Oh God! I have just found a photo of me when we went to Florida two years ago! I can't believe how large I was, it's disgraceful!
At least I now have a photo that shows how much I have really changed :)

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This is after 1 week of Personal Trainer punishment/pleasure :) I have another 2 months nad 3 weeks to go. It will be interesting to see waht changes happen. I wish I had been brave enough to take a pic of me just before the lapband. I do have a group pic, maybe if I put them all on here, it will give me a better eye of how things are changing!

It is time to stop being a coward....

libertysuzanne

I know it has been ages since i have written here but I do try to keep in touch int he forums. I felt that this was better done in my journal than on the boards.

I'm excited but it doesn't mean everyone wants to hear about it!

Today I put on a pair of size 18 hipster jeans and they fitted wihtout me having a raging battle with the zip! That is truly a miracle, my hips have always been my bugbear. These sorts of jeans have never been possible for me. So I guess I am...

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Feeling miserable today! Don't know why, maybe the reality has finally sunk in that I am losing weight. Yes, I know it should be a cause for joy and happiness. It eventually will be, but I am having to face an issue that has always plagues me when I have tried to lose weight in the past.

Everytime someone noticed I had lost weight, I sabotaged my good fortune. It was like I was scared to be noticed. Whichis down right silly and I can't really explain it. I know I have to deal...

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I achieved another NSV (No Scale Victory) today. I put on a pair of trousers, that when first bought were uncomfortably tight and ended up in the wardrobe after only one outting. Now they are comfortable, well more than comfortable, loose! Not loose enough for me to dare to go down to the next size, but what a wonderful way to start the day!


Everyday, even with the occasional hiccup, has been a reminder that I made the right decison. I have finally invested in myself. Still...

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