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Thanks Feedyoureye.

I did realize that I haven't been very accountable to this thread as I promised. So here's my deal ...

My 10 pound gain is now down to 4.7 more pounds to get to my "feel good weight" which is around 127 (right in the middle of my bouncy-bounce).

If I get there & feel that I want to lose more, I may go for the additional 4 pounds & get to my ultimate low from January 2011 of 123. But, 127 sounds good to me! In fact, my husband would probably freak if he knew I was shooting for 123. He says 125 is as low as I should go. LOL!

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Mini-me,

I am so the same 5'6" I feel good at 127, gonna try to get to 125. I saw 134 and freaked out. The only reason I weighed myself was because my biggest pair of jeans (still size 6) were getting tight. My old MO was to just buy bigger pants thank god I don't need to go there anymore. Not going to weigh myself till the first. The scale will just rule my life! Right now I know what I need to do. check-in also.. Love my sleeve!

Dee

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Mini-me,

I am so the same 5'6" I feel good at 127, gonna try to get to 125. I saw 134 and freaked out. The only reason I weighed myself was because my biggest pair of jeans (still size 6) were getting tight. My old MO was to just buy bigger pants thank god I don't need to go there anymore. Not going to weigh myself till the first. The scale will just rule my life! Right now I know what I need to do. check-in also.. Love my sleeve!

Dee

Dee - Good for you! Those 130 numbers are terrifying, aren't they. When I first started this journey, I thought I would be happy with 145 and 135 was a dream goal. Now, I never want to see the 130's again.

Yes, I too will be a slave to the scale. I'm prefering to look at it as another tool. If I go past 129.9, time to get my head back in the game.

Best of luck & let me know how you are doing!!!

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I am giggling a lil... how I would love to see 13? ...lol... you are doing soooo well to be anywhere near that... good work! =]

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Well, I guess I got good Karma for "being accountable". 0.6 pounds down this morning. I'll take that!!!!! :wub:

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Well, I guess I got good Karma for "being accountable". 0.6 pounds down this morning. I'll take that!!!!! :wub:

Yeah lady!! I never doubted it though. Congrats!!!

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Yeah lady!! I never doubted it though. Congrats!!!

Thanks ... Only 3.9 to go. I WILL DO THIS!

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happy for you, I agree w/being accountable. I will weigh myself on Sunday the 1st. I have been logging my food for 7days now. I really did get off track. I feel better eating more protein!

You go girl..I am right behind you

Dee

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Good job!

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I think y'all are doing great!! Keep up all that good work! To me, any weight of mine starting with a 13___ is a pipe dream--at 6'2", I think I'd have to amputate a limb or two to get there. LOL But y'all GO!

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Down 0.2. Today is going to be hard. Potluck central at work! Gotta find ham first then I will be too full for the rest of the "sliders" candy is my nemisis repeat....

Have a blessed Easter, no matter what you believe, spring is upon us..... B)

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I think y'all are doing great!! Keep up all that good work! To me, any weight of mine starting with a 13___ is a pipe dream--at 6'2", I think I'd have to amputate a limb or two to get there. LOL But y'all GO!

LOL yep me too! When I had my body fat % checked, they mentioned my lean mass weighs nearly 120 Lbs. I'd like to see what 10 Lbs of body fat would look like on me, however - that just isn't too healthy for a woman of 5'7... Ha!

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Isn't it weird how different we all are? If I got back down to my goal weight (-5 pounds) and had a Tummy Tuck, I would be in the 11X number and be completely normal for my body build. But alas, even with the 5 pounds gone, I still have the extra skin. Oh well - that may happen some day. But for now, I'll take the -5 pounds and be happy (with my shirt on and shorts to cover the thigh) LOL!

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Mini... I am starting to think that a TT is the ONLY way I will ever get to goal... *sighs* x

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ok ... forgot to update. Another 0.2 down. Not a lot, but it is in the right direction.

Will be hitting the gym tonight. Wasn't able to go last week due to major Migraines.< /p>

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