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Have you established any friendships at work? There's no one you talk to? You have zero people in your life? I think sometimes when we'e feeling that low and alone, if we take a deep breath and a step back to reflect, we find life may not be even close to what we think it ought to be but it's not that desolate either. I…
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Such commitment - such an inspiration to so many. Congratulations!
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Absolutely wonderful!
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Congratulations on your accomplishment! What a great victory. Learning to love yourself is easier said than done. This is a good reminder for all of us. Thanks, and continued success.
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This is a great community of support. The blogs and posts are loaded with really helpful information. I wish you well.
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Congratulations on both the weight loss and the article. It takes courage to put yourself out there. What I loved the most was that this wasn't an "I did it so can you" advice column. You shared what worked for you without being preachy. You didn't need to wish the world good luck; your support for others is felt through…
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If I have rye toast for breakfast, I use a drop of honey and log it once in a while just for the accountability. I used to lick and taste but I don't anymore only because it led to "cleaning up" after dinner. I don't log diet soda but I do log coffee when I use a tblsp. of flavored creamer.
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Thanks for taking the lead. I'm hopeful this is what will keep me going. I throw in the towel when things get tough and end up sabotaging myself. Goal for August 31st: 260 July 22nd: (starting weight) 271.4 July 29th: August 5th: August 12th: August 19th: August 26th: August 31st:
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Very nice!
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What an accomplishment! You've shown us all that success is possible. Thank you.
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I've allowed myself several cheat days and it led to a binge every time. Until portion control and moderation are in place, a cheat of any kind is high risk for me. I'll eventually learn to successfully work it into my calorie allowance.
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I'm so happy for you! You're an inspiration to us all.
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Congratulations on a job well done. Great motivation for the rest of us who aren't even close to goal and worry about how we're going to keep it off. Thanks!
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If you give yourself some time I'm sure you'll get many responses similar to mine. I was a healthy 130 lbs. in what I think was another lifetime. I stopped smoking years ago and never looked back and the challenge began. Now, like you and so many others, I fight this weight battle every day. Some days I win and some days I…
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I have gone round and round with weight loss but I always come back here because I know it works and the support is unbelievable. The fact that you are here shows you haven't given up. Please add me as a friend and we'll support one another.
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Feel free to add me. I'm working on a 100-120 lb. loss. This is a great place to get support.
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I equate the word bad when describing many foods with my inability to exercise moderation and common sense. It's all in the eye of the beholder.
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Of course I'm going through my magazines and can't find it but I'll continue looking. When I find it, I'll post.
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That is just great. You, like others, are what really help people like me see that weight loss is possible and goals are attainable. Thank you.
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Starting weight - 268 Easter target - 248 Final goal - 140
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Hi Rebecca - please add me. Like Mary Grace, I put everything on hold to care for my husband. He was critically ill and is now over the hump (we hope). I tossed aside everything I know about healthy habits and let my emotions run wild. I know the stress was my excuse for a total lack of accountability. I knew I was over…
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Very nice - congratulations. :smile:
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It's amazing how alone one can feel when fighting weight issues. Then we come to a wonderful web site like this we see pictures of participants looking pretty darn thin and healthy and that can be intimidating. We forget that everyone here started out fighting the same fight and many continue the journey to lose weight or…
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I'm worried about Mother's Day. My daughter and sister are making lasagna and garlic bread with a green salad. For desert my daughter is making some frosted brownie/cake thing. I know they mean well and I didn't have the heart to say no. The weak side of me is looking forward to dinner; the common sense side is doing some…
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I read this when you first posted and I've asked myself that question everyday for as long as I can remember. I do understand that it''s a mindset and one must make a true commitment for the long haul; I just find myself struggling with that very idea. I've convinced myself that this is an impossible task because I've…
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I struggle with motivation and keeping my head in the game everyday. My biggest problem is that I'm all too willing to just give up rather than take a step back and look at what's really going on. Eating for comfort has become as easy as eating for stress and boredom. All of these things are often times too difficult to…
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I am a former ww member. The first time I joined I lost over 40 lbs. I never did reach goal and gained back what I lost and then some. I have to say that our receptionist and facilitator were both lovely women. I was never made to feel guilty. I know in my head that I'm the one responsible for being successful but I have…
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I am an emotional eater and have been battling with my weight/emotions for as long as I can remember. "Cheat" days, meals, whatever you want to call it for me is like putting a kid in a candy store. I know for me, eating what I want is a giant step backward. Before I can even entertain the idea of a cheat meal or day I…
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Dinner is usually at 8:15 because my son works 12 days 3 or 4 days a week. It's killing me. I get so hungry that insanity takes over and I graze and not on the good stuff either. I just told my husband - no more late night eating. I'm not loosing any weight at all.
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Wow! You are a true leader and inspiration. Thanks for being so open, it gives people like me hope. Feel the arms of everyone on this board around you. God's blessings.