, and I respond with "I was". Just take a look at my pictures, sure my body has changed a lot, but look at the face. It's right there. Before I was miserable, now I have a spirit that soars and it shows, and it's all because of this program. This program truly changes lives. Just take a look at different profiles. There have been so many successful people that have reached their goals, and YOU can to! Getting to goal CAN happen!!! You CAN have that body you've always dreamed of. You CAN have energy to do all the things you want to do. You CAN have self confidence. You CAN be healthy. You CAN have and be anything you want to be. Dreams really do come true, it happened for me and it CAN happen for you.
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1st 6week results -22lbs & -20.75"
2nd 6week results-15lbs & -14"
3rd 6week results-13lbs & -11"
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10/27/2005 10:23:07 PM
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Wow!!! Congratulations!!! Your photos are amazing, and you are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your story here. It's extremely inspiring!
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10/28/2005 6:08:36 AM
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Good morning, Natalie!!!
What a story! I remember when I looked at your before pictures the first time and could not believe that was really the beautiful YOU I met in CA.
Congratulations on your success and does this mean you are going to be the November success story?????? If so, it is certainly well-deserved!! I am so proud OF you and so proud to have had the chance to meet you in person. You and your story are remarkable, and should be a beacon to anyone who is out there struggling with the weight and its associative ailments, including unhappiness and lonliness!! You have proven that we do NOT have to be trapped inside a fat body. You ARE a champion!!!! Liz
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Visit my BLOG at http://emaxson2.blogspot.com
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow
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He who laughs, lasts.
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10/28/2005 6:41:59 AM
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Congrats on a job well done! You look so young and beautiful! Isn't this program just the best?!
Annie
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10/28/2005 2:14:33 PM
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Yeah!!!
You look amazing! I was feeling a little crabby this afternoon and thought I might not go walking . . . well, let me tell you I've got my shoes on and I'm ready to go!!
Thank you for being an inspiration!
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10/28/2005 2:51:47 PM
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Natalie,
Congrats on all your success! Your pictures are simply amazing (the transformation) and your words inspiring. Thank you for sharing, encouraging and inspiring us all!
Jane
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10/29/2005 9:39:49 AM
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natalie
thanks so much for sharing.... i love that i see so much of me in so many others' stories... proof that this can be done!
keep up the great work
jess
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starting over
start --
first go round
start - 227
week 1 - 217.25 (-9.75)
week 2 - 211.5 (-5.75)
week 3 - 209.5 (-2)
week 4 - 205.4 (-4.1)
week 5 - 202 (-3.4)
week 6 - 199.4 (-2.6) (-27.6) end 1st 6week cycle
week 7 - 195.4 (-4) (lost 37.75 inches so far!!)
week 8 - 192 (-3.4) (-35)
week 9 - 189.8 (2.2) (-37.2)
week 10 - 188.2 (-1.6) (-38.8)
week 11 - 184 (-4.2) (-43)
week 12 - 183 (-1)(-44) end 2nd 6week cycle
week 13 - 180.4 (-2.6) (-46.6)
week 14 - 178(-2.4) (-49)
week 15 - 175.8(2.2) (-51.2)
week 16 - no access to scale, but week 16.5 185 (+9.2!!!) (-42)
week 17 - 182 (-3) (-45) (yippee!)
week 18 - 179.6 (-2.4) (-47.4) end 3rd 6week cycle!
week 19 - 178.4 (-1.2) (48.6)
week 20 - 176 (2.4) (51)
week 21 - 174 (-2) (53)
week 22 - 173.2 (-.8) (53.8)
Vacation and off plan derailment -- started week 27 at 188.8 (+15.6) (38.2)
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10/29/2005 10:29:54 AM
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Natalie!
You look marvelous, my friend! Congrats on your SS - me thinks you are our Ms November, and very well deserved!
I am so happy to have met you last month and spend mucho time hanging with you. I loved our late night gab fest we all shared and our great Sunday together. You are quite the gal! I didn't know you before LA so looking at you, one would NEVER believe you EVER had a weight problem! You are amazing!!!!!
Looks like we'll be hearing a bit more from you in the next few weeks - I'm glad to hear that!!!!
Miss ya girl, and hugs to you,
Cheryl
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10/29/2005 1:57:31 PM
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Congratulations, Natalie!
Love, love, LOVE your pics, especially the white Tommy Jeans!
Fabulous work!
I have to admit, YOU are my idol!
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"When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet, at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it - but all that had gone before."
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10/31/2005 10:42:00 AM
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Natalie ~
Congratulations for being the November poster child! :)
Thank you for being so honest. Your story really touched me and I felt like I had an awha moment! I too am depressed and eat for emotional reasons, but today I decided that NO MORE. I choose to take care of myself and how I look and feel.
Thank you for being such an inspiration and great role model.
With grattitude ~
Heather  
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10/31/2005 10:55:46 AM
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WOW! I think I just realized that dreams do come true! You look SOOO amazing! YOu gave me hope that I really can do it, I just have to do it. Congrat's I hope you enjoy your wonderful body everyday, and now you can never say your fat agian. You are so lucky you made it, I can't wait to feel how you feel. I am proud of you and I dont even know you  . Thank you! Katie 
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10/31/2005 10:59:23 AM
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Wow! You look great! And I was excited to see your before and after photos. We are very similar in height and weight, and it is thrilling to see what can happen in just 15 weeks!!!! Definately incentive to keep with it!! Thank you!
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10/31/2005 10:59:27 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS Natalie!! It's stories like your's that keep me motivated and proves to me that YES, I too can do this! I just started my 2nd set of 6 today!
You look great and I loved your photos (how'd you make the combined b4/aft)! Great job!! You look so much happier!
Thank you for sharing!
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10/31/2005 11:06:15 AM
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Natalie...you are such a wonderful source of inspiration! Thank you so much for your willingness to share your story with such honesty and personal voice. It was certainly my pleasure meeting you in person last month, and I hope we will meet again one day. Our Georgia Peach..Miss November!!!!
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10/31/2005 11:15:21 AM
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Natalie~
Congrats on person of the month!! You are awesome!! It is funny that I met you in LA but hadnt seen any before pictures until now :) THanks for inspiring me to get back on plan and get back to where I need to be!!
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10/31/2005 11:32:25 AM
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Natalie,
Congrats on being November SSOM! As my hero in the 80's used to say, "Daaaling, You look maaavelous!"
It was a pleasure to meet you in LA and I wish you nothing but the best in all you do.
Keep up the good work!
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The rest of your life can be the best of your life, you decide by what you choose to do today.  Original measurements 11/10/2003 Neck: 19" Shoulders: 61" Chest: 53 Biceps: L: 16 1/2 R:16 1/2 Forearms: L 13 1/2 R: 13 1/2 Waist: 57 Hips: 52 1/2 Thighs: L: 29 R: 29 Calves: L: 22 R: 22 AS OF: 8/9/2005 Neck: 16" Shoulders: 48 1/2" Chest: 44 1/2 Biceps: L: 14 R:14 Forearms: L 11 R: 11 Waist: 45 Hips: 45 Thighs: L: 24 R: 24 Calves: L: 18 R: 18 TOTAL INCHES LOST: 71.5!! www.lighthousecommunitychurch.org
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10/31/2005 11:35:33 AM
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Hey natalie, CONGARTS!!!!!!!!!! when i started this program i saw your profile, i also sent you a pm to ask you if that was really you, since that day everytime i wanna quite i just go and take a second or third look at your pictures and all the motivation returns, i imagine myself looking as beautifull as you are now and tell myself it is worthy i just need to keep on going!!
Bless you and thanks for sharing.
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10/31/2005 11:36:05 AM
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Congratulations Natalie! You look awesome! Your before and after pictures don't even look like the same person. You are truly an inspiration for all of us and proof that this plan really does work! Thank you for sharing your story.
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10/31/2005 12:15:20 PM
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Natalie,
It was good to read your SS. I have about as much to lose as you did in the beginning...although I will say that My goal weight is a little lower than yours is....I'm hoping I look that good at your goal weight.
I have for the last 12 weeks let my exercising and cardio go due to much to do.....but, have determined to be faithful at it again. (especially since I've joined NBU again)
I hope to be down to my goal weight by February 1st! that would be 81# in 6 months. At the rate I'm going....I should be there.
your story has inspired me even more...although I will say this program works so well...I have turned into a Michael Thurmond evangelist! 
Thanks for sharing your story...it's awesome and I know you feel wonderful!!! Wish I could have met you too
Here's to all of us and our success!
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10/31/2005 12:28:30 PM
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Congrats on November SSOM. Your story is very touching. I'm glad you go you back. That's awesome. :)
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- Scott Eat to live, not live to eat. - Socrates (469-399 BC) I used to have a quote I would post in signatures that I made up that was very Homer-esque.. "The only goals worth having are deep fried". Somehow that quote doesn't seem appropriate for these forums. ;)  30 Inches Lost as of 11/6/07  
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