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My before and after pictures - eddieyates
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eddieyates
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 Posted: 17 April 2009 02:52 am
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This was actually 2 months after I had made changes to my diet and activity.  I had lost about 20 pounds at this point.  At my highest weight, I was 320 lbs. 

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 Posted: 17 April 2009 03:41 am
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My epiphany occurred on my 40th birthday, Nov 3rd, 2004. This is a picture of me now, the result of making small, permanent changes. I still enjoy food, I just eat foods that are low in saturated fat and, especially, sugar. Sugar really is the enemy. I made these changes for me and for my 3 beautiful children. I wanted to be around for them for a long time and I wanted to set a good example for them. I changed my relationship with food and exercise (or the lack of it) and made up my mind from the beginning that these changes would be permanent. I had "dieted" many times before, but the difference this time has been that I never set a goal of how much weight I wanted to lose. I committed to this being my way of life and I ultimately lost 120 pounds. I have never "celebrated" my achievement. I celebrate every day by running and eating healthy. I am in control of my life. It is very empowering. I am now a life coach and fitness consultant and I am committed to helping others find the same happiness I found when it clicked for me four and a half years ago.

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 Posted: 17 April 2009 08:15 pm
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Wow, bud! :shock:

What motivation!!! Big congrats on your success. :smile:

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 Posted: 19 April 2009 11:09 am
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Yeah you look good! Except for the over-tan and oilyness. But good job really!

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 Posted: 20 April 2009 04:10 am
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you look so great, that's amazing! 

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 Posted: 21 April 2009 03:00 pm
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Wow! That's amazing. You look great. Congrats!!!!

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 Posted: 22 April 2009 02:24 pm
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Good Lord, Eddie.  Lance Armstrong needs to rent you for a commercial for his sites.  Your abs are astounding.  Thanks for the hope.  If you can do it, maybe I can do it!  Congratulations!

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 Posted: 4 May 2009 06:04 am
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Congratz man!
Way to go! look at you now! *Whistles* :grin:

eddieyates
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 Posted: 9 May 2009 11:24 am
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Thank you.  It's been an incredible journey! Do you have a similar story?

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 Posted: 9 May 2009 11:27 am
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Thanks, I think.  Do you have a weight loss story of your own? 

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 Posted: 9 May 2009 11:29 am
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Thank you for the comment.  What has been your experiences with weight loss/gain?

eddieyates
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 Posted: 9 May 2009 11:31 am
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Thanks for the comment Lauren.  What has been your experience with weight loss/gain?  I'd love to hear.

eddieyates
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 Posted: 9 May 2009 11:36 am
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Hey Beth!  Thanks for the comments.  I'd love to hear your story.  I now help people do what I did for myself.  Maybe I can give you some tips. Good luck!

eddieyates
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 Posted: 9 May 2009 11:41 am
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Hey Krista! Thanks for the nice comments. 

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 Posted: 4 June 2009 11:31 pm
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Wow.. you look good..:) good job man.. very inspiring!!

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 Posted: 5 June 2009 03:43 pm
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Holy cow!  You look amazing.  I am sure your children are very proud!:grin:


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