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Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by marjflowers, Aug 19, 2007.

  1. marjflowers

    marjflowers New Member

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    all! I haven't posted in a while, but I've been around.

    As you may, or probably don't, I had a serious health scare last November, which prompted a complete lifestyle change -- quit smoking, quit eating fast food, started exercising, etc. Well, it is paying off. As of this morning, I have lost 70.6 pounds! I'm in better shape than I ever have been, and I feel great. Nobody, including myself, thought I'd stick to it, but I think I can safely say This is the new me!

    Thanks for letting me brag.

    Peace --

    Marjorie.
     
    #1 marjflowers, Aug 19, 2007
  2. TonyPSchaefer

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    A super-massive congratulations, Marjorie!!

    I once heard someone say that it's not whether we tell ourselves that we're trying to stick to a diet or trying to quit smoking or whatever it is. To evolve and succeed, we must tell ourselves that we are no longer that person who ate bad food and smoked.

    The difference, as he explained it, is between admitting that you're the kind who partakes in the indulges but are actively attempting to stop versus becoming a person who is no longer interested in those indulges. In other words, the more we try to think about not doing something, the more we have to think about doing it in order to tell ourselves to not do it.

    It sounds to me that you have become a person who is no longer interested in those things and are reaping the benefits. Here's to the new you!
     
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  3. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    congratulations, that is wonderful news! sounds like you're enjoying life more, and that you'll have more time to enjoy it. your story is inspiring.
     
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  4. robincx

    robincx "Fear is the mind killer"

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    AWESOME!! congratulations.

    Thirteen weeks is what it takes to turn a new program into a lifestyle, it looks like you have succeeded. Now get out there an go for a good walk, afterwards pull out the wok and make yourself good veggie stir-fry.

    It' so good to hear stories like this!
     
    #4 robincx, Aug 19, 2007
  5. Sufferin' Prius Envy

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    You are not nearly the person you once where. In this case, that's a good thing. ;)

    You now have a whole 'nother world out there of things you can try.

    Marjorie, have you taken-up any activities you couldn't do before?

    I had a co-worker who once tipped the scale at 315 pounds. He too decided to get serious about taking care of his health. It took him almost two years, but he lost 115 pounds the right way.
    He is now severely into hang gliding, backpacking, and doing triathlons - all things he either couldn't do before, or would have outright killed him.

    Congrats on becoming a new you!
     
    #5 Sufferin' Prius Envy, Aug 19, 2007
  6. marjflowers

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sufferin' Prius Envy @ Aug 19 2007, 11:46 AM) [snapback]498670[/snapback]</div>
    Well, breathe, for one thing. My lungs were in such bad shape that I was literally unable to walk to the mailbox. My sister tells me that she could tell where I am in the house because she could hear me breathe. Now I walk around 10 miles a day, plus pilates. I spend 2-3 hours a day exercising, and I am hooked!

    Exercise was a real challenge for me because I HATE being outdoors, especially the heat and the bugs. But I found this series called Walk Away the Pounds that is in-home walking -- different steps and lots of arm movements. It's very good aerobically, and I can do it anytime I want, and besides, because I don't leave the house, no one can see how much I sweat!

    The other thing I've been able (okay, willing) to do is put on a swimsuit. :)

    And I can sing again.

    Peace --

    Marjorie.
     
    #6 marjflowers, Aug 19, 2007
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    Congratulations on your great success. You will motivate and encourage more people than you know by your example. I'm glad you posted.
     
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    Congrats Marjflowers!!!!!

    Breathing is good

    The New you was always there, it was just waiting to come out.. :)

    GOOD JOB



    Craig
     
    #8 priussoris, Aug 19, 2007
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    CONGRATS! I did close to the same thing myself. I weighed in at 313# and now am 204 working on my 180 goal. It's sometimes a hard row to hoe, but good for you. You should be commended!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MarcInDentonTx @ Aug 19 2007, 01:46 PM) [snapback]498714[/snapback]</div>

    Wow -- 109 pounds! Congrats to you too!
     
    #10 marjflowers, Aug 19, 2007
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    Congratulations on you hard work (both of you). That's great news.
     
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    Congratulations, Marj! That's fantastic news!

    Crow loudly & long. You've earned it
     
    #12 Proco, Aug 20, 2007
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    You done good, I could use to lose 70 pounds myself, it's a tough road, you show a great deal of guts to have done this.
    Well done!!
     
    #13 patsparks, Aug 20, 2007
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    Congratulations, You should get a little better mileage now that your car has less weight to haul around. And of course you will no longer be able to haul nice person around town...-ahem. Just a joke.

    Good luck in the future.
     
    #14 KD6HDX, Aug 20, 2007
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