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KevinsBabyGirl85    364

KevinsBabyGirl85
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Wow congrats on your success!!

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Alex Brecher    10,516

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I had my Roux en Y on March 10' date=' 2008. My starting weight was 260# and have maintained 148-150# since Nov 2008. I have done many exhilarating activities since the weight loss. Since. August 2010 I have taken up running. On March 6, 2011 I completed a full Marathon (26.2 miles), and since then i have completed a half Marathon, a 10k and 2 Half Marathons. Now I have taken on a new challenge for Sept 2013...Tahoe Tough Mudders :)[/quote']

Just curious, how'd you find our community ?

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veronicav75    35

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Just curious' date=' how'd you find our community ?[/quote']

I was searching apps on my iPhone and I liked what this community had to offer.

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Alex Brecher    10,516

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I was searching apps on my iPhone and I liked what this community had to offer.

Ok, cool! I'm always curious how our members find us :-)

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veronicav75    35

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Ok' date=' cool! I'm always curious how our members find us :-)[/quote']

:) I really like this community. I have been to some where it has been a place to through out excuses for behaviors and many enabling it. This community thus far has showed so much support in all aspects, for this journey we have all embarked upon. This new life is anything but easy but with a strong support system anything is possible!

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atcgoddess1    37

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Thanks for the support with the 5K Veronica. It will be a while yet before I am ready but I will definitely be hitting you up for that training info.

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veronicav75    35

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This is March 10, 2008 (before) and also March 7, 2012 (after)! Thought a before would be good on here since an after as my profile. I take a pic every year on my re-birth anniversary :))

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landensmommy10    77

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Just curious' date=' how'd you find our community ?[/quote']

I found it in the app store too :) I fell in love instantly and I haven't even had my surgery yet

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pug.twins    26

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That's wonderful. I am planning my first half marathon walk in sept. I am 7 months out as of today.

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Yolyann    56

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This is March 10' date=' 2008 (before) and also March 7, 2012 (after)! Thought a before would be good on here since an after as my profile. I take a pic every year on my re-birth anniversary :))[/quote']

You look amazing. Congratulations on your success

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veronicav75    35

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That's wonderful. I am planning my first half marathon walk in sept. I am 7 months out as of today.

That's fabulous!!! I love the ambiance in the marathons. Everyone is so supportive of each other n rooting each other one. Good luck n let me know how u do. :)

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veronicav75    35

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You look amazing. Congratulations on your success

Thank you :)

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TinyMamiOf3kids    1,280

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This is March 10' date=' 2008 (before) and also March 7, 2012 (after)! Thought a before would be good on here since an after as my profile. I take a pic every year on my re-birth anniversary :))[/quote']

Sexy

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veronicav75    35

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Thank you sweetie!

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