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2:53pm, November 16, 2008
Today started out like any other day and as I awoke, I sleepily made my way to the kitchen for my morning ritual of weighing. As the number 179 came to the scale, I was absolutely astounded! After holding steady for several weeks, (bouncing back and forth between 3 lbs up and 3 lbs down), the scale has finally given forth entry into the 170's. Had to get off the scale and on the scale three times before I could reconcile it!
Wow 1 1/2 weeks into the challenge and I have met my challenge goal! The motivation for this success rests solely with my wonderful and caring DS teammates and the inspiration they give to me each and every day. Their fortitude and commitment to keep moving forward, to help others and to lovingly give support and encouragement has made the difference. THANK YOU ALL MOST SINCERELY!!! There certainly is strength in numbers and renewed motivation in the spirit of success we are all claiming as our own!
Next goal is 174 ... 5 more pounds ... as this is the first number I allowed myself to target once I had lost 110 lbs. It is a number Skailark and I agreed upon when we first met here at DS. After that ... it is 169 to get me into the 160's ... and then 165 to be half of me (half of where I started) ... then 159 to get me into the 150's, then 154 to put me into the normal weight and BMI range. Many more goals and many more successes yet to celebrate!!!
This truly is the most amazing journey of my life!!! It is a privilege to share it and to share in the journey of others.
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Great stuff Ranae--keep it going!
boltyboy
Congrats! Ranae , Way to go keep up the good work. I knew you could do it.
Hugs Nancy
barlochan
I'm happy for you, what a great feeling, keep it going, you'll be so glad you did!
calmpaal
Wow!!! You really inspire me. I am holding steady which in itself is a major achievement after decades of uncomfortable travelling from plump to skin and bone (NOT healthy) to plump and all the emotions that go with it. But, I am inspired to keep to very healthy eating, and not allowing myself to get to a place where I "need" to binge, or starve. It's good (at last). Cheers, and keep up the good work.
Keziah
I am astounded by, and so proud of, you. What a testament for taking control of your life by simply allowing yourself to be you! You've done the work, stayed on course, and learned to celebrate your success each step of the way. We celebrate with you and cheer you on to even more successes. Hugs and friendship, Teri
RememberKala
KUDOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So impressive!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! (Ok ... so I saw this in January. But it's a NEW YEAR!!!! so perfect timing!)
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