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Andrea

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What a difference a year makes!
« on: May 23, 2012, 09:05:50 AM »
It's my one year FTS anniversary.  A year ago I walked out of my doctor's office and went low carb cold turkey.  In fact, my last non-FTS meal was a turkey sandwich.  It's a bit like remembering where you were when you heard about 9/11 or, if you are old enough, Kennedy's assasination.

Anyway, my sincere thanks to all who participate in this forum.  This place helped me realize FTS could be a lifestyle, not a diet.  I'm less than 4 pounds from my goal weight.

Here's a picture after 80 pounds lost! :o  ;D
« Last Edit: May 23, 2012, 12:28:57 PM by Doug Varrieur »

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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 09:08:00 AM »
Send me the picture and I will do it!!! I am so excited! come on,come on,come on!! :o

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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 09:10:10 AM »
That is awesome Andrea!!! Congratulations to you!!!!!   ;D ;D ;D  Happy Dance for Andrea!!!!  ;)

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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2012, 09:11:08 AM »
Check your email, Umpa.  I just sent the picture.

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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2012, 09:11:58 AM »
So happy for you!
Keep The Faith, Stay The Course, Spread The Word on Facebook and Twitter  8)

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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2012, 09:13:37 AM »
YEAH!! I am really proud of you my friend! Lets do a hot chick dance! :)

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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2012, 10:38:20 AM »
CONGRATULATIONS ANDREA!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2012, 12:44:49 PM »
That's fantastic, Andrea!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You're looking great, kiddo! :)

The Kennedy assassination?
I remember.... But you look way too young for that! ;)
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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2012, 01:04:49 PM »
Thanks for the technical assistance, Doug.  I'm embarassed to admit I make a living sitting at a computer and couldn't figure out how to resize my picture. 

Thanks, Tony, but we were born in the same year.  I have a few more wrinkles because the fat that used to smooth them out is part of the 80 pounds.

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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2012, 07:39:15 PM »
Congratulations!! That is AWESOME!!!
Check out my latest book on my Author Page at Amazon.com!
http://www.amazon.com/Sherri-Ann-Smith/e/B009G5C0SU/

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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2012, 10:14:34 PM »
Way to GO Andrea!!!  Congrats!!!  ;D



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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2012, 11:42:26 PM »
WARNING I MEAN THIS IN A GOOD WAY BUT...... may you be blessed with many more birthdays and more wrinkles ;) (hehehe weight loss)
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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2012, 08:35:11 AM »
To re-size a picture open it in Microsoft picture manager, click edit, crop it to your liking then click re-size. choose a pre-defined size from the list like web-small. Save the re-sized pic as a different name so the original picture is left untouched.  In the end when you go to exit the program it will ask you if you want to save your changes, it's referring to the original pic...say no and close out
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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2012, 08:57:39 AM »
BIGTEX you crack me up! :D

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Re: What a difference a year makes!
« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2012, 07:53:37 PM »
 :) :) :) :)  YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY Andrea  :) :) :) :) :)
What is that (gift wise) for a One Year Anniversary at FTS (like Paper for 1st Wedding Anniversay)?
Perhaps 'GG Crispbread' Anniversary or 'Zero (no guilt)' Anniversary, 'SF Cupcake' Anniversary?
Go Andrea - looking good.