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04-10-2012, 04:07 PM #1
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At least I don't leave slime trails.
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04-10-2012, 05:43 PM #2
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Me too...that is incredibly inspiring!!!
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04-10-2012, 06:39 PM #3
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Goldfinch- Fantastic- you should be incredibly proud of the positive changes you have made!
My story is similar but not as dramatic as yours and I know how difficult it is to make such a tremendous change, and you have overcome your challenges!
Way to go
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04-10-2012, 06:51 PM #4
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I'm sitting here grinning from ear-to-ear. So happy for you. Thanks for sharing!
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04-10-2012, 07:16 PM #5
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What a marvelous, heartwarming, inspiration it was to read your story. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it and post photos. Congratulations on all the effort and hard work you did to turn your life around!!! Job well done!!!
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04-10-2012, 07:20 PM #6
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What a wonderful story, Goldfinch. GREAT job!
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04-10-2012, 07:33 PM #7
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Outstanding. Hope for the future, right here.
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04-10-2012, 09:01 PM #8
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Goldfinch, thank you. People need to hear stories like yours. There are so many woman out there who feel helpless to make changes in their lives and your story could help someone find their way.
You are an inspiration.Living life like there's no tomorrow.
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04-11-2012, 05:29 PM #9
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+1,000,000! Originally Posted by Owlie
If this forum had a "love" button I'd press it.
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04-11-2012, 05:55 PM #10
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Hey Susan, in the picture I am wearing capris I bought from TE, the Zoic Caprise Capri. Size xs. Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodZO_4108ZW11.html
I like wearing them on the bike with chamois and off the bike or on short rides without the chamois. So thanks!Trek Madone 4.7 WSD
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04-11-2012, 06:07 PM #11
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WOW!!! Congratulations on reaching your goal.
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04-11-2012, 07:10 PM #12
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Your story is an inspiration, Goldfinch, and so well written. I shared it with DH who's grin widened as he read it. How could it not? I'm sure this journey was very difficult but the rewards have made it worth it. Congratulations.
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04-12-2012, 05:03 AM #13
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Goldfinch, you are an amazing inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story.
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04-12-2012, 10:16 AM #14
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Glad you like them! The Zoic pieces are great on and off the bike. So versatile. Originally Posted by goldfinch
Hey Susan, in the picture I am wearing capris I bought from TE, the Zoic Caprise Capri. Size xs. http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodZO_4108ZW11.html
I like wearing them on the bike with chamois and off the bike or on short rides without the chamois. So thanks!
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04-12-2012, 02:29 PM #15
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All I can do is echo what everyone else has said. What a transformation! You look so powerful standing on those pedals! Beautiful.
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