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greenfreak
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greenfreak
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Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
Last year's Habitat for Humanity build, 30 pounds ago:
Today's build:
It's not an earth-shattering difference but I haven't allowed many pictures to be taken of me in the past year or so, or while I've been losing weight. I can almost see a collar bone which has been hidden for about five years. 
Anyway, Habitat has builds specifically for women and they also do classes at Lowes for women too. They teach things like framing, sheetrock, roofing, etc. It was quite a workout today, lifting plywood to the roof, hammering, etc. Last year, we did sheetrock and I learned so much.
It's a great cause, exercise, a learning experience, you meet and help out some really great people and there's chapters in Nassau and Suffolk and multiple builds going on, so chances are they need help somewhere, all the time.
http://www.habitatsuffolk.org/index.html
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Posted 6/18/11 7:27 PM  |
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
you look wonderful! and what a great thing you're doing  
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| Posted 6/18/11 9:21 PM |
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Alexandra17
Keep It Positive
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Alexandra (ali)
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
good for you!
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| Posted 6/18/11 9:25 PM |
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Lucky
Growing up fast!
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Dawn
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
It is SUCH a noticeable difference! 30 lbs is a lot of weight and you should be very proud----do not downplay that accomplishment one little bit!! 
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| Posted 6/18/11 9:43 PM |
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ME75
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
you look GREAT!!!! good for you!!
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| Posted 6/19/11 4:20 AM |
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MrsFlatbread
Skinny jeans are in my future
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Baby Momma
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
You look fab! And what a great philanthropy! You go!
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| Posted 6/19/11 7:36 AM |
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LisaW
Time for me to FLY!
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Did I ever tell you that I hate people?
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
you look amazing
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| Posted 6/19/11 7:48 AM |
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Erica
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
ITA - an amazing difference!
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| Posted 6/19/11 8:26 AM |
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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
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Colleen
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
You look great AND you're doing a great thing!!! Good for you on both accounts!
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| Posted 6/19/11 9:03 AM |
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lorich
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Grammie says "Lora Gina"
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
You can see a difference for sure! Keep up the great work on both accounts!
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| Posted 6/19/11 9:19 AM |
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luvmyReese
Hello Kitty
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Catt
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
Posted by missfabulous
You look great AND you're doing a great thing!!! Good for you on both accounts!
This is what I was gonna write.
You are a wonderful person.
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| Posted 6/19/11 9:38 AM |
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greenfreak
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Member since 9/06 11483 total posts
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greenfreak
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
Thank you so much!! I still have 40 pounds to go to get back to wedding weight, where I was happiest. I always tend to downplay but I admit it, I like this picture comparison.
As far as the volunteering goes, it's something I missed doing for too many years. I became the charity coordinator for my employer and every year, we give more and do more. It's so bad right now for charities, donations and volunteers are drastically down, with the economy being what it is.
Things like this build are unique in that it's not like writing a check and not knowing how the money is spent or where it goes. You're an integral part of the actual work. I've always preferred that form of charity and Habitat has become my favorite. 
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| Posted 6/19/11 11:03 AM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
Thru the rabbit hole!
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
OMG, that's AWESOME!! BOTH of them!! You look great, but more importantly is that you FEEL great! ...and i think that's really cool that they teach women how to do those things, i think its important for women to be able to do things for themselves.
Congratulations again on all your hard work, you look great and you do it the right way, you made a life change & you’ll keep it off because of that!
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| Posted 6/20/11 8:06 AM |
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Wendy
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
Way to go (on both accounts)!!!!!
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| Posted 6/20/11 8:18 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
Great Job! You look Great!
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| Posted 6/20/11 8:43 AM |
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MrsDrMatt
Live and RUN like a Ninja!
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
You look wonderful!
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| Posted 6/20/11 9:11 AM |
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marymob
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
Awww, Congratulations, hon!!! Every pound lost is a celebration!!!!! My DH worked for Habitat when unemployed. Mary
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| Posted 6/20/11 2:11 PM |
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
You look awesome!
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| Posted 6/20/11 5:53 PM |
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JessInCA
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Jess
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
You can definitely see a big difference! Good for you, both for improving your health, and for doing something so selfless for others!
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| Posted 6/21/11 1:11 PM |
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tara73
carseat nerd
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Buttercup
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
Great job!!!! And, what a great cause to contribute your time and effort to! You look fantastic!
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| Posted 6/21/11 1:18 PM |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
Member since 5/05 22334 total posts
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Professional Aunts No Kids
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
You look fantastic!!
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| Posted 6/21/11 4:00 PM |
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MrsBumbleb
it's me
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Christine
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
good for you
I've always wanted to get involved with HFH, thanks for the link.
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| Posted 6/21/11 7:59 PM |
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MrsSpring
I'm a lucky mama
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
looking good!!! you must feel great!!
i did hfh in hs.
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| Posted 6/23/11 6:44 AM |
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greenfreak
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Member since 9/06 11483 total posts
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greenfreak
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Re: Habitat for Humanity [with a before & after of me]
Thanks again ladies, I appreciate it!
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| Posted 6/23/11 5:09 PM |
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