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Originally Posted by shrewlu
Congratulations!!! What a fantastic achievement!
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Thank you shrewlu!! ^^ Means a lot!
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Originally Posted by ILoveVegetables
That's amazing, you look great. Congratulations
How are you going about it?
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Thanks a ton! I'm doing Weight Watchers currently, and doing the traditional tracking program. I will say though, exercising regularly has helped me out so much. It's the one thing I've never been able to incorporate into my day to day life. So I bought a treadmill so I always have something to jump on and do. Aside from that it's all the general portion control and limiting certain foods. I have not cut out any food from my diet, just always have in small amounts. (...and if I do have a bigger portion, I do extra running).
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Originally Posted by 2annabelle
Congrats on all your hard work! Seems to me that you're standing up straighter, taller and proud in your second photo...I would be too with that kind of accomplishment!
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haha! I noticed that too. Actually at my old weight I had major back problems. All that extra weight, weighed me down and I just had poor posture. Now that I'm lighter I can stand up straight and just feel stronger. Another mini goal worth celebrating.
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Originally Posted by VioletDolphin83
Congrats on your loss so far!
I know what it's like to have a huge loss ahead, because that exactly what I've got. I'd love to be halfway like you are.
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You can do it Violet! What I did was play number games in my head. I'd come up with some goals along the way that were significant enough to celebrate. Like... my next goal is 89.8 lbs lost... which is a weird number, but it marks the first time I'll be in the 100's in a long time. That's only ~15lbs away so it's small enough to keep me focused. Don't get discouraged measuring your progress with how far you are from your end goal. It tends to make you feel overwhelmed when you don't need to be. Just think about how awesome you're doing right now! Your day will come.
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Originally Posted by IdealProteinNewbie
You look great!
Yes, I have felt that it is a never-ending mountain to climb. But, you are halfway there so it's all down-hill from here on!
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Yes! That's exactly how I look at it... reached the top of the mountain, now I can finally see some small numbers. It's exciting!
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Originally Posted by Tilly5
Congratulations! And so true about mini goals. Every little bit is something to celebrate. You look great!
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Thank you so much! I personally haven't been super keen on noticing the physical changes but when I put these pics side by side I saw it quick! haha
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Originally Posted by Secret Swan
Congratulations! 75 pounds is amazing! You have a lot to celebrate this Thanksgiving! And you're halfway there! You can do it!
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Thank you so much!!!! I definitely did celebrate today, and then also ran 3 miles to counter balance it. However I feel so happy that I'm at my mini goal, had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and still managed to get my workout in so I could resume business as usual. What is this called... self control?!
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Originally Posted by iamritu
Congratulations on the amazing progress....hats off to your spirit. The other day i was telling my husband that i really admire people like u who have a lot to lose. I mean, for them the task looks so daunting that one might never even start.
For u to start and then reach here shows your indomitable will power. I salute u..
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Thank you so much! I salute you back and everyone else that has the 'umph!' to do something about their weight. You are so right though, before I started I would avoid getting on a scale because it was a reality I did not want to face. I never thought in a million years I'd think to myself "I wish I could just lose 100 lbs." when I weighed in that first day of Weight Watchers. The one thing it did teach me is that I can NEVER run away from this again.
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Originally Posted by belovedspirit
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Thank you so much, and best of luck on your journey as well. I'm glad my victory will help you to obtain your own. We all have to keep positive, and remind ourselves that even the small things we do are helping. I look forward to your future success story too.
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Originally Posted by Catgoyle
Congratulations Dybbuk!
you look great. I can't wait until I can see results in my pictures!
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Thank you so much!!! I'm sure you will get there too, I want to see your slim piccies as well.