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 11-28-2011, 03:40 PM   #1  
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I decided to finally kick myself in the rear and take charge of my weight and my life. One year ago I began learning about healthy eating, making swaps of good food for bad, moving more, and actually living.

I started at over 300 lbs. I refused to weigh myself at home (or look at myself in the mirror or take pictures, for that matter) but the last recorded weight by a doctor was 300. I was larger than that a year ago.

I learned about proper portion sizes and began measuring my food. I made small changes gradually, like choosing grilled chicken over fried and salad over fries. I struggled through 80s aerobics tapes until the triumphant day where I actually finished the entire 60 minute workout.

I'm truly amazed how much difference just a few changes makes. I don't follow a strict diet but just try to eat healthy foods in proper amounts. I can't afford a gym membership so I've used old exercise tapes and go walking several miles almost everyday. No pills, powders, packaged meals, or expensive equipment... just a little effort.

I can't believe it's been a year and I've changed so much, not only in body but in mind. I used to be somewhat of a hermit, too ashamed to be seen in public. I missed so many fun times with friends and family because of feeling bad about myself and my weight.

I'm not at goal like I was hoping, but I'm pretty darn close and definitely proud of that. These last 20 lbs are proving to be very stubborn to lose! Here's hoping I make my goal post soon...

It's amazing how much can change in a year!
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Old 11-28-2011, 04:35 PM   #2  
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You look GREAT! Awesome job! Well done!
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Old 11-28-2011, 04:57 PM   #3  
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What a transformation! you look amazing! Congratulations!
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Old 11-28-2011, 05:01 PM   #4  
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Excellent!
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Old 11-28-2011, 05:02 PM   #5  
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Great job! I can feel your sense of pride for your accomplishments. You look amazing, and I know you feel even better.
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Old 11-28-2011, 05:16 PM   #6  
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Absolutely incredible!!!!!
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Old 11-28-2011, 05:17 PM   #7  
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Looking great! You'll be at goal in absolutely no time!
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Old 11-28-2011, 07:24 PM   #8  
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Wow, u rock!
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Old 11-28-2011, 07:35 PM   #9  
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You are looking FANTASTIC!!!! Great job!
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wow! great job!
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Old 11-28-2011, 08:18 PM   #11  
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You look terrific! Great job! Congratulations!!!
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Old 11-28-2011, 08:19 PM   #12  
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Kick a$$!!!!! Seriously, one year and you have done SO MUCH!

And the last pounds SUCK...blah! But keep working at it, they will come off!
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Old 11-28-2011, 09:01 PM   #13  
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thanks so much everyone! Now I'm super pumped to make goal!
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Old 11-29-2011, 07:25 AM   #14  
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You look amazing! You have such a cute petite figure! You go girl! What an inspiration you are! You'll be at goal in no time, keep going!
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Old 11-29-2011, 09:12 AM   #15  
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wow your doing great darling!!!! keep it up!!!
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