RE: Update from

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Hey, ,

WOW! Congrats and keep up the commitment! I am inspired by your

accomplishment and commitment!

Like you, I don't get to post much, but I faithfully read everyone

else's messages. My Mom taught me not to eavesdrop, but that was before

the internet!

When I started Nursing school last Fall, I was 70 lbs overweight.

Sitting in the front row, I cringed through the nutrition course! I

got an A in the class, but there was a disconnect between what I KNEW

and how I chose to live. I've been battling the weight for most of my

adult life, and came to accept that that was who I was, and that was

how I would always be. But, as insurmountable as it seemed, the more

I learned the more I knew I HAD to make a life change. I tried it on my

own for one semester, but didn't have much success. My dear sister

gave me the most incredible Christmas gift: 10 weeks at WW! (No, I

wasn't offended, I was deeply touched! My Hubby had been out of work

for most of the year, and although I WANTED to join, the bucks just

weren't there! So, in January, I joined WW. I LOVE my new life, and it

feels so good to finally have what I know match what I do!

It is because I am in Nursing school that I seldom have time to add

anything to the group, but I am definitely encouraged and inspired to

keep on program by reading what everyone else is doing!

Chris

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Update from

Hi, everyone:

I haven't updated much lately, but I've read all the digests and I'm

still here! My husband got a job that he starts on November 1. I'm

very happy, and the stress level in our house had decreased

dramatically. Before he'd been working at a long-term temporary job.

We graduated from MBA school in June 2003, and he hasn't been able to

find anything permanent in all that time. It's been difficult.

I've been staying on program just fine. Today I left the 230's

behind! Yay!! My weigh in was 229. I still can't get used to writing

229--I invariably type it as 292. It's amazing how far I've come.

This group is fantastic--you guys are absolutely crucial to my

success, and I want to thank you.

Regards,

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