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Monday Weigh In- Week 14 Complete

This morning I saw a 7... Right next to the 1. Yep I am on on my way to stealing home now! I am 179 as of today which means I have nine more, yes I said NINE more pounds until I reach my long term goal of 50 pounds! It is so close I can taste it! I'm not posting my stats cause I really haven't lost any inches this week, but I still feel great and people are noticing which is totally crazy! In fact, I had two people at my gym come up to me last week, never met them before in my life, and tell me that I look great and to keep up the great work! It really makes you feel damn amazing when people you don't know notice you and your hard work!

I have never been proud of myself for accomplishing something like this. I know I probably repeat my self a lot, but every week, even day, I am proud of my accomplishments! I am no longer in my dark depressing hole with my negative thoughts and hatred. I am no longer giving myself excuses to not be at the gym. I am no longer stress eating or emotional eating my way through the evening. I feel like I can see myself in the future again. I can picture what my body could be verses getting discouraged and feeling like I will always be overweight. I am no longer self conscious when I wear a tank top or short shorts. I LOVE CLOTHES again! (I'm sure my husband will just love that) I am just loving every bit of this and the way I feel now. I really strongly encourage you to just do it! It sucks at first but worth it for the rest of your life! It doesn't matter if you aren't fast enough, or strong enough, or how heavy you lift. It matters that you just got off that stupid couch and MOVED! That's the first step! I love you all and thank you everyone for all your support! You all are the ones who keep me going!

-Ash


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  1. The Brown FamilyJuly 15, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Good job!! agh! its so great to lose weight and feel comfortable in your body again. I know the feeling! hopefully once baby #2 arrives i will have the motivation again. good job!

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  2. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Oh Ashley,
    you are an amazing woman. I am super proud of you. One of the hardest things to change in life is a bad habit, no matter what that habit it. You have not only changed many bad habits, but your reaping the rewards and encouraging others. I truly love you with all my heart. Keep up the fight girl. It does feel good to get off that couch and MOVE!!! And your, my sweet one, are doing way more than moving.

    Love,
    Cherine

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