Hello my fellow Atkineers!
I'm only 26, but there are tons of things that I've been through in my life, that others will never get a chance to experience. There are also tons of things that I've yet to experience. If nothing else, I've learned to stay prayerful, and thankful for every new day I live to see. This WOE has helped the quality of my life in more ways than one--I refuse to take that for granted. I also know that motivation and encouragement are key when you make a lifestyle change such as this. We are all accomplishing what some others think of as impossible! We've taken it to another level and stuck with it. Anyone can suffer mishaps, and many do, including myself, but it is because we have each other to lean on during our weak moments that we have all come so far in such a short amount of time! We all share a common bond, due to the similar struggles that we've all endured or are currently enduring. I'm not really sure that I'd be so close to goal at 176.8 today, if I hadn't stumbled upon this site 3 years ago. I do know, that I thank God for all of you, your support, encouragement, and wisdom. I admire your strength, and I'm thrilled to be here sticking out with you all! I'm in this for the long haul, and I look forward to sitting back and watching as we all post GOAL one by one.
Iyshia
I'm only 26, but there are tons of things that I've been through in my life, that others will never get a chance to experience. There are also tons of things that I've yet to experience. If nothing else, I've learned to stay prayerful, and thankful for every new day I live to see. This WOE has helped the quality of my life in more ways than one--I refuse to take that for granted. I also know that motivation and encouragement are key when you make a lifestyle change such as this. We are all accomplishing what some others think of as impossible! We've taken it to another level and stuck with it. Anyone can suffer mishaps, and many do, including myself, but it is because we have each other to lean on during our weak moments that we have all come so far in such a short amount of time! We all share a common bond, due to the similar struggles that we've all endured or are currently enduring. I'm not really sure that I'd be so close to goal at 176.8 today, if I hadn't stumbled upon this site 3 years ago. I do know, that I thank God for all of you, your support, encouragement, and wisdom. I admire your strength, and I'm thrilled to be here sticking out with you all! I'm in this for the long haul, and I look forward to sitting back and watching as we all post GOAL one by one.
Iyshia
Well said 
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Ditto. 
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