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Happy Holiday's back to you sweetie!! Have a wonderful time out and about. Don't party to hard! How sweet it is to buy smaller clothes, ahhhhhhh the rewards are sweet!!! Chow Babes!
HUGS!!!!
Kim:D
 
A total charmer! Have FUN with your friends, Randy, and enjoy fitting into those 38s, yi-ah!

I believe the rep is no more. I have tried to give some out but it says "Invalid post--contact administrator" or some shat. Whatever works!

Also I notice the ready-to-grab-smileys have a seasonal touch to them...makes me think of the holidays and the uproar it's going to cause on WLF--can we make it through the holidays without gaining?!?!? It's hard to say. Where are those cookies???

Anyway, I hope all is well in your life. My rough patch is over in the romance dept and I'm being patient with the job dept. I'm glad you made the decision that was right for you regarding school. Whatever is right. Ok? Have fun, warmest wishes from this chubbuns!:beerchug:
 
Hey Randy!! Hope your trip is awesome!! I also hope that whatever trials life has thrown at you have subsided. I for one am very glad this summer is over. Every year I keep thinking things have got to get better, and they get worse.
However, I try to count my blessings. I'm still keeping the weight off. I see you are doing that also. Hang in there!!
 
felici said:
Absolutely right!!


The change in how we shop for clothes ... :) What a difference from your starting point, Randy.

Totally up there as one of the best changes!!

Enjoy your break!

:hugs:
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My 'break' was a most enjoyable weekend :) Yesterday I saw some relatives that saw me back in July '06 at the family reunion and backed up my commitment a year later as being extraordinary by all standards.

It still feels good to get recognition for a job well done, and yes, the shopping is one of the rewards but I still don't care much for shopping. At least back 'when', I knew what to expect, now it's a barrage of trying on stuff and calculating what will happen to that garment if I wash it and dry it and so on... A good, if not better, problem to have I suppose.

Miss Ladybug said:
Happy Holiday's back to you sweetie!! Have a wonderful time out and about. Don't party to hard! How sweet it is to buy smaller clothes, ahhhhhhh the rewards are sweet!!! Chow Babes!
HUGS!!!!
Kim:D
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Hi Kim, I hope your holiday was a good one. Party didn't happen so much and really that wasn't such a disappointment. Remembering the entire trip has its own value too. No regrets for not getting wasted.

sunnydee said:
Awww, you charmer, you. Have fun on your real non-diet holiday. Congrats on the size 38s! I can't help but picture tight, ass-flattering jeans for some reason.
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Thx for the congrats, Sunny *beams* Time for me to get back on the lifestyle not that I did so terribly horrid over the long weekend but it wasn't exactly great either. Either way, I'm ok with what transpired. A couple pound hit isn't such a sin. I think I'm exchanging my unused khaki's today for some jeans today - be it they turn out to be 'ass-flattering' is yet to be seen. If nothing else you put the pressure on me to keep what I got goin' on now heading in the right (same) direction.

hehe, this the peer pressure from having all you hot chicks posting on my diary. An extremely fair trade-off :p

Curvie Girlie said:
A total charmer! Have FUN with your friends, Randy, and enjoy fitting into those 38s, yi-ah!

I believe the rep is no more. I have tried to give some out but it says "Invalid post--contact administrator" or some shat. Whatever works!

Also I notice the ready-to-grab-smileys have a seasonal touch to them...makes me think of the holidays and the uproar it's going to cause on WLF--can we make it through the holidays without gaining?!?!? It's hard to say. Where are those cookies???

Anyway, I hope all is well in your life. My rough patch is over in the romance dept and I'm being patient with the job dept. I'm glad you made the decision that was right for you regarding school. Whatever is right. Ok? Have fun, warmest wishes from this chubbuns!:beerchug:
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I'm not sure I gained weight over the holiday, I kinda feel about the same. I kept an eye on quantity consumption and what eating out that was done was at reasonably good sit down joints. I passed on the breakfast buffet (included in the room package) both mornings at the Crowne Plaza we stayed at. I just stayed with coffee, I never really get hungry in the mornings anyway. I watched my lil bro slam down sausage and bacon and ALL the fixin's and I kinda wanted to hurl.

I feel guilty not reading your outcome of your 'rough patch'. I need to go read that 'outcome' part. Like I've told you before, I'm not such a great person for romance advice. All I know is we all encounter these situations and we all find our own solutions to them. The one thing I know is it will take the individual to deal with it on their own terms - some take a very long, some not so long at all. All I can offer up is cyber hugs and just know I care. You're a ppretty strong person so I'm not overly worried about you coming unhinged or something. Yes, love hurts (at times).

That's funny you mention cookies. I got one of those lil C-store 6 packs of Oreos. First time I've had them in forever, I survived it. No big dislodging interest of rushing to the store and buying the 'big packages' here. It was what it was, just a lil treat and now it's over *brushes hands off*

oh yeah, the rep thing - oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

beckster123 said:
Hey Randy!! Hope your trip is awesome!! I also hope that whatever trials life has thrown at you have subsided. I for one am very glad this summer is over. Every year I keep thinking things have got to get better, and they get worse.
However, I try to count my blessings. I'm still keeping the weight off. I see you are doing that also. Hang in there!!
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Good times, beckster.

I can relate to your post. It seems like all the good of this wl has created some bad with it too but I feel like I'm in better shape to deal with things now. My mental toughness has carried me this far, I'm counting on it to go the distance with me - even on days when I don't want to deal with it. Yes, I have those just like any other human being.

I'm happy your weight is staying off. Please don't forget the impact you've made on me and many others on here. Our adversity is our true test, is it not ??
 
and btw people, today is month 18. No trips to the fast food joints - none, zero, nada, ain't gonna happen.

To get to the point where my sig pic, it takes this kind of commitment for some of us. I'm not 'anti-fast food' but for my I know it's a place of failure.

Just dream where you'll be in 18 months and it could very possibly be what you want it to be just don't deceive yourself into thinking it's easy and it will happen without giving up something, for me it was fast food.

I surprise myself that I've done this for 18 months but then, I wanted this worse than anything in my life.
 
I'm looking forward to those jeans pics! :)

T2 Trucker said:
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I surprise myself that I've done this for 18 months but then, I wanted this worse than anything in my life.
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Wow! Eighteen months. 'Wanting it worse than anything..." That says a lot I think. Extreme motivation for extreme weight loss. I still shake my head every time I think about your before and afters.
 
Hey randy, I can't wait to see where I will be in 18 months from now. Hopefully I'll be in mantience land by then.. haha lol anyways keep up the great work. Also if you have any suggestions for me or for hubby as he's thinking about going to trucker school when he gets out of the army which could be a lot sooner then I was hoping and we were originally thinking let me know. Talk to you soon.
 
felici said:
I'm looking forward to those jeans pics! :)

Wow! Eighteen months. 'Wanting it worse than anything..." That says a lot I think. Extreme motivation for extreme weight loss. I still shake my head every time I think about your before and afters.
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Yes Kerry, I hit this diary in post number one with my extremeness and I'd like to think I took it with me right out the proverbial back door. Perhaps I have an uncontrollable passion expecting the extreme from myself but I didn't hurt anybody along the way. I have yet to have one person on here jump on board with me, this validates just how extreme I really am. I do have those results going in my favor, no one can deny me that :)

oh yes, jeans are certainly on the agenda :)

momma4alex said:
Hey randy, I can't wait to see where I will be in 18 months from now. Hopefully I'll be in mantience land by then.. haha lol anyways keep up the great work. Also if you have any suggestions for me or for hubby as he's thinking about going to trucker school when he gets out of the army which could be a lot sooner then I was hoping and we were originally thinking let me know. Talk to you soon.
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ah, he's getting a CDL, eh ?? My advice is he get a local job and be home daily. He can (and you can too) eat better and cheaper and he can spent a better amount of time with his family. Over The Road is not such a good thing for a family man, it turns your CDL into a Complete Divorce License - a half joking, half serious acronym.

Local jobs use to be hard to get with little or no experience but the industry is strapped for drivers on every corner also factor in a lot of the major companies are running relays instead of just one truck hauling it across the country. This may be a good time to get one of those 'out-n-back' jobs because the industry is trying real hard to make this the standard.

18 months from now you'll be exactly where your effort was put into this journey. Nothing more, nothing less - remember that, Heather :)





From the 'all about me' files: I got back on track yesterday after a 4 day absence of intentional exercise. I walked 70 minutes. Today I rode 26 miles. I feel good and look good (as in no holiday collateral damages).

I'm back in the game.
 
T2 Trucker said:
Just dream where you'll be in 18 months and it could very possibly be what you want it to be just don't deceive yourself into thinking it's easy and it will happen without giving up something, for me it was fast food.

I surprise myself that I've done this for 18 months but then, I wanted this worse than anything in my life.
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T2...The ultimate Terminator film, and the ultimate trucker.

I am very impressed at what you have done, and you are a major source of inspiration in this journey for me.

I will be standing with you in the end zone in 18 months.

I know what you mean by wanting this worse than anything in your life. I am on my way...save a spot for me, alright?




Thanks man.
 
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heya T2, just a quick read back and catching up. 18 months of the new you - and i *LOVE* that sig pic.
Doesnt it just make it all worth while.
I dunno about you, but ive noticed my skin starting to disappear a bit lately - im ever hopefull .. its starting to look good standing up a bit as well as laying down *G*

Here here on the watching others eat what you used to. I had a friend over for dinner, we had 2 very large roasts (i cooked them at the same time to conserve power/time etc and freeze leftovers) and he took the most massive helping. The kids and husband and i took a couple slices, this guy i swear took 2 cups.
then he had the audacity to ask for more! I looked at him and said 'Dude, you already ate 2 helpings, this is enough meat to last us 3 meals for 6 people, and you wonder why you're overweight!"
He looked down for a second, looked back and said "but it tasted so nice!" so i replied back "then maybe you should eat it slower" and put the rest of the food back in the fridge lol.
 
MasterofJune said:
T2...The ultimate Terminator film, and the ultimate trucker.

I am very impressed at what you have done, and you are a major source of inspiration in this journey for me.

I will be standing with you in the end zone in 18 months.

I know what you mean by wanting this worse than anything in your life. I am on my way...save a spot for me, alright?

Thanks man.
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Thanks for the compliment, Dan. Truth be known, I've read your entire diary as it unfolds. I enjoy reading your works, and again, you remind me of myself. I've seen a shitload of people come and go on here usually I can tell within their first page (if not their first post) who will make it and who will won't. I said to myself 'this guy has staying power'. I doubt I'll be wrong.

I'm pretty excited for you - this based on first-hand experience, on what's ahead. The rewards extend beyond the sacrifice implemented, but you know this or you wouldn't be in it this deep with such passion and fervor. My biggest battle was the calendar in the early stages. It just seemed torturous but this is where the true battle lied within me. It all reverted back to a promise I made to myself and kept. It just didn't seem like I was ever going to get there. At times it was a total mindfuck.

I make 'forum enemies' because I won't back down from my stance of hard-lining weight loss. I don't lack compassion for people, I'm just intolerant of pacifying complacency. Hey, we ALL make mistakes, and this adventure will definitely have some boo boo's along the way but the day when one awakens to not looking forward to giving it their all, well, chances are good more days will follow where the passion slowly dwindles.

Your spot is reserved, bro. The only way it's null and void is if you don't show up. See ya there soon ;)





wishes said:
heya T2, just a quick read back and catching up. 18 months of the new you - and i *LOVE* that sig pic.
Doesnt it just make it all worth while.
I dunno about you, but ive noticed my skin starting to disappear a bit lately - im ever hopefull .. its starting to look good standing up a bit as well as laying down *G*

Here here on the watching others eat what you used to. I had a friend over for dinner, we had 2 very large roasts (i cooked them at the same time to conserve power/time etc and freeze leftovers) and he took the most massive helping. The kids and husband and i took a couple slices, this guy i swear took 2 cups.
then he had the audacity to ask for more! I looked at him and said 'Dude, you already ate 2 helpings, this is enough meat to last us 3 meals for 6 people, and you wonder why you're overweight!"
He looked down for a second, looked back and said "but it tasted so nice!" so i replied back "then maybe you should eat it slower" and put the rest of the food back in the fridge lol.
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Yippie !! Another hardcore has arrived :)

Yes Liz, it does seem that the 'skin' does shrink in time (providing we keep doing well) and I'm VERY happy with my results to date. I know you're gonna be just fine 'down there' in time but geez louise, I totally know how you feel about it. It ain't purdy and it sucks going through that stage. Lest we never forget, it should serve as a safeguard and a reminder to never chub up again, right ??

Kudos for dishing out the guilt trip on said tubby. I did my share of head-hanging over my obesity. I'm glad I know how to push away now. It also says (to me) you must be one helluva cook though !!
 
Hi Randy.

You do continue to inspire, in lots of ways. Among those, is through your no surrender attitude. Thanks for your ongoing demonstration that it can be done! :)
 
Thanks Kerry A :)

Being on this side of the monitor is pretty tingly at times when I know there's still a few on here 'rooting the good guys'.

I rode 52 miles in the last 18 hours. I only bring this up because I just need to let forum peeps know that I'm very much in the game - as deep as I've ever been.

I did have a moment of sadness on the ride this morning, tho it was a drop-dead gorgeous day to be out there, I saw black walnuts and acorns dropping down off the trees and the sickening reminder that fall ensues 'eer shortly *sigh*.

It won't be long before Mother Nature takes my trail privileges away from me and then I'll really have to earn my weight control for the seemingly never-ending winter season. Thank God I live for the day :)
 
Ah yes...the freezing bite of winter mornings at 5 AM when I'm out walking. Not looking forward to it...maybe I'll join the gym this year. You seem to be doing well Randy!!! Proving it can be done!!
 
T2 Trucker said:
Yes Liz, it does seem that the 'skin' does shrink in time (providing we keep doing well) and I'm VERY happy with my results to date. I know you're gonna be just fine 'down there' in time but geez louise, I totally know how you feel about it. It ain't purdy and it sucks going through that stage. Lest we never forget, it should serve as a safeguard and a reminder to never chub up again, right ??

Kudos for dishing out the guilt trip on said tubby. I did my share of head-hanging over my obesity. I'm glad I know how to push away now. It also says (to me) you must be one helluva cook though !!
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I thought all fat people were good cooks? lol thats why they're fat!
Actually, after watching ratatouille movie i have to agree with the critic. He got asked 'if you are such a food connoisseur then why are you so skinny?' and he replied back 'because if the food isnt good, then i wont eat it'
Now i know a lotta fat people say 'im fat because i like food' but im thinking now that were fat because we have no taste in food at all! we will eat anything! :O

lol
 
That's a lot of miles there! I guess you want to get in as much trail time as you can now - it certainly sounds like a lovely time for it.

I see your weight is down again also - to a new low I think? Maybe you're preparing for winter hibernation like a bear - but getting extra thinness instead of an extra fat layer? :)
 
Hey Randy, Thanks for the advice on the whole truck situation. Dh has really got his hopes up in this one that him and his best friend will be able to do it and he's thinking about making it a full time thing that as alex gets older we can do as a family... not sure i am totally on board with it but if Dh think it can work we will try it out and see. If things don't work out on that front we will find something new. Dh and I have already agreed no matter where our jobs may take us we aren't calling it quits as we have been through to much already. to just give up on our love for each other and making our marriage work through to the end.
Anyways, like felici said I think your new weight is lower then I have seen it before. Congrats on getting back on track and hopefully winter doesn't make it too hard to keep going for you.

I am going strong although we had a bad temptation for me last night for dinner but i managed to only eat 2.5 slices instead of the normal 4 that I would have eaten before starting on this journey. anyways keep up the great advice and motivation that you give everyone on here.

Talk to you soon,
 
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