Happy Birthday Arlene. . .
Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday dear Arlene, Happy Birthday to You!
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Hope you have a special day, full of special moments . . .
Hugs and good wishes, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Happy, happy birthday to a fellow July Leo. I just celebrated my 54th on 7/25. Not many of us Leos are born in July so that makes us VERY SPECIAL
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Donna
Thanks Everyone.
I had a good day doing some of my favorite things - Starbucks, movie, dinner with long time friends.
When I realize that I am 59 and feel better now than I ever have, I naturally feel very proud of the choice I made to become healthy. Of course some normal aging things have occurred, but I am no longer obese and have made exercise such an important part of my life. I look forward to many healthy and happy years ahead. The struggle to maintain the weight is a daily one, but so worth it. Yes, I do not always make the best choices but I know that I can control this eating thing. I do not let some off moments gain momentum and take me to the point of no return. I know how quickly the weight can come back and it is one of the scariest things to have to face on a daily basis.
All of you have been so important to my success. I do not like missing support meetings but in the last few months I've had my mother's illness to contend with. She is getting stronger and is back home. I watch the many struggles she has to deal with because of obesity and I know that she is so gratetful that I will not have to follow in her footsteps.
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
arlene