This Trucker Fights Back

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ROFLMAO!!!!!!

T2, ain't mysteries great! :D hehehehe ;) Bet you wondered what kind of nut, huh? LOL

How ya doin' today? were you able to hit the local track? If so, hope you enjoyed it enough for both of us! ;) LOL

Hope you had a great day!
 
T2 seems to like "punishment" Scarlett, so don't worry ;) AInt that right, T2? hehehehe I know you like your ears to burn!!! :D:D LMAO!
 
LMAO!!! IF you're at the track T2, make your the fire persons know where you are located at all times so they can put out the flames in the quickest time possible!!!

*\o/* ;)
 
This is a thing of beauty !! I take a day off from the forum and I'm still getting molested on my diary :)

The only thing that got scorched was my eyes from looking at all the race track hunnies ;)

Now for the bad news (well, I don't perceive it as 'bad' but opinions my vary)

I partied like it was 1999 all day and night !! I drank about 16 bud lights according to my gorilla math and only consumed a 6" roast beef on wheat sub so I was in the very low 2000's in calories for the day. I probably walk about 4 miles too. A day of breaking even (more or less) with the fun of overindulgence and had a great time.

My biggest gain was social confidence. I even tho I'm still a 'husky' man, I still wasn't the blubbery man of a few months ago. People notice and people comment on it. People ask tons of questions too, it amazing what people are willing hear about in the world of weight loss. What a great feeling it was to have people invite you into their camp for a beer or 3, shoot the breeze and enjoy the company.

I tested my blood sugar this morn and fully expect to pay the price there (moreso than any weight gain) and it was an astounding 83 !! I immediately re-tested, it just couldn't be it was this low ?? sure enough, another 83 !!

Well back to earth now, I'm gonna take a nap before tonight's BBQ. Back to grinding out a smart strategy for yet one more event designed to hinder us that are fighting the good fight.

Happy 4th all !!
 
Hey Trucker!

I'm glad you had a great time at the party! I'm jealous though... You're so lucky getting to go to a BBQ tonight. I hope you have a great time there too!

Anyways, keep on truckin'. *cackles* Okay, okay, that was lame, but you know what I mean.
 
T2!! Nice of ya to show! ;) As for getting "molested" in your own diary, well, You KNOW you like it!!! LMAO!!! Isn't that what the guys always tell the girls?!?! ;) LOL

Glad to hear you had fun! It doesn't surprise me in the least that people were curious about your weightloss! YOu've done fantastic and serve as an inspiration to all who undertake this difficult task. *\o/* GO T2!!!*\o/*


I agree with Scarlett!!! (AGAIN!LOL) We need pics! ;) Cuties only get cuter, right? :D


Hope all went well at your BBQ :D
 
*Strike the Pose* - that moment was brought to you by Madonna ;)

Damage Control: I leaned out today as best I could at the BBQ yesteday. Two small BBQ'd chicken breast and one burger with A1 on it (no bun) I also laid into the catabolic tray - cukes, carrots, radishes, olives, pickles and the always dependable fruit tray. Water ONLY all day. :mad: I have to admit, passing on the home-made apple pies was a pretty hard choice :mad: but I'm no worse for the wear now. I noticed I don't even eye up what chips/snacks are set out to tempt me anymore, kinda like being on auto-pilot at this point :rolleyes:

I had a 2 mile walk in some nice hi-humidity about 8pm and broke into my 'really good' sweat.

I did manage to get my July Challenge exercises back on track yesterday after blowing off the 3rd for the day at the races.

10 days till the family reunion so it's crunch time !! I'm really putting in 'total front butt control' into place. I need to intelligently keep an aggressive campaign in place to combat the area that needs the most work.

I am somewhat disappointed in the reduction of my waist and lower abs. I am aware this is going to be the very last place that reaches normalacy so no need to get obsessive over it - it's gonna take time. It just gives me the willy's how my face, neck, arms and legs have returned to damn-near normal and the mid-section is just being stubborn :mad:

I promise someone at the family reunion will have a diggie and I have some kinfolk that have a lil pc savy. I will make it priority one to pester the living bejesus out of someone to email me some pics. I have taken recent webcam stills but I've yet to create a pic I was happy with. There's something about taking your own pic (especially sitting down) that just never comes out right :eek:

hehe, well it wouldn't be a 'diary' without getting molested in it somewhere right ?? next y'all will want me to kiss and tell about my crushes I have some of you :eek:

Thanks for the forum love *\o/*

*waves at Von* - glad you stopped by ;)
 
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You did GOOD honeybun!!! You made only smart choices on one of the biggest food fest days in American history!!!!

Here's a little trick I do when I say no to something (let's use your apple pie for example). That is not the last apple pie to be made. There will always be apple pie. Apple pie is not going to fade into oblivion. But there will come a time when you are close to goal, or at goal, or past goal and you know what....there will be room for a little apple pie with no fear of it doing major damage. And that apple pie will taste so much better!!!!

You're going to look so fab at your reunion!!! And you will feel so confident and that will enable you to enjoy yourself immensely. So proud of you!!!
 
Thank You F.M.D. and I'll certainly bookmark your advice into my brain.

Not much to yell about today here. I went to the SS Office and got the 411 on what I can earn on a part-time job. My return to work carries a pretty high priority on my 'achievements' list and after the reunion I'll make postive headway on that project. I'm still milling over my options for school too.

While trucking wrecked my body and offered no inspiration for discipline, there was no doubt about the money kept me in pocket money I grew accustomed to and being on a light debtload (thank god) right now has only left me in the "just making it" class with the gov't being my money source right now.

I'd have to say for abusing Monday, I'm no worse for the wear. what lil beer bloat I gained is gone now and lookin' as good as ever. I went for a haircut after my appt. and my stylist hasn't seen me in 2 months and was shocked. My daughter was there last week and bragged about me and was really beaming over it, my stylist said she 'backed it up' and my daughter's talk was genuine after she saw me today. I got the usual praise which I never get tired of.

It always makes the hard work even that much more worth it.

I'm really concerned for my oldest brother. He will be 50 next month and he has a really big weight problem. My best guess is he's at least 425 or more. His legs are chocolate colored from the ankles to his knees from poor circulation. For now he's not diabetic (I tested him last month) but he really has a terrible Coca-Cola addiction - probably around a gallon a day.

Last month I tested him for sugar we had a heart-to-heart, man-to-man talk about obesity. He took well and I really thought it was his defining moment but alas, nothing has started in the way of reforming his daily intake. Now my weight loss has become a source of jealousy and uncomfortableness. The last 3 gatherings we attended have been not very good ones. I'll spare the dialog but let's just say it's left me hurting inside.

Can anyone relate to this anology ?? I may be off-base here but I feel like he thinks I've abandon him as the last really big member of our family. Outside of him and I, my other family members are all within the 10 to 30 lb. overweight category where him and I were the only true obese ones.

Help me out with your thoughts of whether it's betrayal or jealousy you think he's going through ? It came without a warning and it's rather alarming to generate such a 180 on someone. I love this brother with all my heart but sometimes love isn't enough...
 
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Hey ya T2!!! I thought of you today! I got in a WALK - for the first time all summer (thanks to the rain!) :D:D I brought you with me - did you enjoy it too?! :D:D hehehehe

Great job at the BBQ! You'll look fab at the reunion - I know these things;) As for your brother, I have a sister who used to be that way with me and, since she's gotten pregnant, its gotten worse. I really think its insecurity - he knew he could fall back on you when you were heavier and you would understand. Now he may not feel that you are the same person since your "outside" changed. This is going to require patience, understanding, and lots of love on your part. It won't be a short road nor will it be painless, but if you wait for HIM to learn to deal with your changes and his own situation, I don't think you'll be sorry. Just lend an ear when he needs it and all the other things you used to do (IF they are healthy for YOU mentally and physically) - if for some reason you can't be sure to explain your reasons. Not so much defending yourself as to let him know you are still there for him but don't want to hurt yourself any more ( and we all know being large IS a healthy risk).

You're doin' great, love so keep it up *\o/* ;)
 
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The single greatest human need is acceptance. If I had to venture a guess, I would say your brother is really hurting right now because he does not feel like this need is being met. Yes, there might be a jealousy issue going on, but the deeper feelings are probably of abandonment and shame.

When you were 371 pounds, did you feel accepted by the world just as you were? I would imagine that you felt a lot more accepted by your brother, who was also big, than by the rest of your family, who are comparatively quite small. Now, who is there to accept your brother just as he is? You are urging him to change - not out of a malicious intent, but out of love. But to him, it probably feels like you are just like the rest of them - telling him he is not good enough and that you don't love him unless he does something about his weight.

I KNOW you didn't say these things to him, but I would really bet that is how he is feeling inside. If he is not mentally retarded, he KNOWS he needs to lose weight. I think all you can do is tell him you love him just the way he is, even if he never loses a single pound. Then let it go. Don't push him. Now that you have had your heart-to-heart about his weight, he knows what he needs to do. He will come around, or he won't, but we all need someone in our lives who just loves us.
 
Damn Twiny, that was great reading, you catapulted me into the think tank. Some I have instant replies, others I need to really sit back and work that out in my mind.


Great food for my walk tonight.

Speaking of which, Bize, you drug me around like a dog on a leash !! I got band-aids and mecurochrome all over me !! Didn't you ever hear the word "Heel !!"

Woof Woof
 
sorry to hear about you and your brother, but I think was "Twiny" said was perfect!!!

keep up the good work, way to go with staying on track for the holiday weekend.!!
 
wow I'm gone for a few small days and your diary is a happening place!

Okay so here is my readers digest takes on the posts. 1) You're awesome. 2) I don't think I could consume that many beers and be around for several days! I'm glad you had fun lol but don't skimp on the foodie when your drinking! For goodness sakes! 3) I agree with twins observation about your brother - I have a sort of .. kind of ... similar issue with my BF. He is also over-weight and could probably lose about 50-75 lbs (it's so hard to tell with men) ... he knows I'm doing this change for health reasons and he is encouraging, he also knows he needs to do something ... but i'll be damned if he stops drinking soda, eating three times a 'serving' size and ordering the worst foods. I imagine as my weight loss becomes more and more apparent, he will either do one of two things 1) resent it and stop being so encouraging or 2) do something about his own weight. I hate to keep bringing it up because I feel like I'm being a nag - and I know he is self-conscious about it also.

Anyway - keep up the good work!
 
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