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You look absolutely beautiful! This is my first challenge I've done. Been afraid of not making goal but this time I felt I needed some motivation to break this stall. Thanks for all the time you take to do these challenges. Goal met or not, I'm in!

Several of us rarely or ever make goal lol it's great tho- I've done it since the 2nd challenge I believe- and ice hit goal a whole 2 x maybe :)

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Time for the next challenge... 4th of July Challenge! Here we go with the rules and instructions: 1. Be sure and log in here on Friday, May 30, 2014 to post your start weight and your goal weight for the challenge. 2. When setting your goal, keep in mind that this challenge is only 4 weeks long (5 weigh-ins). 3. Weigh in every Friday and post your updates here. 4. Watch the data at 4th of July Challenge (click to be taken to an online spreadsheet) to see our progress as individuals and as a team. GOOD LUCK! Note for you non-USA folks...even though it is not your country's Independence Day, it is definitely your country's "Fourth of July" (I mean, it's the 4th of July everywhere, right?!?) So here's hoping you'll think of this as a holiday to share with us and join in on the fun here. Happy 4th of July, folks!

Tried to look at the data-- forgot my starting and goal lol it says file not found

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U look fantastib bea!!! What an inspiration.

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I've been struggling a bit in that I've reached that point where the sleeve has really done it's part and now it's time for me to need to WORK for the losses. I've been a whole month with no appreciable changes, just fluctuations of 3 lbs up and down the scale. Then I pulled out two photos taken a year apart and realize that I've come a long way already. I have nothing to be discouraged about and realize that this last 25 lbs. is just going to take some patience, planning, and persistence. Here's the photos:

062013 To 062014

Holy Hot Momma! That pic is gorgeous in the blue dress! You look amazing! Daddy's a lucky guy! I know this sounds backwards but I'm so proud of you and I can't wait to look as half as amazing as u someday! Love u!

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You look great Bea'

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216...day late and so surprised to see 216!!

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This week's check in - 280

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This week's check in 280

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<p>I've been struggling a bit in that I've reached that point where the sleeve has really done it's part and now it's time for me to need to WORK for the losses. I've been a whole month with no appreciable changes, just fluctuations of 3 lbs up and down the scale. Then I pulled out two photos taken a year apart and realize that I've come a long way already. I have nothing to be discouraged about and realize that this last 25 lbs. is just going to take some patience, planning, and persistence.</p> <p> </p> <p>Here's the photos:</p> <p> </p> <div>

062013 To 062014

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Well done you really look healthy, happy and less than half your starting weight! Thanks for all the encouragement and motivation you give to us all :-)

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220.0 Finally some movement!

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SW - 223

CW 224.4

I cannot seem to shake these pounds that I have been losing and gaining for the last few months. I am 16 months post op and I started at 356 pounds but my goal is to weigh 170ish... :(

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SW - 223 CW 224.4 I cannot seem to shake these pounds that I have been losing and gaining for the last few months. I am 16 months post op and I started at 356 pounds but my goal is to weigh 170ish... :(

It happens- in the past couple of months I've gone back and forth the same few lbs- actually for the past 2-3 challenges--- just change it up a few days opposite of what your doing- maybe even vegan/vegetarian for a few days- the body gets used to 'your normal' stuff

I'm about 26 mo out as well!! :) it happens it just takes time--

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Time for the next challenge... 4th of July Challenge! Here we go with the rules and instructions: 1. Be sure and log in here on Friday, May 30, 2014 to post your start weight and your goal weight for the challenge. 2. When setting your goal, keep in mind that this challenge is only 4 weeks long (5 weigh-ins). 3. Weigh in every Friday and post your updates here. 4. Watch the data at 4th of July Challenge (click to be taken to an online spreadsheet) to see our progress as individuals and as a team. GOOD LUCK! Note for you non-USA folks...even though it is not your country's Independence Day, it is definitely your country's "Fourth of July" (I mean, it's the 4th of July everywhere, right?!?) So here's hoping you'll think of this as a holiday to share with us and join in on the fun here. Happy 4th of July, folks!

Tried to look at the data-- forgot my starting and goal lol it says file not found

Hmm...when I clicked on the link above, the one embedded in your message, it opened right up. Can someone else chip in and let us know whether you can see the file or not? I'll try to troubleshoot, but need to know if no one can see it or if only some of you are having trouble. THANKS!

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I've been struggling a bit in that I've reached that point where the sleeve has really done it's part and now it's time for me to need to WORK for the losses. I've been a whole month with no appreciable changes, just fluctuations of 3 lbs up and down the scale. Then I pulled out two photos taken a year apart and realize that I've come a long way already. I have nothing to be discouraged about and realize that this last 25 lbs. is just going to take some patience, planning, and persistence. Here's the photos:

Holy Hot Momma! That pic is gorgeous in the blue dress! You look amazing! Daddy's a lucky guy! I know this sounds backwards but I'm so proud of you and I can't wait to look as half as amazing as u someday! Love u!

Too sweet, Shell! Thanks for the kind words. And your Dad and I both feel lucky, that's for sure. Thanks again, sweetie!

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