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Sunday, February 20, 2011

We KNOW they exist. We often wish they didn't, but be GLAD someone took those pictures so you have a BEFORE picture to help you celebrate your success and to keep you motivated! I have some like that. This was last August - about a month in on my spark journey and down about 11 pounds.

It helps me see that 57 pounds makes a HUGE difference, even though I have a long way to go yet.

I'm glad that someone took this picture!

And this is me now:

Press On!

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Member Comments About This Blog Post:

LYJG47 4/4/2011 2:17AM

congrats!!

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VIVICAKE53 3/16/2011 2:20PM

You look awesome. Wow, the motivation that I need. I have lost before, but seem to be stuck. I will get there.

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FATOUNA424 3/12/2011 1:41PM

OMG !! God bless you soul that's all what i have to say
u look like som1 who lost 100+ pounds not just that number
u look like u lost 20 yrzzz of ur age too !!
look soooo happy , go on , go on!

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GETTINREADY2012 3/10/2011 8:21PM

WOW!WOW!WOW!!!!!!!! You look great!

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GRNBTL 3/10/2011 10:57AM

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LYDILOS 3/10/2011 8:24AM

Great Work!

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TOPSAILGIRL 3/8/2011 1:02PM

53 pounds is wonderful! Diet & exercise? Are you walking?
I'll check your info. You are a role model! THANKS!!

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KEDWARDS1026 3/7/2011 12:32PM

Keep it up!!

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BLUEEYESXOXO 3/7/2011 11:40AM

Such a difference! You look great!

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EVER-HOPEFUL 3/7/2011 11:32AM

YOU look great and YOU bet there is a differance

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WICKEDLEES 3/6/2011 2:39PM

Way to go! I too have some pics like that and believe me I can relate! You are doing a great job! Keep on going!

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CORINTHIARAY 3/6/2011 2:17PM

Looking good! And the Beardy is ADORABLE!

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SUNNNN 3/5/2011 8:30PM

great job. that took a lot no exersize...lol the one of your elbo from the plate to the mouth. that is the hardest 4 me. hugs

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KRISLOVE19 3/5/2011 1:34PM

You look amazing, congratulations on your weight loss, you have inspired me(:

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SAFETYSUE 3/4/2011 11:24PM

Great blog, you are so spot on. We all have at least one we keep to go and look at to keep us on the right track. Congratulatios on popular blog, it is great!!!

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LUBAML 3/4/2011 9:38PM

Thank you for sharing. Keep the good work and enjoy all the thing that you are accomplish. I'm happy for you.

Luba

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MEOWROWRIE 3/4/2011 6:40PM

I really see a change in your photos. Congratulations! Like so many others, I am surprised how losing what seems like a "lot" of weight (20 pounds) doesn't make that much difference in my appearance in the mirror! I can see the difference in my last year to this year photos, but just to look in the mirror, losing that much just doesn't look too drastically different.

Keep up the great work and onward and upward!

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YOGABEAR516 3/4/2011 5:59PM

I agree, but I'm not there yet. I still look the same even with 31 lbs lost.

Good job!

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SUNSHINE7352 3/4/2011 11:53AM

Wow, you look great already! This is so inspiring! Thank you!

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NEWMAC2011 3/4/2011 10:59AM

Nothing like seeing a photo to get a real wake-up call! You're doing terrific! Keep up the great work!

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HANNAH_CALM 3/4/2011 9:50AM

Excellent blog! I wish I had more pictures of me.

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L*I*T*A* 3/3/2011 10:13AM

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MS-ROMANTIC 2/27/2011 2:52PM

You look so much better! Keep on keeping on girl!
Remember, No matter how much you weigh or how you look it matters how big your HEART is and how accepting of yourself your MIND is. I think it is wonderful that you lost all that and you will accheive anything that your big heart is set on.
Your an Insperation Girl, Add me as a freind ^.^ Id love to talk

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DPOTTERUSA 2/25/2011 12:52PM

You are such an inspiration. I'm only beginning my journey but when I see what you have accomplished it makes me know that I am making the right decisions. Thank you so much for leading the way.

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MONIQUE0212 2/24/2011 7:33PM

You are amazing!!! What an inspiration!!!! I don't like my fat pictures either~~but, it's fun to look back and see what we accomplished. I got a ways to go as I am new to this site

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KIRANICSMOM 2/24/2011 11:47AM

It really does help to see those pictures...luckily my before picture was my a-ha moment so I have it to compare to. I have also taken the "before" pictures for my Beachbody program that I am doing...those are also a huge eye opener!

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TLEWIS14 2/24/2011 10:32AM

What an inspiration! Congrats to you and thanks for the support you offer to others.

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CITA769 2/24/2011 10:24AM

This is so awesome...!

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GODSPIANOGIRL 2/23/2011 2:07PM

Great Job!!! Very inspiring to me and I absolutely LOVE your user name "PinkHope" Amazing!!!

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FITFABJENN 2/21/2011 4:04PM

OH, I know just what you mean. At the time, I did not want my picture taken, but I'm glad I have that "before" picture now to keep me motivated.

Keep up the great work!

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FITAT50 2/21/2011 12:23PM

Wow what a difference Suzanne! My "fat" picture on my page is one a friend took but I never saw until I had lost weight and she then gave it to me. Priceless!

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OILPAINTER 2/21/2011 11:42AM

WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL! It is GREAT to see the progress! What a beautiful photo of you and your nieces!

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HEALTHYME47 2/21/2011 10:43AM

I know what you mean....the best visual reminders are always the photos that OTHER people took, and most of the time we didn't want them to. It's like we were thinking, "Hmm, if no one takes a picture of me no one will see how large I've gotten"...which of course they can tell from seeing us in REAL LIFE rather than pictures...

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LJCANNON 2/21/2011 12:49AM

I love your Page, it is gorgeous.
I know exactly what you mean about being glad that "Those Pictures" exist. As much as I hated them at the time, they are some of my most prized possessions now.

I wonder if my Turtle Sparky would like your Sylvester?

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MANTHAJAE 2/20/2011 11:55PM

What an amazing accomplishment. Keep up the great work.

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LKEITHO 2/20/2011 9:20PM

Great progress! Keep up the good work!

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AMLGARRIDO 2/20/2011 8:04PM

That's a really big difference!!! Way to go!!!

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ANDREA963 2/20/2011 6:25PM

You look great and younger!

Andrea

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PEGGY-BEE 2/20/2011 5:59PM

Great pictures!
You have done fantastic!

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PINKHOPE 2/20/2011 5:40PM

Yo - That lizard is on my son's leg. It's his pet. Does that make it my grand-lizard? His name is Sylvester and he's a 4 year old bearded dragon. He is the tamest thing! Loves belly rubs, chin scratches and to be handfed greens.

Suz

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YO~YOLANDA 2/20/2011 5:36PM

Um-...Do you know there is a lizard on your lap?!?!?!

Suzanne...You are an Inspiration!

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MAMACHAMBS 2/20/2011 4:55PM

Wow Suz! Thats amazing!! What a transformation!

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SMALLERSHEEP 2/20/2011 4:46PM

Awesome Suzanne! What a great testament!

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BATMANSPIMP 2/20/2011 2:51PM

Congratulations, that is so wonderful! You look so much more vibrant in the recent picture :) Keep it up!

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NURSNANA 2/20/2011 2:16PM

Big difference! You have came a long way on your journey! Thanks for your inspiring blogs! Have a great day!
~hugs~
Nancy

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FSURACHAEL 2/20/2011 2:05PM