Diet Bet Update

Hi Everyone!

So remember back in October, Jessica convinced me to start a DietBet?!  I can't believe 5 months (and 5 rounds have already passed) and I am please to say that I have surpassed my 10% weight loss.

My initial weight was 246.8 and yesterday's official Round 5 weigh-in documented my weight at 212.8.  That's a total of 34 pounds lost since I began in October, and although it isn't the earth shattering loss I would've liked, I will happily take it!

Here are two photos from DietBet... I apologize that I wasn't beauty contest read for either of them:


This photo was taken October 21, 2014 at 246.8 pounds

 This photo was yesterday at 212.8 pounds

Hopefully you all see a difference!

Comments

  1. JenniferMarch 24, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    WOO HOO!! Way to go girl!! You look awesome!!

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  2. VioletteMarch 25, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    You look amazing!!! I am currently undergoing the pre-qualifications needed to get my insurance to approve a VGS. I somehow found your blog, read back a bunch (not to sound too stalkery. Hah.) and it has been SUCH a huge inspiration to me! We have very similar builds/features and my starting weight is 322. Much like you, I have never had issues, necessarily, with meeting guys or feeling a lack of confidence - but I see how your journey has been and it just resonates with me as something I will likely experience myself.

    Anyway, I am at the very beginning of my road, and you have come so far, so I wanted to let you know that I am inspired by your success! I just started blogging, as well, so I can look back at my journey and maybe (hopefully) help someone else in return.

    Also yay UNC! I spend a lot of time in Raleigh-Durham since my best friend lives down there, and am going to be moving there myself in the next 5 years! :)

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    1. VioletteMarch 25, 2015 at 11:31 AM

      My blog is: http://futurepinup.blogspot.com/
      And instagram: futurepinup

      :)

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  3. DiwakarMarch 28, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    Hello Hollee. So good to know you through your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am glad to stop by your blog post and see your pictures both before and after weight loss. What a determination to loose weight. I am from Mumbai, India the other part of the world but the Lord has purpose in getting you known to me. I am in the Pastoral ministry for last 35yrs in the great city of Mumbai a city with graet contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. I am in the Pastoral ministry for last 35yrs in the great city of Mumbai a city with great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reachout to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the broken hearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the West to come to Mumhai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come to Mumhai to work with us during your vacation time. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you.

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  4. DiwakarMarch 28, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    Hello Hollee. So good to know you through your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am glad to stop by your blog post and see your pictures both before and after weight loss. What a determination to loose weight. I am from Mumbai, India the other part of the world but the Lord has purpose in getting you known to me. I am in the Pastoral ministry for last 35yrs in the great city of Mumbai a city with graet contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. I am in the Pastoral ministry for last 35yrs in the great city of Mumbai a city with great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reachout to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the broken hearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the West to come to Mumhai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come to Mumhai to work with us during your vacation time. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you.

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  5. Tracey@bariatricfoodforlife.comMarch 30, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Keep it up. Good job and cute shirts.
    Tracey

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  6. Rajesh KumarMarch 31, 2015 at 4:47 AM

    So you lost around 35 pounds in 6 months which is great going. GK Bazaar

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  7. CarolineMarch 31, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    Congrats! You look amazing! I just revised to the gastric sleeve 8 days ago and am hoping for better results than I had with lap band :)

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  8. AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Congrats!! You're looking great.

    Metadrol informações

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