This Trucker Fights Back

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Is this 21 mile walk something you're going to build up to? Or are you just going to hit the trail and go?

I need a goal. And no, the bikini doesn't count.:rolleyes: I'd love an activity goal as well. I'd love to do distance, but with no walking trails here, I'd be going around in circles. And there's too many bears on the highway. LOL! Any thoughts?
 
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Curvie Girlie said:
Well, fuckin good for you, Rands!!:beating: That is utterly amazing, notice how all the Leos on here are über-jocks; me you Tom etc....JOCK!! Were you a jock in high school?? Not I!! Tomorrow I plan to run up a "mountain" (more like a craggy hill, although it's probably a technical mountain compared to sea-level). I dunno if I will suceed. But we'll see--what else should I be doing on my DAY OFF WORK :D Yes, you are amazing and have come a fantastic way in your health and welfare. We all look up to you!!! :D
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I played football in Jr. high and high school until I became more of a stoner than a 'jock'. Another segment of 'what a damn shame' for giving up on football (or anything else in those days), I was a hard-hitting, hi-intensity linebacker with a flare for the game. I lived the next 35 years never utilizing my full potential in most things in life. If ever you met a slacker, it was me - until I took control 18 months ago.

You will succeed !! You'll probably tear down that mountain and laugh at its rubble pile. Enjoy your day of complete pwnage, Val :)

beckster123 said:
Hi Randy!! When do your classes start? I'm really happy for you!!
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I just got all my PHEAA grant info yesterday, I'm still waiting on the rest of the stuff - mainly OVR. They fund most of this and really hold the deck in their hands. Again, they're gonna slam me a week or two before starting day (if I'm lucky) with my approval shit. I have less than 4 weeks to get all this done, I'm not panicking - yet.

dariqueen said:
Is this 21 mile walk something you're going to build up to? Or are you just going to hit the trail and go?

I need a goal. And no, the bikini doesn't count.:rolleyes: I'd love an activity goal as well. I'd love to do distance, but with no walking trails here, I'd be going around in circles. And there's too many bears on the highway. LOL! Any thoughts?
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hehe, well you could wear a bikini now I suppose, it's just a matter if you're happy with what you see, right ?? I'll bet the general vote would be 'you look FINE !!' but like most of us, we never see ourselves 'ready' for 'the showcase moment'. You know you've come a long way and we know it too. I think you have a beautiful shape and it's really paying off nicely. I hope you feel as good about yourself as we are seeing your accomplishments. You have no reason to feel anything but proud.

The 21 mile walk eh, I'm doing it tomorrow. I've trained for this moment in a non-specific way but I think I got everything in place to pull this off. Worse case, I just don't complete the whole journey and try again some other time. I really think I can complete it or I wouldn't be out there ;)
 
I didn't know you were heading back to school. Good for you!! Enjoying that process? I deal with it hands-on here all the time (I work at a university.) If you have any questions, let me know!
 
Well, 18 months are you've come this far? Talk about pawnage!!!!
Same deal. Stoner in HS. But when I was 19, wanted to lose weight--and discovered the scupting effects of weight training. I need to get going, now....Mt Madonna here I come!
 
hey randy just stopping my and wishing you good luck in finishing the 21 miles. Keep up the great work and thanks for all the support you have given me so far in my journey.
 
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything falls into place for you with school. Good luck with the walk!!! I got on the scale today, and have lost all the Prednisone poundage. Phew, not fun.
 
PAPrincess72 said:
I didn't know you were heading back to school. Good for you!! Enjoying that process? I deal with it hands-on here all the time (I work at a university.) If you have any questions, let me know!
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I think all my FAFSA stuff moved through the process mill pretty much in a timely fashion, it's the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation that's bottle-necking things. I'm sure I'll have some questions on Saturday but as far as 'enjoying' this 'hurry up and wait' scenario, I'm fairly seasoned to it but it does make one a bit apprehensive dealing with the new living arrangements that need taken cared of.

Curvie Girlie said:
Well, 18 months are you've come this far? Talk about pawnage!!!!
Same deal. Stoner in HS. But when I was 19, wanted to lose weight--and discovered the scupting effects of weight training. I need to get going, now....Mt Madonna here I come!
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Kinda awesome you found a great redirect in your life that was health-beneficial vs. the destructive. I'm glad you didn't wait over a quarter century like I did.

I think my 'party years' may be a bit over-amplified in my diary - at least from the standpoint I did this day-in, day-out, ALL these years. I know 'truckers' get a bad rap on a lot the pill/speed stories and such but I never combined my 'fun at home' with my profession. I took that very seriously.

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hey randy just stopping my and wishing you good luck in finishing the 21 miles. Keep up the great work and thanks for all the support you have given me so far in my journey.
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Thanks Heather !! Supporting is the easy job !! You, my friend, have the hard job but you're kicking its ass so just keep steady with what you're doing. A whole bunch of us just know where you're at and where you're going. We know it's not easy but well worth the agony.

beckster123 said:
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything falls into place for you with school. Good luck with the walk!!! I got on the scale today, and have lost all the Prednisone poundage. Phew, not fun.
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Ugh, beckster !! It pains me to see you in this situation :( especially when there is virtually nothing you can do about it (the damn pills, yanno !!) I'll pin my hopes on that you're committed to never going back to obesity -EVER AGAIN !! and you'll do what needs done if and when you can see fit to take care of those few pesky pounds acquired by proxy.

If it's any consolation, I still remember the affect your B&A pics had on me. I just know how proud you are of those pics. I still beam seeing your smile in the after pic. You looked good and felt good and most of all, you were HAPPY !! :) Get that happy on, girl :D





ok kids, The Walk, erm... Canceled. In the above-mentioned school dilemma, I have an appointment with my OVR caseworker this morning and my school advisor to see where I stand. This appt. was planned after I 'scheduled' the walk. No worries.

Which leads me to the worries dept. My morbidly obese brother is really in harms way presently. To spare you all the indignities, he has contracted blood poisoning in his legs due to poor circulation and skin-splitting (led to infection). The good side is no blackness in his feet or legs (yet) but the swelling is massive and the infection is very present.

I wish I had the energy to write everything in our bedside conversation last night but it would only fall short of the emotional state I was in. Very little was held back in dialogue. It was a very difficult situation - period. The next 48 hours are, as they say, critical. One more reason the walk was canceled too, this just isn't the time. I'll be heading out to see him here shortly.

I just wonder why obesity is such a delicate subject and we pass on hurting the ones we love emotionally just to watch them die a slower death ?? *shrugs*
 
I'll be praying for your brother..sounds very serious. Obesity is so multifactoral, people do avoid talking about it. I think (myself included), that many people avoid the scale, which helps one avoid the truth. I used to refuse to get weighed at the doctor's office, stupid I know. Keep us posted on your brother.
 
Even though, in general your brother's state is not news to you, the reality of his hospitalization must be a big and burdensome fact and is very sad to hear about.

I think one reason we pass on talking to people about their obesity is because we know that other people talking to us, may have made it harder to change instead of easier. It's not necessarily just that we're concerned about emotional pain for someone we love, as that we see how pushing would be useless or counterproductive. While we want to do something, somehow, to fix things for them, in the end we know that a massive change firing an individual must be their own and can't be forced on them. So we are limited by what they will accept. Sometimes our very closeness to them increases the barrier they see to us being a catalyst for their change. The best that's possible, is letting your preparedness to help be known, and moving with sensitivity and awareness of timing as you did with your brother. Also, being there when they are ready. It's a good thing that you can be there for him now, and I'm wishing that he has a speedy recovery from this crisis and keeps allowing himself to make use of your strength until you can become a dual symbol of hope for other obese people.
 
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Randy,
I know what you mean about approaching people about obesity, it's crazy and so many people avoid it like the plague, because we don't want to hurt others feelings, especially those we love. HOWEVER, on the flip side I've been there and my sister at one point was up there and I let her have it, not in a mean way, but in an emotional, I want you around for the rest of my life way. We cried, we laughed and we spent hours talking about ways of changing her life. She finally saw the light, we can talk until we are blue in the face, but until they see it and are ready, it will do NO GOOD. Thank goodness my sister lost an incredible 85 pounds and she became a whole new person. Weight in itself is such a touchy subject, nobody wants to believe they are obese or "fat", it's such an ugly word and it's almost like calling someone a dirty name, or at least that's the way I feel about it. Maybe Randy it's all about the "Approach" I'm sure like most subjects, it's how you present the issue/topic that makes the outcome. Sorry, I'm just rambling on and on as usual. I just know this topic oh so well, and want to say I know what your feeling and I pray that your brother makes it through this struggle and knows that he has one SUPER AWESOME brother who will be there for him when it's all said and done. Keep up your spirits and don't give up, he'll make it and then you two will make it together!!! I'll check back soon. ~~HUGS~~~ and Kiss on cheek!!
Kim
 
Hey kids,

Thanks for all the forum support. It meant a lot to me - believe me.

I don't have the jam to get into a multi tonight but I thank you each in a collective way.

Brother is home. A huge road ahead. The amount of seriousness is bestowed him. Some of us know first-hand the ill effects of morbid obesity. He has a mighty cross to carry. I spoke with him ad-naseum of all thing prevalent. Will he 'do it' ?? *shrugs*

Things are running pretty fucking shitty presently so this is a good time to stay off here. It would serve none of us much good to get into things that don't need explained, right ??

I ran into my Mother at the store today. She said "Are you still losing weight ?? You must be, you look so thin, even thinner than last time I saw you. I'm starting to worry."

I replied "I'm fine. Two things, Mom, my XL's hang like this now and you're just not used to seeing me this size."

Peace all. Worry not.
 
Glad to hear your brother is alright. I'm sure its really stressful seeing him go through all that. He doesn't sound pro-active about changing his lifestyle either.

Good luck to both of you.. you for patience and him for the will to do whats best for his health.

- Sunny
 
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