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Well, my big speech contest is finally over and I placed second. I missed first place by one point!! There were 54 possible points and they were spread out between 5 contestants. But that's a good thing. It just means that I'm "this close" to landing first place next year. The woman who took first place will now go on to the World Championship of Public Speaking in Las Vegas in August. It's a pretty big deal. She will compete against 95 other winners from other Toastmasters Districts around the world to see who will be the World Champion. Meanwhile, if you have 7 minutes, here is my video. It's much improved from the last time, so please watch if you have the time: Mrs Mole's Award Winning Speech "We Need To Talk"Now that I'm done with all this competing, I'm back on track. Ironically, the first place winner, who could stand to lose about 80 pounds, asked ME how much more weight *I* had to lose. I said, "About 25 pounds." Then said, "Well, you should start now so you can look your best by next year." It took everything I had not to say, "I'll race you!" But I kept my big mouth shut. And since the conversation was about me, I knew was true. It's just painful to get weight loss advice from someone who is far more overweight than you are, as I'm sure many of you can attest to, am I right? Still, when you're right, you're right. And I've been stuck at 190 for about 6-8 months now. So I've decided to start hiking twice a week. I'll start gradually, and get my cardio into high gear. I know it's the kick in the ass I need to get me going in a downward trend again. Dieting alone just ain't cutting it, but adding this major thing will kick it into high gear. I'm actually super excited and can't wait to post results. Thanks for all the love and support I get from everyone here.
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87.1 kg
Lost so far: 39.9 kg.
Still to go: 19.5 kg.
Diet followed: 100%.
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998 kcal
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Fat: 52.80g | Prot: 61.29g | Carbs: 60.56g.
Breakfast: Kraft Velveeta Cheese Slices, Jimmy Dean D-Lights Canadian Bacon, Egg White and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich. Lunch: Atkins French Vanilla Shake. Dinner: Hard-Boiled Egg, Mediterranean Plain Pita Bread, Kraft Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing, JFC Ginger Dressing. more...
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steady weight
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Don't sweat what she said at all, all you had to do is say thank you. Congratulation on you finish that is an accomplishment in itself and I think that point you probably really should have won. Be proud and yes you could have kicked her Big Butt in a race any day :) Stay strong you are an awesome lady.
04 May 15 by member: Rockiesfan
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LOL. Thank you, you are right. It was just a shock, that's all. You lose 90 pounds and you don't expect someone who has almost the same amount to lose tell you to get on the stick and lose the last 25. Haha! I'm totally determined now, though. In a year from now, I will say, "Thanks for the motivation!"
04 May 15 by member: mrsmole
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How funny!!! Big congratulations on the 2nd place!!! You will do it an look amazing next year!!! It's funny people at work who really could use to lose a lot are always telling me what I can and cannot eat usually as they are munching on big bags of chips eating donuts, or drinking soda.
04 May 15 by member: wholefoodnut
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Oh my gosh, that's exactly what I'm talking about! Thank you for understanding. I realize that it's not about them, but it's like a smoker saying that I should be concerned about lung cancer. I'm like, "Really?" LOL!! So good to see you here again. I missed you so much! It's great to be back. :)
04 May 15 by member: mrsmole
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Oh -I did not think she was dissing you - it sounded to me like she was saying you will WIN next year so be ready...congrats on all your accomplishments!
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This situation mirrors a lot of my family members. Whenever I go south to visit I Get all the "girl you gettin big" -"you better slow down you gon be fat like yo momma" yes these r actual quotes. Meanwhile these individuals are all heftier than I am. Especially when I have lost weight and they say that- I'm like go eat another fried pork chop with white rice and gravy!! I know I know shame on me. Haha
04 May 15 by member: SABOTAGELESS
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Last night I thought of you, Dom. I did not know when your speech would be, but here you are telling us about it. :) Congratulations on winning second place! It brought tears to my eyes. I love the way you ask the audience to be someone's hero. You did marvelous!
05 May 15 by member: Deb_N
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Excellent Speech!!!! Congrats Mrs. Mole!!!!-Footnote on people that you mention in your journals that have made snide remarks towards you: ITS JUST JEALOUSY. YOU ARE A SUCCESSFUL WOMAN, AND WHEN YOUR SUCCESSFUL IT COMES WITH THE TERRITORY- JUST IGNORE THEM!!!!!!
05 May 15 by member: pwrestlephoto
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Congratulations on making it so far! Obviously the 1st place speaker is talented in public recitation, but not in tactfulness!! Kudos for not kicking her in the shins or something!
05 May 15 by member: Lucy1771
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I need to watch your updated speech tonight, last time was really good. I get it as far as people trying to tell you what to do. I had one go so far as to spread lies at work as to how I had lost weight. They are jealous and want an easy fix. We all know that isn't going to happen it's a lifetime change.
05 May 15 by member: wholefoodnut
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I just reread my comment from yesterday and it hit me next weekend I'll be in s.c. With the critics aka overweight family members.After watching that awesome video you did (which I've already shared the 4food group comments w friends) instead of my snappy comment I wrote earlier I'll simply say to the masses WE HAVE TO TALK !!!
05 May 15 by member: SABOTAGELESS
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SABOTAGELESS, that's great. Maybe even tell them you have something to say, but you want to show them something first. Them bring up my video on youtube. THEN take them for a walk outside and have that "talk"? LOL!! Thanks to everyone else. HCB, I didn't explain the situation well. The woman just beat me in a huge contest by one point, she herself needs to lose a ton, and she's telling me that I can be "perfect" by next year. It reeked. But I chose to take it EXACTLY the way YOU said! Yep, I'm going for it, so get out of my effing way! While I wish people were not so rude all around, at least I"m not the only one who struggles with the pot calling the kettle black.
06 May 15 by member: mrsmole
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First of all - Congrats on your close 2nd place! Hope you know we'll all be with you on your next 25 pounds.
06 May 15 by member: BuffyBear
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2nd place is mighty impressive in my book. YOu should be very proud of your self. Good luck on your 25 lbs, and boo hiss to her and know we are all rooting for you !! WAY TO SHINE !!
06 May 15 by member: redgirl1974
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