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My first day below 300 lbs

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Old 08-24-10, 08:51 PM
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My first day below 300 lbs

Weighed in at 299 this morning. I'm starting to get satisfied with 2000 calories. Been doing 300 for breakfast 250 for lunch 130 for snack and rest for good supper.
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Old 08-24-10, 09:06 PM
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Congratulations on your good progress. Best of luck on the remainder of your journey.
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Keep it up!
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Awesome!
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I remember that day well, damn fine day. Congrats!
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Congrats!
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Old 08-24-10, 11:54 PM
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Congrats! Feels pretty good, doesn't it?
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Old 08-25-10, 04:54 AM
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Great job! Now update your ticker!
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Congrats to you! You should be so proud of yourself. What a great feeling.
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Great job! I'm sneaking up right behind you.
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Congrats... hang in there you're doing great!
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