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Definitely.

I'm late to the party, but this is exactly what I need to get my butt in gear! I'm in! Thank you!

Night by Elie Wiesel. It was required for one of my freshman classes, and it still haunts me 30 years later. First-hand concentration camp account. 20,000 Days and Counting by Robert D. Smith. Short but impactful book. I've given probably 50 copies away.

^^ Do this. \/ \/ Get this.

This. I empathize with you, though. I know how hard it can be, especially when you're just learning to assert your independence as an adult and take responsibility for your own life. It is a process. Learning to set new boundaries around old relationships can be challenging and painful for everyone, especially when…

Voted and shared on Facebook. And I never post to Facebook. I'll go vote again tomorrow. Hugs to Zach!

LMBO as I'm out the door to buy smaller boob holders.

So with you on the talking thing! I still have 90 pounds to go, but I obsess over it 24/7. I think that can be good, as it reflects my extreme focus which is better than never thinking about it, as before. Just have to temper it and not make my husband's ears bleed from hearing it all the time! OP: you are a beautiful…

Awesome job! Congratulations!

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Wow, Judi! You look amazing! And so bad a** in your biker jacket! Love it. Thanks for the share. Gives me and others motivation and inspiration. Look forward to celebrating your goal with you! ~Alicia

Awesome, Toni!!! Very inspirational and I hope to be there one day. Thanks for the share.

Congratulations. You've made a huge step.

Not much on protein bars myself, but my trainer has a protein shake recipe that he has me make every morning. It's very good, despite the ingredients list! lol And, the raw egg is an additional protein boost that really gives it staying power. I'm sure someone will say the raw egg is risky, but it works for me so I'm fine…

^^^This! And read this incredible story by my friend Brian, who started his journey at 625 pounds and has lost over 300 pounds: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1202069-how-i-lost-360lbs-in-15-months-with-photos Also, please feel free to add me. I started at 288 and am down about 40 pounds. So I totally understand…

[/quote] "And that's the problem. Idk where to get protein from" [/quote] Really? ^^^What Shuuma said^^^

thanks! So helpful after all of the conflicting info I've come across. bump

Totally amazing. I wouldn't know it's the same person in the photos. Congratulations and thanks for the encouragement!

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Wow! Awesome story! Congratulations and g o o d f o r y o u. I'm struck by something very, very powerful. Here's the thing: you won't realize just how impactful this change is on your cumulative health until your twenties are 10-15 years behind you. You did a very, very good thing for yourself. Way to go!

Congratulations to you!!! So happy for you! You look amazing. Ah-mazing. Enjoy your new life...you deserve it.

There is a Turbofire Hotties Group, You can get good feedback there.

Awesome job! Very inspirational. You look fantastic. And congratulations on the running! Those half marathons are not easy!

Congratulations on your success! Quite an amazing accomplishment. :) And I'm with the others...I'd definitely put the surgery off.

You are welcome to add me if you'd like. I'm here for the long haul, log on every day, am fanatical about logging my food, and am I am so doing this thing right this time! I can relate to and validate just about everything you said in your post. You are in a good place. Many of the people here on MFP struggled with so many…

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Absolutely wonderful! Congratulations and thank you for the inspiration!

20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course for Mastering Your Life Right Now by Robert D. Smith

Thanks for sharing your journey. Very interesting and very inspiring. And congrats on finishing grad school!