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I was riding my motorcycle the other day and got off to go into the store and a woman walking by was smiling real big and asked "how does such a tiny lady handle such a big bike". I haven't been referred to as tiny since...well never. I was on cloud 9 for the rest of the day.

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great pics and I just love the dress you have on. The pic of you alone is so south florida..lol.

I was whining earlier this week and I went down a size - wearing size 12 dress.


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Me & my mom today ;)
Happy Mother's Day!

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It is so South Florida lol! I love this forum because you can't really "brag" or "whine" to anyone else :) I am so very happy for all of you and all of your NSVs - you make my heart smile!

Debbie - you look great & so healthy!

Go Walking - you are an inspiration to me and help us all remember all the little things we are missing when it comes to our weight loss/journey!

Chasing a Dream - you aren't chasing your dream - you are living it - look at those numbers :)

Sandy & CG - you have changed your whole lives and with every single post I want to be just like you!

& CG - you keep me in check - I don't want to get smacked by your pink feathery whip (although some people might think that was a little kinky) LOL :)

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My NSV today is this. For the second time in three days, I am moving my younger daughter's college stuff out of her 14th floor dorm and bringing a carload home. Although my joints are hurting from my arthritis, I have not been out of breath even once. This is amazing to me, because less than six months ago, I could not walk even half a block with empty arms without getting winded. Now less than nine weeks postop, I can do all of this with ease and feel so much healthier. The surgery has truly saved my life.

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I'm so happy! I've ditched the seat belt extender and flew to Europe with belt inches to spare! I walked the airports without getting winded. This trip is gonna be amazing! Five more hours until I'm reunited with my daughter who hasn't seen me since way before pre-op. I was even able to eat on the six hour flight to Dublin. I made sure to chew really well and take my time. On to Italy now. I feel like a normal person for a change!

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Last Sunday, 2 hrs from home, we had major car trouble and ended up dropping the car off at at a repair shop and unexpectaly staying overnight in a nice hotel. Grabbed a pkg of undies and some pajamas, both mediums from Walmart. Tried them on at the hotel, THEY FIT JUST FINE !!!!! Well, Happy Mothers Day to me !!!

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I'm so happy! I've ditched the seat belt extender and flew to Europe with belt inches to spare! I walked the airports without getting winded. This trip is gonna be amazing! Five more hours until I'm reunited with my daughter who hasn't seen me since way before pre-op. I was even able to eat on the six hour flight to Dublin. I made sure to chew really well and take my time. On to Italy now. I feel like a normal person for a change!

I average about 30,000 air miles a year so six years without a seat extender is truly a blessing.

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I'm so happy! I've ditched the seat belt extender and flew to Europe with belt inches to spare! I walked the airports without getting winded. This trip is gonna be amazing! Five more hours until I'm reunited with my daughter who hasn't seen me since way before pre-op. I was even able to eat on the six hour flight to Dublin. I made sure to chew really well and take my time. On to Italy now. I feel like a normal person for a change!

And I'm so happy for you. This post made me grin from ear to ear. Sending out a big ole hug to you. This is a great NSV!!

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Just completed my second triathlon. I never DREAMED I could do one- and now I've done 2!!!!!!

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This is not big for most but huge for me. I rode 6 miles on my bicycle yesterday. I haven't been on a bike in over 30 years????

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@@JustWatchMe Buon Viaggio! I love Italy and what a great time you'll have with your daughter. So happy for you! Wish I was on that flight -- Primavera, Bellisima.

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I'm so happy! I've ditched the seat belt extender and flew to Europe with belt inches to spare! I walked the airports without getting winded. This trip is gonna be amazing! Five more hours until I'm reunited with my daughter who hasn't seen me since way before pre-op. I was even able to eat on the six hour flight to Dublin. I made sure to chew really well and take my time. On to Italy now. I feel like a normal person for a change![/quote

Awesome feeling I bet love that normal is our normal now too !!!! Can't wait to fly in July and check out this seatbelt thing. Even planing to zip line on my vacation n my best friend ask in a positive way U reached the weight requirement . Grinning ear to ear I said yup secretly inside thinking first time in my life my weight isn't preventing me from trying something new.

Going for that short hair cut I wanted next weekend trying a new stylist as well my normal hairdresser I think would try to talk me out of it . I have had the same hair do more or less for the last 8 years or so. I have changed so much I need a change as well so shorter and chunkier highlights or blonder here I come.

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I'm so happy! I've ditched the seat belt extender and flew to Europe with belt inches to spare! I walked the airports without getting winded. This trip is gonna be amazing! Five more hours until I'm reunited with my daughter who hasn't seen me since way before pre-op. I was even able to eat on the six hour flight to Dublin. I made sure to chew really well and take my time. On to Italy now. I feel like a normal person for a change![/quote

Awesome feeling I bet love that normal is our normal now too !!!! Can't wait to fly in July and check out this seatbelt thing. Even planing to zip line on my vacation n my best friend ask in a positive way U reached the weight requirement . Grinning ear to ear I said yup secretly inside thinking first time in my life my weight isn't preventing me from trying something new.

Going for that short hair cut I wanted next weekend trying a new stylist as well my normal hairdresser I think would try to talk me out of it . I have had the same hair do more or less for the last 8 years or so. I have changed so much I need a change as well so shorter and chunkier highlights or blonder here I come.

About cutting hair. 4 years ago I cut off over 1 foot of hair. I went on line and looked at Raquel Welch's wig site. Best wigs that look like real hair. I went short and spiky and I was around 58-59 at the time. I printed 2-4 pictures and my hair dresser and I chose would look best for me. Been like that since. Good luck. I am a natural red head and hair red, hi lites and low lites and love it. Time for a new cut and color next week.

Good luck. Be brave!!

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I'm sure someone else had posted this but it amazed me today as I was getting dressed and my bra only has two hooks not 4 lol . It hits me every once in a while that wow I'm shrinking normal bras underwear n clothes no more plus size stores !! Even when I fold laundry I double look at the smaller size clothes lol

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