Love my hubby...but would love to turn a head or two again....
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tetemcg
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I really should start measuring myself...because I actually feel thinner..my tummy is now smaller that my massive boobies...hahaha...
I have actually gotten the "when are you due" question before...broke my heart..but all it did was send me wanting comfort food..and to slap the shit out of the person who said it....Maybe I should have had a sigh around my neck that said "I AM JUST FAT...THE BABY MAKING FACTORY HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR 15 YEARS!!"
tetemcg
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So its Independence Day here in the good ole USA...It means so much more to most of us than what happened 200 plus years ago...its a day to say thank you to all the military ..past...present and future...politics aside and just be grateful for all we are blessed to have.
So in honor of this day I would like to share a photo of mine from a recent trip to Washington DC of the Iwo Jima memorial and a recent essay from my youngest son who I am proud to say took 1st place locally among 8 schools and 2nd in the region of more that 30 schools.
So Happy 4th of JULY everyone!!!.
Does Patriotism Still Matter?
By Jon *****
The year is 1941, a young man stands shaken by the horrific sight of his fallen brothers floating lifelessly in the harbor. The scene of blood stained twisted metal, the burning smell of oil and fire devastate all of his senses. This young brave nameless man very well could have been my great-grandfather.
Walter ***** my great-grandfather passed away before I ever got the chance to ask him about his time serving his country, what didn’t pass away with him is the feeling of pride that comes over me when I think about my family selflessly serving our country.
Where does my patriotism come from? I really don't know the answer. It’s just something I feel deep in my heart and soul since I was little. I have a theory were it might have started. My own fuzzy memories of another infamous day in American history might hold clues to my patriotism.
I remember a sunny morning in September. I remember my mom nervously trying to call family and friends. I remember her rushing to the school to get my brother out early, but what I remember most is her crying non-stop for days but it really felt like years because she watched nothing but news on TV. No watching Sponge Bob after dropping my brother Jay off at school. No playing Hot wheels on the floor after lunch. Just watching news about thousands dead and seeing many funerals of fallen firefighters and policemen. I remember feeling sad. I remember being mad. I remember wanting to hurt the bad people that made my mom cry and America hurt.
September 11th 2001, very well might be the beginning of this overwhelming feeling I get sometimes to do something bigger than me. The feeling that I am needed in the world to help somebody who isn't blessed to be born in a country like mine. I’ve learned that Patriotism isn’t about getting even with those who hurt us. My patriotism is about wanting to share a gift that makes young men and women of the past, present and future fight against dictatorships or the honor in defending innocent bystanders who did nothing more than board a flight or go to work like any other normal day.
Does patriotism still matter? I can only answer that question for myself and the answer for this 13 year old small town Pennsylvanian boy is YES!!
So in honor of this day I would like to share a photo of mine from a recent trip to Washington DC of the Iwo Jima memorial and a recent essay from my youngest son who I am proud to say took 1st place locally among 8 schools and 2nd in the region of more that 30 schools.
So Happy 4th of JULY everyone!!!.
Does Patriotism Still Matter?
By Jon *****
The year is 1941, a young man stands shaken by the horrific sight of his fallen brothers floating lifelessly in the harbor. The scene of blood stained twisted metal, the burning smell of oil and fire devastate all of his senses. This young brave nameless man very well could have been my great-grandfather.
Walter ***** my great-grandfather passed away before I ever got the chance to ask him about his time serving his country, what didn’t pass away with him is the feeling of pride that comes over me when I think about my family selflessly serving our country.
Where does my patriotism come from? I really don't know the answer. It’s just something I feel deep in my heart and soul since I was little. I have a theory were it might have started. My own fuzzy memories of another infamous day in American history might hold clues to my patriotism.
I remember a sunny morning in September. I remember my mom nervously trying to call family and friends. I remember her rushing to the school to get my brother out early, but what I remember most is her crying non-stop for days but it really felt like years because she watched nothing but news on TV. No watching Sponge Bob after dropping my brother Jay off at school. No playing Hot wheels on the floor after lunch. Just watching news about thousands dead and seeing many funerals of fallen firefighters and policemen. I remember feeling sad. I remember being mad. I remember wanting to hurt the bad people that made my mom cry and America hurt.
September 11th 2001, very well might be the beginning of this overwhelming feeling I get sometimes to do something bigger than me. The feeling that I am needed in the world to help somebody who isn't blessed to be born in a country like mine. I’ve learned that Patriotism isn’t about getting even with those who hurt us. My patriotism is about wanting to share a gift that makes young men and women of the past, present and future fight against dictatorships or the honor in defending innocent bystanders who did nothing more than board a flight or go to work like any other normal day.
Does patriotism still matter? I can only answer that question for myself and the answer for this 13 year old small town Pennsylvanian boy is YES!!
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overtherainbow
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What a beautiful piece of writing. I bet you are SO proud of him!!!! I find it incredible that a 13 year old can have such a deep perception of the world around him, and can articulate his feelings on it so clearly. I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up as president. That really moved me.
decisionmaker
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It's really fantastic! Hope you've had a great day today! And... girl, I completely understand the +2 pound situation you have got going on.
Welcome to my life for the past 3 weeks or so! It'll all sort itself out in the end if you just keep doing what you're doing. 
That's what everyone keeps telling me,and that's what I'm going to tell you. x
tetemcg
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Thanks so much for the kind words ladies....it the whole process waw almost a year long...he worked really hard...he was really proud of himself..plus tickled with the $275 he won also..LOL.
So I haven't logged my food or activity in two days...its been crazy busy around here...but I'm back.on track today and its ZUMBA tonite...I love it! Have a great time with some of my favorite chicks!
So I haven't logged my food or activity in two days...its been crazy busy around here...but I'm back.on track today and its ZUMBA tonite...I love it! Have a great time with some of my favorite chicks!
overtherainbow
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Hey Tetm, where have you gone?
tetemcg
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I am here rainbow!! lol...Its been one of those crazy weeks....I spend the last two days editing my nieces senior pics...that is one reason I have kind of slowed down on the photography hobby..it takes so much of my free time...and I get sucked into editing for hours and hours...which leaves no time for much else.
So I haven't downloaded my bodybugg in the last few days...but I have roughly been around a 700 calorie deficient for the last 3 days...so its all good....and I am happy to announce I was 194.8 this morning...YEA ME!!....the 2 pounds is gone plus an extra .8 so I'll take it!! hallelujah
I have drank so much hot tea with lemon and bottles of water over the last few days...my boss thinks my cubical is now a bathroom stall!! haha
Didn't make it to ZUMBA last night..but I hope they add a Thursday class and I can make it tomorrow.
The moved my work weight loss challenge final weight in till next Thursday so there is still some time for me...I really want that $200 bucks!! lol.
Well I hope everyone has a great day tomorrow...Its my "Friday" tomorrow and I was off this past Monday...O' how I wish this was my normal work schedule..lol..think I'll bring that up tomorrow to my boss..of course it will have to be in between flushes
So I haven't downloaded my bodybugg in the last few days...but I have roughly been around a 700 calorie deficient for the last 3 days...so its all good....and I am happy to announce I was 194.8 this morning...YEA ME!!....the 2 pounds is gone plus an extra .8 so I'll take it!! hallelujah
I have drank so much hot tea with lemon and bottles of water over the last few days...my boss thinks my cubical is now a bathroom stall!! haha
Didn't make it to ZUMBA last night..but I hope they add a Thursday class and I can make it tomorrow.
The moved my work weight loss challenge final weight in till next Thursday so there is still some time for me...I really want that $200 bucks!! lol.
Well I hope everyone has a great day tomorrow...Its my "Friday" tomorrow and I was off this past Monday...O' how I wish this was my normal work schedule..lol..think I'll bring that up tomorrow to my boss..of course it will have to be in between flushes
tetemcg
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Thank you...his Creative Writing teacher really pulled the emotion out of the kids this year...he really enjoyed the subject matter and it showed.
jjjay
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wooh0000!!! Well done on the weight loss - looks like you were just storing it all up for a bit of a whooosh!
Measuring is definitely the way to go - I remember patches of time when the lbs didn't go down much at all, but I lost whole dress sizes. It was bizarre! Rather than stick with the tape measure all the time, I'd just have a couple of pieces of clothing that were tight...and try them on every now and again until I'd go "huh? But these arefitting...or loose!!".
Your son is very eloquent for his age - I bet you are so proud!
Measuring is definitely the way to go - I remember patches of time when the lbs didn't go down much at all, but I lost whole dress sizes. It was bizarre! Rather than stick with the tape measure all the time, I'd just have a couple of pieces of clothing that were tight...and try them on every now and again until I'd go "huh? But these arefitting...or loose!!".
Your son is very eloquent for his age - I bet you are so proud!
tetemcg
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Thanks jay...we are very proud of him...both my boys are great kids.
Yeah I was tickled pink with any weight loss....it really is 90% mental...10% physical...if ypur heads not in it...your body sure can't be.
overtherainbow
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That's so true!
Its all in the mind.
Its all in the mind.
tillylicious201
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ive the same boobie prob- even when i was skinny they were massive- it runs in my family- grrrr!!!
ya you should measure yourself- i find clothes i couldnt fit in to a month or 2 ago give me a great surprise when i try them on a whim- they may not fiit me yet- but by god they wouldnt even go over my thighs before and now they are half way up my butt
yay!!!
decisionmaker
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How's it been going lately, girl?
tetemcg
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Hi alll....I have been crazy busy over the last two weeks...taking and editing my neices senior pics take a look if ya want and get a chance... she laughed when I told her I was gonna post them on my "fat forum"..its disgusting how freaking pretty she is..but I am bias..lol
....and also prepping for our friends wedding today.... who against my better judgement.....suckered me into taking the pictures...Please Pray for me and them...omg what was I thinking.
...but all and all I am staying on track...staying with in my calories ranges....just haven't been exercising like I should and want to...but maybe its a good thing...when I start back hard core..maybe my body will be thinking WTF is she doing and I'll have a big number loss the following week...
LOL..hey don't judge...its my theory and I am sticking to it...haha...hope everyone has a nice Saturday
....and also prepping for our friends wedding today.... who against my better judgement.....suckered me into taking the pictures...Please Pray for me and them...omg what was I thinking.
...but all and all I am staying on track...staying with in my calories ranges....just haven't been exercising like I should and want to...but maybe its a good thing...when I start back hard core..maybe my body will be thinking WTF is she doing and I'll have a big number loss the following week...
LOL..hey don't judge...its my theory and I am sticking to it...haha...hope everyone has a nice Saturday
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tetemcg
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I AM BEAT!!! I now understand how pro photographers can justify charging so much...I prob have 40 hours of editing left to do...o well it help a dear friend out who couldn't afford a pro and it gave me experience...which I now officially know ...THAT!!! I do not want to do a wedding ever again!!
So on the weight loss journey...I was 192.8 when I weighed in at 11pm last nite...(I am an over weigh-er so shut your pie hole..lol) and 193.8 this morning...I can tell my feet are so swelled so I might actually only be 3 pounds away from the 180's...omg..I am so so excited...
I know its been 7 years...since the scale was in that range...I am proud of myself...I just need to get back on the exercise track and start really giving it a 110%!!
So on the weight loss journey...I was 192.8 when I weighed in at 11pm last nite...(I am an over weigh-er so shut your pie hole..lol) and 193.8 this morning...I can tell my feet are so swelled so I might actually only be 3 pounds away from the 180's...omg..I am so so excited...
I know its been 7 years...since the scale was in that range...I am proud of myself...I just need to get back on the exercise track and start really giving it a 110%!!
JLStretton
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Fair play on doing a mate a favour and congrats on the weight loss upto date