I've lived years with the wonderment of what the me under all this weight would look like. I know my own features...but still many must be masked under this overweight frame. I've been fortunate in my life to hear people compliment me on my beauty, skin and other features...but yet never 100% fully believed it in myself. Always questioning and hoping that perhaps one day I can measure up to society's standards. Always relying on my personality and caring nature to guide me through life.

Then last night arrived. I was walking through out hallway where we have a small mirror and something caught my eye. It was the glimpse of my neck attached to a more healthy looking shoulder. Not an area full of fat cells that typically made me look the other way in denial.

Then there was the moment today at work. I was helping a resident whom I was extremely proud of and glanced up as he shaved to see myself in the mirror. My dimples once again making their presence known. The slight tannish color from the pool this weekend. The healthy skin glowing from the water my body is finally receiving. And even I had to do a second look to see the true beauty I do possess.

For the first time in my 33 years of existence....I saw the beauty every one else sees. Odd part for me was though, it didn't take me making my weight loss goal to see it. I simply needed to be confident in myself in order to BE myself.

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wow!! good girl, so happy for you! what a nice post ... you should print it out and reflect back on it. congratulations on your success and your newfound confidence!!

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I had that happen a couple of months ago--caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and didn't realize it was me in the mirror for a few seconds. Looked for someone else standing there--I still see many imperfections, but they are getting fewer as the weeks go by!

Congratulations on your revelation!!!!!

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Knowles, your post made me cry!

YOU'VE FOUND THE SECRET!!!!

Now, just stay the course. The big battle is won - from here on out, it's just a "mop up" operation!

ty everyone! I didn't mean to make you cry Andrea :(

Just had to share it with everyone....it was a huge revelation for me...and hoping someone who hasn't had it yet, finds hope that it will happen!

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Knowles, THIS is why those of us who hang around here do what we do -- so that YOU can have revelations such as this.

And, btw, those are happy tears, m'dear

Wow, that was really motivational and great to read. You know with weight loss being only one of the great benefits of this WOE it's just so great to finally be free of the entrapment that bad eating habits holds over you.

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Omg hun im so proud of you... knowing you, and have been talking to you this made me cry beacuse you are such a wonderfull person and your finaly seeing your outter beauty! I do hope this helps you carry on! and never give up! beacuse some day you will reach that BIG goal you want to get to... beacuse you can... ! you try so hard and are doing so good! <doing the happy dance for you>

HUGSSSSSSSSS your such a wonderfull person and beautifull inside and OUT!

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Thanks for sharing that beautiful post - congratulations on finding the secret to making it all worthwhile - confidence is everything!

Thanks for the reminder!

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yes, HAPPY tears! Sorry I didn't make that clear!

Like sharron says, this is why I do what i do!

BY george she's Got it!! Congratulations. It's a lesson we all can learn or relearn.

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Wow! What a beautiful message to begin the day with!
Thank you, Knowles, for sharing this post which describes
not only your outer beauty but your inner beauty as well!
I is a reminder to us all the wonderful reasons why we've
made this life-altering decision in our WOL, and more
importantly, why we must never give it up!!!

Elizabeth

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Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality.
-Ralph Marston

Oh, how wonderful! Strut your stuff, girl! There is absolutely nothing better than having such glowing self confidence! You can do anything when you trust yourself and feel so good!

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Thank you for sharing that beautiful revelation. It truly is inspiring which makes me want to continue sticking with this WOL. I have yet to see the "real" me standing up. Self Confidence is the way to go. Congratulations again!!!

That's truly wonderful

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