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AngieViolet
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I've been terrified about my husband's Christmas party for a few months. I decided to give myself one year off from all social events with food (except for my work events that I couldn't get out of). During that time, I quit smoking and, of course, gave up alcohol. This was my first time out of the house dressed up in almost 6 months! I did make an exception for this party.
I can't believe it but I went from having serious pain walking to cruising around in heels! I didn't have any issues not eating at the buffet! I sipped water and talked to people. It was soooo scary not having an escape route (smoking) or the assistance of a beer to provide easier conversation. I had to keep reminding myself that those were things that I did...not who I am. I did it, and felt great!
I've posted a pic of me at 417 from vacation a year ago and a pic of me last night!![gxjiliimn433.jpg](https://us.v-cdn.net/5021879/uploads/editor/p3/gxjiliimn433.jpg)
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I can't believe it but I went from having serious pain walking to cruising around in heels! I didn't have any issues not eating at the buffet! I sipped water and talked to people. It was soooo scary not having an escape route (smoking) or the assistance of a beer to provide easier conversation. I had to keep reminding myself that those were things that I did...not who I am. I did it, and felt great!
I've posted a pic of me at 417 from vacation a year ago and a pic of me last night!
![gxjiliimn433.jpg](https://us.v-cdn.net/5021879/uploads/editor/p3/gxjiliimn433.jpg)
![1jjfpzz2v3j0.jpg](https://us.v-cdn.net/5021879/uploads/editor/u6/1jjfpzz2v3j0.jpg)
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Great job. You look beautiful!!0
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Thank you sooo much!!!0
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Spectacular!0
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What a great victory! You are a strong, beautiful lady!0
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You did a great job in just being 'you'.0
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Aww! Thank you all soooo much. This is such a weird, scary, but fun process. I couldn't imagine going through this without all of you!0
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You rock girl! The holidays can be a difficult time. So proud of you!0
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Beautiful!
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Awesome! WTG!0
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Great Job at the party and a beautiful picture!0
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You look wonderful!0
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You look fantastic and great job at the party! And I can SO relate to your experiences....I too went to a holiday party back on 12/10. I was in the "soft foods only" phase of my diet. I thought it was going to be hell, surrounded by fabulous foods and servers offering me stuff on plates every 3 minutes, but I surprisingly didn't feel tempted. I nibbled on a few cheese cubes and had lots of water. I'm so grateful that I got through the holidays...
Keep doing such a fabulous job!0 -
You look great!
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