A word of thanks to all on this forum

[SlimmingEagle]

Following the NHS weight loss program and getting the encouragement from you here has helped me lose 50lbs.

2 days ago a qualified as a UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness. This coming Saturday I enter my first 10k race. I will more than likely come last but my achievement is actually being able to enter the event.

Recovering from open-heart surgery has not been easy. From when I was on life-support until now has taken 4 long years with many setbacks along the way.

Anything is achievable if you put your mind to it, including life.

I sincerely hope you all achieve your own goals.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

What a lovely message SlimmingEagle .

You must be a huge inspiration to the people you are training, as your story is to me. Enjoy your 10k run, and the many more that will surely follow

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Fantastic achievement SlimmingEagle

What a great result from life support to your first 10 k race.. Wow..

So cheering you on to complete the 10 k and enjoy your personal victories..

All the way 🎉🎉🎉

[IndigoBlue61]

Oh my!!! Your post has given me goosebumps SlimmingEagle 😊🎉👏. Very very well done, just amazing achievement, you do right to feel so proud of yourself 😊😊😊

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What a fantastic inspirational journey you have been on.🎉🎊🥇👏 As you say anything is achievable when you put your mind to it. You have had a lot to contend with and I admire your strength and determination. Congratulations on getting your qualification and wishing you well for the 10k race on Saturday. 👍🤞Thank you so much for sharing your story.😊

[Clematisa1 1st 7lbs Maintainer]

OMG well done you SlimmingEagle! Go You!

[Dietbunny2 7lbs]

Wow - what an amazing achievement - just to get to where you are now! I hope the race goes well for you on Saturday 🏃👍😃

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Wow, Congratulations on all those great achievements, SlimmingEagle - really great.

Zest

[SlimmingEagle Restart March 2024]

Thank you all for your kind words of support. I shall think of you when I cross that finishing line on Saturday. To reach one horizon to be able to see another.... Life is like that, one horizon at a time.

See your horizon in front of you and reach out for it. With effort, determination and the support of others, you can and will get there.

Look after yourselves and remember this. There is no such thing as failure as long as one tries.

In the words of Chumbawamba "We get knocked down, we get up again, they're never gunna keep us down"

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