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sakabatou

(45,722 posts)
Thu Dec 25, 2025, 08:39 AM 8 hrs ago

Well, I have some news

Good news: Yesterday, Christmas Eve, I got to my desired weight thanks to diet and exercise.

Bad news: I recently dislocated my shoulder. No worries, it's back in place. Physiotherapy is next.

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Well, I have some news (Original Post) sakabatou 8 hrs ago OP
Congrats & speedy recovery SallyHemmings 8 hrs ago #1
Congrats on the weight loss Old Crank 8 hrs ago #2
I'm down about 18 kilos sakabatou 7 hrs ago #7
There's no greater feeling Coldwater 7 hrs ago #3
It is always great to be able to put on clothes that displacedvermoter 7 hrs ago #4
I actually have to get new pants sakabatou 7 hrs ago #8
Excellent! displacedvermoter 6 hrs ago #11
Get well soon malaise 7 hrs ago #5
Sorry about your shoulder! Sending healing vibes. HeartsCanHope 7 hrs ago #6
Wonderful accomplishment! Dear_Prudence 6 hrs ago #9
Congratulations 👍👍 losing weight is hard work and determination. That's fantastic 😁 TommieMommy 6 hrs ago #10
Congrats! SheltieLover 6 hrs ago #12
Have you heard this; Zackzzzz 5 hrs ago #13
WooHoo Clouds Passing 5 hrs ago #14
ding. this . AllaN01Bear 5 hrs ago #15
Woo hoo! Good going!!! underpants 5 hrs ago #16
Congratulations! yardwork 5 hrs ago #17
BRAVO sakabatou Faux pas 2 hrs ago #18

Old Crank

(6,609 posts)
2. Congrats on the weight loss
Thu Dec 25, 2025, 09:01 AM
8 hrs ago

It isn't easy. I'm hoping to hold over Christmas and new years. I'm down 13 kilos from March. Slow and steady.

PS. Do your PT.

Coldwater

(836 posts)
3. There's no greater feeling
Thu Dec 25, 2025, 09:10 AM
7 hrs ago

then when you finally figure out your body’s daily dietary requirements.

It’s sheer bliss, there’s no more desire to pig out, the problem is forcing yourself to eat more just to maintain your weight, so you don’t get too thin.




displacedvermoter

(4,088 posts)
4. It is always great to be able to put on clothes that
Thu Dec 25, 2025, 09:28 AM
7 hrs ago

haven't fit in a while. A whole new wardrobe!

TommieMommy

(2,635 posts)
10. Congratulations 👍👍 losing weight is hard work and determination. That's fantastic 😁
Thu Dec 25, 2025, 10:30 AM
6 hrs ago

yardwork

(68,887 posts)
17. Congratulations!
Thu Dec 25, 2025, 11:33 AM
5 hrs ago

And I'm sorry about your shoulder. Think of Joe much quicker recovery will be since you got in shape, though!

That's my goal for 2026.

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