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Tomorrow Marks 1 Year Since I Began My Journey



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I started this amazing weight loss journey on March 21, 2016 with my six month pre-op diet program, so tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the day that I began the journey to get healthier and to take back my life. As I wrap this year up, I have lost 182 pounds (99 during the pre-op diet program and 83 since the surgery on September 28, 2016). The time has just flown by, and it amazes me every day how much my life is different. I had my annual physical with my PCP last Thursday, and my labs came back this morning. Everything is in the normal range. That is also so cool. The bottom line is that all of the hard work is worth it. My relationship with food is now a healthy one. I am no longer obese. Life is good!

I have 35 more pounds to lose, and my journey continues. But I am proud to stop and reflect for a moment about this past year of working on a better me, and to look forward to getting the rest of this weight off by summer, and then entering the world of maintenance.

Best wishes to all, wherever you may be in your journey!

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You should be proud u look great [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji2]


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Awesome man... you look great!


"Stop Making Life Your Excuse, Make Life Your Reason"

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Awesome man... you look great!


"Stop Making Life Your Excuse, Make Life Your Reason"

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You look amazing and I can tell you 'feel amazing' in your posts. Well done, <hugs> kate

P:s: You are an inspiration :)

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6 minutes ago, _Kate_ said:

You look amazing and I can tell you 'feel amazing' in your posts. Well done, <hugs> kate

P:s: You are an inspiration :)

As are you! :)

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Thank you for sharing your progress and achievement. So fantastic!

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Congratulations! You look amazing :D

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Awesome progress! Congrats!

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Wow. Great job. You look great!

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