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I'm 12 weeks post. I've been struggling with the thought that my weight loss will stop and i'll never get to the weight i want. But every once in awhile i notice something, like your pants legs getting a bit loser, not popping any buttons on my shirt. Well i had to share my eye opening experience this morning that made me feel so wonderful about my new journey. It's funny, but i was taking a shower letting the hot Water hit my back, i felt like something was out of place and i just couldnt figure it out. So i stood there staring at the wall and realized that my elbows were touching my side. I can't remember when the last time i was able to do that. I finally lost enough weight from my arms that they can lay flat against my body. Like i said it's the Little Things that help me thru this.

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My epiphany moment was last week when i was walking at work and my pant legs were rubbing at my ankles.. I dont think they hve been that close in about 24 years.

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Man, I love this non-scale arms touching sides victory.

Such a cool discovery.

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Mine was when I realized I had been sitting with my legs crossed and had not done that in about 30 years!!! Congrats... To you

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Aww that's wonderful! It's these type of things that are awesome and also when I stall along the way...help kept my head focused. Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you everyone, I can't wait to get weighed on the 20th. I haven't gotten on the scale in over a month. :)

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