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Today is truly my Independence day, Independence from health issues, Independence from aching knees and back, Independence from High Blood Pressure, Independence from all the snears from rude people, Independence from low self esteem, Independence from Size 20 clothing, Independence from being uncomfortable, Independence from sitting on the sidelines of my own life!! I can't wait until this time next year!!! It is all worth it - You are worth it and I am worth it Freedom what a Beautiful word........

Stay hydrated if you are working out or walking in the heat. Did your DR suggest you take CO-Q10?? My DR did and it suppose to give you energy and help transform fats and sugars to energy.. check with your DR first this may help you along your journey. Good Luck and stay positive!

Oops I meant Janet!

Awesome Blog! How true it is I was in upper management at a large company before the economic crisis and I actually had a company President tell me to hire the "sexy skinny girls for the sales jobs" because he didn't want a large "fat" woman representing our company, and I AM a larger woman I was appalled but dared not say anything but it made me realize why I was never promoted to the "sales" side within that company! It is heartbreaking for us who have lived it and experienced the discrimmination and smirks from others and being ignored for a job or promotion based on physical appearance when I could outsale the "skinny" girls in a heartbeat! I eventually left that company and my first year in sales with a competitor I made six figures! Sandy you are on the right path and are a blessing to others like us keep sharing your stories it helps!

Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes it is greatly appreciated!! I can't try them all just yet but I am printing them and filing them away for when I can use them.

Hi Knapp a friend shared these all natural body wraps with me she had actually done the gastric bypass surgery and was losing weight so fast she went in search for a product to help her skin stop sagging and I personally tried one on my lower abdomen and lost 3 1/2 inches in 2 hours! I am sold on these body applicators and they are reasonably priced $50 for four wraps and I have used them on my arms and double chin now and they are great! I plan on using them through out my weight loss journey and am thrilled with them. I want to mummify myself LOL - www.wraptodaylosetoday.com

CONGRATULATIONS!! YOU SOUND LIKE YOU ARE READY TO GO. GOOD LUCK TO YOU.

Knapp - I think ymjackson1 explained it the best way possible. Good Luck and stay positive and focused - walk, walk, walk and chew, chew, chew

Will_B_Healthy: Thanks for the nice words. I am 3 wks into my journey 13 lbs down.... I will blog again soon and add more photos as I progress. Thanks

Wow those results are absolutely awesome what an inspiration. I can understand why your family is proud of you - keep up the great work and what an excellent blog - Good for You! I can't wait until I get healthier and hopefully my high blood pressure will be the first to go!

Congratulations! Day one the beginning of a new healthier happier you

Excellent advice from all the above! Thank you for sharing it helps the newbies like me stay positive, which I normally am but reading the blogs reinforces it!

Good Luck! The journey will be worth it in the end just keep focused and stay positive your body and health is worth the effort. You will be so happy you went through with it!

So cool your blog inspired me!

Recently begun my journey, very excited and a can't wait to have a healthier body. I just want to be the best me I can be. I am realistic and not looking to be a swim suit model :smile: but still anxious about the flabby excess skin. I have found a great solution! I lost 3 1/2 inches in 2 hours it tightened my skin and made it so soft my stretch marks even diminished. I am using a body wrap product to tighten my loose skin works great especially on my flabby arms and abdomen. I will use this throughout my weight loss LAP-BAND® journey to keep my skin smooth and tight - Thank you Michelle for sharing with me! www.wraptodaylosetoday.com

Great job - You inspire me. I am in the beginning of my journey and dream of having the results that you have acquired :smile: