This Trucker Fights Back

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T2... 237.... You are rockin.

Watching your diary for some time now, I have realized that the numbers are not the most important componant in weight loss. And I have come to realize that. I know that I am not over weight right now however, going from 105 pound to 170 in a year was pretty devestating to me, and now the yo-yos...frustrating.

As I have restarted my diet, the more that I walk and do my exersice tape... I can feel and see the difference... 1. I sleep so much better, 2. I have more energy, 3. my hips are getting slimmer 4. My butt is not as jiggly, 5. my inner thighs dont rub together anymore..... These things count, this is achievement.

When I went back to my old habits for those 3 weeks and regained almost 10 pounds back... I often thought throughout those weeks... I wonder how T2 is doing, how M2M, HB...everyone on Weight Loss forum was doing.

I am THANKFUL for your wise words T2. I am THANKFUL for this forum, and everyone in it. I am THANKFUL that this forum is motivation. I am THANKFUL that everyone in this forum is striving to be healthy, to live long fruitful lives. I am THANKFUL that some higher power has brought all of us to this one meeting place for support.


Have a spendtacular day T.
 
wow, heidi, that was a sweet post!

Hope your Turkey Day was a success Trucker. We are having ours today, I can't wait to get it over with! lol. It can be alot of stress on someone trying to loose weight.

Congrats on your recent weight loss too hun! WTG!
 
Trucker.......i agree not wobbling is a good thing!!!
I plan on being less of a wobbler even, next year. In fact i was thinking about where i might be this time next year.......hopefully at my goal or damn close!! Ahhh, the hdlidays......they always make me reminisce and speculate.....welp have a good one budddie i am off to hit the crazyist shoppin day of the year, and buy some shit that niether myself or anyone else needs (what can i say it's fun!):!!!!!! and then later watch some movies with the hubby!!!
later gator STAR
 
twolilangels said:
It would be nice if my bro said such nice things about me...he is a real jerk that always puts me down and speaks to me as if I am dumb and such...very belitting to me and the girls...anyway, LOL...it is nice to hear such kind words out of a brother's mouth towards his sister
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I doubt I would put myself in a negative environment. Who needs that shit ?? If your own family can't stand beside you then that's not really 'family'. The saying "If you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all" comes to mind here.

Tell bro to climb off your thong - seriously.

heidilw said:
T2... 237.... You are rockin.

Watching your diary for some time now, I have realized that the numbers are not the most important componant in weight loss. And I have come to realize that. I know that I am not over weight right now however, going from 105 pound to 170 in a year was pretty devestating to me, and now the yo-yos...frustrating.

As I have restarted my diet, the more that I walk and do my exersice tape... I can feel and see the difference... 1. I sleep so much better, 2. I have more energy, 3. my hips are getting slimmer 4. My butt is not as jiggly, 5. my inner thighs dont rub together anymore..... These things count, this is achievement.

When I went back to my old habits for those 3 weeks and regained almost 10 pounds back... I often thought throughout those weeks... I wonder how T2 is doing, how M2M, HB...everyone on Weight Loss forum was doing.

I am THANKFUL for your wise words T2. I am THANKFUL for this forum, and everyone in it. I am THANKFUL that this forum is motivation. I am THANKFUL that everyone in this forum is striving to be healthy, to live long fruitful lives. I am THANKFUL that some higher power has brought all of us to this one meeting place for support.
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That is a strong post Heidi and just WoW !!

Understand this, you and others on here seriously help me stay aware of the 'yo-yo' thing. I haven't suffered from it yet but it's inevitable. I appreciate those who come forward and express how important (and rather easy) it is to end up back there.

This forum has blasted me square in the forehead with astounding numbers how rapidly weight can come back on. Sometimes I see ranging from self-abuse to not caring anymore. Though I look at it as a case-by-case application, the bottom line remains the same. I don't judge because I haven't walked a mile in those shoes.

I whole-heartedly agree - numbers mean so little in the grand scheme of things. It's the day-in, day-out determination and discipline.

We're thankful to have an honest poster such as yourself on here and even more thankful you came back to pony up to a weak moment and willing to share your story of achieving your new goals.

newbride02 said:
wow, heidi, that was a sweet post!

Hope your Turkey Day was a success Trucker. We are having ours today, I can't wait to get it over with! lol. It can be alot of stress on someone trying to loose weight.

Congrats on your recent weight loss too hun! WTG!
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Thank you :)

Don't stress out Korrie, please just enjoy the day, the meal and the company. Life's too short to wig out over one meal. Keep damage control in your thoughts and don't think about 'dieting' today (or any day for that matter).

Just eat right ;)

reach4Astar said:
Trucker.......i agree not wobbling is a good thing!!!
I plan on being less of a wobbler even, next year. In fact i was thinking about where i might be this time next year.. STAR
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I paraphrased this to my brother last night from the movie 'Gladiator'.

'Imagine where you will be next Thanksgiving and it will be so' - same reference. I'm sorry to say but he has a huge weight problem and there really isn't much more to be said in this forum about him. Part of it would just make me look like a hypocrite because less than a year ago we were close in weight and girth.

I'm glad you're looking ahead in the positive, you've come this far and I KNOW you can be seated at the table next T-day as your svelte badass self you envision.


Patty said:
Happy belated Turkey day! Hugs. Go aggies.
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Oh Yeah Patty, it's on and it's a yawner so far but at least we're both rooting for the same team - I love the 12th man concept. Life really does work that way. This forum is like the 12th man - to some I suppose, me being one of them.

*hugs back*
 
Today's video is a shout out to a Canadian sweetie (Skatch chicks rock !!) I've known for about 5 years online. This song has a special meaning for us in its own silly way. It's also on my iPod too, just another energy song to keep the feet moving. :)


Sore feet today !! 6.2 miles on the trail today. I just had to be out there this morn, what a beautiful day for walking and I can't think of a better way to burn off some that big day yesterday.

We got some nice walking weather for the next 5 days or so but the trail will be off limits here Monday as our deer season opens. I might do the trail again Sunday, not planning on a big walk tomorrow. I need to ease up after today.

My Thanksgiving Dinner:

It goes like this:

I didn't eat all day until the dinner.

Before dinner:

I ate a lot of mini carrots, olives, celery, pickles. I had one glass of red wine.

No crackers, cheese or pepperoni :(

The meal commences:

I made a big salad and ate it first at meal time.

Then I had 2 scoops of mashed potatoes, 2 scoops of stuffing, 1 spoonful of homemade noodles and covered all 3 with gravy sparingly. 6 to 8oz. of turkey white meat, one dinner roll (no butter) 1 disk of cranberry sauce (thick - maybe 1/2 inch ??) 3 scoops of Waldorf Salad (It's all catabolic except for the mayo dressing).

I was completely full, not painfully aching full, just satisfied full :)

No seconds.

Two hour break.

Dessert was a sliver of apple pie.

Other than the wine, I drank two diet 7-ups.

No damage here. Next Case: Christmas !!
 
Hey'as T2 and congrats MR MAN OF IRON! You rock awesome
control at Thanksgiving wish I could have done the same:rolleyes: !
Keep up the good work can't wait for Xmas goal I have my butt in
gear! Tammy:)
 
6.2 miles??? I literally get tired just thinking about that!! lol, that's great. And your thanksgiving meal sounds yummy, oops, its lunch time here that's why I'm drooling. Congrats on making it through the day, have a good weekend. :)
 
T2 Trucker said:
You sure are bro. I think you're 100% convinced by now that anything in weight loss is possible. Just look back and remember all the days at 365 and you probably 'knew' you could lose this weight and just couldn't get started. It's amazing how the mind can reverse itself.

Thanks for noticing my 230's. I don't weigh often nor do updates near enough. It's pretty well documented in here I don't get too crazy over this facet of weight loss. I just thrive on results
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You are absolutely right, I knew I could, I just never did. Looking back my only regret is that I did not start earlier, I feel that I lost/wasted a lot of years being fat and not doing the stuff I wanted to or trying new thing.....But those days are over, it's new beginnings time.:D

Keep up the good work T2.
 
Hey T2, Nice going with Thanksgiving! I had a similar day, except I did eat during the day before, lots of water and lots of apples! I figured the combination of cats and cold water could only help me out AND it kept me fueled all day until I got there.

Given the success of Thanksgiving I'm looking forward to Christmas dinner. I'm confident that I'll be able to handle it. :D And that's a really good feeling.

Have a great day T2!
 
niapage said:
Hey'as T2 and congrats MR MAN OF IRON! You rock awesome
control at Thanksgiving wish I could have done the same:rolleyes: !
Keep up the good work can't wait for Xmas goal I have my butt in
gear! Tammy:)
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I dunno about 'Man of Iron', I do know I just want to get to my target - sooner the better. I started this task for me and nothing else inspired it, I spent all those years disappointing myself now I guess I've found it to my liking not letting myself down. The honesty to myself has taken it past 'just losing weight' :)

changeforlife said:
6.2 miles??? I literally get tired just thinking about that!! lol, that's great. And your thanksgiving meal sounds yummy, oops, its lunch time here that's why I'm drooling. Congrats on making it through the day, have a good weekend. :)
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Ooops. sorry to make you drool :( As far as that distance goes, this is where the forum has helped me considerably. I've seen others push themselves into doing more and not settling for mediocrity. I think if you read some of the really successful stories, their determination jumps out at you.

wishes said:
not eating all day until dinner cant be that good for you :O
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Probably over time it would be not the smartest way of handling a daily routine, however I've been involved with blood test that require 12, 18 even 24 hours of fasting. I think most bodies can get through a minor fast safely, It's the mind that has the hardest part with this, not the general body per se.


Fenster said:
You are absolutely right, I knew I could, I just never did. Looking back my only regret is that I did not start earlier, I feel that I lost/wasted a lot of years being fat and not doing the stuff I wanted to or trying new thing.....But those days are over, it's new beginnings time.:D

Keep up the good work T2.
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You speak for oh so many on here. I think a lil regret is a good thing, it's a good system of checks and balances to make sure one stays on the right path.
 
Ohappydaye said:
Hey T2, Nice going with Thanksgiving! I had a similar day, except I did eat during the day before, lots of water and lots of apples! I figured the combination of cats and cold water could only help me out AND it kept me fueled all day until I got there.

Given the success of Thanksgiving I'm looking forward to Christmas dinner. I'm confident that I'll be able to handle it. :D And that's a really good feeling.

Have a great day T2!
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I ate the day before too. I think I need to re-read my diary, I musta misled some peeps with a boo boo I typed.

Us diabetic are use to exchanging meals and actually it's taught you learn how to adjust. All I did was exchange my breakfast and lunch for coffee instead of whatever it is I usually eat at that time (which isn't much anyway).

I have equal confidence in you as well. You know what you're doing in this game. You can't become a goalie without knowing confidence, am I right ??
 
haha, sometimes I wonder. I also get on mindless rants too. Going back and reading some of my writings makes me say to myself 'wtf were you thinking that day ??'

It's not always easy entertaining myself lolol.
 
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