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Today's Oprah

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I hope a lot of you are watching today's episode of Oprah. Featured are people who non-surgically lost a LOT of weight -- some over 500 lbs. It's really inspirational. I think these are everyday people like we are. They did it with Weight Watchers and simple calorie restriction or mini-meals or what have you. Could not have been a more perfect topic today. I needed a boost.

I know I can do this. I think anyone who's reading this can do it, too. We don't need personal chefs and personal trainers and fancy food.

And God, won't we feel better?

FYI, a lot of these folks aren't "skinny" now. They're normal. Strong looking. Healthy. That's what I want to be.

Hope you all saw it!
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I really wish I was going to be home in time to see or record it. Maybe I'll find it online. Thanks for letting us all know!
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It was totally awesome!!! You beat me to posting about it! Too Cool! I agree we can all do this thing!!! :)
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I tivo'd it and you are right - it is such an inspiration! It's amazing how much some folks lost, especially the first woman. She was over 700 pounds and lost more than 500! Wow!
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Thanks for posting this, I caught in time to watch Oprah today. It was very inspirational and amazing. Gosh those people lost alot of weight. I hope I can be one of them one of these days, so far I've lost 49 with tons to go. But thanks again for the post. vickie
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Watched and it was great! I need to start exercise soon. The one lady came out and to me she actually got too skinny...she had like a Pat Benatar look going....she works out like 2 hours a day....I'm with you about the not to skinny but healthy that's what I'm going for. The first guy was hot!
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I saw it too. It was very inspiring!!! Why can't I loose the 60 pounds I need to. Well, after watching today I know that if I stick to it I will do it. Anyway, hugs to you all. Denise
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im never home to watch tv but thats great. I know its possible from personal experience, i lost 80 pds then put 100 back on LOL but hey, at least i know its possible to lose it. I was only 2 wks away from gastric and i changed my mind and just worked out and watched my calories and the weight just came off!!
I wish i couldve kept it off but thats another story.

we can all lose it.. you just have to get it in your mind that your done! thats what happened to me last time. I just said enough!

we really can all do it!!!!
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I am on this site thanks to the Oprah show, because this morning I joined the Challenge and found this site for online support. I am so excited. What a great show that was, and what a great site this is. Good luck every one. Please pray for me!
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I really wanted to see it, had seen the previews, but I had to work. :(. I was wondering when I saw the commercial if it was gonna be folks that had had the bypass. I'm glad to hear that it wasn't. I'll bet it was really inspiring. But, alas, I never did figure out how to program the VCR to record things while I'm gone..lol. Have a great day, everyone!
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Losing IS not the problem for me, its keeping it off and I know I am not the only one who says that. Its amazing however, that someone who has that many lbs to lose can do it without needing any kind of aide. Thats amazing. Too bad I did not see it either.
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It's amazing that these people achieved what they did, but isn't there anyone out there who's got a little green monster inside them screaming "grrr i don't want to hear it! it's not inspirational it's depressing to see that they have accomplished what i havn't!" yes that's the dark side of me lol....just wondered if anyone else has it too
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I am hoping that I will be able to find it on the late night programing guide so that maybe I can record it while I sleep it and then see it later.

Yes Shigurl I do feel that little green monster sometimes, but I try to make sure that I do not let it control me.
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I soooo have the green monster. I think mine stems more from the fact that I HAVE lost that much weight and havent been able to keep it off. Im jealous of the ones that CAN keep it off!!
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The blonde with the black sweater, jeans and knee boots posts on the weight watchers web site.
she rocks !
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