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ADJL
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So I'm 4 months out and 40 pounds down. I've started (finally!) to notice differences particularly in the size of my clothing and how things fit...and I admit that I've taken to standing naked in front of the mirror...(something I can say I did NOT do before...avoided that at all costs...) And so far...my weight is coming off in my boobs (Boooo!) and my stomach. I confirmed it with measurements... What I want to know is when that lower belly...(Ooooh that overhang lower belly that is just killing me) is going to depart. With my luck it will be the last thing to go. Where are you shedding your weight?
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Your face is so much skinnier! Awesome job!
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45 pounds gone looks amazing on you! Great job sticking with it!
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Love NSVs like this! Great job!
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Way to go!
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Fantastic progress!
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Fantastic progress! Congratulations!
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I was going to ask a similar question. I feel pressure even a little discomfort/pain around my port when I'm exercising these days. I find myself holding on to that area to make it lessen. I don't know what its from...maybe its bouncing around in there? ha ha. So, I'll be interested in reading what kind of responses you get here!
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I agree with Missy! Great job reading labels though...It will serve you well in the months to come! Good luck!
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Time for a new belt! . Or new pants!
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An average sized human leg!
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I play that game with myself all the time. I still have 100 pounds to go. I mentally have to talk myself into the idea that I can do that. When I met with my nutritionist a few days ago and he told me I'd lost 31% of my excess weight he told me that was right about where people STOP losing. Freaked me out...so I'm determined to keep working hard.
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Way to go! 50 pounds is really an accomplishment!!!
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I had a little visit with my nutritionist yesterday. He was super pleased with my weight loss over the last 4 months (40 lbs) and did some fast calculations and announced..."You've lost 31% of your excess body weight." Woah. I like the way that sounded. And...it was a totally new perspective on how far I've come. So if you are struggling with numbers on the scale run that little calculation and see where you are at...you might surprise yourself.
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Awesome victory! You have done an amazing job. Congrats!!
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Huge thumbs up! So happy for you both!
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What an experience! Thanks for sharing. I really hope you can see a therapist in addition to your renewed efforts. So much of this process is emotional. Maybe having someone talk your binging and emotional eating through with you will help with your journey this time around.
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Woohoo! I'm only 6 pounds away from my lowest weight in the last 10 years. I'm so excited to get there!
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Beautiful! And love the new boobs!
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Awesome progress! Love the before/after!
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Awesome. You look fantastic! Wear that suit and strut your stuff, girl!
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You can totally see a difference. Awesome job.
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What a great milestone!!!
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Happy birthday and great job on the loss!
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Wooohooooo! Doing the happy dance over here for you! So glad you are finally there!