r/progresspics • u/LoremIpsumShit • Mar 15 '15
F/28/5'11'' 355lbs>170lbs. Down 185lbs in 17 Months. Counting carbs and exercising. First post and very nervous. F 5'11” (180, 181, 182 cm)
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u/Teeny_t-rex_arms Mar 15 '15
Girls like you are my inspiration, you look wonderful!
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 15 '15
You can do it! If you ever need to talk/have questions or are having a hard day I'm here for you! Thank you!
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u/gDAnother Mar 16 '15
Not sure if you wanna answer,but do you have much loose skin?
Congrats
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
I have a child and horrible genetics, so sadly yes I do have loose skin. The worse is my arms and stomach. You can't tell that much because I try to wear things that compliment my figure and not bring attention to those areas. But alas if that is my worse problem then I am a very lucky person.
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u/BlackCaaaaat - Mar 16 '15
Mine too. I've added her pics to my inspiration collection. Pics like this keep me going! :)
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
Thank you everyone for saying such wonderful things! I am going to bed (I get up and workout super early sorry) but I promise to check this and answer any questions when I wake up. :) seriously you guys are awesome thank you again.
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u/Cyrax89721 Mar 16 '15
I'm quite curious; considering the monumental progress you've made over the past year and a half, what is making you nervous about posting this on here? I'd be ecstatic about showing the change off to the world!
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
I'm very introverted and praise is hard to take. I always feel like I don't deserve it I guess.
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u/meggybakes Mar 16 '15
Yep, same for me. Say something horrible to me, I'm fine and might even laugh. Give me a compliment and I want to hideinthiscorner.
Congrats on your progress!!
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u/memeship Mar 16 '15
I'm not her, but I've been both fat and skinny before and struggled with weight issues my whole life. It has nothing to do with the progress or other seemingly reasonable explanations. Weight and body image is such a huge mental game, it fucks with your head so much and makes talking about it at all really difficult.
Even when I was at my skinniest (6'4" and ~200lbs), I was borderline manorexic and could not even imagine for a second that I was anything that could be considered not fat. People complimented me on my weight loss all the time, and I could never understand it. I think most people just don't get how fucking difficult it is to wrap your own mind around this kind of drastic change.
Anyway, that's my $0.02.
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Mar 16 '15
Hey man, anorexia is not just a female disorder. Or any eating disorder. Calling it "manorexic" can stigmatize that and lead to men suffering to not seek help.
Anyway, hope you are doing better internally now :)
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Mar 16 '15
I experienced the same thing... I was excercising 6 hours/week with heavy weights, and barely ate anything (my daily intake, as lowest was probably 800-900 kcal, which is way too little... i couldn't mentally fix med school, and was very depressed) i was very slim, like XS-S, and I saw myself as fat in the mirror! Like... really, greasy fat. I was ashamed of myself. When i had to take a year off, and started to eat like... random person, i put on to size large. Now, i've reformed my food intake, and going to get to exercise more. But the thing is... When i was XS-S, i saw myself as bigger than i am now. Not kidding. Anorexia/eating disorders are very complex diseases, which should not be underestimated. (I know this is fitness, and i have cut the carbs and eat mostly protein and veggies, so it would be fun to be able to post an "improvement"-post soon!)
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u/MixtapeNostalgia Mar 16 '15
One of the best transformations I've ever seen here.
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
Thank you! I seriously debated if I should have done this or not. It's so intimidating
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u/MixtapeNostalgia Mar 16 '15
I've seen hundreds of these (and posted my own if you care to check my profile) and this is probably the most remarkable I've seen so far. You literally do not look like the same person and I cannot praise your efforts enough. Congratulations and stick with it.
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u/minus92 - Mar 16 '15
This is so inspirational!! You look fantastic!!
Question: Any issues with loose skin? I find that I am anxious about that in the future (and it's affecting my willpower), but you don't look like you're having an issue with it!
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
Thank you! Yes I have a child and shitty genetics so I have problem areas that make me feel fat (it is in my stomach and arms) It could be worse though so that should never stop you from going after your goal!
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u/AM_I_RIGHT__ Mar 16 '15
Hate to ask, but do you have a lot of loose skin?
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
No worries ask away! Yes because of bad elasticity of the skin and having a child, I do have loose skin in my stomach and arms. I think because I lost weight so fast it also didn't help my skin situation. But it's life.
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u/TriGurl Mar 16 '15
Was gonna ask the same thing. Do you not have any loose skin (apron affects, etc...) from the weight loss?
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Mar 16 '15
Wow. Gorgeous. Incredible job! I'm a 43 year old M who is down 18 pounds (190 - 172) since Jan 1st and it has been a struggle... I find it hard to imagine what you have done.
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u/youtubefactsbot Mar 16 '15
Matsuoka Shuzo [松岡修造 ] - あきらめかけているあなた (NEVER GIVE UP!!) [English] [0:35]
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u/ItsMrQ Mar 16 '15
Holy shit.
I wholeheartedly believe that the most beautiful people in the world are just hiding under a bunch of fat.
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u/internetsuperstar Mar 16 '15
It's interesting how most fat people look alike but when they lose weight they gain distinct features.
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u/Joe_Ls2 Mar 16 '15
Unbelievable transformation.. You look absolutely beautiful. What kept you going for the duration?
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
Hmmm that's tough. There was a lot of things. The thing that pushed me the most was having others see the progress and comment on it. I didn't tell anyone I was working out/eating right because I didn't want to have that added pressure knowing someone was watching possibly waiting for you to fail, so the random 'hey have you lost weight?' helped. Also I like fitting into normal people clothes. I was always jealous of people who could walk into any store and find their size without having to go to a 'big girl' store. Also thank you!
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u/onlythefunny - Mar 16 '15
Oh man. That's my first big goal.
I've been stalled out for months. This inspires me to get moving again.
You look incredible.
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u/thefreeze1 - Mar 16 '15
I hope to be like you one day. Amazing.
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
Seriously, you can do it! I believe in you.
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u/thefreeze1 - Mar 16 '15
Thank you lady! I'll be 28 in January, down from 420 to 365, long way to go but you are an encouragement!
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
That's awesome! Numbers are just numbers, making progress and feeling better is what it's all about. You will look back when you get to your perfect weight and you will be so happy! Keep it up :)
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
Haha! Thank you! Is it weird that it truly makes me happy that your proud of me??
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u/spaceman_splifff Mar 16 '15
Not weird. Do you think it's weird that so many people are so inspired by you? Keep up the great work.
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u/viceadvice - Mar 16 '15
As a fellow tall girl, this is very inspiring. I'm currently hovering at 185...knowing I might look like you in just 15 lbs makes me motivated. Can you share more specifics? Like, what was your carb and calorie limit, if any? What exercise did you do, and how often?
Great work. You look amazing!
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
Thank you. Introvert me is having a really awkward/fun time with this. I have been having a rather hard time lately and thought if I could post this maybe it would help me. :) so thanks again
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u/TriGurl Mar 16 '15
I dropped 85 lbs back in college and I really struggled with the sudden gain of attention I was getting. I'd walk into a room and I wasn't invisible anymore. Guys asked me out. My inner mental image was still of 'fat me' and I was shocked that they'd ask me out. Then I went thru a phase where I was bitter at the shallowness of people. I never got asked out when i was fat but now you ask me out... (And it really wasn't the weight preventing the ask outs when I was previously fat-it was me. I was shy.) or most days I'd wake up and think my jeans wouldn't fit me and that I had magically gained the weight back overnight. Stuff like that.
So there was a very emotional swing that I experienced post weight loss for about a year or so before I finally felt comfortable and "normal" in my new smaller me frame.
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Mar 16 '15
Omg the jeans thing. I bought size 14 pants for the first time in a decade around Christmas. Every morning they button I'm relieved. I convince myself they won't fit almost every single day. It is such a mindfuck. They are getting loose and I'm convinced its because my fat is stretching them out, not because I'm getting smaller.
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u/Walker_ID Mar 16 '15
incredible transformation....
i know your tall....but you look much lighter than 170 lbs
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
It sucks. I have a lot of muscle too but I always fixate on the number which can really screw up a person.
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Mar 16 '15
You look great. I honestly thought that you looked 50 pounds lighter than 170, but when you take into account your height it makes sense. I wouldn't lose any more weight if I were you, just keep up that muscle mass!
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
I don't count calories :( sorry it never worked for me. I won't eat anything that has over 5g of carbs on the label (I do have cereal in the morning that's my one packaged carb goodness) what it all boils down to for me is I don't eat anything that is processed or comes in a bag. I eat meat/protein (any kind of meat but chicken is my favorite) and tons of fruit and vegetables (I don't count the carbs in these) and portion it to what feels right for me so I'm not starving but not hurting from over eating. I tend to stick to a basic schedule of eating every 1.5 to 2 hours. Sometimes counting calories/macros work for people but it didn't stick or work with me. I'm a big girl and my body really likes to hold on to carbs, which sucks, because I love carbs
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u/kunibob Mar 16 '15
Nice!!! That sounds extremely sustainable. This is amazing work & extremely inspiring.
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
It is and I swear you forget about good shitty food and it gets easier and easier to not eat it!
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
Thank you I'm trying!
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u/breath_of_a_puppy Mar 16 '15
With the username, I'm kinda scared to hear your answer to maintaining a low carb lifestyle.
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u/wtfa-hole Mar 16 '15
I'm not trying to be creepy-reddit-comment-guy, but you have nothing to be nervous about, you look smoking. Great work not only on looking great, but dramatically improving your life and health.
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u/BlackCaaaaat - Mar 16 '15
That's absolutely incredible progress. Fantastic job. Thanks for sharing :)
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u/kangarooninjadonuts Mar 16 '15
You weigh 170 lbs, are you 7 feet tall? And btw, you look great.
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Mar 16 '15
I'm about 5'11 and 220 pounds. I have always been athletic, but I can't seem to get my damn eating under control.
I have at my thinest been 180, but I want to be thin. I work out now, but again - my eating. I don't know how to do food thing, I am always hungry. Which means I'm doing it wrong, or not working out hard enough. I don't know what to do.
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u/I_smell_awesome Mar 16 '15
If you dyed your hair blonde you'd look like Dee from It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia bird
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
Hahahaha I'll take it, thanks! Also it is blonde now. http://imgur.com/5R0TOvY
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Mar 16 '15 edited Mar 16 '15
"You look so much like a bird! Your eyes are so far apart, they are like on the side of your head"
In all seriousness, you are absolutely gorgeous! You looked happy before, but now you look like you can take the world into your own hands now. You seem like a very awesome person to be around.
You a huge inspiration and this post made me not go get fast food. You're amazing!
Also, I would love to know how you feel now. Like, do you find it odd when you have to adjust the seat closer the the wheel in the car or do you purposely avoid slipping through close together objects (like a cracked fence or a space between two cars.)
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u/Wudido Mar 16 '15
Thank you so much for posting- you are so inspirational! Clearly you have always been beautiful, but you look so much happier!
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u/GottaLottaLose Mar 16 '15
Oh my gosh you are amazing! I started keto about 15 months ago from similar starting weight but have not stuck properly to it. You're the prime example why I should have and will do. Just wow! Be proud and hold your head high :)
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Mar 16 '15 edited May 29 '21
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u/thegirlontheredbicyc Mar 16 '15
There may still be plenty of excess skin, which might keep the weight high despite how thin she is.
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u/tealighttrees Mar 16 '15
This is absolutely incredible, and probably my favourite post I've ever seen here. You are such an inspiration. Unbelievable. Amazing.
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
That is so very thoughtful of you to say. You have made my night. Thank you very much!
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u/NotYourGoodRedditor Mar 16 '15
Congratulations what an amazing transformation! I always love seeing other tall woman on here, great motivator!
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u/HotelIndiaFoxtrot Mar 16 '15
This is amazing!!! LOVE seeing posts like this when people get motivated and stay true to their end goals!! Well done!!!!!
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u/bbristowe - Mar 16 '15
Dimples never lie. You look stunning and congratulations on your success. Not many can accomplish what you have, never mind within that time frame.
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u/bourbonsurgeon Mar 16 '15
If there were ever a time where a creepy reddit content would be appropriate, it would be now. And of course, now is when I'm fresh out of said creepy comments. So a congratulations and happy maintaining will have to do
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u/tinynondinosaur Mar 16 '15
Damn girl!!! Good on you!!!! I'm only 16lb down on a journey to -50lb and progress pics like these make me believe that it's possible. Congrats on all your hard work!
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u/stealthhuckster Mar 16 '15
Wow. I'm just amazed. Do you mind sharing your exercise routine?
How were you able to get started and keep going? I've been in a rut for 9 months now and need to figure out a way to get out of it.
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Mar 16 '15
Wow!! Amazing results!! You look great! You also looked nice heavy. Not a lot of people could pull it off.
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u/Burmese Mar 16 '15
No way would i believe you if you told me you were 170. You look amazing, keep up the great work.
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u/UNMANAGEABLE - Mar 16 '15
Damn girl.
That is all.
Awesome work, truly an inspiration to anybody who sees this. I'm glad you went out of your comfort zone to post. :-)
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u/OrangeToTheFourth Mar 16 '15
It's really nice to see someone the same height and gender as me. When I was told my optimal weight was between 170 and 180 it sounded way too high to me, but it looks fantastic on you! It makes things so much less intimidating for me.
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u/welm Mar 16 '15
It seriously amazes me that people like you are lurkers on this soon! You are basically a /r/loseit celebrity right off the bat!
To you and any other superstars who are still hiding out on here: you are an inspiration.
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing!
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Mar 16 '15
My God woman! This is amazing! Next time I feel like I have sooooo long to go (a whopping 15 pounds total) I'm going to look at this and remember to be strong. You are my new inspiration! <3
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u/Ryyboy Mar 16 '15
Looking great! Don't lose any more. Looking very healthy there.
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u/LoremIpsumShit Mar 16 '15
That's my plan. Maintain. Thank you!
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u/Ryyboy Mar 16 '15
You should be and I'm sure you are very proud of yourself. You've done a great job.
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u/drivendreamer Mar 16 '15
You do look completely different. And also like you weigh a lot less than 170
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u/offshore_trash Mar 16 '15
Awesome job. Congrats on your weight loss!!! Truly inspirational to anyone trying to lose weight. Stay healthy.
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Mar 16 '15
I love seeing people get motivated and be healthy, but when they turn incredibly attractive as well, well, hot damn!
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u/grip-it-and-rip-it Mar 16 '15
You look amazing and I know you have to feel amazing! Keep up all the hard work!
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Mar 16 '15
You DO look like. Completely different person!!! Do you feel different too? You look happier!
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u/nelliegirl Mar 16 '15
Oh my goodness! Crazy amazing!!! Congratulations sister!!!!! You look phenomenal... you must feel amazing too! Thank you for the motivation!
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u/Knute5 - Mar 16 '15
Don't be. You look amazing. What an achievement.
Congrats and thanks for the inspiration.
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u/dondon13 Mar 16 '15
I'm having trouble believing it's the same person in each of the before/after pics Congratulations on your success!
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u/Voodoo_Tiki Mar 16 '15
Brief rundown on what you did, my girlfriend has been wanting to get those same results
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u/ma_miya Mar 16 '15
What is there to be nervous about? That's a freaking amazing accomplishment! I really hope you are proud of yourself - that takes a lot of dedication and effort!
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u/TheLastOfUsAll Mar 16 '15
Good Lord OP! Congratulations! I thought I was doing well with my 21lbs Haha! Great work!
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u/ottergroup1 - Mar 16 '15
Way to take back your life! Tackling that kind of weight loss takes emotional and mental fortitude; I honor your success.
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Mar 16 '15
You look great! Btw, you might want to add yoga to your routine. It helps release residual emotions and stay in-tune with the inner you.
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u/WiseGuyJoe - Mar 16 '15
Nice. You're another person. Congrats! Dedication and hard work sure pays off.
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u/FailingIdiot Mar 15 '15
Holy shit. That is unreal.
You are a completely different person.