*Updated December* cleochatra

[Momtofour]

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You are gorgeous! Now repeat that to yourself however many times it takes, until you believe it. I have to say, I don't know where you have to lose any more weight. I agree with others. Your feet must be huge.

[yelah22]

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Wow! YOu look amazing! The definition in your jawline is gorgeous!!!

[cleochatra]

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{{{mom}}}! *l* My feet are not big. (I love you for saying that however)

A friend told me she thinks my bones weigh more due to my increased bone density brought on by years of overweight. She might have a point, but I am still a size 18, so I have a loooong way to go!

Thank you for saying I'm gor-juss! *tackle and hug*

[cleochatra]

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{{{{{{{yelah}}}}}}}} Thank you!!! You are so sweet!!! *big smooshy hugs*

[tracymax]

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I go back and forth between my little areas that I forget to pop in here and see pictures. Wow, Cleo! Now, I wholeheartedly agree that you're a beautiful spirit and a lovely person, but, come on, it's time to get unabashedly superficial for a minute and tell you...you're a total babe!

Inspiring as always.

[cleochatra]

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{{{Tracy}}} Well that means a lot coming from my total babe sistah!

You guys really bless me.

Thank you.

[future_perfect]

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Whoa... I can't think of any way to say how incredible the transformation is... and what a huge amount of willpower you must have to have shifted all that weight!

By the way... anyone ever told you you're the spitting image of Katie Holmes?

[lowcarbing4ever]

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Cleo, I can't beging to tell you what an inspiration you are to me. I know it is hard posting old pics of your "before" and the feelings that come along with that. We all know that feeling. Heck, what you used to weigh, is what I weigh now and that is down from my highest of 410. I can't even bare to post any pics now. Don't feel bad or upset about what you used to weigh because that is not you anymore but you have to accept within yourself that was the old "you" and you are still the same great person you were then, just thinner. You have so much courage and joy on this weightloss journey than I have seen out of anyone. You have come such a long way, please be proud of what you have accomplished! You may have a long way to go, as you see it, but you are going! You have started a journey that some people have started and given up on. When I see you posting in here, I read just about everything you write. You give the best support, the greatest advice and you have been a great cheerleader for me on more than one occasion! Sometimes I come in here, feeling like crap and read something you wrote to someone else, that makes my day and helps me to feel better. Seeing your before and "during" pics inspire me because it shows me that it is possible for me to do it, too. Cleo, you look absolutely beautiful even at 217 and I hope that you truly believe that. I can't believe how different you look; if I hadn't seen your before pics, I would have never believed that was you! Anyway, keep up the good fight, Ubergirl, and know that I and everybody here on the boards just love you and your spirit and will celebrate with you when you finally reach goal! Thank you for inspiring us and cheering us on!

P.S. don't EVEN feel bad about being a size 18! Honey, to me, 18 is an age. I have never seen a size 18. I started life at a size 22! lol

[cleochatra]

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{{{future}}} Whoa! Katie Holmes? No way! I've never been told that! Usually I'm so huge I make Michael Moore look like the skinny Olsen twin! You are so incredibly sweet to say that! I do think she is very pretty!

{{{lowcarb}}} You make me speechless. And that's saying something for me the girl of speakydom! You are VERY special to me. Thank you.

[Alienore]

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Cleo - I can totally relate to how you feel. I looked at old photos of me last night and the difference that losing two stones (28lbs) has made to me is wonderful. However... because of how heavy I still am I don't like looking at pics of me much. I know I'm not ugly but perceive myself as such because of the extra flesh.

Give yourself permission to love yourself... that way when we tell you that you are gorgeous that you BELIEVE us. You're a real inspiration on this journey that we are on and the board wouldn't be the same without you. I cannot imagine what losing over a hundred pounds feels like... you are amazing.


Deborah

[punkin50]

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When I saw your new picture, I said to myself "Self, this isn't Cleo. Someone has made a mistake" You look so different now. You look like a brand new person, and such a beautiful person at that. You are an inspiration to us all. You are also a motivator. When I get a little discouraged, all I have to do is read some of your posts and I get energized. Thanks for sharing with us and giving us that honest part of yourself that inspires and motivates us. WOW, how much you have accomplished on this WOE

[bluegrass in the park]

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OH MY GOODNESS GIRLFRIEND! You are such an inspiration to me to get BACK to it.

Ladies and Gents.... I've had the wonderful pleasure of meeting our darling Cleo in person a couple of years ago..... such a sweetie! And has the cutiest kids I've ever seen!

In case you don't know who I am Cleo....... I came to your house in Texas... while out to see my other friends and we shared a bag of Pork Rinds! NOW do you know who I am? hehehe.

I've fallen off the wagon big time. I'm not near where I was to begin with, but if I don't go back and start again I will be before I know it. Give me a good swift kick in the buttocks and get me going! I miss talking to ya..... You need to be on my MSN friends list again! Or AOL either one!

I yelled at my DH to come in here and look to see how WELL you've done.... I think that it even shamed him into doing better! You've done so well and we have failed. Keep up the good work girlfriend!

[loser4life]

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How tha heck did I miss this post!!! WOWza Cleo!!! What an incredible difference! You are truly an inspiration and any time we need motivation everyone knows we can count on you!!!!!! Keep it up! You really look great!!!!! Such a cutie pie!

[fivebyfive]

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u look so good. congrats

[cleochatra]

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{{{Alienore}}}-- Thanks so much!!! You are so right! I don't have to love myself right away though, right? I'm working on the respect stage so far... you know, bringing me flowers, complimenting my shoes... *l* Sorry... bad humor.


{{{punkin}}} Wow! You are so sweet to say that! Do I look that different? What did self say? *l* You make it easy for me to be me, because you accept me for who I am always. I couldn't ask for more than that. I am only a reflection of this boared and all of the wonderful people here, like you, who give so much of yourselves everyday.

{{{{{Dianne}}}}}}} I am SO glad to see you! Making you proud makes me absolutely BEAM with pride. YOU started me off again a few years ago, and now look! You made a monster. *l*

{{{Rikki}}} You are such an absolute stunning beauty! I appreciate your kind words so much. Thank you.

{{{five}}} Thank you!!! You look so wonderful!!!