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Well, its been a tough time again recently (sorry I know I am usually either boasting or moaning on here!), and I've been pretty tough on myself over a lot of things, so I was in much need of a bit of cheering up.

Today I have been overwelmed by compliments, and people seeking my advice on weight loss because of my "success" (I am very aware of the last 12lb, and my many flaws, but other people aren't seeing that).

Firstly I was shopping, and an old friend saw me from a distance, but wasnt close enough to say hi, but she took the time to e-mail me, to say how well I looked, within 10 minutes another old friend e-mailed to say she'd seen my Facebook picture, and needed my advice on weight loss because I was obviously doing well, and then when I got to work THREE seperate colleagues commented on my weight loss, and basically asked when I was going to stop, one even said that every monday morning she waits to see how much further I have wasted away!!

I of course just mumbled and blushed a bit, but Gosh it felt good!!!

Its funny because I don't recognise myself at all any more, I've just reviewed my day 0, 2 month, 3 month, 6 month and 9 month progress pics, and I don't recognise me in any of them, I look bigger than I ever felt in the first 3 pics, and thinner than I feel in the second 2 - this is a very strange journey, but I quite like it!:D

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Looking good ;) Congrats!

I've gotten a few compliments, but they're not pouring in quite yet lol. I can't wait until I get to that point :)

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Awww Cludgie!! Don't distress you've done magnificent. Keep your head and spirits up... because no one can take your accomplishments away from you... not even "you".

One thing I've learned over the course of this is, everyone that compliments you or tells you you're doing fabulous or asks you in a crazy way if you're planning to lose more are doing it because they mean it. It's the truth.

Have a great time on the last 10 or so Lbs! Enjoy the ride. :)

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Wow, congrats, you have done fabulously!! It's funny how no one says anything for a while, then suddenly EVERYBODY notices at one time! haha. You enjoy this time and be proud, cuz you deserve all the attention!

:)

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This is a crazy journey. Congratulations on all your successes so far. These are yours and you can make this turn out any way you choose. WTG, girl!

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Hey Cludgie...

you look amazing!

And red is defo a good colour on you... I've just noticed your BMI... well done on getting to 'normal'...lol... how does it feel?

Take the compliments and run with them my lovely!!

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Cludgie! You are amazing! Compliments are a wonderful wonderful thing. I know what you mean about not recognizing yourself, sometimes I just stare at myself and wonder. I look different but the same but different lol.

This IS one wild and crazy ride and I'm not getting off until I'm damn good and ready!

Congratulations, my friend.

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Isn't it fabulous? I didn't really get that many compliments until I had lost about 75% of the weight but even when I look crappy I get approving stares from guys and glares from girls ;P

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You have done a great job! You look terrific! Celebrate!

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I agree with everyone--red is definitely your color, and you look fabulous!! Congratulations!

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That's what I call a TOTAL transformation! You look amazing.

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