hey, hopeful, GREAT picture! you are really making some awesome progress!

I'm sure you have already looked into this, but I want to remind you that one of the hallmarks of Hypothyroidism is hairloss. Have you have your thyroid checked for this? I would be especially concerned for you since you are vegetarian (you take in more soy protein, which binds with thyroid hormones, making them unavailable to the body). If you have any questions, please feel free to email me, and keep up the great work!

and your pannis is so much smaller, now!

*snorting*

sorry, I've always wanted to say that, lol!

Wow! Awesome progress!!

WOW! u look great!!!! look at that ab definition :) i'm so jealous ;)

Wow! You are truly inspiring me to DO SOMETHING ABOUT MY PANNIS! (Great word you taught me!)

Hum...I have to get off my duff and start moving! You are looking great! And you are such a brave soul! I don't think I could put before/after pics up on my site! Clapping hands for your courage!

Amazing. I can't remember what you are doing specifically...I will have to look on your website for a reminder.

lol @ you airbrushing out your tat. The morphed picture makes you look like you have an afro that's bigger than mine and I'm so jealous...*hmph*

Looking good by the way :)

Thanks all!
1) I love the word pannis too!
2) Martha I probably will email you about that when I get some time. Specifically what I ask the doctor so they do the right test, etc.
3)Robin, back in June I posted about what I do and it really hasn't changed here's the link to the post hopefulloser.com/archives/2005/06/what_i_eat_how.html
4)Renee, I would kill for an afro like that too! It's funny how the pink dot has shrunk proportional to the rest of me?

Wow, you look great. Your shoulders look very good. Hope to have those soon.

Thanks for this, it was helpful. It's hard to keep track of what everyone is doing for their plan you know? I still haven't found my nitch but I got some good ideas from you. I LOVE broccoli so I may try to eat more of that.

ps. I'm posting with my new private diet blog oh and what are these tapes you speak of (curiosity)?

Oooops...here's the blog
http://dietcurve.wordpress.com

*clap* *clap* *clap* *clap*

Bravo!! (said with my best British accent)

Just felt like being British today! I'm so happy for you and the progress you've made!

I have the hair falling out thing, too. I could never figure out if it was the weight loss or the hypothyroidism.

And by the way, I swear we have the same body. But I'm 5'7", so how is that possible? You're clearly doing something right! Love the tat, too! Heh heh. Tat,too. Get it? I'll shut up now. ;)

Amazing -- lots of hard work, but you're truly an inspiration! Great definition... I'm jealous of the 'fro, though, REALLY!

I've just been directed to your blog by Renee and I must say....

GREAT JOB!

What is your workout regimen?

I'm 5 8 tall, 215 lbs coming from 241 at my highest in 2001. Went down to as low as 203 in May 2002 but stalled when I moved back to the Caribbean. Living in England was so good for weight loss...had to walk everywhere.

Anyway, I'm impressed. You go girl!

What a transformation - and you're not even done yet! Great job!

If I may ask, how much have your bra size changed? Sensitive question perhaps, but also very uplifting if you've had problems with extra weight there.

Thanks newer commentors since my last thanks!

Isabell, I've gone from a tight 40D (or DD depending on the bra) to a comfortable 38C. I probably should have been a 42, I'm not sure. I wish I took some measurements of all of me. I should do it now and see the difference for the last 35pounds.

Very nice! Love checking in on your progress :) Keep up the great work...p.s. my grandma reads you now too, lol ;)