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I really needed this today. I'm in a frustrated place right now, lost enough weight to realize just how far I still have to go, lost enough weight to realize just how enormous I was and that I am still fat and frantic and frustrated. I need to hear these messages of hope right now. It is terrible to lose 77 pounds and genuinely feel like it's just a drop in the bucket.

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I really needed this today. I'm in a frustrated place right now, lost enough weight to realize just how far I still have to go, lost enough weight to realize just how enormous I was and that I am still fat and frantic and frustrated. I need to hear these messages of hope right now. It is terrible to lose 77 pounds and genuinely feel like it's just a drop in the bucket.

Don't do that to yourself. If you never lost another pound, think of all the good you've done for your body! You've removed excess pressure on your joints, your heart doesn't have to work as hard, and you are getting around so much better. 77 pounds is AWESOME. Celebrate each step of the way!

And, the best news? We all KNOW you are going to continue down the path of weight loss. You are a winner & you will succeed!!!!!!

Right now, I want you to go get those "big girl pants" you wore the night before surgery. Strip down to just bra/panties and put them on. Look at how loose they are. Now, I want you to do that once a month. Measurements, weigh in, and try on those pants. It WILL keep you on track. Pin them up if you have to, but don't lose sight of how far you've come.

GOT IT? GOOD! B)

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Mini, don't forget to post next year too.....biggrin.gif

I most certainly will! This board is my support group & I will need each and every one of you on this new phase of my journey. Thanks for being there for me.

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Wow... mini me... this is a great post and a great inspiration! I really enjoy success stories and I can feel your excitment and vigor! This has defo spurred me on... onwards and upwards!!

Thank you! =]

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Mini...thanks for your posts and encouragement, and thanks most of all for not deserting us once you hit your goal. I appreciate each and every long term vet that has been here well past meeting their weight loss goals, because they give me so much HOPE.

So thank you for sharing your journey with us. :love:

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Wow... mini me... this is a great post and a great inspiration! I really enjoy success stories and I can feel your excitment and vigor! This has defo spurred me on... onwards and upwards!!

Thank you! =]

Isn't it more like onwards and downwards?!?!?!?!?! LOL

I have complete faith that you are going to make your goal. You have such a great attitude and spirit about the process. By the way ... did I miss a post on your hair? What did you decide to do?

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Isn't it more like onwards and downwards?!?!?!?!?! LOL

I have complete faith that you are going to make your goal. You have such a great attitude and spirit about the process. By the way ... did I miss a post on your hair? What did you decide to do?

Hey,

defo onwards and downwards...lol!

You have a good memory there Mini!! Yea, I put a colour on it tonight... it looks nice, not a huge change mind, but the greys have been banished!! Also had a good trim and edge, get some shape into it too!!

I am hoping for a loss tomorrow and then I will post some pics - hoping for a half way to goal style post...lol... fingers crossed!!

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Hey,

defo onwards and downwards...lol!

You have a good memory there Mini!! Yea, I put a colour on it tonight... it looks nice, not a huge change mind, but the greys have been banished!! Also had a good trim and edge, get some shape into it too!!

I am hoping for a loss tomorrow and then I will post some pics - hoping for a half way to goal style post...lol... fingers crossed!!

I'll do better than that ... fingers and toes are crossed for you. Can't wait to see some pictures. I bet you look awesome!

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I'll do better than that ... fingers and toes are crossed for you. Can't wait to see some pictures. I bet you look awesome!

Thank you... not sure I look awesome, but definately better... I soooo want to get into a size 12 pair of jeans for my Take That concert in June... Robbie-the love God- Williams won't recognise the 'new' me...lol!! We can but dream...

x

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Congrats on a year Mini! Hard to believe isn't it? This past year was a trying one but one of the best I've ever had. And I, like you, would do it over in a heart beat. Best wishes to your second year.

Barb

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Thank you for this post mini...you have encouraged me since I started here back in June 2010 and thru my journey, and I can't thank you enough. You are a blessing and an inspiration to me and I hope I will be able to help others like you have helped me :)...love and hugs :)

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How great! I am so happy for you, you look wonderful!

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