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The Bright Side of Detox

So, figured I would look at the bright side of detox!  Me, my husband and 8 friends decided to do a biggest loser contest.  We all threw in $50 and we weigh in every Thursday other Thursday at one location.  At the end of March, whoever loses the greatest percentage of body weight wins.  I am the smallest/lightest in the competition. Last night was our first weigh in since the initial one. I lost 11 pounds in two weeks, obviously because of the off/on withdrawals and stress of coming clean to my husband..again.  Of course, only my husband and I know that.  Everyone was like, what did you do, cut off an arm?? Needless to say, I am in the lead with 8% weight loss so far. Hey, there is an unexpected benefit to detox!  I figure you have to laugh, right?  Best medicine, after all.
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I thought it was very well done.  The actress who played Amy was nominated for an Oscar. My husband did not read the book and really enjoyed the movie.  Worth renting!!
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I've been thinking of renting Gone Girl.  I did read the book, and it was good and kinda creepy.  Did you like the movie? Would it be worth renting?  Sorry, I know this is off topic, but I just had to ask.  :)
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Karen, thank you so much!  Your support has been at re doused help and i am so inspired by you!!!!
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WOW!  What a great idea and you sure do have a secret weapon!  With your attitude you will never have to use that secret weapon again!!!  Im so happy that you are doing so well!!!  You are awesome!!!  Keep it up!!!  XO Karen
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That made me laugh so hard, I am actually feeling a bit hungry for the first time in weeks!
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Glad I made you smile, I owed you one for all of your support!  I made the decision to try and be as positive as I can through this.  My nickname is Smiley because I always have one on my face so that is the woman I want to be.  Watched Gone Girl with my husband (read the book, pretty good job with the movie) and actually don't feel that awful right now.  Thank you for al, of your support!!!
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2107676 tn?1388973859
Damn.  Whenever I think of the Biggest Loser, I always crave a bucket of KFC.  I would kill for one right now.
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Ahhhh, Junip.... amazing Junip! I was literally smiling ear to ear reading this. I think the idea of the contest is awesome, but what's making me smile the most is your AMAZING ATTITUDE. I told you it was key and look you, doing so awesome even with babies to take care of and a supporting husband. I can feel the brightness and color in your words. I'm loving it. Great job.
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Thanks so much!  $500 is a good motivator and I guess I will take advantage of my secret weight loss weapon (just wish it didn't come with crawling skin and cold sweats but I guess that would be asking too much) while I can.  Trying to keep the positive attitude going, it helps more than the pity party I was having for myself before.  You are all helping to continually boost my attitude!
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Thank you so much!  It was actually really good because my husband and I got a kick out of our "inside  joke".  I am  definitely blessed with so many wonderful people in my life and I cannot wait to really embrace that in my sobriety. I feel doubley blessed to have this extraordinary MH group of friends, who feel more like family xo.
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2083449 tn?1381354708
Wow, what a great idea, and it sounds like a fun way to lose weight.  I think a little competition is good.  But, it's probably not fair with your withdrawal/weight loss.  (Smile)  You have a great attitude, and at this point attitude is everything.

Take care, and good luck!
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6726276 tn?1421126668
With such a great positive attitude and friends and good ideas you Will Succeed!  All the best. Your friend Maxy
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