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F.O.W.O.T - Fear Of What Others Think. Guilty as charged. Spent the vast majority of my life worrying about what others thought of me more so, what they saw when then they looked at me. Those fears robbed me of my self-confidence. Fast forward present day.... damn, I look good. My advice to you, man or woman; tell yourself this daily. Do not let FOWAT win. #selflove

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Today marks 2 years, 6 months since I began my journey to get healthy. I have shared many progress pics and often include that while my appearance has changed, my heart and soul have not. While working out this morning, I thought about that statement and realized that is not true in its entirety. My heart has changed. The girl on the left, did NOT love herself. I've learned to love myself again, my self confidence is at an all time high and I've learned to stop sacrificing my own happiness to please someone else. I've started the next leg of my journey, #refineyou and I'm going to continue to push myself, even through those god-awful planks @kimgoletz ! 👊🏻💪🏼 #200pluspoundsgone #wlscommunity #wls #wlstransformation #weightloss #weightlosstransformation #weightlifting #weightlossmotivation #weightlossjourney #fitness #fitnessmotivation #cantstopwontstop

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5 years ago, at my heaviest. Facebook memories sent me this today, so I snapped a bathroom shot for a comparison. I may not be quite where I want to be, but I'm far from where I once was. The body has changed, but the soul is still the same....just a tad bit happier. #wls #wlscommunity #wlsjourney #wlssupport #wlstories #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #vsg #vsgcommunity #vsgjourney #happinesssprinklingproject

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Because sometimes, I just need a reminder. Or perhaps, I need to remind YOU. If I can do this, so can you. If I did this, I can still do this. I'm not where I want to be YET, but I am far from where I once was.. #wlscommunity #weightloss #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #weightlossmotivation #vsg #rny #gastricsleeve #bariatricsurgery #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #somanyhashtags (at JCC Indianapolis)

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December 2015 (left). Present day (right). Comparing this year to last year doesn't show dramatic changes like images from 2 years ago. I've had to stare and zoom in several times to notice a difference. Now I see it. #wls #wlscommunity #wlsjourney #wlstories #vsg #vsgcommunity #vsgjourney #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #weightlosstransformation #weightlossstory #weightlossdiary

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Two year post-op appointment with my dietician and surgeon today. I've become obsessed with the scale, which is now hiding somewhere (thank you, Doug), and again both reminded me the number is not important. I am still losing and have not gained a single pound. With tears in her eyes, she reminded me of where I started and where I am now. "Your BMI was 77.4 and it is now 40.1". "You have lost 211 pounds". - now smile. #ignoremypimpleonmynose #wls #wlscommunity #wlsjourney #wlsstrong #wlsstrong #wlscrew #wlsfamily #wlsinstacrew #vsg #vsgcommunity #vsgjourney #vsgpostop #vsgsupport #vsgfamily #bariatricsurgery #bariatric #bariatricsleeve #bariatricsupport #weightlossmotivation #weightloss #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney

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Two years ago today I made a life changing decision and took control of my health. I am blown away by what I've accomplished. I cannot think of a time in my life where I've felt this good. Last week, the scale told me I've lost 215 pounds. I've gone from wearing a size 4X shirt to a Large. I've dropped 7 pants sizes. While losing, I've gained so much! I no longer feel limited. Taking control of my health and putting myself first, was THE best decision. I encourage you do the same. Trust me when I say, you can do this too! All of the support from loved ones and the #wlscommunity means everything to me. Thank you! 🤗💚💙💞#wls #weightlossjourney #weightlossmotivation #weightlosstransformation #vsg #vsgcommunity #bariatricsurgery #transformation #wlssupport #weightlosssuccess #weightloss #weightlossinspiration #weightloss #fitnessmotivation #fitnesslife #healthy

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When you're struggling and telling yourself you cannot, remember you can. #cantstopnow #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlossmotivation #vsg #verticalsleeve #bariatricsurgery #fitness #fitnessmotivation #weightlosstransformation (at Pike YMCA)

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Perfect day. 🌻🌾🍂#oktoberfest (at Traders Point Creamery)

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Early birthday dinner with my favorite person on earth. When your birthday is on a Monday, you can celebrate all weekend. Right? (at Outback Steakhouse)

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On my way to the gym and It's chilly this morning! I need a jacket! But, last years fleece is toooo big. My kiddo overhears me talking to myself (yea, I do that at 5:30 am) and brings me his fleece. I hesitate because there is no way I can fit his clothes. Wrong! He smiles and says I can have it. #scoredacolumbia #myheart #vsg #nsv #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlossmotivation #weightlosstransformation #bariatricsurgery #bariatric #vsginstacrew #vsgfamily

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Father Time, could you please slow things down just a bit? Freshman today, college tomorrow. #mywholeheartinonepicture (at Pike High School)

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Said "I can" this morning. #legsarejello #nsv #fitness #wls #weightlossjourney

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Excuse me while I sit in the cockpit of this plane!!!!! I was not expecting to get to sit in his seat!! #goosebumps #learningtofly #southwestairlines #firsttimer (at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)

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What if you decided you were going to "be" first, today. If you wake up and decide today, I am going to be happy. Today, I am going to be confident. "Being" first is the first step. #ywm2016 #transformyourlife #inspiringhealthyliving #unitedwestand (at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center)

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Getting this party started! #ywm2016 #brothersandsisters #unitedwestand #inspiringhealthyliving (at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center)

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Met some great people at the kick off this evening. Ready to see what tomorrow brings! #ywm2016 #weightlossjourney #obesityactioncoalition (at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center)