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So motivated, I thought I'd share
andreae13
Posts: 239 Member
I FINALLY filled out the 'About Me' section on my profile (even though I'm almost half way to my goal) and it kinda inspired me all over again so I thought I'd share it here.
I have been overweight, well pretty much since I was born ( I was a big baby!). Like every other heavy person, I have tried all of the fad "diets" and would loose weight, only to gain it back plus more. About 2 years ago, my sister who has always been over weight like me lost almost 100lbs. That's when I finally said enough is enough. She proved to me that the impossible is possible and that I can do this too!! I am ready to get this weight off and move on to the rest of my life. I want to, not only be a healthy weight, but to "be" healthy. I want someone to look at me and think, "she cares about her health". I want to hike mountains, run marathons and never feel held back by my body!!!!!! I'm tired of saying I can't do something, I can't fit those clothes, I can't go to that party...because of my body. I'm done, no more autopilot, I am taking back control of myself!!
BAM!!! Take that old me :bigsmile:
I have been overweight, well pretty much since I was born ( I was a big baby!). Like every other heavy person, I have tried all of the fad "diets" and would loose weight, only to gain it back plus more. About 2 years ago, my sister who has always been over weight like me lost almost 100lbs. That's when I finally said enough is enough. She proved to me that the impossible is possible and that I can do this too!! I am ready to get this weight off and move on to the rest of my life. I want to, not only be a healthy weight, but to "be" healthy. I want someone to look at me and think, "she cares about her health". I want to hike mountains, run marathons and never feel held back by my body!!!!!! I'm tired of saying I can't do something, I can't fit those clothes, I can't go to that party...because of my body. I'm done, no more autopilot, I am taking back control of myself!!
BAM!!! Take that old me :bigsmile:
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How wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
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What an inspiration that message is!! Thank you so much for sharing!
I can feel your enthusiasm in that message!!!0 -
I love this! Thank you for sharing! :happy:0
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Good for you! I love it when it just clicks!0
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BAM!!! Take that old me :bigsmile:
Total awesomeness....good for you!!!! :flowerforyou:0 -
I love reading motivational thoughts shared!!! Thank you. 0
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OLD YOU had no idea what NEW YOU was actually capable of, did she? You proved her WRONG!! Way to go doing this for yourself. I loved the line about hiking mountains and running marathons without letting ANYTHING hold you back.
Keep going strong.0 -
good for you!0
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You've done so well this far.. I'm sure you'll continue on your quest!
Thanks for sharing.. it motivates me to do more since I need to lose 100+ pounds too.0 -
YES! Best attitude ever ... it'll get you there for sure. Go, you!0
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You rock!! :flowerforyou:
Keep up the good work!0
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