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Old 10-31-2005, 06:26 PM   #1  
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Default 99 Pounds Gone!!
I stepped on the scale this morning to find that I've reached my final goal of 150! I have been walking around in a daze with a huge grin on my face all day.

I started on Jan. 19th of this year. At first all I did was make sure I got at least 5 servings of fruits/veggies every day and walk at least 10,000 steps every day. When the pounds started coming off, I started adding in more and different kinds of exercise, and eating a low-fat/high-fiber diet. Over time I was able to cut out all the junk that I ate and replace it all with healthy foods without ever feeling hungry or deprived. I have a terrible sweet tooth, but now I can eat fruit instead and feel satisfied, without feeling yucky from eating junk.

When I started, I was wearing 2X tops and 22W jeans were snug. Now some size small tops are big and my size 6 jeans and slacks are all getting baggy. I actually have cheekbones, a jaw line, hip bones, ribs, collarbone! I even have a neck again! My blood pressure has gone down, I haven't had back pain for months, and I have so much energy all the time.

It is so hard to get started...but it's SO WORTH IT. I have never had so much confidence or felt so good. In the past I've always gained back what I've lost, but I truly believe this time is different because I haven't starved myself at all and I know I can eat the way I'm eating now for the rest of my life and I enjoy exercising, too.

Thanks for letting me share! I am pretty happy today!
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Old 10-31-2005, 06:32 PM   #2  
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WOW!!! Congratulations KayElle, that is fantastic.
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Old 10-31-2005, 06:38 PM   #3  
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What an inspiration. I'm so proud of you! I've only lost 10 pounds and I was so amazed by that, I can't even begin to imagine how you feel right now. Congratulations and I know you'll be able to keep it off
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Old 10-31-2005, 07:02 PM   #4  
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OMG congrats... you started out the same weight as I am now and I would love to find the motivation to get moving... Your right, it is hard to start. Againg CONGRATS
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That's incredible, KayElle! Congratulations!
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Old 10-31-2005, 07:17 PM   #6  
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Congrats. That's awesome. I hope to someday be able to post my final goal weight too.
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Old 10-31-2005, 07:40 PM   #7  
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AWESOME JOB KAYELLE!!!

What an accomplishment! You did it and should be VERY proud!!
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Old 10-31-2005, 08:07 PM   #8  
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Whoo Hooo! Congrats!
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Old 10-31-2005, 11:45 PM   #9  
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Congrats!!! You've done a GREAT JOB!!!
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Old 11-01-2005, 12:33 AM   #10  
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That is awesome!!! I can't wait to one day be in your shoes!!!! Keep up the amazing work... wow!
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Old 11-01-2005, 12:48 AM   #11  
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Congrats!!! What a great job you did! I hope I can say the same thing someday
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Old 11-01-2005, 04:55 AM   #12  
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Yahoooooooo! WELL DONE!
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We are happy FOR you!!
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Old 11-01-2005, 08:57 AM   #14  
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congratulations! I hope I can say the same thing.mrs.e333
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Old 11-01-2005, 09:46 AM   #15  
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Great job!!! Thanks for sharing how you approached your loss. It sounds as if you were very realistic in making healthy changes and they produced amazing results. Thank you for the motivation!!
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