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 02-20-2007, 08:55 AM   #16  
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I'm so happy for you!!!! This is the first post I read this morning and I think it actually gave me some energy!!!! I can feel how happy you are!!!!Congratulations!!!!
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Old 02-20-2007, 11:00 AM   #17  
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Great post

I totally hear you on the underwear thing, I used to buy the 3 packs of "Jockey for Her" - size 10!! and wore the ugliest grandma panties ever, I think they came up to my belly button. I now have really cute, tiny, sheer Victoria's Secret panties. I had to discover the world of LOW RISE. The last time I was smaller, pants came up higher!

I used to fall asleep in my office every afternoon. I had one pair of jeans I wore everyday. I had one pair of black loafers I wore everyday (with a pair of sandals for the summer). I never dried my hair, I never wore makeup. I had 1 purse I had for 10 years. I never looked at myself in the mirror, or down at myself in the shower. I once had to stop and rest while exploring Vancouver with someone else, my legs were aching and I was so embarassed.

Anyway, let's just say your post really struck home with me - I am so happy for you, you look so happy and beautiful in your picture.
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Old 02-20-2007, 11:29 AM   #18  
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I LOVE this thread! It's so wonderful to see all the changes that can happen when someone commits to making herself healthy, and look how many people you've inspired with your success!!
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Old 02-20-2007, 12:14 PM   #19  
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I don't know what it was about this weekend...but i bought myself some sexy underwear, spent WAY too much on a dress for the rehearsal dinner, and fell in love with my body in a way i never thought I could. And then I started thinking about ALL of the differences...even my mom came over for lunch and commented on the different sorts of things I was eating.

I'm still sort of basking in post-realization afterglow. Thank you all so much for your support, compliments, and encouragement!
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Old 02-20-2007, 04:08 PM   #20  
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Congrats!! Your story helps us all stay on track and know that soon enough we too will be shopping in the normal sizes and making trips to Victoria's Secret!!!! Or at least that is one of my goals, I am all for a bit of cross boarder shopping when I get closer to my goal.

Keep up the great work!!!!!
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Old 02-20-2007, 04:42 PM   #21  
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mandalinn~what a wonderful post. Can't wait to see your post in the Goal section!!! Wow, only 11 pounds to get there! You've come a long way!
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Old 02-20-2007, 05:44 PM   #22  
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Alinnell - wow. I'm 11 lbs from my goal. That is INSANE. For some reason, that number NEVER occurred to me until you said it.

CRAZY.
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Old 02-20-2007, 05:46 PM   #23  
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What an uplifting post! Thank you for sharing your new outlook with us. I can't wait to bring sexy back, too!
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Old 02-20-2007, 06:29 PM   #24  
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This post just reassured me that I can and WILL do this once and for all. I relate to every single thing in your then and I can't wait until I can relate to the things in your now. Congrats!!
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Old 02-21-2007, 09:35 AM   #25  
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Hi mandalinn!

GREAT WORK, GIRL!!!!!

Isn't it amazing when you actually WRITE DOWN the differences before and now?!!! I think it's really helpful to do that, too, because it gives you even MORE reason never to go back to that place ever again!

I recently read over my weight loss journals from the beginning of my journey which actually began in 1999. It's fun to see the mental and emotional progress happen right along with the weight loss! I found myself not just slipping but L-O-S-T several times along the journey. I actually cried as I read about those times now that I am fifity or sixty pounds from where I was at those moments. WHAT A RIDE we are on, this weight loss roller coaster!

How are the wedding plans coming?

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Old 02-24-2007, 11:01 AM   #26  
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I'm grinning so hard I am almost crying
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Old 02-24-2007, 12:22 PM   #27  
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Me too, ennay!
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Old 02-25-2007, 01:11 AM   #28  
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What a loser!! WTG, girl!
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Old 02-26-2007, 12:33 AM   #29  
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That is a great list! Congratulations!!
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Old 03-06-2007, 03:09 PM   #30  
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You go girl!!!! I cannot wait to feel sexy. I don't think I have ever felt sexy...ever! I have hated my body since I was a young girl.... anyway, kepp up the good work!

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