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Old 07-15-2006, 10:55 PM   #1  
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Default A Whole New World: One-derland and an Anniversary

Last week, hubby and I were in a store and I was trying on clothes. I saw him looking at a shirt that I liked, but he didn’t bring it over.

“Why didn’t you get one?”
“They didn’t have an extra large”
“Honey, I’m fitting into large now… It’s a whole new world!”

And it really is.

One year ago I weighed 295 pounds. My knees hurt going up the stairs. I couldn’t stand up from a chair or the floor without a struggle. I snored, loudly, and didn’t sleep well. I had what I think were heart palpitations. I wore 4X tops and size 30 pants and felt I had so few choices, and those were dwindling. I was only 39 years old and felt nearly 60.

I am well on my way to a healthier me. I’ve lost 97 pounds in the past year through calorie counting, healthy eating, and exercise. I’ve slowly changed so many things about my life that it’s staggering! And I feel I’m doing things I could do for life and not depriving myself horribly in the process. And I’ve changed in kind. I am still obese, yes, but can just do so much more! I have more energy than I thought possible. What’s more, I feel in control of what I eat for the first time in my life.

So, here I am, on my one-year anniversary of starting this journey (to my best recollection – I started so slowly I don’t even know the date) -- in Onederland for the first time in 16 years, and planning to go further. I feel like the road ahead is unknown – I can’t recall what non-obesity is like – but I am so grateful to have a community of people to help me find the way!!!! Thanks to all at 3fc!!!
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Old 07-15-2006, 11:06 PM   #2  
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Huge congratulations Wyllenn, your story is so inspiring. You are definitely one of my favorite posters here, I love your posts!!!
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Old 07-15-2006, 11:09 PM   #3  
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Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary to better health and your fantastic weight loss. WTG
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Old 07-15-2006, 11:13 PM   #4  
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You're also a really nice person, just a little less of one.

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Old 07-16-2006, 12:30 AM   #5  
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Congratulations!!! It's so wonderful to see you here in onederland! You've done such an amazing job. Same here -- I'm wearing loose junior size 13s right now.. I can't ever recall being any lower than that (in pants and weight) and I'm so excited as you so let's keep on!
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Heather - what an amazing year you've had! In another year ... you'll be in a place that you can't even imagine today. It's an incredible journey and it's going to take you places you've never even dreamed of and affect every aspect of your life. Buckle your seatbelt and hold on tight - it will be the best ride of your life!
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Old 07-16-2006, 08:54 AM   #7  
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Happy anniversary, Heather!

97 pounds in one year! What do you say after hearing that?!
Oh,... I know... WE want recent pics!

Congratulations again! I love that 3FC is filled with warm caring people we can look up to and follow. Believe me, I follow you!
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Old 07-16-2006, 10:18 AM   #8  
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Happy Anniversary and Congratulations, Heather!

I love reading your posts and hope to see lots more milestone, goal, and anniversary posts from you

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Old 07-16-2006, 11:37 AM   #9  
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Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!!!!!
You have really done a great job!!!!!
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Heather, I am SO happy for you!!! Green with envy too LOL.

How wonderful that you and your hubby made OneDerland on the same day! Incredible and what a tremendous celebration for both of you!

I can relate as I too was about your weight when I started.. .298... except I AM almost 60 LOL (59 to be exact) and I know just what you mean. Even with the loss of 51 (77 still to go) I can do SO much more. YOU have been such an inspiration and encouragement to me and so many others here with your consistent KIND responses to people.

Bless you on your continued weight loss journey... and happy shopping!
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Old 07-16-2006, 12:02 PM   #11  
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Heather - you are such an inspiration and I am so happy for you. You have such an amazing attitude and I love your 5 C's. Wow - and you less than 20 pounds from your goal!
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Happy Anniversary and Congratulations!!! You've done an amazing job!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
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Great work! You are an inspiration for all of us.
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Heather, I'm so happy you've made it to the 100s! It's great that you and DH made it in the same week, too. I'll be cheering for you as you get closer to your goal.
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Wow! Congratulations!! Please do post pics, they are always so inspiring.
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