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Just saw myself on video, rather shocking difference, the camera took away pounds!

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I am someone who over the last 30 years, spent much time on the road lecturing and within a very narrow range of society, had some reputation in my field. I was used to seeing the 425 pound me on video or in training films, always was prepared to gulp a bit at how incredibly fat I had become over 30 years, each new video a bit bigger. I would always tell myself that the video adds 25 pounds at least, maybe even 50. Good old denial. Recently, fulfilled a bucket list item and did a TED talk and just got it back yesterday after editing, seeing myself down 130+. This time, for the first time, I was shocked that I looked that relatively slim...and thought -- maybe the camera takes away pounds! Still could not believe it was me even though I still have a ways to go with weight loss. http://tedxtalks.ted.com/ , put "Children Must Live with Families" in the search bar.

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Isn't it grand to see yourself after such a great loss! Congratulations!

John, what an AWESOME TED talk.

You really have contributed to society.

Thank you.

Ann

@@VDB,

Fascinating talk, and you looked great! How wonderful for that young man to have a team that was so persistent and wouldn't give up on him.

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@@VDB,

Fascinating talk, and you looked great! How wonderful for that young man to have a team that was so persistent and wouldn't give up on him.

YEP! Kind of like Bariatric Pal!

"Love the heck out of 'em." Words to live by. I loved this.

***Applause!!***

And you look amazing!!

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