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Post by missysauter on Aug 25, 2014 20:05:11 GMT
Many of you may remember my son, Nick. In 2004, when he was 4, he was diagnosed with leukemia. During his treatment he was very picky about what he ate. So, his eating habits were really bad and we never did anything to correct them. He's almost 14 now and spent many years chubby. At the beginning of this summer our family decided it was time to eat healthier and add exercise. We've been using the Lose It app on our phones to track everything. Nick has done so well. The photo on the left is his first day of school photo last year (7th grade) and then today. He has grown two and a half inches since last year and lost 16 pounds over this summer!! His self-confidence is through the roof. So proud of him! ETA: Nick had a great first day of school. He was so excited telling me about all of his classes, loves all of his teachers, etc. Then he was so funny. He said - Mom, there were two girls kind of whispering and pointing at me and smiling. I don't know what they were doing. I told him they were checking him out! I think this year is going to be wonderful for him. He starts the day with Theater and his teacher has already talked to him about competing in UIL (University Interscholastic League) for acting. He's a percussionist with the wind ensemble band at school and had his first football practice for the season too! I'm tired just thinking about everything he's involved in! Thanks for your kind words!  |
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Post by KikiPea on Aug 25, 2014 20:06:45 GMT
Many of you may remember my son, Nick. In 2004, when he was 4, he was diagnosed with leukemia. During his treatment he was very picky about what he ate. So, his eating habits were really bad and we never did anything to correct them. He's almost 14 now and spent many years chubby. At the beginning of this summer our family decided it was time to eat healthier and add exercise. We've been using the Lose It app on our phones to track everything. Nick has done so well. The photo on the left is his first day of school photo last year (7th grade) and then today. He has grown two and a half inches since last year and lost 16 pounds over this summer!! His self-confidence is through the roof. So proud of him! That's AWESOME! WTG, Nick! |
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Post by *christine* on Aug 25, 2014 20:08:35 GMT
I've always thought he looked just fabulous, but I'm glad he's feeling better about himself. My son is the same age, will be 14 in October and starting 8th grade this year.
Hope you're all doing well!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 20:10:25 GMT
He looks so grown up!
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Post by River on Aug 25, 2014 20:10:40 GMT
Keep up the hard work, you are looking awesome!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 20:30:27 GMT
 Way to go, Nick!!  |
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Post by luvnlifelady on Aug 25, 2014 20:34:03 GMT
Good going Nick! My son hasn't had his growth spurt yet (14) and I'm hoping the same for him.
If your DD hasn't seen him in awhile, she's in for a nice surprise. How has it gone for him with her gone?
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Post by calgal08 on Aug 25, 2014 20:46:55 GMT
This wins the prize for "Best Post Of The Day"
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 25, 2014 20:51:19 GMT
Whoa Dude!!!! You look amazing!!! Good job!!!!
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 25, 2014 20:57:15 GMT
That's awesome!! I'm SO happy to see a post from you! I was wondering if you'd made it over.  And congrats to the whole family and to Nick! That's incredible! |
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Post by mimima on Aug 25, 2014 21:12:23 GMT
Good job indeed!
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Post by auntkelly on Aug 25, 2014 21:14:01 GMT
He looks great!
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Post by jj on Aug 25, 2014 21:39:03 GMT
Congrats to nick!
And, he could not have done it without you, so a big pat on the back to you too! You made this possible for him to do!
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Aug 25, 2014 21:45:07 GMT
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Post by cynipidae17 on Aug 25, 2014 21:46:28 GMT
Looking good  |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 25, 2014 21:48:55 GMT
At that age, self confidence is key. That's great that he's feeling so good about himself these days. Now, he'll just have to worry about all the girls... what a handsome fellow!
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Post by maurchclt on Aug 25, 2014 21:55:49 GMT
Thanks for sharing, brought tears to my eyes. Needs to hear good news.
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Post by sabmom on Aug 25, 2014 21:56:33 GMT
Wonderful. What a happy guy.
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Post by phoenixcov on Aug 25, 2014 22:05:29 GMT
Young boy in the first pic and young man in the second.
Well done Nick
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 25, 2014 23:00:30 GMT
He looks very handsome!
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Post by twistedscissors on Aug 26, 2014 0:36:07 GMT
He's becoming a very handsome young man!
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Post by keknj on Aug 26, 2014 0:36:21 GMT
Way to go Nick! Awesome job Mom.
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Post by lilypad on Aug 26, 2014 0:57:27 GMT
Good for him! Brought tears to my eyes :-)
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Post by bluepoprocks on Aug 26, 2014 1:05:24 GMT
He looks great!
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Post by J u l e e on Aug 26, 2014 1:14:04 GMT
That is fantastic! Well done, both of you!
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Aug 26, 2014 1:15:31 GMT
Nicely done, bod'a'ya.
(And he's becoming quite the preppie, eh? He wears it well.)
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Post by craftsbycarolyn on Aug 26, 2014 1:58:00 GMT
Good job!
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Post by TankTop on Aug 26, 2014 2:03:15 GMT
Awesome!
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Post by penny on Aug 26, 2014 2:23:19 GMT
He's got the same great smile in both pictures, and you can see all the hard work he's done! Really impressive!
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Post by danor98 on Aug 26, 2014 2:30:14 GMT
Yep! Best post of the day! Congrats to Nick! What a handsome young man! (inside and out)  |
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And congrats to the whole family and to Nick! That's incredible! 
Way to go Nick!!!!
