This Trucker Fights Back

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WoW, no takers on the false 'fact'.

Foregoing collective replies tonight. I have company coming over here soon so I'll just thank all the thankees and recap my day.

Very busy day here including a 3.5 mile walk and a 2.5 stationary early this morn.

I set up another lean day in prep for Turkey Day and quite frankly, I'm glad this is the last day.

1 yogurt (80)

1 granola bar (90)

Chicken salad (500)

I intend to drink 3 lites here soon (330)

I'm on Cipro right now as my body is having a hard time staving off infection. I'm pretty inwardly depressed. Without getting long-winded, the very problem that led to my disability has returned. I guess losing 130 lbs. wasn't the guarantee I thought it would be.

I don't get it. My diabetes has never been under this great of control, rock solid numbers, I'm in the best health I've been in the last 20 years...

I'm not posting this for *forum hugs*, I just need to vent for my body's betrayal to me for a supposed 'job well done' The real reason to post this to say if you don't have diabetes yet and you're obese and need a fire under your ass, get busy avoiding becoming diabetic and lose your weight. You'll really regret waiting until it's too late.
 
Well.. I know you don't want it but...
*big forum hug* hope you feel better and things straighten out soon. You have the strength of a hundred truckers so I know you'll get through this too. It must be so frustrating.

Hang in there Randy. ;)

Ps... my guess is #3.
 
T2, you neglect to mention that though your body is in the best shape its been in for 20 years, your mental attitude has also changed and is probably in the best health its been in ever!

Take care of yourself, both physically and mentally. You overcame this once before you can do it again.
 
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Hey T2, I'm in the same boat with my asthma. I really thought losing this weight would cure it. Well, I may not be having as many attacks, but I still have to take $$$money worth of meds every day. The weight loss you have done is fantastic, and is a good thing. Diabetes is a nasty disease, it can be a silent monster for a while, and then rear its head. You'll be in my thoughts.
 
pequin said:
Well.. I know you don't want it but...
*big forum hug* hope you feel better and things straighten out soon. You have the strength of a hundred truckers so I know you'll get through this too. It must be so frustrating.

Hang in there Randy. ;)

Ps... my guess is #3.
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Thanks Amy, that perked up my day - seriously !! I guess sometimes others see what we don't see in ourself at times.

Good guess, but ....

wishes said:
T2, you neglect to mention that though your body is in the best shape its been in for 20 years, your mental attitude has also changed and is probably in the best health its been in ever!

Take care of yourself, both physically and mentally. You overcame this once before you can do it again.
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Thank you Wishy, coming from one of the strongest women on here, I'll take what you say for what it's worth. I still would shout out to the younger readers to get busy NOW while time is on their side - agree ??

caseymabin said:
You have been tagged...by caseymabin! This is a game that wishes made up, so now you have to share 5 facts about yourself and tag five other people. Have fun
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Thx for the tag but I'm done with this game. It was fun while it lasted.

beckster123 said:
Hey T2, I'm in the same boat with my asthma. I really thought losing this weight would cure it. Well, I may not be having as many attacks, but I still have to take $$$money worth of meds every day. The weight loss you have done is fantastic, and is a good thing. Diabetes is a nasty disease, it can be a silent monster for a while, and then rear its head. You'll be in my thoughts.
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Awww beckster, I feel for you asthma sufferers :( I can't imagine that helpless feeling of not being able to breath, really, what could be scarier than that ??

Yep diabetes is nasty for sure. This isn't the first time my body cycled into an infected state. It seems like every so often I have to get on an antibiotic and then I'm good for another 50,000 miles or 9 months - whichever comes first. I'm just a lil pissed my body didn't honor my new extended warranty plan I took out last March :mad:

Thanks for caring :)
 
Just back from a 3 mile walk. All the preventive maintenance is done. Soon it will be time to just go and enjoy my family and my sister's world class cooking. You can taste the love and affection in every bite of her cooking, mastering all the old recipes and traditions throughout the years our family has come to know and expect. Her home radiates of holiday spirit with the smallest of details never overlooked. She even called me yesterday to tell me she bought diet 7-up for me just because that's how she is :) Our Thanksgiving dinner is a place of comfort, togetherness and family compassion - oh yeah, and football too ;)

I'm looking forward to today. My family hasn't seen me in dress clothes in half a decade. I'm as excited for them as I am myself.

Last night was a great night, Sherri and I went out and had a few drinks. I explained to her that Wednesday night before Thanksgiving is a great night to go out the bars and see old friends. Traditionally a lot of people making their annual pilgrimage congregate at a few of the local watering holes and this year was no different. Old hands were shaken and hugs gapping time were given aplenty. Yeah, I got some compliments - why wouldn't I ??

For the first time in a millennium, my date came up and hooked arms with me as I talked to other people and asserted her status to those in question who may have any misunderstanding of just what the score was. This was better than 'etc' to me. At 47, I'm not sure where one says "oh, I think I got a girlfriend now" but I think it's getting closer to that now.

Something else may have turned out good out of all this, I was talking to a chick I know and she was interested in my story and I told her I was looking to get in to a part-time job situation so we discussed her field of taxes and she seemed comfortable with my computer experience and asked if I'd like to train to do income taxes for her. I told her I'd swing by Friday to get the skinny on all the details. Since I'm probably not going back to trucking in January like I had hoped to, this might be a good gig till I can fine-tune myself and go out trucking maybe in late spring *shrugs*



I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving day dinner.
 
*super holiday hugs*

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you're sisters cooking and the family time is all you expected it to be.
 
T2 Trucker said:
She even called me yesterday to tell me she bought diet 7-up for me just because that's how she is :) Our Thanksgiving dinner is a place of comfort, togetherness and family compassion - oh yeah, and football too ;)
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Thatz awesome...My friend Karen is like that and my mom...if I am eating low carb than a low carb meal is made or what have you...it is nice to have family friends and oters help support you...

I really liked this post of yours...I dunno it just kinda left me feeling a little warm and fuzzy...Im assuming you are having a great night!!!
 
reach4Astar said:
Happy Turkey day Trucker
gobble till ya wobble!!!!!
(i am!!!!) laters dude STAR
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haha - cute phrase there badass lololol. meh, last year I wobbled before, during and after - this year, nah. One of the advantages of a killer weight loss ;)

Kaitie said:
*super holiday hugs*

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you're sisters cooking and the family time is all you expected it to be.
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ooooooo, I get the *super* version !! thank you Kaitiebeans !! I need to read bunches of diaries and see who all made it thru the day, I hope you were one of them !!

twolilangels said:
Thatz awesome...My friend Karen is like that and my mom...if I am eating low carb than a low carb meal is made or what have you...it is nice to have family friends and oters help support you...

I really liked this post of yours...I dunno it just kinda left me feeling a little warm and fuzzy...Im assuming you are having a great night!!!
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Awww thx 2LA I trust you had a great holiday too !!! and yes, my sister spell-bounds here home with 'warm and fuzzies' - it's almost like she's an evil sorceress mastering her craft of culinary seduction in an enchanting setting. I didn't wanna come home ;) :p
 
Hey T2, congrats on having a great Thanksgiving at your sisters and also on your weightloss, I see you updated your sig, great job on getting under 240. I can't wait to see those numbers too, I am getting closer everyday.

Have a great day.
 
Goood Mornin Randy! Sonds like you had a wonderful thanksgiving. I gotta agree with 2LA up there.. you've left me with the warm fuzzies with that post. Hope things continue to look up for you!! ;):D
 
Fenster said:
Hey T2, congrats on having a great Thanksgiving at your sisters and also on your weightloss, I see you updated your sig, great job on getting under 240. I can't wait to see those numbers too, I am getting closer everyday.

Have a great day.
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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

dariqueen said:
Congrats on making it to the 230's T2! I hope your Thanksgiving was great! :) :)
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Thank You DQ !! My T-day was gr-r-r-reat !!!
 
pequin said:
Goood Mornin Randy! Sonds like you had a wonderful thanksgiving. I gotta agree with 2LA up there.. you've left me with the warm fuzzies with that post. Hope things continue to look up for you!! ;):D
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Thanks Amy !! lol I keep getting side-tracked here, but yeah, I glossed over your diary (first one I read today !! ta-da !!). I don't know which makes me happier, your meal victory yesterday or Mr. Giggles !?!?!

It's all equally good !! Nothing but proud of you !! It think you LOVE having control. Self-empowerment can become addicting ;) I should know

So you had a great day yesterday ?? now come back even stronger today !! Let's do this Amy !!
 
T2 Trucker said:
Awww thx 2LA I trust you had a great holiday too !!! and yes, my sister spell-bounds here home with 'warm and fuzzies' - it's almost like she's an evil sorceress mastering her craft of culinary seduction in an enchanting setting. I didn't wanna come home ;) :p
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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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