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I have really enjoyed all of the threads on pictures and weight loss. I would like to hear everyone's goals and dreams for the future. If you are having trouble reaching your brass ring, then everyone will help and encourage you. If you reach a milestone, pat yourself on the back, tell us about it so we can rejoice with you. I just love a feel good story.

My major dream has been reached. It was to ride horses again. After years and years of being too fat to ask a poor horse to carry my fat rear around, I finally got on again. I have had two riding trips. On thanksgiving day I went on a three day ride and right after Christmas I went again. In five days I logged over 35 miles. It would have been more but the weather did not cooperate. It was great.

Now everyone, let me hear your story.

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I too have finally begun riding again...it was the only thing that saved my sanity when I was divorcing, I would go riding all alone, down by the river, for only about 45 minutes to an hour each day---but it was time very precious to my soul. I survived the divorce, then got too big to ride. Now I am happy and riding for the sheer joy of doing so!!!

We also ride "iron" horses---motorcycles, and it has been wonderful as well, there is actually room between DH and I on the bike!! I know it made his job of riding with me behind him much easier!

I am going to attempt another goal this summer---we will be in Denver, we have family there, so we go to the Six Flags, Elitches Gardens amusement park every summer. I used to LOVE the rides---but have not been on one in years, for fear of not fitting, and facing the ensuing embarassment. This year I am going to try some roller coasters. We will likely go in July (a usual reunion time for us)---so I have several months to lose some more---and bring on the fun!!!!

Kat

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Hi All

I have alway wanted to go horse riding but wouldn't dream of trying it at my present weight, I might get arrested for animal cruelty!!!!!

In my last job one of my work friends was a keen rider and organised a trip for our team to have a lesson, no one could understand why I wouldn't go, surely it was obvious! I was gutted to miss out.:cry

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