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Mini-Goals Even if you're not at goal yet, this is the place to share your successes and achievements along the way! Success can be measured in many ways besides the scales. Tell us about your triumphs, including Non Scale Victories

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Old 02-03-2013, 09:54 AM   #1  
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Talking 20 lbs does make a difference (pics)
As someone with a total of 165 lbs to get off, I didn't expect to see ANY changes at my first 20. I was thinking it would be a drop in the ocean. I was pleasantly surprised to notice a subtle difference. I hope this motivates other people who are in the 100+ lbs to lose boat. Taking that before photo was SO HARD but I'm glad it did. I am re-motivated this morning.

Hope you all have a great and on track week!!



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Old 02-03-2013, 10:06 AM   #2  
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Hi Jolly,

You're reading my mind! I was just thinking that I can't "feel" when I'm losing weight and I ASSUMED that I can't see it either. I have a bit over 100 pounds to lose and have lost 6 but weigh tomorrow. This is really motivating. My physician's office took a before and I think I shut my eyes! What I notice about your picture is you are smaller all over. This is really fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Old 02-03-2013, 10:10 AM   #3  
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Definitely a difference, way to go!
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Old 02-03-2013, 10:18 AM   #4  
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Oh wow, look at that missing stomach in the second photo! Good job!
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Old 02-03-2013, 10:47 AM   #5  
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looking great! Keep up the good work
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Old 02-03-2013, 10:47 AM   #6  
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First off, you're right! Even for what might seem like a small fraction of your total goal, you've definitely made visible progress! Hurray for being less lumpy!

Have you been taking measurements too? I bet that would be another good way for you to be able to see your progress, since it looks like you've lost several inches already!

And second, hi to a fellow Iowan! I just moved to Boston from Ames.
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Old 02-03-2013, 10:58 AM   #7  
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Lookin good! Congrats!
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Wow! You're doing great.
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Old 02-03-2013, 11:24 AM   #9  
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Thanks all. I feel so much more symmetrical. Haha. And "lifted" . I'm going to be doing this about 7 more times, so woo!! I've always been such a big and tall girl, thought I was going to have to drop 40 or 50 before anyone would notice.

I've tried to take measurements. I always forget. I know that would be a great motivator too. Sometimes I don't feel like what the scale says reflects what is really going on.

PS Sorry I meant to post this in the pics forum, that's where I thought I was *.*
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Old 02-03-2013, 12:41 PM   #10  
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Congrats on your progress so far!
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Old 02-03-2013, 01:12 PM   #11  
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Congratulations on your loss! Twenty pounds makes a wonderful difference. I can really see it in your waist and hips.
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The difference is incredible! Way to go!
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Old 02-03-2013, 01:28 PM   #13  
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Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting these pictures. Although I can feel that there's a difference after my 20 pound loss (and I have over 200 to lose, so I know what you mean about being able to tell a difference), my pictures this month versus last month didn't really show much difference. Of course, one set was taken with a loose blouse and slacks and one with a leotard so that may have made some difference!

Keep posting -- it keeps us all motivated!
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your arms look way smaller in the second photo-you're doing great!!
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