Mid-Life Crisis NSV's

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Wuggums
Wuggums Posts: 339 Member
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Three years and 145 pounds ago, I barely wanted to leave the house. But I've found a whole new me!

First, I bought a dress. Now you have to understand, I NEVER wear dresses and I still haven't worn this one out of the house. But now I can say I own a dress and I bought it simply because it looked damn good!
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Then, I decided to get the tattoo I've always wanted
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I started swimming and hiking and biking and lifting heavy stuff. I was slowly starting to find the girl that was hidden inside for almost 20 years. This spring, I took a trip to Italy that I'd always dreamed of - and I went alone because my OH didn't want to join me. That's okay...I met some new friends.
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And I topped it all off yesterday by flinging myself out of a perfectly good airplane
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I still have at least 30 more pounds I'd like to lose, but the scale is not usually my friend. My words of wisdom...the number on the scale is just that. It's just a number. I'm stronger than I've ever been. I'm healthier and more active than I've ever been. I no longer let fear or shame or anything else stop me from doing the things I want to do. I feel like Superman!

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  • kdmervin
    kdmervin Posts: 42
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    Awesome, you are amazing! Keep up the good work. You should be so proud of your accomplishments.
  • akarney
    akarney Posts: 124 Member
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    Amazing! Glad you're living life to the fullest - way to be!!!
  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
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    The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo :bigsmile:
  • KokowithaK
    KokowithaK Posts: 88 Member
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    I love the dress.
    I love the amazingly well-done tattoo.
    And you are simply inspiring! Hopefully soon I'll be able to fling myself out of an airplane, too!
  • Jerrypeoples
    Jerrypeoples Posts: 1,541 Member
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    great job and congrats
  • snowboardandasuitcase
    snowboardandasuitcase Posts: 222 Member
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    You're awesome!! Congrats on your new life, you look so amazingly happy!
    :drinker:
  • crissylynn2000
    crissylynn2000 Posts: 1
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    I just signed up on this site and I am ready to get started! Your story is so inspirational and has me excited to start this journey! Thank you for sharing!
  • cyapounds
    cyapounds Posts: 13 Member
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    Congratz you are smoken' there must be a lot of fire in you to hold that many dragons!
  • IronMikeFox
    IronMikeFox Posts: 458
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    You are amazing Wuggs ... always an inspiration! You look friggin' amazing in that dress! Mega-Hawt!!!!!
  • Wuggums
    Wuggums Posts: 339 Member
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    You are amazing Wuggs ... always an inspiration! You look friggin' amazing in that dress! Mega-Hawt!!!!!

    Aww shucks...thanks Mikey! You're looking pretty good yourself. Why haven't I seen your arms lately?!
  • MMark2012
    MMark2012 Posts: 142 Member
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    You are..... "Simply Marvelous" my dear! Keep trying new things, not just a bucket list! Our minds grow with each new experience!:flowerforyou:
  • Jesusforlife
    Jesusforlife Posts: 3
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    Wear the dress out and enjoy a whistle or two!!!!! :smile: It is a pretty dress and you worked hard show it off!
  • lorettasnewbeginning
    lorettasnewbeginning Posts: 136
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    That is all pretty stinking amazing! And you look awesome in the dress (and I WANT the shoes). You need to find a place to wear it!
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
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    You are awesome, and an inspiration!

    ETA: But I do think it's nuts to jump out of a perfectly good airplane! LOL
  • lifesigns64
    lifesigns64 Posts: 110
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    I read this post then went and then read your profile.... I have never been more moved or motivated!!!!! Plus you look super amazing!!!! Way to go!!
  • learnerdriver
    learnerdriver Posts: 298 Member
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    Awesome!! You like you've had a fantastic time, and enjoying a fabulous life
  • SkimFlatWhite68
    SkimFlatWhite68 Posts: 1,254 Member
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    Wow, I'm so impressed with that tattoo!! I bet that took a LONG time to finish.

    Well done - awesome achievements - jumping out of a plane - holy cow!!

    Congratulations on your new lease on life :)
  • kfheston78
    kfheston78 Posts: 82 Member
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    FREAKING AWESOME.

    That is all.
  • thistimewillbedifferent
    thistimewillbedifferent Posts: 217 Member
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    You SHOULD feel like Superman! Wow! And I agree with the other posters who say you should create an occasion to wear that dress -- you look fantastic! Am so happy that you're finally doing everything you want to do. Very inspirational -- thanks for sharing!

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