Ahhhhh…..
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A giant sigh of releif!!!!
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It is Christmas night…Just got home from my last social obligation…YAY!!!
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Okay, so thats kind of a lie, cause as I typed it, I realized I have to go to my Aunts house next Saturday for a belated holiday gathering and then there is New Years, of course, but anyway…
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The worst is over in my oppinion!
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If I never see another cake, cookie or piece of pie, I shall be ecstatic! UGH…This week and weekend, foodwise, was off the scale…But I am not dwelling on it…I am moving on…
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All and all, it was a nice holiday, spent a lot of time with family that I hadnt seen for a while…My step sister and step brother hadnt seen me since June (I know, terrible! And they only live 45 minutes away!) and they made quite the fuss about my weight loss…So that was cool…
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You may notice my new pic…Thats my new man, THEO…Actually, he is my doggy nephew…I adore him! The only man I love who doesnt talk back to me! HAH! 
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So I have done a lot of reflecting this weekend on 2006 and what I want from 2007…
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And I came up with this…
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I will reach my goal at all cost in 2007…May, to be precise…May 13th, 2007 to be exact…Why then? That will be my 35th birthday (Please mark your calendars, as I do accept cash, check or charge!)
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You see, on January 14th, I will have officially been on my journey for 3 years…
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3 YEARS PEOPLE!!! That is a darn long time…
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But in the last 5 months, I have lost just as much weight as it took me 2 1/2 years to do the first time…Why?
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Because of you guys…
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It wasnt until August that I reached out for help on my journey and found my first ever weight loss buddy…I didnt even know they existed…But since then, my life has simply not been the same…For the better, of course!
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Then in September I found this site…And it has done wonders…I cant even begin to tell you how much certain buddies have touched my life on this board…
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When I started 2006, the only goal I had for myself was to be a size 14 by my friend Adam’s wedding…Well, that wedding came and went and I was a size 14. So that is good…I am proud of that for sure…
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But time for new goals for 07!
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So with that in mind, I had a talk with my DH tonight, and let him know that the next 4 1/2 months are gonna be stressful, as I have decided to put myself and my weight loss at the very front of the line…
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I will reach my goal by my 35th birthday. And to do that, I must put myself first…Which means increased time on these boards if I need it…Increased time at the work out room if I need it…Declining dinner invitations if I need too…Etc…
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Remarkably, he understood this…Thank God…Now hopefully the rest of my friends and family will too…
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So I am heading into 2007 with re-newed energy and re-newed commitment to myself…Because December has been tough…I have had very little loss in December due to the holidays and social gatherings…But NO MORE…
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Starting right now, I am plowing through to the finish line…
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I hope you all have a most successful 2007!!!
First let me say congrats to your weight loss so far..I think thats awesome!!!! I just have to ask…how have you managed to lose 50 lbs? Inquiring minds want to know
I’m lookin’ to lose 50 lbs myself but sometimes I lack motivation. Good luck on the rest of your weight loss journey.
Plow on Dawn!! I’m quite confident that on that 35th birthday you are going to cross the finish line.. I’ve known you for a while now and when you put your mind to something it gets done.. that simple!! I’m here right along side of you stride for stride.. Maybe we can cross the finish line together!! Let’s get back on track in 07!! You can do it and so can I!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Well now, if I know you, and I think I know you pretty well considering we’ve never met face-to-face, you’re gonna make it across that finish line with time to spare!
You go, Sista!!!!!!!
I guess we can all use your birthday as the next challenge… HINT Mary.. Maybe we can break it up into halves or thirds so it doesnt get intimidation and lets get moving.. I did well with Marys last challenge..
We can do it!!! Let me know what you think and pass it on to Mary if you like the idea.. I just asked her about a new challenge earlier tonight..
I’m in the front-line cheering you on and celebrating each loss with you Dawnie. You deserve this and I know I’m not telling you anything new when I tell you that with this commitment will come hard times through the disappointments you may face if you don’t see what you want. I read this book over the weekend and this quote stuck with me, so I give you this hoping it will help you in the coming months, “FOCUS ON PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION.” Now, let’s get going.
I’m with you on this one - Thin by May!
That’s my target time too.
Lets do it one month/week/day at a time.
good luck today
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Dawnie, I am very excited about your goals and I know that you’re going to achieve each and everyone of them. I am excited as I see you turn the next corner and sprint to the finish line….3 years is a long time indeed, but think if you hadn’t set out to do this….you’d be where you were 3 years ago, if not worse off….that’s an AMAZING piece of information to the rest of us who have less time on this journey…..it’s an inspiration to us all and for that, and much more, I THANK YOU. Dawnie…..may God bless you and give you the strength to reach your goals in 2007. I am here, cheering you on every step of the way!
Dawn - that was a very inspirational entry. I am positive you are proud of your achievement so far - but my goodness you have come such a long way! Losing all that weight is incredibly difficult, it takes a strong woman, dedication, tears, sweat, aggravation, anger, happiness, soo much more, and you’ve are past the halfway point. Know that we are all cheering you on!
I hope you reach your goals. We will all be here to help you with whatever you need!
Thats so awesome how your making a huge goal like this. And I think it’s great how your putting your weight loss first before anything. Just remember that we will always be here for you whenever you need us