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I am basically 6 months post-op. I have lost 35 pounds, but I want to quantify that as "only 35 pounds." I struggle with this almost every single day.

BUT.

I now weigh 249. I have not been under 250 since late teens/early 20's. Yea to a new decade! Or maybe I should say old, haha.

I have now worked out with a private trainer twice a week for two months. This was unimaginable a few months ago!

I have an actual waist. Not just columnar hidden by chest and hips.

I have rock-hard, well defined legs.

I walk up my flight of stairs (I live on the 2nd floor) without huffing. I bring in laundry or groceries without straining my arms.

and one of my favorites?? My hubby can wrap his arms entirely around me, locking his fingers together. Also, my kids call me skinny but I think they have joke, but I'll take it!

So whether you are stalled, hit a plateau, fighting the 'only' demon like me, remember your NSV's. They are a vital part of this process.

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Well said yes all of us go through stalls and plateaus but the eventually pass.

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