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Mello's dream body! Goal reached! story post #1
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3/21/2008 6:13:15 AM
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As of May 3rd, I am at my goal weight!!! I am editing this post since I started it a bit prematurely. The following is my success story:
Today is the greatest day of my life! I wake up every morning feeling on top of the world and I owe so much of this to Michael Thurmond and all of my online friends for giving me the tools (6WBMO) to change my life. Learning my body type, eating the right foods at the right times, and target body sculpting have given me the body of my dreams!!! I never would have dreamed that I would be in the best shape of my life at 39! I am in a smaller pants size now than when I was 16!!!! I am so amazed that this is who I am. Sometimes I look in the mirror and cant believe its really me. I used to hate the mirror, I would avoid them at all costs. You see, I have had a problem with my weight from a very young age. I was the typical “fat girl” that no one wanted on their team, the “fat girl” that no one invited to sleepovers, I was also the “fat girl” that came home crying all the time from being made fun of relentlessly. I had no self esteem, no self confidence, I cried all the time just wishing I were someone else. All the wishing in the world could not bring me the happiness I desired. I came from a family of “clean your plate” fanatics! I love my parents dearly, but the eating habits we had were atrocious. Unfortunately, I took these eating habits with me for much of my adult life. I finally realized that I wanted to lose weight at my all time high of 223 pounds. I tried eating what I thought was healthy…..I ate anything that said NO FAT or LOW FAT on it. Let me tell you, that did not work!!! I did lose weight and also any muscle that I may have had at the time, I looked awful!! I started eating “normal” again & gained it all back! Not sure what else to do, I searched around and I found Atkins, then Weight Watchers and tried both of those to no avail! I gave up! That was it, I was destined to be fat, that’s all there is to it!!!! Then I found a t.v. show that gave me hope!!! I found the answer to my dreams!!! Extreme Makeover!! I was going to get on that show and then I would be gorgeous!!! I watched every episode diligently! I watched Michael Thurmond and the “Dream Team” change these people physically in no time flat! By the time I tried to get on the show, I found out it had been canceled. I was CRUSHED! That was it AGAIN!!! I was destined to be fat for the rest of my life!!! That was until I saw an infomercial ridiculously early on a Sunday morning. I was flipping through channels and low and behold….there he was…Michael Thurmond!!! He was telling me I had to eat more food to lose weight, then there were the people on the show with their before photos and their stories of triumph. I was blown away!!! I ordered the kit right then and there!!! I was so excited, I could hardly wait! I got the kit, tried it for a week and said “this is just too hard” and quit. I guess I just wasn’t ready yet, after all I loved to stand in my own way!!! I picked my Black Book back up and read it again about Christmas time and decided to give it another shot. This time, I was ready to make the changes necessary to change my life and eating habits for good. I saw my children following my footsteps with their weight and said “NO MORE” I need to be a role model for them too!!! I need to show them the way to good health. So with my family in full support, I jumped in, went shopping and cooked my little heart out!!! I had a blast throwing all of the “ick” in our house in the trash!!! Who would have guessed that 16 weeks later I would go from a size 16 to a size 4/6!!!! That I would lose 53 pounds. That would feel the best I have ever felt in my life!!!! That I would start running because I could do it!!! That my children would benefit by losing weight and becoming more physically fit also. I am truly the happiest person in the world and I need to thank Michael Thurmond for caring so much about others to create this program. (And also all of the support from everyone on the forums!)
 
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I LOVE 6WBMO!!!!!!!
I am in complete shock at how amazing this way of life is!!!! If I didnt have these progress pictures to look at, I dont think I would believe it myself. These pictures are a span of 9 weeks! ONLY 9 weeks and I am very close to my goal!! I never thought it was possible until 6WBMO!!!!!!
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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3/21/2008 3:20:33 PM
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WOW !!!!!!!!! I am VERY impressed and motivated--now more than ever after seeing your pictures!!! I took my before picture and I'm due for my 2 week on Monday. You are truly an inspiration...YOU ROCK!!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Debra
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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3/21/2008 3:52:15 PM
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Wow! Your pics are absolutely amazing. I am so impressed and inspired. I know this plan works and you are proof of that. Way to go.
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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3/21/2008 3:59:51 PM
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mello33
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 debrann222:WOW !!!!!!!!! I am VERY impressed and motivated--now more than ever after seeing your pictures!!! I took my before picture and I'm due for my 2 week on Monday. You are truly an inspiration...YOU ROCK!!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Debra
Thank you so much!!!! I have learned that pictures are so important!!!! Like I said, I am still in shock as to how awesome 6WBMO is!!!!! Cant wait to see your progress pictures too!!!!
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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3/21/2008 4:03:36 PM
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mello33
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gettingskinnytoday:
Wow! Your pics are absolutely amazing. I am so impressed and inspired. I know this plan works and you are proof of that. Way to go.
Thank you!!!! You are proof too!! Did you notice our stats are very close!!!!!
It wont be long til we're both at goal!!!! Hope your taking pictures too!!!!!
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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3/24/2008 9:17:21 AM
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you look amazing! And I am so thrilled that I read your post! It has given me the want and inspiration that I needed to get back on track after a 3 day binge.....Thank you and please keep us all informed on your progress...
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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3/24/2008 1:21:18 PM
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mello33
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Thank you, Clara!!! Your comments help keep me motivated too!!!!!
clara1999:
you look amazing! And I am so thrilled that I read your post! It has given me the want and inspiration that I needed to get back on track after a 3 day binge.....Thank you and please keep us all informed on your progress...
Clara
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/12/2008 4:13:32 PM
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Thanks so much for posting your photos. I am very inspired. I have been too chicken to even take my picture yet (I'm in week 2). But maybe I will reconsider--even if it is just so I can view results myself. I am a type B, too. I don't know what Smart Behavior, but foodaholic sounds about right. I just enjoy the taste of food and I am not a picky eater, so that's probably a bad combination. Did you stick completely to the diet, or were there occasional slips? I'm doing pretty good so far, although I have eaten a few things that I did not know had sodium added until I read up on it later. I've lost 8#s in almost 2 weeks. I hope it continues.
Congrat's on your success. You look great!
Jana
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/13/2008 7:01:07 PM
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janarys:
Thanks so much for posting your photos. I am very inspired. I have been too chicken to even take my picture yet (I'm in week 2). But maybe I will reconsider--even if it is just so I can view results myself. I am a type B, too. I don't know what Smart Behavior, but foodaholic sounds about right. I just enjoy the taste of food and I am not a picky eater, so that's probably a bad combination. Did you stick completely to the diet, or were there occasional slips? I'm doing pretty good so far, although I have eaten a few things that I did not know had sodium added until I read up on it later. I've lost 8#s in almost 2 weeks. I hope it continues.
Congrat's on your success. You look great!
Jana
Jana, Thank you!!! TAKE PICTURES!!!!!!! You will be so thankful you did!! I have been OP since January 7th and yes I have slipped a little bit along the way. I have been POP for the last 6 weeks though!!! Your stats are great!!!! Keep striving to be POP, with 6WBMO the pounds will literally melt off and you will be at goal in no time!!!! I will be posting new progress pics in the next couple of days! (I want to hear you took some!!!! OKAY????) Trust me, you will need them!!! You can do this!!!
TTYS, Melody
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/14/2008 2:02:06 PM
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Hi, Melody.
This is kind of embarrassing, but I don't know all the blog lingo yet. What do OP an POP mean?
A blog newbie,
Jana
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/14/2008 3:23:24 PM
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Hi Jana!!! No need to feel embarrassed!!!! OP means: on plan and POP means: perfectly on plan (no cheats at all)
janarys:
Hi, Melody.
This is kind of embarrassing, but I don't know all the blog lingo yet. What do OP an POP mean?
A blog newbie,
Jana
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/14/2008 10:10:35 PM
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Thanks for the clarification. "Perfectly on Plan" makes lots more sense than "Putting on Pounds!"
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/15/2008 5:55:44 AM
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janarys: Thanks for the clarification. "Perfectly on Plan" makes lots more sense than "Putting on Pounds!"
OH MY!!!! I sure am glad it doesnt mean that!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/15/2008 8:30:37 AM
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Heres my updated progress photos!!!! 13 weeks OP and lovin it!!!!!
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/15/2008 8:35:03 AM
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/15/2008 10:17:57 AM
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Hi... I'm new and supposed to receive my kit tomorrow. Your pictures are very inspiring. I was wondering, what does the .....B, started D, now B/2/3/3 mean?
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/17/2008 7:49:20 AM
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When I started 6WBMO I had no muscles at ALL!!!!!! After being OP, sculpting, and doing my cardio, I built alot of muscle and lost alot of weight. At this point I re-did my body type and found out I am now a B.
coco1978: Hi... I'm new and supposed to receive my kit tomorrow. Your pictures are very inspiring. I was wondering, what does the .....B, started D, now B/2/3/3 mean?
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/21/2008 6:45:20 AM
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I DID IT!!!!! I HIT MY GOAL WEIGHT THIS MORNING 4-21-08!!!!! I DID IT, I DID IT, I DID IT, I REALLY DID IT!!!!!!
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/21/2008 9:48:13 AM
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Jana
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Re: Mello's Journey to dream body!!!!
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4/21/2008 10:07:15 AM
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janarys:
Congratulations!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Jana
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