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Thank you, again, to everyone who has offered such kind words of congratulations and encouragement – they mean so much!!! I'm now entering the phase where my weight loss is old news to my friends and co-workers. As I've often said... If we do everything exactly right, eventually people will stop noticing our loss and our new size will seem "normal". Then the compliments that have helped us along the way will start to dry up and finally stop altogether. And that's part of the plan, right?!! That's when our internal strength (and our reflection in the mirror) have to keep us going for the rest of our lives. I pray that all of you will be successful too! Remember -- identify with the lower-weight person and don't look back over your shoulder in fear of what you used to be. That person doesn't exist anymore. And as I said, if you need tips just send me a message and I'll try to give you a thoughtful answer....

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Okay Rogofulm...because of you, I did indeed post my before and after pics...see

Finally got the nerve...Before and After Pics under this same Success Stories forum...and thanks!!! Your words are truly much appreciated!!!

What took you so long? You look fantastic! And way to maintain, man!!!

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Am 5 months out and only lost 40 pounds and I've been in a stall for 2 months.. what am I doing wrong... I've been eating like crazy and sometimes I feel I can't stop... but I have not gained any weight back that's a good thing.. any body experience this

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That's what's up! You look awesome and that feeling of awesome is apparent!!! Great work! :-)

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Rogofulm - what a great accomplishment! Congrats to you for reaching your goal weight! Many of us want to experience this too! I am looking forward to getting closer to my goal after my surgery on March 25th.

Good luck with the stretch goal.....I know you will do it!

Mo

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Thanks, Mo! Stretching for 148 is tough and slow going, but that's okay. I'm pretty comfortable where I am, so there's no huge rush. Good luck with your surgery! Follow your doctor's program to a tee and always make the right choice and you'll do great!

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Congrats on your transformation! You look amazing!

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