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You look great. Don't let a label drive you crazy!

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Jenjo, you really do look fantastic :) You have come so far! I totally relate to what you're saying. I'm 10 months out as of yesterday. I am THRILLED to be where I'm at but I don't want to be done yet! I feel like I have to work much harder now for ANY loss and I'm not sure how to jump start it again. I am also around a size 12 but still feel "big" because of the skin flap below my belly button. My cardio is done in a dance studio. I compare myself to the other ladies (all younger and smaller) and that is just never good. I just shouldn't even go there, comparing myself to others is just dangerous territory.

Just this morning I was telling myself "Sherri, its time to re-group and get this going again!" I'd like to lose another 10 by my year anniversary.

Truly - you look great!

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Jenjo you really look amazing! You sure don't look "big" in your photo. You look so tiny in that black dress (unless that isn't really you, lol). However, I truly understand how you feel. I'm 6.5 months out and have lost just 5# in the past 2 months. Im starting to believe that I'm not going to lose the last 25# I need to lose (all stomach). We bot should probably take Cowgirl Jane's advice and up the exercise and lower the carb intake.

Good Luck!!!

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You look great but I totally understand. I was a size 4-6 most of my life until I lost control and gained 100 pounds in 5 years. Now, although I've been sleeved and am going back down, no double digit sizes will ever make me happy, that's for sure. So I get it. I wouldn't give up, though. I'd go low carb, high intensity training - weight training, too. Do you run? Running is what kept me a size 4 late into my 40s. I'm too heavy to run now - but will as soon as I'm able. There are tons of 5k training apps to get you started.:-)

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You are a beauty! You have come so far in just one year. Celebrate what you have done for you and your life. The journey you have been on is impressive and I hope you truly take a few moments to realize the gift you have given to yourself. 95 pounds......95 pounds. I can't wait till it is my turn to be sleeved and my journey begins. Some day I hope I will be able to say I lost 95 pounds! I'm proud of you and hope you take the time to be proud of yourself. You are full of awesomeness!

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