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Brag away I love the motivation :) I can't wait to see where I will be in July 2014 on my one year mark. Thanks for sharing !!!

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Thanks everyone for the kind words! ???ƒ

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Well it's been a year. A very triumphant year if I may say so myself. I have lost 80 pounds and even though I have hit a plateau I have no doubt I will break through it soon.

So much has changed...I went from sporadically active to exercising 6 days a week. I actually haven't missed a workout this entire year. I have NEVER been that committed to exercise...EVER!!!

I don't really eat carbs' date=' especially doughy ones. I watch my calories and track them. I choose Protein before other types of food.

I went from wearing a size 20/22 to a 12 or 13 depending on women's or juniors. My tops and dresses are now medium instead of XXL. I can actually confidently by clothing without trying it on and it fits. I wear a bikini...been a really long time since that one happened last. My addiction to shoes and clothing (and don't forget accessories) is getting worse but it really is oh so fun.

I am more active with my kids. I don't wake up with aches and pains. The mattress I thought was horrible is actually quite comfortable now. ð¯ And let's not leave out how amazing my sex life with hubby is now ð

I have lost 12 inches in my waist, 9 in hips, over 4 in each thigh, almost 3 in each arm and sadly 6 in my boobies (but I would look weird if they hadn't shrunk too).

I know I have been absent lately but I wanna thank all the wonderful people on this site for their continuing support and wish everyone just starting this journey luck. The journey is what you decide to make of it. You can do it!!!

Thanks for letting me brag :)

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You deserve to brag! You have put in the work and girl shop shop shop! You look amazing ... Keep it up!

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Gorgeous before and after! I'm jealous of your legs! (In both photos!!!)

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Gorgeous before and after! I'm jealous of your legs! (In both photos!!!)

Awe thank you ???ƒ they've always been my best asset after my boobs ???‰

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Great job! Thanks for sharing your success with us.

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So inspiring! That settles it, I'm going to figure out how to get some decent Before pix so ill be able to look back and mark the success. You look fantastic and I love it that you are hooked on exercise now. I am really hoping for that. Good luck going forward -- you have given yourself a wonderful gift of health in this last year. Wow!

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Congrats, love the picture of you in the single pants leg! You, also, look about 10 years younger. Woohoo! Happy Bandiversary to you :wub:

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You look wonderful! I hate having my picture taken and usually avoid it at all cost but I think i will take some pictures before I have my actual surgery so I can reflect in the changes as I go through my journey.

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Before and after pics are EXTREMELY helpful. When you start to feel down it shows us what we cannot see in the mirror. Don't let your hatred of cameras keep you from doing it. You will regret not taking them.

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I sure do hope to have those results in a year. I'm only 2 months banded and down 40 lbs ...

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Before and after pics are EXTREMELY helpful. When you start to feel down it shows us what we cannot see in the mirror. Don't let your hatred of cameras keep you from doing it. You will regret not taking them.

Thanks -- I'm going to get my little photo opp together. My husband always says there won't be any pictures of ME in the family albums as I usually have the camera and then I am so brutal with destroying the evidence. When people try to take my picture I often joke, "I don't want to be documented at this weight." That shuts them up fast and of course it is not funny at all, it's painful. I want the embarrassment to be over!

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Happy bragging, you deserve it x

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Sooo amazing! You are an inspiration to me. I am still post op but getting closer. I am around your starting size now and hope to have as much success and look as great. Thanks for posting this.

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You are definitely an inspiration! Now, I cannot wait for my own journey to begin on Jan. 3, 2014. Keep up the good work, you look wonderful! Hope to have results like you.

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