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I just have to say.. I love my Dad

sarahradio5 Posted:

I just have to say.. I love my Dad

First of all, let me just say... I've always had a problem with my weight. 5 years ago, I lost 30 pounds... only to gain it back, and then some. I struggle SO much losing weight... I've been on WW since January, and have lost a whopping 2 pounds. It's frustrating. Depressing. Aggravating. Upsetting. I was crying during my weigh in on Monday because I GAINED. I try so hard, but nothing seems to work. I am the heaviest I've ever been in my life - and my wedding is in 6 months.

Let me also say that my dad is NOT rich. BUT he will do whatever it takes to make his kids happy. He's amazing. Both my parents are. I am so fortunate to have them. My heart swells up when I think of how lucky I am to have them as parents. We're not the kind of kids that get BMW's or never worked... we weren't 'spoiled' - we were just always VERY fortunate and cared for. Even now, we have the safety net of our parents and I appreciate them more and more each day.

Well, after my weight battles - and the crying episode after my weight gain on Monday night, my mom told my dad how upset I was. My dad called me from work and said he wanted to help. He wanted me to find a personal training program - and he wanted to pay for it as part of my wedding present. He said he feels bad that all my hard work isn't paying off - and he wants me to look my best on my wedding day. I said no - and he insisted. He said I'm only going to get one chance to look my best on my wedding day, and since I had success with a trainer in the past, he wants to pay now. I asked him how he does this... how he always just pays for his kids for all different things, and he said because he never had money growing up, he never misses it when he doesn't. So when he does have money, he just wants to use it to make his children happy. I swear... my parents are the most selfless people I know... I don't know what I would do without them. He said you never see an armored car following a hearse. He said what makes him happy is being able to make his kids happy. He truly is a remarkable man.

I just came from a great place called FT Personal Training in Woodbury for my free trial... great people. GREAT place... and I can really see them being able to transform me into a beautiful bride. I'm probably going to join up with them... I feel like a celebrity with the personal workout they have geared for me... it's amazing. I didn't stop the whole time... my heart rate was between 150 and 170 for 45 minutes of strength training... with no breaks! The jumping jacks almost KILLED me! Thanks to my amazing dad, I really feel like I just could be a beautiful, fit bride on my wedding day! I LOVE MY DAD!!!

I just had to say that. What a great man.
kara10152006 Posted:

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That is fantastic!! What a sweet dad!!
anglbyme Posted:

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Wow! You are a lucky girl and at least you know it!
cherryj24 Posted:

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Awh Sarah that is awesome!!!! You are going to be abeautiful bride whether you lose, gain, or stay the same. Good luck, and let me know how you feel tomorrow!!!

Hugs for Dad!!!
Mdolph6 Posted:

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That is so sweet. Sounds like you are a lucky one

sarahradio5 Posted:

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thank you... I don't mean to sound like I'm bragging. I just feel like I vent so much about people on here... I wanted to 'rave' about this. I know I'm blessed.

Thanks for listening to me!

And thanks for the encouragement!
esb980 Posted:

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Aww, you made me cry! That is so sweet. I am happy for you!!
bayla Posted:

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awww..thoase dads are the best! Always there when you need em
sarahradio5 Posted:

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Posted by esb980

Aww, you made me cry! That is so sweet. I am happy for you!!



thanks!
sarahradio5 Posted:

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Posted by bayla

awww..thoase dads are the best! Always there when you need em



absolutely... thank you.
scappy123 Posted:

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That is wonderful, your dad sounds as great as mine does, I dont know what I would do without him.
You will do wonderful and look gorgeous on your wedding day
DUCKS2001 Posted:

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that is so great of your Dad! Hip Hip Hooray for your DAD!!!!!!!!!!!!
ahall04 Posted:

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Man... I had to fight back the tears reading your message (maybe there is hope for me that I won't be a blubbering mess on my day!)....
Anyway it sounds like you have an amazing dad and he will be so proud to walk you down the isle on your wedding day!

Good luck with the training sessions!
sarahradio5 Posted:

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Posted by scappy123

That is wonderful, your dad sounds as great as mine does, I dont know what I would do without him.
You will do wonderful and look gorgeous on your wedding day



thank you. I appreciate that!

I already feel better - and full of HOPE - after the grueling workout the trainer put me through yesterday and today. And throughout the REAL tough times, he just kept saying 'think of your wedding day'. That definitely helps!
MrsH1156 Posted:

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Awwww!!! What a great Dad!!!
sarahradio5 Posted:

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Posted by ahall04

Man... I had to fight back the tears reading your message (maybe there is hope for me that I won't be a blubbering mess on my day!)....
Anyway it sounds like you have an amazing dad and he will be so proud to walk you down the isle on your wedding day!

Good luck with the training sessions!



sorry! lol...

that's so sweet! Thank you!
siobhanB Posted:

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Posted by ahall04

Man... I had to fight back the tears reading your message (maybe there is hope for me that I won't be a blubbering mess on my day!)....
Anyway it sounds like you have an amazing dad and he will be so proud to walk you down the isle on your wedding day!

Good luck with the training sessions!



Wooh! i'm blinking back the tears too... Great parents are a true blessing! I'm really happy for you.
ChrisnAmy Posted:

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He also did one more thing for you! He brought up a Wonderful Woman ....who Can appreciate his kindness and love. How lucky you are to have him.

sarahradio5 Posted:

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Posted by ChrisnAmy

He also did one more thing for you! He brought up a Wonderful Woman ....who Can appreciate his kindness and love. How lucky you are to have him.



aw! you made me cry! thank you very much!

I am VERY lucky!!! Thank you!
Soon2BeMrs2006 Posted:

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I'm so proud of you.

I know how you feel last year at this time I weighed 125 lbs. and now I'm 20 lbs heavier.
I had surgery last year and couldnt work out for awhile after and I never ended up going back even after I was able to workout again.
Now I'm struggling to lose it.

Your dad is awesome!!!
You are going to be a beautiful bride no matter what. Remember that!!!!

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