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Finally I Can Get Rid of the Saying "IM NOT FAT I AM JUST SHORT FOR MY WEIGHT!" - Jacksonville, FL

UPDATED FROM Debwhite725
2 months post

Graduation day finally for my son who became a dr yesterday!

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Debwhite725May 17, 2015
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Ok ladies - I need help on those fat knees and legs. Look at closely and tell me the best thing to do for them please. I got many complements from people I have not seen for several months and it felt good but looking at the pics I got very sad to see my knees looked so bad. My dress was definitely too short but my daughter told me it looked great.
My daughter is graduating on June 19 as a Physicians Assistant (PA) so my goal for that graduation is 198. I CAN DO THIS!

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Dr. Joseph Hartigan

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Puppy's Mom
May 17, 2015
Congrats again on your son's graduation. I think you are way too critical of yourself. When I looked at the family photo I only saw happiness. I would have never seen your knees and legs (but you told us to look). Your daughter is right, your dress was not too short. You look great in it and showed university pride. Don't take that wonderful moment and focus on what you think is negative, because no one else is.
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Debwhite725
May 18, 2015
Puppy's mom I don't know what I would do without your always positive comments. Thank you. I need to continually be motivated. ,last night my hubby and I threw a huge graduation party for both of our kids. My daughter is graduating for PA Physicians assistant) school in a few weeks and we had so many people and mega foods catered, etc. I did nibble a bit but definitely was proud of myself for not even sitting down with a plate of food. And I DID TASTE the red velvet cake but just a little bit. I got so many complements from people I haven't seen in a very long time and I must admit it felt oh so good!
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Puppy's Mom
May 18, 2015
Sounds like such a wonderful event for your children's accomplishments. I think we can add your accomplishment also! We have struggled long enough with our weight, every compliment just reinforces the decision we made to finally be in control. Enjoy each one of them, more compliments coming I promise. We are way too critical of ourselves, nobody see what we focus on and obsess over. Nothing wrong with nibbling at social gatherings, it can be hard to eat at parties. But an odd day here and there is fine. Oh that red velvet cake (my fav) sounds so yummy, glad you had a bite to celebrate.
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Debwhite725
May 18, 2015
You are so precious. How are you doing anyway?
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Puppy's Mom
May 18, 2015
I am doing good, a few mental struggles here and there. I try to keep moving forward. Still losing weight at 5 months out. I actually hit my original goal this weekend, but I changed it some time ago to 15 more pounds. I am still in the overweight zone on the BMI chart, although my nutritionist explained that the BMI doesn't take into consideration muscle mass. Size wise I am happy, the scale is another thing. It is a weird and confusing thing.
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Alipo
May 17, 2015
I think that in the beginning stages of the sleeve we need to focus on improving our skin tone and maintaining our hair all the things we dislike or hate about our bodies are going change for the better or worse i.e. I know my breast will still need a lift am not sure about the rest am giving myself a 6 months then I will have a really good look and then decide what needs to be done
want2bhealthy
June 1, 2015
Puppy's Mom...she's right, you're awesome and sweet! You motivate me just reading your post. Big hug to you.
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cyrus05
July 5, 2015
Thank you Puppy's Mom for mentioning the mental part. I imagine it is something we all will find pops up with no notice.

I come and find you ladies from reading various posts. It is so fun to read about you!!!
UPDATED FROM Debwhite725
2 months post

Moving Right along!

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Debwhite725May 14, 2015
I haven't posted much lately but yesterday I went shopping for a new dress for my son's graduation. I used to wear size 22/24 a few years ago but yesterday I got a size 12 and a size 14. I was so shocked I cried!

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Puppy's Mom
May 14, 2015
Oh I am so happy for you! How great is that feeling!!! Enjoy graduation in that new dress, be proud of yourself AND your doctor son. 211 never again!!!!! I am sure you made your personal weight goal to be 199. Probably less...yay!
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Debwhite725
May 14, 2015
Just a couple pounds away from 199 but almost there at 204
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Puppy's Mom
May 14, 2015
Still wonderful weight loss! Heck, that can happen in a couple of days. You will always remember when you see 1_ _ on the scale. Enjoy your weekend.
HowDoYouKnow
May 14, 2015
That's amazing, Deb. I bet it felt wonderful! Congratulations!!!
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Debwhite725
May 14, 2015
So far amazing!
HowDoYouKnow
May 14, 2015
Will you post pics of your new dresses for us?
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Debwhite725
May 14, 2015
At grAduation I will get a pic andost it!
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Debwhite725
May 14, 2015
Thanks for all of your positive encouragement. Please don't ever stop motivating me!
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ZaraAmi
May 15, 2015
Honey you are super!! Congrats!! Wear that size12 with honor because you worked hard for it.
UPDATED FROM Debwhite725
1 month post

I feel like a kid that is so excited while sliding down a sliding board!

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Debwhite725April 28, 2015
I haven't updated lately because I have been very frustrated. True I did leave the 211 plateau and drop to 210 but then sat there forever. Finally yesterday I weighed in at 209.4 and was so happy to be down under 210 even if it meant just under. This morning I decided to weigh just to see if it was for real or if I was dreaming. When I saw 207 1/2 on the scale I feel the excitement that all of you have felt so many times as you lost. I am just nuts wondering why it took me so long to get off of two plateaus. I continually thank GOD for blessing me with the will power and mind set that I can definitely do this! My goal I am giving myself if possible is to be 199 by May 16 when my son graduates as a doctor from medical school. That is several pounds I know but with each day hopefully I will become a little lighter! Love my sleeve sisters!

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Puppy's Mom
April 28, 2015
Well you did it. 207! Join the club. You can never predict who loses slowly and who loses quickly. Just be reassured that you will lose.
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Debwhite725
April 28, 2015
Thanks for all of your support!
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Puppy's Mom
April 28, 2015
And congrats to your son. How proud are you Deb?! I have no doubt that you will reach your goal by graduation.
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Debwhite725
April 29, 2015
Thank you! I am trying to reach it very hard!
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ZaraAmi
May 15, 2015
Congrats to your son....God is good. He'll be a great doctor, I'm sure.
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