Forward Moving Feet…
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Happy Hump Day Slimmers!!
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Well?I gotta confess. I am in a MUCH better mood today! WHEW?
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My green blob fog has lifted quite a bit?I don?t think I am 100% yet, or completely motivated, but I did have two things happen last night that kind of made me reassess my current FUNK status?
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First, my invitation arrived yesterday for the previously mentioned fancy family wedding I will attend in July. Seriously, buddies. This is a paternal cousin. Fathers side of the family that I see maybe once a year?As a matter of fact, last time I saw this part of my clan was last April?
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So I am excited. It?s a black tie affair, which means the husband will wear his Tux?And I shall have to buy a new fancy dress. Bummer, huh?? Another new outfit?O, the horror!! 
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But what is kind of getting me excited, is that these folks made a HUGE fuss over my weight loss last April, and I was at around 207!! Even if I lose NOTHING further, I am over 30 pounds lighter?But how wonderful if I could lose even MORE?So there is one motivator!!!!
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Then, the husband and I went to work out last night. At our clubhouse, you must have a photo ID pass to get in?Well, mine is from like 2000. The picture is ancient, and this year they are making us all get new photos and updated passes. This is in an effort to cut down on the hooligans who try to use our pool from the surrounding neighborhoods?
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So, the young man takes my picture last night. And I am NOT thrilled. I am in my workout gear. My hair is pulled up haphazardly on my head, and I am quite certain I look like a giant idiot?Not to mention, they are using the most CUTTING EDGE photo technology, the dreaded POLAROID?UGH?Is this 1970????
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Well, he hands me my new pass, and I kind of just stare at it in awe?Besides being completely washed out and looking like a phantom, 
I looked GOOD. ESPECIALLY in comparison to my old badge. I just kept looking at them side by side?
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The most exciting development??
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Buddies, I now have a neck!!! Honest to goodness!! A NECK!!! 
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In my previous photo, it looks like someone stuck a glob of play dough directly on my shoulders and called it a head 
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Now, even in my workout gear and silly hair, I had a longer neck?Distinct. Attached to my head and my shoulders?I showed it to Steve with a bit of wonder in my eyes and he too, noticed it right away!! WOW?
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It was motivator number two?When you can see a crappy picture of yourself, and appreciate how much better you look, well, that is motivation to keep going?
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So, as I was sweating bucket full?s (Literally, the AC is still broke!) I just kept staring at those pictures?And I felt so darn good!!! I HAVE come a long way, darn it?I can do this!! For sure! 
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I got a crazy ass summer coming on?Weddings! Birthday beach bashes! My sister coming home soon!!! And now a brand new job!!! Certainly, amongst all those things, I can find the strength and the courage to keep my feet planted FIRMLY on the trail to success!!!!
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Thanks for listening again today buddies!!! 
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Love you all!!!
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You’re awesome Dawnie! I love reading your blogs!
Congratulations on finding your neck!! That’s such a great feeling, isn’t it? Now, this is something that might (or might not) make you laugh. As I’m getting older I’ve started to develop some whiskers under my chins (you gasp!!). I was grabbing the tweezers the other day to pluck my most recent offender when I thought about my losing weight and I freaked out for a moment. How in the world am I going to get that bugger if I don’t have my double chin?? I normally put my chin down so I can get the extra chin to puff out so I can reach that pesky hair and if I lose it….then what?? My DH is going to have to get it for me and I’m not sure he’s up to it! lol
Anyway, I’m actually looking forward to the day when I don’t have that extra roll under my chin but still don’t know what to do about that hair!
Keep up the good work and stay focused. You’re going great!!!!
Glad you are feeling better about yourself and had two great motivators!
You are doing awesome and have come so far! You have been a wonderful inspiration to me!
Have a great day!
Hey, with all you’ve got going on this summer, you’ll get the rest of that weight off with all the running!!!!
Congrats on seeing the changes for what they really are. Now go find yourself a super hot dress for that wedding!!
I am happy you are feeling better and you have seen the dramatic change you have made. I agree with Mary you’ll be running around from one thing to another leaving that weight no choice but to come off. The family you haven’t seen in a long time will probably be speechless cause just from seeing the pictures you posted you have really accomplished alot, don’t even look like the same person you got that sparkle in your eyes now you didn’t have in the beginning. Keep up the wonderful job you are doing and here is some more motivation for ya, seeing how far you have come motivates quite a few people on here including me.
Glad you are feeling better today. That is awesome about the pictures. That should definitely make you feel good. Very excited to hear you found your neck!
hello my fellow SUPERSTAR!!
you know what.. you have become one of the blogs that cracks me up… you love to shop dont ya?
have a great time with this wedding prepping!
Looking better on a new photo, than an old one sure is a pick-up. Congratulations again, and again, on your loss. lol Take care.
Like I have noticed I FINALLY have a waist!!! Aint’ it grand!!! Good for you!!!
Hey girl, that is awesome! You are doing so good. I too am a big fan of your blogs. You are a motivator. Congrats to you. You go girl….
I can’t wait to take a crappy picture and still enjoy it!!! Congrats Dawnie… you’re the best!
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Wow Dawnie, if the pictures didn’t lift your spirits, I don’t know what could and obviously from your change in mood, it’s true what they say, that a pictures says a thousand words. You have indeed come a long way, congratulations. I am glad you’re taking a moment to bask in your glory before you move on to your next goal. Your blog lifted my spirits as well!
Compliments are one thing but seeing a picture of yourself that makes you feel good…that’s the best!! Way to go!
I’m happy that you have found these new motivators. You can so do this Dawnie….I can feel your energy and your new vibe!!! I’m very proud of you!!!