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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 08:52 AM
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I didn't even recognize myself
Edited on Mon Mar-20-06 08:54 AM by MissMillie
Someone sent me a picture they had taken just a couple of weeks ago. It was a former student, and it's a picture of him and my boss and me.



and yeah, I'm the short one in the picture. (I wish I hadn't been wearing my hoodie, but I get cold in the office sometimes.)

When I opened it, I barely recognized myself.

Here's why.

This was taken just a couple of months ago:


And this about a year ago:


And this, about 18 months ago:


I don't even know myself anymore! I look, almost.... normal.

(edited for grammar)
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terrya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 08:55 AM
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1. Good for you!
You have made outstanding progress, MissMillie. I remember when you first announced your intention to workout...and we can see the great, great progress you've made.

You are to be congratulated. I know you've worked hard and diligently...and it does indeed show. This is what persistance, hard work and dedication can achieve.

Great job, MissMillie!! :thumbsup:
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 08:55 AM
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2. No. You look beautiful. Congrats.
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tjwmason Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 08:57 AM
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3. You really do look good there.
Stunning in fact.

Well done :yourock:
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 09:00 AM
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4. You look great MissMillie
what a great accomplishment :thumbsup: I have troubles losing 10 pounds ...





















now if you could introduce me to that cutie pie of student of yours :hide:
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 09:53 AM
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5. You look fabulous!
Congrats to you on the hard work you have put into losing weight!

I'm sure it's not easy but you seem to have willpower needed to tackle a sometimes difficult situation like changing your lifestyle habits.

You should be proud! :toast: :hi:
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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 09:57 AM
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6. you are reverse-aging! Ya look gorgeous!
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imperialismispasse Donating Member (836 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:20 PM
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8. IAWTC
You don't just look thinner, you look younger and happier too. And I'm a guy that normally wouldn't care too much about a thread like this. :D Congratulations you are doing it.
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 10:51 AM
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7. Mozel Tov.
That's great!

I was never heavy, but because of my disability I've become very sedentary. I'm starting to get a bit round. I have to learn how to diet now, and the idea scares the hell out of me.
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Beware the Beast Man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:21 PM
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9. Great work, MM!!!!
:toast: You look great!
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AirmensMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:27 PM
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10. Wow, MissMillie!
Where did you find that fountain of youth? You look fabulous! :bounce: :applause: :woohoo:
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JitterbugPerfume Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:29 PM
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11. you look absolutely beautiful
congratulations
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LynzM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:34 PM
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12. You are just glowing in that pic!!
Wow! You have changed and accomplished so much in the past 18 months, it's awesome!! Congrats! :bounce:
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dolo amber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:35 PM
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13. That is so freakin' awesome!
You look about 200% healthier and happier in that pic! :hi: :yourock:
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:13 PM
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16. Thank you all so much
I think what made me not see myself was the hair. I've kind of gotten used to the fact that I'm a lot smaller than I used to be, but the hair just throws me. People have told me that my straighter hair makes me look younger, but I never saw it, until this picture.

Thanks again for all your compliments.
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:15 PM
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17. HEE HEE!
It's the hair stupid!
Yes, your hair looks lovely as well.

I really thought you were talking about the weight loss and you should also be proud of that. You look great! :hug:

But yes, the hair is a big change too.
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:21 PM
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18. Oh, I am proud of that, too
and yes, it is a huge change, but I think it's finally starting to set in.
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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:11 PM
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14. The incredible;e Shrinking Millie
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:12 PM
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15. You look fantastic, MissMillie!
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:23 PM
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19. My dear MissMillie!
How terrific you look!

And of course, we know it's you! That brilliant smile just beams out from each and every picture.....

Good for you.......:yourock: :loveya: :hug:
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:27 PM
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21. I cropped the picture


that's better
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Cathyclysmic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:26 PM
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20. You look great!
Congrats! :toast:
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seemunkee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:27 PM
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22. Quite an achievement
You've worked hard to change yourself and it really shows.
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