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STOP thinking about where you want to be day in and day out and every once and awhile just truly appreciate how far you have come. I have caught myself obsessing over the end goal and not being proud of what I have accomplished so far. It is worth it to take a step back and realize how amazing you are.

I am wearing a dress today at work that is very much outside of my comfort zone. My husband was very insistent that I wear it after trying it on last night. I guess it looks better in real life than it does in my head, because its 8am and I have already been complimented! I am still so used to hiding in my clothes, that…

Thank you all! It has been hard work, but also fun to learn new things and do more than I ever thought possible!

My son is only 2, but I would feel just as proud as you if he did even half of the great things it sounds like your son does. :)

Congratulations! I am nearing one year as well, and it is a great tool to have! Though I am more excited about getting rid of clothes than I am finding old ones in the house!

Seems to be a common victory over the past day or so on here...but...I also managed to not only survive C25K week 5/day 3, but I ROCKED it and finished strong! I was so nervous...but once I found my groove it was all good! I wont say it was easy, but I am proud of how well I did!

Congratulations! I am closing in on a year as well, and my son also keeps me going! You look wonderful, keep pushing, I hope to see an update next year too!

A very fit looking woman at the gym actually took her ear buds out while she was running to yell over a few machines to me to tell me that I was a rock star for doing the Stairmaster sideways. I immediately hid the fact that I was dying and feeling like I was more than ready to be done, and kept going for a few more…

To RUN a 5k completely. I have done multiple, but always walk/run. I want to complete the entire distance running.

Thanks for this! I actually had my husband hide my scale for the month of June. Time to get back to basics and focus on my fitness and nutrition. I was getting too bogged down with the numbers...it was making me miss all the victories I have been having along the way.

If you have an occasion to go out and have a nice meal and/or drinks, don't freak out and stress over it. Don't feel guilty. You are allowed to have it, just focus on adjusting the remainder of the day, or plan ahead so you do not go off track and feel like you failed. Enjoy it, savor it, LOG IT, and get right back at it.

I went to a Pirates game and felt like a "normal" person. I didn't feel like that girl that nobody wants to have a seat next to because she takes up too much space. I didn't feel like I had to squish to get around anywhere. I was able to just enjoy it. That is more amazing than any number on the scale could be!

I have now made Sunday evenings "bubble bath night" because I love how the water can easily flow around me in my 1950's size tub!

I never expected to inspire others to start working on their health as well. It is very humbling.

Giving yourself a year to see where you are at is a GREAT choice! The surgery is certainly a tool that has helped many people, but if you do not have to take that route, even better! I started in August last year, weighing 280, and am now at 234. I have about 55 more pounds to go to hit my first goal, but I hope that…

I have not had a good week as far as working out, due to a bunch of unexpected work/toddler illness issues. But the NSV is that I am not beating myself up about it. I know it doesn't mean I am backsliding. I can hit it hard this weekend and get right back on track. So long as I eat ok, I wont undo everything I have been…

my husband said he can tell I am gaining confidence, and putting more effort into my clothes and such. I had not realized, but he is right. I make more effort each day to look my best.

Officially down to a size 20W pants from starting between a 26W & 28W. It was a good morning :) Six months and 44 pounds in.....

Someone at work commented on my hair and makeup, its nice to know that people are looking at more than just my size these days!

My glasses keep sliding off! I don't wear them often, usually contacts, but today I did and keep having to push them up! I guess I need to get them readjusted!

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I want to be able to go on rides with my son at amusement parks. He is not big enough for adult rides yet, and I am not small enough to go on kiddie rides....but I will be!

SW: 280 CW:241.2 Challenge GW: 220 Ultimate GW: 175

Today I put on my "fat" jeans....and suddenly realized my new "fat" jeans are the ones I bought myself when I first needed to go down a size! I guess this journey is progressing well!

I get it, I am doing this for my son. My husband and I both are. Good for you!

This is perfect! Hopefully hitting my first goal of 35 by Christmas... I am .2 away...so this is a great next step!

I can cross my legs under my desk at work! My knee is smack up against the desktop, but still... :p