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Reached and surpassed my goal! 156lbs LOST

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IN_IT_2_WIN_IT

Posts: 61
7/28/10 1:55 P

Congratulations.. you are an inspiration

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CATLADY21

Posts: 1,861
7/27/10 9:23 P

Pounds lost: 9.0

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TOTHEFUTURE1

Posts: 1,699
7/27/10 8:00 P

I am old enough to remember

Nancy Sinatra singing "These boots were made for walking" * * * so I've walked all over to say

Let's boot out our old bad habits

and kick in some new healthy ones.

Brenda Fennell

DTCATSPARK

Posts: 206
7/25/10 9:04 A

Great read! Congrats on your journey, now enjoy!

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TURBID

Posts: 59
7/25/10 8:46 A

yay!!!!!! that's amazing. way to go!
more important than the goal number is how great and active and happy you are!

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GETTNGFITFOODIE

Posts: 85
7/25/10 8:02 A

Congrats!

The way we look is a direct reflection of how we treat ourselves...

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FULLFIGUREDGAL

Posts: 243
7/25/10 3:44 A

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CATHWREN

SparkPoints: (12,087)
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7/23/10 8:15 P

Well done! High, er, 3

CathWren

)O( )O( )O( )O(
CathWren

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BRIGNALIA

SparkPoints: (13,745)
Fitness Minutes: (16,573)
Posts: 759
5/22/10 11:34 A

Your blog is super awesome inspiring. I truly appreciated you turning a huge lemon into lemonade!

"No body counts how many times you fall down, only how many times you get back up."
- Me

�Even if you are on the right track, you�ll get run over if you just sit there.�
-Will Rogers

veria.com

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TOTHEFUTURE1

Posts: 1,699
5/21/10 6:52 P

Well done. Another car yet?

Brenda Fennell

MASONK

Posts: 425
5/20/10 10:51 A

Kathy

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SHEILA8383

Posts: 125
5/19/10 7:06 P

That is awesome!

Sheila

"I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence,
but it comes from within. It is there all the time."

-Anna Freud

Pounds lost: 9.0

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VALDESROSIERS1

SparkPoints: (3,925)
Fitness Minutes: (78)
Posts: 1,264
5/4/10 4:41 P

u must be happier then words!!! I can't imingine lossing 156 lBs , TEERRIFFICCC !!!!

Con-grats

u 've worked hard and it's paid off!!

Good. Job!!
:)

Val

Edited by: VALDESROSIERS1 at: 5/4/2010 (16:56)

11/05/09 highest weight 372

11/05/09 banded ....368

!st fill....1/28/10...6cc's

1/30/10.....345

2nd fill...... 4/7/10...7cc's

5/5/10.....337

8/21/10-----327

6/07/10...342

7/07/10.....338.5

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GOLFINGIRL4

Posts: 165
5/4/10 2:36 P

That is so great! You are an inspiration.

~ Kelly

Pounds lost: 22.2

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LISAGL1

SparkPoints: (6,276)
Fitness Minutes: (8,879)
Posts: 240
5/4/10 1:58 P

Pounds lost: 25.0

KHALIA2

Posts: 1,154
4/28/10 3:07 P

I think you are right on cue about the walking to take the bus. Any exercise you can get helps!

NWFL59

Posts: 3,923
4/28/10 2:57 P

Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
This is a link to a short Tai Chi session
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejv-o_8Vq-I

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MERILEA

Posts: 14
4/28/10 2:33 P

That's amazing, congratulations!! Enjoy your new life :)

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PRETTYGURL1

Posts: 50
4/28/10 10:51 A

Great job and keep up the good work. You are an inspiration.

VALDESROSIERS1

SparkPoints: (3,925)
Fitness Minutes: (78)
Posts: 1,264
4/28/10 10:33 A

11/05/09 highest weight 372

11/05/09 banded ....368

!st fill....1/28/10...6cc's

1/30/10.....345

2nd fill...... 4/7/10...7cc's

5/5/10.....337

8/21/10-----327

6/07/10...342

7/07/10.....338.5

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ELSKAS

Posts: 254
4/28/10 5:19 A

good job

INNERBEWTY

SparkPoints: (2,926)
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Posts: 247
4/28/10 4:30 A

My transportation isn't too reliable right now either. I took the bus for the first time in my life. Something I noticed is that many of the people taking public transportation look very fit. I'm wondering if it has to do with the extra activities, such as walking required to take the bus. I guess you have answered that question for me.

"Self-love is the only weight-loss aid that really works in the long run"

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KHALIA2

Posts: 1,154
4/24/10 7:32 P

My family also loves beans. I cooked two pounds this past Sunday and I had no leftovers for the next day. I invited my children and grandchildren over and they enjoyed them tremendously.

SWAN47

Posts: 513
4/23/10 11:39 P

You are a true inspiration to all of us trying to lose weight Congratulation on your weight loss and for turning losing your car into a positive.

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THISPERISCOPE

SparkPoints: (3,430)
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Posts: 105
4/23/10 8:53 P

Congratulations! I, too, lost use of my car and had to start walking, and it's how I lost 50 pounds. Can't wait until I reach my goal, and you're definitely one of my inspirations. Woo hoo!

Come join me in the May 2010 15 minute cleaning challenge! Because we need all the support we can get :).

www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/messageb
oard.asp?imboard=8&imparent=19432614

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NWFL59

Posts: 3,923
4/23/10 8:47 P

Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
This is a link to a short Tai Chi session
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejv-o_8Vq-I

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JOLIGHT1

Posts: 1
4/23/10 2:12 P

CONGRATULATIONS! ADMIRABLE! SO INSPIRING TO ALL.

BLESSTHISHOME

Posts: 925
4/22/10 6:19 A

WOW! Congrats!!!

Kim 5'10 stay at home mom

I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH ME. PHILIPPIANS 4:13

1 Cor. 10:31
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

KHALIA2

Posts: 1,154
4/21/10 6:06 P

Congratulations on pounds lost! May you have success on the rest of your journey.

NWFL59

Posts: 3,923
4/21/10 4:08 P

Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
This is a link to a short Tai Chi session
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejv-o_8Vq-I

current weight: 366.6

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LISAGL1

SparkPoints: (6,276)
Fitness Minutes: (8,879)
Posts: 240
4/21/10 2:33 P

Congrat!! you must be so proud of yourself. What an inspiration!!

Pounds lost: 25.0

TIGEROSE

Posts: 18
4/19/10 6:44 P

that is awesome, It make me want to keep going.

Pounds lost: 6.0

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PEACHYGINGER

Posts: 9
4/19/10 1:03 A

How totally AWESOME - (and thanks so much for sharing)!

Edited by: PEACHYGINGER at: 4/19/2010 (01:04)

DWROBERGE

SparkPoints: (97,495)
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Posts: 1,436
4/19/10 12:47 A

Great!

D2L4EVA

Posts: 38
4/18/10 10:32 P

You are so inspiring

Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forwards.

-Soren Kierkegaard

Once you label me, you negate me

-Soren Kierkegaard

Pounds lost: 19.4

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LAMBERTD0

Posts: 116
4/18/10 8:58 P

CONGRATS!!!! Fantastic!! Love it when that happens!!

Another pound bites the dust!!

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DISNEYPARIS

SparkPoints: (26,861)
Fitness Minutes: (20,974)
Posts: 823
4/18/10 3:59 P

GIVE YOURSELF THE CHANCE YOU DESERVE.

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JACKIEOA

Posts: 165
4/17/10 10:28 P

156 lost !!! congrats!!

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SWAN47

Posts: 513
4/17/10 6:01 P

Reading this was inspirational. It also shows that a positive attitude makes a huge difference. Taking something not so good and benefiting from it is wonderful. Good for YOU!

Congratulations on reaching your goal.

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ARTYMISS

Posts: 41
4/15/10 10:05 P

That's so inspirational! Congratulations! Imagine not even noticing you reached your goal! Obviously the other things you got from reaching a healthy weight were every bit as important as the numbers on a scale!

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WANT2BHEALTHY60

Posts: 102
4/15/10 9:56 P

I�m so moved by your success. Congratulations. I�ve been walking more also, but to save money to get to USA on vacation. Hope I see the same results.

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4MYPTS

Posts: 2,184
4/15/10 7:27 P

& thank you for the inspiration!!!

Give More, Expect Less

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LAUREN129

Posts: 610
4/15/10 5:23 P

congrats! What a fabulous accomplishment!

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CATTI53

SparkPoints: (7,796)
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4/15/10 4:52 P

Wow! You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly.

Pounds lost: 43.0

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AMGM2001

Posts: 1,083
4/15/10 11:52 A

Just keep swimming.

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KOOLNANA5

Posts: 108
4/15/10 10:01 A

OMG! Congratulations!!! You are truly an inspiration for me ...Keep it off

Smile .. it's lot cheaper than medicine!

Pounds lost: 22.0

MSSIS2

Posts: 409
4/15/10 9:05 A

Congratulations. You should be really proud of yourself, good job.

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BACK2MYLIFE

Posts: 21
4/14/10 4:43 P

Congratulations!What a wonderful feeling! Great job!

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LYNER2

Posts: 1
4/14/10 2:04 P

Since January 1st. I have now lost 19 pounds with the spark diet. I love it. Good job I like beans, lol. Now just have about 30 more pounds to go. To all those that are doing so well, woot woot! Keep up the good work.

VIRGOGURL4

SparkPoints: (3,610)
Fitness Minutes: (4,540)
Posts: 220
4/13/10 7:49 P

oh, yeah!

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We can do it...YES WE CAN!!! Let's go, let's go!

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KHALIA2

Posts: 1,154
4/13/10 1:56 P

I weigh in about once a month or until I feel my clothes tightening. My yard stick is how my clothes fit. My scale doesn't seem to move no matter how hard I work.

BGBEAR624

Posts: 760
4/13/10 1:38 P

That is absolutely amazing. What a wonderful inspiration you are!!!!!

~~~Brenda~~~

Never give in - never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense." -Winston Churchill

"Life is not easy for any of us, but what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves." - Marie Curie

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HBCOPELAND

Posts: 140
4/13/10 1:13 P

Awesome, What a story? It is great to be healthy and active!

Hanna Copeland
�The future comes one day at a time.�

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SNORRIS40

Posts: 28
4/13/10 6:57 A

Thank you for sharing this story. You have obviously hit the point where it changed from a diet to a lifestyle. Congratulations!

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SPECEDKAT

Posts: 714
4/13/10 2:40 A

Wow! You have made an amazing accomplishment! And the Lord does work in mysterious ways!

It's easier to say what we believe than be what we believe

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SUNFISHDEB

Posts: 14
4/12/10 2:01 P

Congrats... I sometimes think it is better to not weigh in once a week and just go by how your clothes feel But I just can't control the need for the positive reinforcement when the pointer moves down. When it doesn't move, It gives me more incentive to exercise more. Again, WAY TO GO.

Pounds lost: 60.0

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PANAMACITY1

Posts: 20
4/12/10 12:28 P

WooHoo! Congratulations on reaching your goal without even knowing it! I'm going to start walking MORE! Enjoy your dancing. That's something I'd like to do when I get to my goal. I used to Bellydance but feel it's best to be slimmer to Bellydance. Keep up the great work!

Norma

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DYING2BFITNOW

Posts: 8
4/12/10 9:27 A

Congrats...what an inspiration! you should be very proud!!!

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CONFOO

Posts: 70
4/11/10 10:05 P

AWESOME and INSPIRING!!

When you get to a plateau, think of it as a landing on the stairway to your goal. And maintenance is a lifelong plateau, so a bit of "rehearsal" for maintenance isn't the worst thing in the world.

If you wonder what you were doing in the past, look at your body; to know what will happen to you in the future, look at your mind.-Dalai Lama (Twitter on 5/6/10)

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CUTEASCANB

Posts: 106
4/11/10 9:07 P

That's what I'm talking about. Keep up with the keep on.

BOYMOMMYTOTWO

Posts: 8
4/11/10 6:46 P

a.m.a.z.i.n.g!!!

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DISNEYPARIS

SparkPoints: (26,861)
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4/11/10 5:31 A

GIVE YOURSELF THE CHANCE YOU DESERVE.

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DWROBERGE

SparkPoints: (97,495)
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4/11/10 12:25 A

Fantastic.

ETCUMMINGS

SparkPoints: (5,849)
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4/10/10 8:41 P

That is awesome! Way to go! You look amazing :)

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CARNETTE2

Posts: 2
4/10/10 5:26 P

Congratulations! That is awsome! I hope to be there too one day, and inspiring stories like yours keep me going.

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SPIRITCATCHER

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4/10/10 4:24 P

Congrats to you! Amazing! You are an inspiration to all and I am feeling your success! Thank you for celebrating with us!

All that we are is the sum of what we have thought!

Be Happy! Be Well! Be Blessed!

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CRIB5023

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4/10/10 12:37 P

Wow, this is awesome!!! 159 lbs. down, what an accomplishment. CONGRATULATIONS! Your are a great inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your story.

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TLORB123

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4/9/10 1:41 P

Congrulations! Very inspiring :)

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GAPEACH1972

Posts: 146
4/9/10 12:16 P

Congratulations.....After my gallbladder surgery, I gave up with trying to lose, cause it wasn't happening...But, for the last month or so, I've just been eating healthier, doing more walking and guess what? When I weighed the other day, I lost 8 LBS...And, I got hubby doing the same thing and he's lost 2 LBS in a week...So, I commend you for your job well done...Keep up the good work and I'm so happy for you....Hugs!

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DONNARAE123

Posts: 2
4/9/10 9:51 A

This is where I want to be! Not having to think about weight loss. Just living a healthy lifestyle that leads to a healthy weight for me!!loved this article!!

GTST2009!

Posts: 32
4/8/10 5:09 P

One of the best stories I've read! Love those surprise blessings!

JENNCHESS

SparkPoints: (4,770)
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4/8/10 3:44 P

WOW! Thanks for sharing that story. Very inspirational.

Life is a miraculous things, if only we pay attention.

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GAILRUU

Posts: 3,880
4/8/10 3:41 P

What a tremendous accomplishment! Congratulations!!!

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GIDGETSEMPORIUM

Posts: 49
4/8/10 3:39 P

CONGRATS!!! That is a HUGE milestone!! What an inspiration!!

Accountabilibuddies are the best!

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HEALTHYNILI

Posts: 2
4/8/10 1:40 P

sometimes you gotta thank God for those little unasked for favors. good for you!

LUVTOBOWL

Posts: 2
4/8/10 11:00 A

That is so good. I was just going over my "stick with it" plans and that motivates me even more. Keep us posted on tips to maintain.

NZGODDESS

Posts: 528
4/7/10 7:19 P

That is super awesome news!!!
What a wonderful surprise to find out you went past your goal and everything is loose or fits nicely!!
Great work!!

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