This Trucker Fights Back

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Howdy hi!

The hot temps were a Godsend :) A much-needed boost to my weight loss was obtained because of it. I moved a lot more and ate a lot less. I can literally feel the difference from last week vs. this morning.

I'm less than happy that I've banked my weight loss to be weather-assisted, but I'll take what I can get. I really needed a spring board and I got it. That said, I'm gonna run with it hard. I feel confident my winter appetite and habits are well behind me now. The amount of walking and standing has bolstered my metabolism up sharply. I had to put a belt on to keep my shorts up come Sunday :) The sign I've so dearly wanted to see, again!

My mood is very, very upbeat and largely unbendable. Sherri had to deal with my first of many weekends away and she really had a stiff upper lip about it. I don't have a resolution for it, either. It's not an issue that's open for debate.

I can't imagine not goaling this summer. I'm on top of this !!


oh yeah, Alice Cooper is coming to town this August !! w00t! Don't act like you have to ask if I'm going.
 
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Spring has sprung!! It's great to hear that you're instantly making the most of it. Nice that you got such good feedback from your shorts already.

I thought you might enjoy the weekends away - are they tedious?

Sounds like you're going to really enjoy this summer regardless.
 
felici said:
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I thought you might enjoy the weekends away - are they tedious?

Sounds like you're going to really enjoy this summer regardless.
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We don't have the bugs worked out, yet. And then there's this new partnership which has its own set of aches and pains. I just bite my lips and enjoy the very fabric of being busy and outdoors, plus I get to enjoy the races !! oye !! so, yes, in all fairness, tedious is a close adjective even if indirect to me personally.

I now know Sherri is learning the texting game straight away, too. Flattery and discomfort all in one bundle.

I already bagged a one hour walk in between posts this morning. A bit over-dressed by the time I got home. It was hoodie weather when I left but it went up about 20 degrees by the time I was heading home. SWEAT !! Yeaaaa !!

I got a car wash and a lawn mow planned for the rest of the day after my car gets out of the shop :mad: busy, busy, busy!
 
Busy is good! Well the right amount is good and it sounds like you might be getting that right now.

I get it about the texting. My lifestyle is fully permeated with mobile phone use and I wouldn't be without it, yet ....

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Steve said:
Hey man, been a minute. Glad to hear you're in good spirits! And yea, the weather is kickass right now.
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yo yo yo! Yeah, back to earth weather-wise now *blank look*

Maybe I'm the last human on earth to do this but I watched the 'Man Whose Arms Exploded' the other night. Please tell me that was just one guy out of control. That industry isn't really that deep into that shit, is it? Words fail me how grossed out I was.

Glad to see you're still here. People need direct answers in this business. You do just that very thing well.

felici said:
Busy is good! Well the right amount is good and it sounds like you might be getting that right now.

I get it about the texting. My lifestyle is fully permeated with mobile phone use and I wouldn't be without it, yet ....

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lol @ the attachment. Yep, like that only the roar of engines for me. It is peaceful to me.

I didn't get my lawn done until today - and no less sweat for the delay. I traded chores yesterday. The weather so astounding, I had to take advantage of some car work I'd been pining to do.

It was fairly manual and it gave me 6 hours in the sun. I did work up a sweat. I hadn't done car body work in ages so I did tons of sanding (by hand - no machine). I really fussed to achieve perfection. I knew rain was coming late today so it was a safe trade to do the lawn today. The bad part is I slept most of the afternoon. I think all the heat beats caught up with me today. Had the rain not woke me up, I might still be sleeping.

I'll have to step up in a big way the next 4-5 days as the weather won't be much help to shortcutting weight loss. I think I'll hang my heavy bag and beat the living shit out of it and partake in a lil exo-biking.

I feel great how the last 5 days have gone, now I have to keep it alive. Did any kids bring you an apple today? I would. I'd love to be the Teacher's pet :)
 
No more Mr Nice guy? Hes just the greatest!

I was gonna write the entire post in Alice Cooper lyrics but decided i couldnt be fucked (lazy till i die bitches!). Glad you have summer, its pissing down here
 
wishes said:
No more Mr Nice guy? Hes just the greatest!

I was gonna write the entire post in Alice Cooper lyrics but decided i couldnt be fucked (lazy till i die bitches!). Glad you have summer, its pissing down here
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haha, that would have been extremely cool!

Without an equal on my iPod, AC clearly has the most songs on it (90 songs) I've been a Coop fan since my oldest bro brought home 'Killer' in like 1971 and I purchased every vinyl up to Lace and Whiskey. I saw the 'Welcome to my Nightmare' tour in 1975 in NYC. We had tickets to see him in Pittsburgh, also, but the city got nervous and canceled his date due to 'public concern' sheesh. I'm still in search of the perfect picture of Alice's eyes to get my first and only tattoo - that and a tat artist that will do a perfect job. I don't want shit art after-the-fact.

Our puny fair couldn't afford Alice for a Friday or Saturday date so we got him on Tuesday night. Hell, any night is good for me.

Friday, we have a surviving Ramones member that made a band. They're opening for Ratt (I'll probably go) and Kelly Clarkson will close out the fair for the Saturday night finale (no way I'll go). No ticket prices available yet. Alice and Kelly will sellout, I predict.


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On the weight loss front, I ate a roast beef yesterday for my meal. I snacked on raw veggies. I've been lacking in protein lately. Since I went over on cals, I'm gonna stay light today.

40 degrees colder today however it's not raining. I think a trail walk is the order of the day. I'm sitting here waiting for the urge to hit me to get off the couch and get going. My whack sleep has me out of kilter this morning.

Welp, excuse never lost no weight, right??
 
I'm always amazed at what your fair provides. This concert is a total blessing to you isn't it? 90 songs!! That's extreme. Clearly someone is smiling at you right now. Enjoy!

:) No apples. They try to do what I ask them to do. Can't ask for more than that.
 
felici said:
I'm always amazed at what your fair provides. This concert is a total blessing to you isn't it? 90 songs!! That's extreme. Clearly someone is smiling at you right now. Enjoy!
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For a little hick town of a population nearing 15,000, yeah, it is amazing. It is rich in tradition, tho. I guess that's our staying power in the venue arena.

Growing up, it was always top-named country acts. It really was a bummer for us youth. As the powers-that-be transitioned generationally, so did the talent selections.

Tis a shame I gave up on the long hair last week, Hell, I probably would have showed up with AC eye make up on :p Short hair probably couldn't pull it off :(

Blessed indeed.

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:) No apples.
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Well they're doing it wrong. I can't believe its because you're a mean teacher :hat:




*must head outdoors now*
 
T2 Trucker said:
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On the weight loss front, I ate a roast beef yesterday for my meal. I snacked on raw veggies. I've been lacking in protein lately. Since I went over on cals, I'm gonna stay light today.

40 degrees colder today however it's not raining. I think a trail walk is the order of the day. I'm sitting here waiting for the urge to hit me to get off the couch and get going. My whack sleep has me out of kilter this morning.

Welp, excuse never lost no weight, right??
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Hi ya. :seeya:

Long time no chat! :hug2:

Can't life just mess up plans? lmbo!

Boy howdy, don't I know!.!.

Sleep is so important. My insomnia has come back and boy can that make daily life difficult.

Hope you start gettin' the rest you need and *Best Wishes* for a Goal Reachin' rest of the week hon. ;)

<3 Stacy

PS:
I started a fresh diary: Time2Change...Stacy's Journey

That's where you'll find me. *wink*
 
howdy hi, chickacherrycola :)

Yes, it has been awhile, indeed. To be honest, I've seen so many fade and reappear on here, I seldom worry much. One thing I do know, a lot do come back eventually.

I know life, weight loss and all that messy stuff in between can be more than a smooth course plotted on the Good Ship Perfect Health. It does happen more than we wish, these stupid shipwrecks.

I'm kind of conditioned to my crazy sleep. The hard part is not grazing during the night. If I can pull that off, I feel like I accomplished something great. Nonetheless tho, you are correct that the value of consistent, timely sleep is essential to the quality of life. No mistake about that.

I hope your new diary serves you well. It's never too late to start anew. After all, isn't weight loss all about getting rid of the old ways and seeking new thoughts? And new strengths :)

It was nice to see you again, Stacy.
 
Hiya.

How's it going? Another busy weekend? Sleeping your way out of awkward nights? Enjoying the spring? I hope you're achieving what you want.

:)
 
heh I live in a hick town of 1600, i think they get more done because theres less politics going on :)

Damned lucky you guys have spring and summer, our town is normally the 'Town of Trees' and now its more like the "Town of Leaves'. Its bitterly cold and freezing which means i get to wear my CFM boots, skinny jeans, and trenchies!
I became a fan of Alice Cooper back when i dated my first love, who looked like him ,listened to everything he had. Heck my first borns middle name was Vincent after him ! I got veto'd on it being the first name :)
 
Hey handsome. ;)

I was also wondering how your weather is doing?

Are you able to enjoy your walks now?

I hope you have a fantastic Friday and Weekend! :hug2:

<3 Stacy
 
Thanks, Stacy, Kerry A and Liz.

I just don't have my multi-quote mojo goin' on. I kinda vented in Kerry's diary yesterday. This is a follow-up to that.

My, how fast things change. I was awoken to a phone call this morning that brother was taken back to the hospital overnight. I know the ride home yesterday was a very uncomfortable one but I assumed it was nerve-related and not a decline in his health. I just don't get it anymore.

So here we go again. It's been hard to get focused on weight loss, to be honest. At best, I'm being mindful of intake but no real full regiment to speak of. I can't let the things I can't control interfere this deeply. It hasn't been a healthy marriage for me. I just gotta step up and dust myself off.
 
I'm sorry to hear about your brother's latest problem. I'll send some positive thoughts his way.

I think there are sudden crises where we have to drop everything and deal with the moment and there are ongoing issues, sometimes really hard but ongoing - and then we have to find strategies and ways to cope with the longer term. Your situation right now seems to be a bit of both which is especially awkward, but probably the sudden crisis aspect will settle and it will be more a matter of working things out. I'm confident you'll do that. Don't beat yourself up too much during the crisis phase though. View attachment 9839
 
Well, Friday, Sherri and I drove down the hospital for a visit. It was kinda comical. My brother has MRSA and we had to wear gowns, gloves and the other apparel. I did get a lawn mowing in Friday afternoon before we left. I was very hot out and undoubtedly my profuse sweating contributed nicely to my much-needed efforts.

The yesterday I took Mom and Dad to the hospital for their turn to visit, also. I only ate once on both days. Best estimates are around 1700 for each day. No grazing, no drinks. I really haven't had any drinks in about two weeks, actually.

My mood is rather mellow today. Pennsylvania is a glorious state to live in right now when everything transitions into green grass and green trees. The weather is kinda goofy (frost warning for tonight!) but it looks to be going uphill steadily after tomorrow. It's all good in the hood. The things I can't control aren't worth writing about, presently. I'll just smile and get my ass out for a walk today and go from there. Like the Atlanta Rhythm Section song says "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me (tonight)"

oh yeah, Alice Cooper tickets go sale tomorrow morning. Yep, I'm setting my alarm for that :)
 
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