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Old 12-03-2008, 10:32 AM   #1  
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Talking Made it 1/4 of the way!

When I first started on this journey I refused to set a goal other than 10 pounds. It was just too overwhelming. As I worked on changing my bad habits, I realized that I have a huge desire to get below 200 and need to lose at least a 100 pounds. Those goals are in my mind anyway, so just two days ago I changed my signature to reflect the goal of losing 100 pounds.

I weighed this morning and then updated my ticker. Looking at my ticker, it dawned on me that I am ¼ of the way there! It seems dense of me to not realize two days ago that I was close to that quarter point but for some reason I didn’t.

Losing 100 pounds seemed so out of reach but suddenly I think that I can do it. I want to thank all of you here. I have been really inspired by you. When I need encouragement, I read the success stories and look at the before and after pictures. I lurked for awhile before ever posting. This forum is a real blessing!

When I get to that 100 pound point, I may set another goal but the 100 pounds is enough of a goal for now.
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Old 12-03-2008, 10:38 AM   #2  
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Congratulations, keep up the good work!
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Old 12-03-2008, 11:18 AM   #3  
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That's great! You only have to do what you've already done 3 more times! You can totally do it. Thanks for sharing that.
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Old 12-03-2008, 11:22 AM   #4  
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congrats! I agree, 100 pounds is a great goal, you never know how you're going to feel on that side of 200 pounds! I have the same goal, although I'm not sure if or how much I'll plan to lose after that.
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Old 12-03-2008, 11:32 AM   #5  
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It is great to look at goals in pieces. You'll be there before you know it! 25 pounds is very impressive and makes such a difference in terms of health and how we feel!! Keep up the good work!
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Old 12-03-2008, 11:34 AM   #6  
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What a wonderful realization! You can do it & now you really know it!

Keep it up
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Old 12-03-2008, 12:14 PM   #7  
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You have worked so hard, so a great big to you!
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Old 12-03-2008, 12:34 PM   #8  
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Congrats! I'm glad you feel less daunted and are believeing in yourself! I think that's a good deal of the fight we face day to day.
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Old 12-03-2008, 12:39 PM   #9  
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Way to go! That is so awesome!

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Old 12-03-2008, 04:10 PM   #10  
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Congratulations! I like what someone here said about the year passing whether you are losing or gaining. It really does and what a difference a year can make. I started almost a year ago and I'm closing in on 100 pounds. It is so doable! It's amazing how quickly the time has gone. It does help to focus on small goals and don't worry about that big goal, it will come if you keep at the small goals. I focused on the difference in how I feel. It's amazing how small amounts of weight loss can make you feel so much better. Keep sharing your progress, it's so inspiring to all of us!
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Old 12-03-2008, 10:13 PM   #11  
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You're doing so well; congratulations!
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Old 12-03-2008, 10:58 PM   #12  
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Whooo hooo!

Isn't that an awesome realization? Congrats to you on a new commitment to the goal!

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Old 12-04-2008, 02:35 AM   #13  
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You so totally ROCK!!!! That is an awesome accomplishment!!!!
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Old 12-04-2008, 06:51 AM   #14  
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This is a wonderful realization and commitment. Good for you.

YAY!!!!!!!
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Old 12-04-2008, 04:32 PM   #15  
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Awesome! Congratulations! And now that you've done it once, and you know that it's totally do-able, there's no reason to think that you can't do it again!

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