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As some of you know I've been with the group for a little more than two years here, as of August which was our anniversary (Us meaning Richie and myself)

This year has been a very very slow year for weight loss for me..
I am only 5'2" and for a while now, just about three years, I have had to tell myself and others that I weigh over 200 lbs....
As much as I am proud that I have lost weight, that has nagged at me in a big way.. I'm not that focused on the scale too much, but secretly, I've been waiting a very very long time to be able to say I am now *not* 200 lbs..

Today's that day!
I went to weigh myself because I've been very good and feeling slightly hungry these days.. And Richie said I looked thinner in the face..
Plus I wanted to take stock of where I was today since I was curious to see how Urban Ranger would affect me once I started doing it regularly..

I stepped on the scale and,,,,,,,

I now weigh 199 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was almost a totally surreal experience being able to move the large weight from the 200 spot and then use the one in the 150-199 range, and I have to say, I really had a moment there and started to just tear up inside!!!

Felt like posting this here not on my thread, because I just felt like it's a big deal!!!

The fact that even though it took a long time to happen and it was frustratingly slow, only adds to the joy I'm feeling now that I didn't give up and finally got there!!


Thanks to all who have been so supportive to me here over these years!
Especially, as usual, Reinhard!

Have a great day all!

Peace and Love,
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Post by VanillaGorilla »

Congratulations, Deb! And kudos for sticking with it through the plateau! Proving once again that persistence pays off in the long run. :D
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Thanks K!!!!
Much appreciated! :mrgreen:
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DEB THAT IS AWESOME AND FANTASTIC!!! WAY TO GO!!! I admire you so much for sticking to No-S and the slow and permanent path, it's not easy. You have brought so much inspiration and support to me and many others on this board. What a great feeling to achieve a goal you've had for so long. I'm so happy for you. You really have proven that No-S works and is for life.

ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR DAY!!!
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Oh Deb!!!!!!!!!! I am incredibly happy for you :D

I know I haven't been around the board much (because I can't seem to stay on track) but I still check in. You are an inspiration because it's so admirable how you stick with things. When I feel a little bit of hunger I run the other way.

I can only imagine how amazing it must feel to reach a milestone like that.

Good job you :)
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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Deb!
As we say in Australia - "You Beauty!"

You love all the Eastern philosophy stuff, so I think there is a Buddhist saying "If you are facing in the right direction all you have to do is keep walking."
Since you will stick with No-S, you will never have to worry about 200 pounds again! Isn't that great?!?!?!? :lol:

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Thanks so much Jenn, Sinnie and Big Phil!!! :D
Really!!
Wishing you all the best!
Yes Phil, I do believe there's no turning back this time!
I can say that with conviction and nothing can take it away!
Thanks again guys!

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Deb, that is fantastic!

Even a hardened scale sceptic has to rejoice at a number like that.

Guess that extra urban ranging didn't take long to pay off!

Congratulations!

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Thank you very much Reinhard!!! :D

And you *know* I'm *NOT* stepping on that scale again for another few weeks or maybe a month.. Heh...

No turning back! Last night every once in a while I kept saying to Richard, out of the blue, "199" LOL... To which he would then give me a victory cheer! A great feeling!!!

Have a great weekend!
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I'm so glad you wrote and shared your success! You really are an inspiration - thank you. When I go through bouts of "falling off the wagon", it is often your words and determination that get me going again.

:D :D CONGRATULATIONS :D :D
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Thank you very much Flunshine!!!
That was very nice of you to say!!!
I believe this board has always been there for me as well!!!

It's a great group of caring and genuinely kind people!

Have a great weekend all!!!
Enjoy those S's!! :wink:
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Congratulations Deb!!! Wow what an achievement! And you are right. It was made the sweeter by having to stay with it through a long plateau. You have just stepped out into the sunshine girl!! Bask in the warm of your glow. I am so happy for you.
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Thank you very much Sue!!! :wink:
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Yay! I agree- you are a wonderful example of persistence and "slow and steady wins the race".
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DEB!!! :D

Awesome!!!!

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Thanks so much Carol and Harpista (the lurker!!! heh heh :wink: )
This is almost more fun than announcing a birthday! LOL..
Have a great week!!!

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Yippppeeee!!!!!!!! and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are such an inspiration with your perseverance. You are winning this war.
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Thank you so much Mo!!!!
Good to see you back in NoS land again!
You keep it up now too!
Best to you and the little ones!
Hugs!!!!
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I smiled when I read your post! :D Congratulations.
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Thank you!!!
Have a nice day!
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Post by gettnbusy »

OMG Deb - I totally missed this post! I knew you were gettn close and now you've gone & done it woman! WOO FRIGGIN HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY! KUDOS! MEGA HUGS! JUMPIN UP & DOWN! APPLAUSE APPLAUSE!

I am sooooo proud of you. What a great milestone to acheive.

I am smiling ear to ear right now thinking about how proud you & Richie must be of each other gettn to this point. <sigh> Great job my friend.

All our best to you & Richie,
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hey, congratulations deb!
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Thanks so much Christi and Pete!

Long time no see Pete :)
How's life down under?
Hope well!

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Post by Pete »

Ohhh, still kickin it Deb!

Haven't been online much as I'm still looking for work and things of that nature. Turns out the job market is kinda of tough!

Luckily I still has my trusty sledge to take out my frustrations with recruiters on :)
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gratefuldeb67 wrote: [snip] I've been waiting a very very long time to be able to say I am now *not* 200 lbs..

[snip]

It was almost a totally surreal experience being able to move the large weight from the 200 spot and then use the one in the 150-199 range, and I have to say, I really had a moment there and started to just tear up inside!!!

[snip]

The fact that even though it took a long time to happen and it was frustratingly slow, only adds to the joy I'm feeling now that I didn't give up and finally got there!!
Oh Deb!! This just motivated me like you wouldn't believe to re-read this... CONGRATULATIONS again btw!! :D :D

I haven't been under 200 lb since I was sixteen (I'm 25, closer to 26 now).

But I remember that bump! How awesome for you!!! 8)

I'll be joining you!! (Though I won't add "shortly" to that sentence!!)
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Post by kccc »

:D :D :D

Congrats on a major milestone!!!
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