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Thank you all for your kind words :)

Definitely would love more friends!! I have lost 221 lbs thus far and always can use more support, friendship and encouragement!

Count me in :smile: I have lost 221 lbs so far and definitely always love more support and friendship!

Thank you. You have warmed the cockles of my heart <3

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I still stand firm on GET OVER IT! And many of you....need to get over yourselves.

I have spent the past hour reading posts. Some I laughed out loud on, some just plain made my eyes cross and others made sense. Honestly, I have spent my life obese. There is nothing that anyone can say that would hurt me. I am proud of myself....I am proud of my decision....and I would do it over again if given the…

Thank you so so much everyone!!!

Simply beautiful!

Oh ya baby.....I have lost 720 stick of butter :) Sounds like a party to me!

OMG that is amazing. I am so so proud of you. What a happy ending from a rough start! You are wonderful person and I am so happy for you!

Honestly my friend, you are a true inspiration! I am so proud of your accomplishment and even more proud of your dedication and attitude. It is an honor to have read your story and I have your back. AWESOME STUFF!

I am so so proud of you! AWESOME JOB MAN!

Thank you very much for the tip :) I have read MFP rules and it very clearly states I can link to a personal blog as long as I do not advertise anything on it....which I do not. They say it must be personal in nature. I do appreciate you saying something and giving me a heads up!

You guys rock! No fun in the easy stuff.....the fun comes with accomplishment :)

You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for the kind words :) I swear, you guys make this weight loss journey a pleasure. Thank you!

Oh, pick me pick me!!! My name is Raymond and I am a 32 year old single full time daddy to the two most amazing little girls alive. Ya, I know I am biased right? LOL I work for a wonderful anti bullying organization and love my job! I am caring, funny and down right awesome. I started my journey at 435 lbs. My next goal is…

You are awesome. Love the story and love the mindset!

Totally agree with you my friend :) Thanks for your opinion!

So very true! Effort is key!

Something tells me a masochist isn't worried about losing weight LOL but yes, I totally agree!

They are saying that willpower is the way to go....that it is real. They are saying that you can will yourself into success. But studies have proven that willpower does NOT work in an addiction. Psychologically willpower doesn't work with addictions.

HAHAHA that is awesome. Made me totally laugh out loud!

I know it may seem sensible.....but I have gotten lots of flack for my thought process. Seems logical to me LOL but then again I am biased ;)

Thank you so very much! I appreciate your opinion and your kind words!

That is so awesome. I could not have said it better myself. You would NOT believe the amount of people I have encountered that do not agree. Yay for you! So proud of you :)

Here you go :) Just as requested! Raymond 435 lbs to 256 lbs Blog: www.fromgastrictofantastic.com

YOU ARE AMAZING. There is no other word for it my friend. I am so proud of what you have accomplished and where you are going. Your mindset is SPOT ON. Great job! Raymond 435 lbs to 256 lbs Blog: www.fromgastrictofantastic.com

I am beaming with pride. You are so awesome. I am so proud of you!!! Congratulations my friend. You are doing so wonderfully! Raymond 435 lbs to 256 lbs Blog: www.fromgastrictofantastic.com

I am so so proud of you. I wish I could give you a hug girl. Absolutely awesome. Keep it up and never give up! Raymond 435 lbs to 256 lbs Blog: www.fromgastrictofantastic.com