GOOD THURSDAY MORNING, BUDDIES!!! :o)

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GOOD THURSDAY MORNING, BUDDIES!!! :o)
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Thu, 11-20-2003 - 7:56am

I have something to say, but I can't seem to get it right.  I've typed and erased about a dozen beginnings so far.  I just want you all to know that every pound you lose, every exercise you do, every ounce you drink - every time you face down a goody and win - INSPIRES ME SO MUCH.  Because of you all, I haven't gone above 200 pounds in over a year!  That may not sound like much to some, but to me - a person who got bigger year after year for at least 10 years (max=225) - this is a major accomplishment.  I've stopped the cycle and reversed it, and that's something I tried to do for years with no success. 


Knowing that you all are here and that you really truly care whether I succeed or not has made it impossible for me to quit (even when I really wanted to), and I want to thank you.


Thank you - thank you - thank you!!


(((HUGS))) - Karen

 


 


 







"Friends are like smackerals of fun. You can never have too many."

-Winnie the Pooh


 


 


 


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Thu, 11-20-2003 - 12:48pm

I think you just put into words exactly what I've been feeling, too! This safe place, and all of the amazing souls that participate here and get involved in all of our lives, are a blessing in my life. And that makes it IMPOSSIBLE to give up (like the many times I have before).


Thanks for putting your feelings into words, Karen...and I don't think you have any idea how much your unconditional, uneneding support encourages, inspires and uplifts us daily, either, so THANK YOU!!


Love,


Roni

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Thu, 11-20-2003 - 1:20pm

You put tears in my eyes!


 


 


 


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Registered: 11-14-2003
Thu, 11-20-2003 - 7:22pm
Wow, this discussion is beautiful....I have been so touched by it. It is so wonderful to have such a great group of ladies that have so much love to share.

In the short time I've been here I have learned alot, and the support is immeasurable. I'm so honored to be part of this group.

~Allie~

~Allie~

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Thu, 11-20-2003 - 7:38pm
Thank you for such kind words. You are an inspiration to me as well. EVERYONE here is an insipration. It's comforting to just know others struggle as I do. I'll admit too that even though I'm not near my real goal, I'd have not maintained without the support I find here. THANK YOU!
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Fri, 11-21-2003 - 7:59am

And we're so happy that you're here, Allie!!


(((HUGS))) - Karen


 


 


 


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Fri, 11-21-2003 - 8:09am

Thanks for confirming what I was feeling, Musky.


 


 


 


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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 11-23-2003 - 7:18pm
Aww, Karen! Thank YOU for always being here for all of us! I feel the same way. I know if I didn't keep coming back here, I would be right back where I started and then some! It's happened every time in the past, except this time! And I think that's because of all the great friends and support I have here. I know we may be slow losing sometimes, but we don't quit, and that's what counts!

Big hugs all around to ALL my buddies, past and present!

~cindy

 

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 11-23-2003 - 7:20pm
And we are so glad to have you, too, Allie! :)

~cindy

 

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Wed, 11-26-2003 - 8:52am

I love the part where you said "but we don't quit, and that's what counts."


 


 


 


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