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I guess I couldn't see it because I see myself every day and usually I don't notice the changes. It's been a little over 2 months. And I'm down 59lbs and 39inches! I'm so excited to see where else this journey takes me!

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Incredible! Such a difference in 2 months. Congrats!

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Wow! You look fantastic.

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You look amazing!!! Awesome job????

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It's really been an amazing journey so far. I panicked at the 2 week stall and thought for sure I was going to be a slow loser. I had no idea that once I got passed that hurdle that the weight would start falling off of me. I'm so excited to see how the next few months go. I'm expecting another stall and I know the weight loss will slow down but I'm still excited to see how it goes.

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Congrats! You look terrific!!

~Daniel

Thanks Daniel! You are quite the inspiration!

Jess

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I have spent the last 15 years yo-yoing in my battle with my weight. I used fad diet after fad diet and never could find an actual lifestyle that helped me be healthier. For the first time I'm actually learning to make better choices and I'm building healthier habits. It makes the weight loss feel even better to know that I'm learning to change my relationship with food instead of hiding behind whatever diet I was on at the moment. I try very hard to keep in mind that the surgery was a tool, not a permanent solution. It gave me the opportunity to change my life but those changes have to come from me.

Reading stories like yours and seeing the progress you have made is really inspiring. You look great and I'm sure the lifestyle changes you have made make you feel great too!

Jess

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Jess,

I completely understand where you're coming from. It is all about redefining the relationship with food. Truly, I've learned to use food properly. I acknowledge there's a choice everyday, every meal, every bite. I, too, saw this as a tool. I waited so that when I did this, I could commit not for the short-term, but the long-term. This certainly is no diet. And as cliche as it sounds, it is a lifestyle shift. There's no exit ramp here.

The beauty is reaching a point where the benefits far exceed any longing for days past-and I had them. But now, I'd never trade the life I have for anything. I think sometimes people don't reach that threshold before they start to give up or revert to former ways of eating. I've kept strict perimeters, but I eat a balanced diet.

I'm glad you found inspiration. It's still hard for me to fully process this 500 lb. person now lives in the 180's, can walk 5 miles at a time, enjoys flying, being active, etc.

So, yes! All the changes have lead me not to become someone else, but to explore new facets of myself that I didn't know were there.

I've enjoyed messaging and talking to people here. We certainly don't experience the same journey but it's nice to connect with one another! Support is crucial!!

Be well,

Daniel

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