This Trucker Fights Back

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I doubt this will surprise everyone, but I have never been to a concert. :rolleyes: Glad you had fun, I used to love Skid Row. I think I still know all the lyrics.:)
 
avedwards@gmail said:
Sounds like you had a fun evening. :)
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Last night was funner ;)

dariqueen said:
I doubt this will surprise everyone, but I have never been to a concert. :rolleyes: Glad you had fun, I used to love Skid Row. I think I still know all the lyrics.:)
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But look how close you live to Santa Claus !! That's gotta mean something on Dec. 24th :p ooooooh Dari, you woulda had a positively good time. I gotta admit, you caught me off guard being a heavy metal chick. I woulda thought Country all the way...

Hey my town isn't all that big. The boro is 6600 and the township is probably double that but we ended up with Meat Loaf, Sugarland, Quiet Riot, Skid Row and the Doobie Brothers at our Fair :) Not a bad lineup for a hick town ;)




ok kids, just letting you know I finished my third straight day of 26 mile bike rides. I really wanted to get back to some strong self-support and mindset. I really labored on yesterday and this mornings ride. Yesterday was because of temperature outside and time of day, this morning was because I pushed myself through a hangover and less-than-favorable amounts of sleep. What the hell, I got through it. For as much as I clown on here, I took my re-commitment to a strong series of efforts very seriously. I can never leave my scant few readers thinking that weight loss (for a lot of us) will NOT be anything but a situation that will take lots of hard work more than likely forever. I think it takes due diligence day after day, month after month and so on...

Maybe the key to 'making this a better forum' is just nothing more than telling your stories and abandon the micro-management mentality. This place will never be about the peripherals and aesthetics, well it shouldn't be anyway. If it is, you've probably been here too long and missed the point through self-provoked annoyance. You don't need an 'expert' to lose weight but you will need courage - and lots of it. Inspiration and Support goes a long way here.

On to the surprise Meat Loaf concert. Well I almost missed the chance to go due to my bike ride. Someone had set up this 'surprise' several weeks back and I had no idea it coming.

The concert itself was pretty darn good though Meat Loaf's health didn't look all that spiffy. The mid-90's post-bariatric Meat Loaf was long gone - well on his way to his former 300 lbs status again. Talk about larger than life..and at times it showed, the gasping for air was a little more frequent than I was comfortable watching.

Anyway, the aged rocker laid down all his classic tracks “Paradise by the Dashboard Lights” and “I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” not to mention a very appropriate “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)". His encore on "Bat out of Hell" was brilliant.

Highlight of the night - Back up singers !! totally delicious ;)

So who was better ?? Skid Row A.I.N.E.C.
 
Glad you had a good time at another show T. Wow, great job on the bike.


T2 Trucker said:
Last night was funner ;)
Maybe the key to 'making this a better forum' is just nothing more than telling your stories and abandon the micro-management mentality.... You don't need an 'expert' to lose weight but you will need courage - and lots of it. Inspiration and Support goes a long way here.
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Hallelujah!! Well said.
 
My goodness T2!! I leave the message board to gain a little weight back just so that I could rejoin the WLF((for the second time - this time I have decided I am a WLF lifer)) :) ... And look at you, your skinny concert going self.

TERRIFIC!! You are below your GW, you are riding your bike, AND you are rockin out to Skid Row and Meatloaf???!!!

YOU ARE MY IDOL:hug2:
 
T2 Trucker said:
All I can add to this is: Going to a concert with a thin body is the shizz. I highly suggest anyone in need of finding a reason to get that killer weight loss rollin', add concerts to the list of reasons why.
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Oooooowwwwwwwweeeeeee!! :eek2: WHo's that fine man lookin so crispy? ;):eek2:

T2 Trucker said:
ok kids, just letting you know I finished my third straight day of 26 mile bike rides. I really wanted to get back to some strong self-support and mindset. I really labored on yesterday and this mornings ride. Yesterday was because of temperature outside and time of day, this morning was because I pushed myself through a hangover and less-than-favorable amounts of sleep. What the hell, I got through it. For as much as I clown on here, I took my re-commitment to a strong series of efforts very seriously. I can never leave my scant few readers thinking that weight loss (for a lot of us) will NOT be anything but a situation that will take lots of hard work more than likely forever. I think it takes due diligence day after day, month after month and so on...

Maybe the key to 'making this a better forum' is just nothing more than telling your stories and abandon the micro-management mentality. This place will never be about the peripherals and aesthetics, well it shouldn't be anyway. If it is, you've probably been here too long and missed the point through self-provoked annoyance. You don't need an 'expert' to lose weight but you will need courage - and lots of it. Inspiration and Support goes a long way here.
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Randy, I feel you. Whatever people say bad about this forum, like it needs to be better, I don't see it; I see a wonderful network of people I'm so glad I met, helping me and me helping them. Inspiration and support DO go a long way, here!

Hard work is required out of any struggle. Right now I'm going through some inner struggle that is painful. But it's about day by day perspective, and each moment in time counts to the end result. I learned that the hard way, and I learned it in a great way as well.
 
Hi!! I love this forum!! I agree people need to not micro manage. I too, have had a minor set back...had a severe asthma attack (first one in 16 months), and Prednisone put 3-4 pounds on me. AAARRRGGGHH! However, I am walking walking walking and lifting weights, and cutting the cals. So, hopefully in a month it will be gone. Prednisone poundage sticks like super-glue to the body.
So..when does school start?
 
Fenster said:
Glad you had a good time at another show T. Wow, great job on the bike.

Hallelujah!! Well said.
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Double thanks, Fenster. You and I pretty much see eye to eye on this subject.

heidilw said:
My goodness T2!! I leave the message board to gain a little weight back just so that I could rejoin the WLF((for the second time - this time I have decided I am a WLF lifer)) :) ... And look at you, your skinny concert going self.

TERRIFIC!! You are below your GW, you are riding your bike, AND you are rockin out to Skid Row and Meatloaf???!!!

YOU ARE MY IDOL:hug2:
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ooooh heidi heidi heidi !!

Hey girl, I totally get it. I do understand how the 20 lb and under is a real tricky zone to be in. I found my own complacency in that ballpark a few times. At times it's almost like 'I can get this off later' or 'I'm not like really really fat so I can eat/drink/whatever tonight and deal with this tomorrow'.

One thing that is a constant: WLF daily posters do better. Chances are if we visit here daily, we will do other things daily like mindful food planning, exercise, what have ya...

For clarity: I put my start and goal weight in line with my original post. I do realize now that I will have to keep losing and working on my lower ab pouch tho I'm having really great results presently, I still may have to dip under the high 190's to pull off my dream. I know you don't follow my diary closely (so few do) I thought I'd explain that.

Curvie Girlie said:
Oooooowwwwwwwweeeeeee!! WHo's that fine man lookin so crispy? ;)



Randy, I feel you. Whatever people say bad about this forum, like it needs to be better, I don't see it; I see a wonderful network of people I'm so glad I met, helping me and me helping them. Inspiration and support DO go a long way, here!

Hard work is required out of any struggle. Right now I'm going through some inner struggle that is painful. But it's about day by day perspective, and each moment in time counts to the end result. I learned that the hard way, and I learned it in a great way as well.
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Well said, Val. If nothing else, venting in ones' diary is a great way to deal with this frantic adventure. The acquired friendships and people pairing off and lending constant support is priceless.

Though you and I have are own private giggles in the rep comments, it has much to do about nothing. I'd hate to see the forum body misconstrue the meaning of the forum's intended worth. Taking away features on here won't slow the initiated.

beckster123 said:
Hi!! I love this forum!! I agree people need to not micro manage. I too, have had a minor set back...had a severe asthma attack (first one in 16 months), and Prednisone put 3-4 pounds on me. AAARRRGGGHH! However, I am walking walking walking and lifting weights, and cutting the cals. So, hopefully in a month it will be gone. Prednisone poundage sticks like super-glue to the body.
So..when does school start?
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Aww geez, beckster :( So sorry to hear all this. Too dry up there this year ?? I truly hope you get yourself fixed up and back to being yourself ;)

School starts Sept 4th. Will everybody pull together my paperwork in time is the much bigger question. I'm starting to wonder...
 
T2 Trucker said:
One thing that is a constant: WLF daily posters do better. Chances are if we visit here daily, we will do other things daily like mindful food planning, exercise, what have ya...

Though you and I have are own private giggles in the rep comments, it has much to do about nothing. I'd hate to see the forum body misconstrue the meaning of the forum's intended worth. Taking away features on here won't slow the initiated.
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You know what really works on watching your calories? A breaking heart. Like a charm! I never knew until now :rolleyes:

Yes, this forum helps too many people for soemthing petty to truly cause problems. This is my santuary, and I feel love for my WLF friends.
 
Curvie Girlie said:
You know what really works on watching your calories? A breaking heart. Like a charm! I never knew until now :rolleyes:
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Remember, I'm a cold fish that way however it sounds like a story forthcoming in your diary. Old reference to an old story maybe ?? you seem pretty comfy with life-n-love-n-stuff. Truly a surprise line from you.

Curvie Girlie said:
Yes, this forum helps too many people for soemthing petty to truly cause problems. This is my santuary, and I feel love for my WLF friends.
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It won't be a problem. It is what it is. This place is my Fight Club.
 
AH, the story goes on, and I'd rather not vent publically yet.

But seriously! I am NOT hungry at all, which is weird--I have to choke down food past this lump....
 
Just keep pushing the paper people!! I'm sending positive thoughts your way that everything will fall in place for you. No, it wasn't too dry up here, LOL!
I had stopped taking my meds (for the umpteenth time, trying to see if it would be OK), then I got a cold, and then well..let's just say some MAJOR stress entered my life. I had gotten on the scale for my weekly weigh in last week, and all was OK, then this week BLAM there it was. Oh well, had to take the Pred, or land in the hospital. I've already gone back to my austere reigned-in food plan that started my weight loss. I will not fail. How can I with people like you here in the forum for inspiration!!!
 
T- Your diary moves way to quickly for me to keep up with. ;)

I am sure you will continue to work on your lower ab and it will continue to shrink up ever so nicely. Hey hows your butt though? I bet you have quite the bikers butt!
 
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