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I'm also trying to create accountability for myself; I tell people how much I've lost. I have the Fit-ify application on my Facebook page. I have a blog that I'm trying to get people to read just to create more accountability, and I'm finding favorite blogs of my own to read and to spur on the authors like they've spurred me on.

I've also tried to share my journey with family and friends, again just to create accountability. My parents and brother are impressed, but my friends couldn't care less. They've actually told me that I shouldn't bother and that my goal (to get down to 150 lbs) is too ambitious. I don't agree. Basically I'm losing for my LIFE here, not for vanity. They know that my blood pressure readings have been extremely high and that diabetes and heart disease run in the family. Yes, how *dare* I try to LIVE. :leaving:
 
Weighed in at 238.8 lbs this morning. That's a loss of 17.8 lbs since my journey started.

Dunno why I'm posting this, nobody freaking reads it anyway. I have a blog, maybe I should stop wasting my time.
 
People read - at least I do... I just don't always comment...

almost 18lbs is great progress.. you're closing in on 10 percent...

as for your friends.. 17.8 lbs ago - getting to 150 meant you'd have to lose over 100lbs -that number is pretty daunting... but you're whittling that number down... and getting closer to your goal... your own belief is the only thing that matters... if you believe you'll get there.. then you will.. :D
 
maleficent said:
People read - at least I do... I just don't always comment...

almost 18lbs is great progress.. you're closing in on 10 percent...

as for your friends.. 17.8 lbs ago -getting to 150 meant you'd have to lose over 100lbs-that number is pretty daunting... but you're whittling that number down... and getting closer to your goal... your own belief is the only thing that matters... if you believe you'll get there.. then you will.. :D
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Why do you say it's daunting? I don't think it is. My "friends" think it is; so much so that I shouldn't bother. They're losers anyway, so why do I care what they think? They're trying to drag me down to their level. Not playing...not anymore. I need quality friends and if there are none to be had, fuck it. I'll just watch TV for the rest of my fucking life.

They're probably afraid if I get thin, I'll leave them behind. Uh...with the way they're behaving, they don't have to wait for me to get thin for me to leave them behind. I'm leaving them behind NOW. I'm tired of their passive aggressive shit.
 
Weight was the same today. Went to the gym as usual.

Only deviation was a 3 Musketeers bar. I don't normally have a sweet tooth but for some reason I've been desperately craving a 3 Musketeers for a couple of days now. So, I gave in to my cravings and bought one. Just one. And ate it.

I still stayed under 1800 calories for the day even with the candy bar, so I think that's pretty good. I think it's OK to have a treat every once in a while. It's my first piece of candy in...literally...about 3 months.
 
Well I'm up to 20.6 lbs lost. Whoopee. Nobody'll ever see this. Oh well; there are a few people IRL who do give a shit!
 
OK, I know I said I wouldn't update this anymore, but I had to share this.

Took my BP today and it was 131/80. That's good for me. My pulse was 66 bpm. That's OUTSTANDING for me. I'm really proud of that and I've worked my butt off in the gym to get to that.
 
Hey, I saw your diary get bumped and read the WHOLE THING, lol. I get frustrated too sometimes when people don't comment right away. So I hope you keep posting anyway because I think it's awesome you lost 20lbs and reading that helps me keep at it. Awesome about your blood pressure too, I'd be doin a dance. I don't have high blood pressure...I bypassed that and just went straight to the diabetes, low end thankfully.

I was laughing as I read some of your posts cuz I'm one of those "californians" who after I moved to Ohio was homesick for the west coast for over a year. I got over it though, one visit home reminded me why I left, lol. Mostly I just really missed my friends and family and the winters here SUCK. Wrecked a car last winter sliding down a hill, that was fun. Anyway England 6 years, wow. I'd like to visit other countries but actually living there must have been tough. Did you have any accent when you came home?
 
douknowjello said:
Hey, I saw your diary get bumped and read the WHOLE THING, lol. I get frustrated too sometimes when people don't comment right away. So I hope you keep posting anyway because I think it's awesome you lost 20lbs and reading that helps me keep at it. Awesome about your blood pressure too, I'd be doin a dance. I don't have high blood pressure...I bypassed that and just went straight to the diabetes, low end thankfully.
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Yeah, it's been kind of a shitty month for me in some ways. It's frustrating when you think nobody gives a shit, but then you get to a point where you don't give a shit whether they give a shit. :Angel_anim:

I'm sorry about the diabetes. My mom has it and it sucks.

I was laughing as I read some of your posts cuz I'm one of those "californians" who after I moved to Ohio was homesick for the west coast for over a year. I got over it though, one visit home reminded me why I left, lol. Mostly I just really missed my friends and family and the winters here SUCK. Wrecked a car last winter sliding down a hill, that was fun. Anyway England 6 years, wow. I'd like to visit other countries but actually living there must have been tough. Did you have any accent when you came home?
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I did develop an English accent at one point but once I realized it, I adopted a heavy Texas accent to cover it up; I was embarrassed. English people don't think it's cute at all when Americans try to talk like they do. :ack2:

I can understand how people build up home when they've moved somewhere else...hell, I did it when I lived in England. I knew Texas wasn't perfect, but when I was stuck in England I'd have given anything to be back over here. Sometimes now I catch myself griping about the traffic or the weather and I slap myself! :leaving:
 
Oh it's not too bad about the diabetes....I'm only borderline and if I get my weight down it will most likely not be a problem at all. I'm on metformin right now with no problems. Thats so funny about the accent thing...not like you could help it but they really got pissy about it over in England? Then covering it up with the Texas accent, I bet you're a kick to hang out with, lol.
 
:party:Congratulations on your 20 lb loss! It feels so rewarding once you are losing in 10 lb increments. Keep up the great work!
Cheers,
ABBAgirl
 
douknowjello said:
Oh it's not too bad about the diabetes....I'm only borderline and if I get my weight down it will most likely not be a problem at all. I'm on metformin right now with no problems. Thats so funny about the accent thing...not like you could help it but they really got pissy about it over in England? Then covering it up with the Texas accent, I bet you're a kick to hang out with, lol.
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Hehehe, they didn't think I was! :svengo:
 
Hey just stoppin by to say hi and hope you had a fun labor day weekend. Today is my day off but I had class earlier...that I skipped...I'm bad. But I was SOOO tired after working all night that a short nap turned into oversleeping, lol. Anyway hope things are good on your end of things :) ~Lisa
 
douknowjello said:
Hey just stoppin by to say hi and hope you had a fun labor day weekend. Today is my day off but I had class earlier...that I skipped...I'm bad. But I was SOOO tired after working all night that a short nap turned into oversleeping, lol. Anyway hope things are good on your end of things :) ~Lisa
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It was OK; I had wanted to go gun shopping (for self-defense) but my BF was too busy to go with me and I wouldn't know what I was looking for. I don't want to be taken in by those slick gun salesmen. "What would it take for me to get YOU into THIS Glock 27....today?"

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LMAO!!!! You'll have to let me know if that's really how it works :p My mom always had guns in the house growing up but meh, I'd probably end up shooting myself instead of any would-be attacker. Although getting some pepper spray wouldn't be a bad idea...least if I shot myself in the face with it by accident it wouldn't be lethal. So are you getting one just to have in a weird situation break in or is it really scary where you live?
 
Hello. Thanks again for what you said in your message. I read thru your diary and I really hope you continue to post. You've done an awesome job. I will definitely continue to visit and check on your progress. I wish you luck on your journey to get to your goal. Take care and God bless.
 
I saw you post around the forum today and came by here to pester you...but no posts here, lol. I'm currently listening to my husband play "call of duty" and cuss out the other people playing....fun fun. So how are ya?
 
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