<human>: I've been reading to this subreddit for about a month now.  In that month I've managed to lose 15 pounds, start the Couch to 5k program, and asked out the girl that I've been pining after since January (which I did today).  Unfortunately, she was not single like I had thought, but the fact that I managed to man up and ask her is a reward in itself.

Had this been last year, or even two months ago, I would currently be starting a crippling cycle of self-hatred and defeat that would last anywhere from a month to 6 months.  Instead, I will not allow this to bring me down.  I'll take this weekend to reflect on my mistakes (as well of the triumph of actually asking), then use the lessons I've learned to better myself.  And it's all thanks to you guys.

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<bot>: I manned up, asked a girl out, got beat to the punch, and won't let it bring me down.