Moving Forward-Not Backward

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Moving Forward-Not Backward

Good Morning All. It has been a good 10 days since we started eating a bit upside down. I do not feel particularly hungry most days and don’t even feel “bingy”, which is good. Don’t let anyone tell you this is an easy thing to do because it isn’t. But I think in the long…

It Has Been A Long Time But On ToThe Next Phase

I went to the doctors on Tuesday… Total weight loss this month 12 pounds. He increased my Cymbalta to 60 mgs, which will help with pain and the depression. My blood pressure went down (it wasn’t high but on the verge of being high) and now it was 120/77. I had developed a tiny wart…

No Good Deed..

Lemons don’t always make good lemonade, sometimes they are too bitter. I know, I know mixing metaphors, but I can’t help myself. After being in the hospital, two surgeries, waiting to see the doctor (yes still) and some other issues (non medical) that decided to rear their ugly head. I am exhausted, I feel tired and…

First World Whining

Originally posted on Big Owl's Tree:
I keep seeing social media statuses that are some variation of “I’m so tired of seeing this ice bucket challenge.” Those poor people whose lives are so wrought with tumult that they have to endure a Facebook or Twitter newsfeed filled with people spreading awareness of a lethal…

Life, Lemons, The Good, The Bad, Then and Now…

It has been a very long time since I have posted on here, but I am back! There has been a lot going on in the world and in my life since the last post. Where do I start. The last post was about getting into jeans that were much smaller than I thought I…

It’s Official: What changes!

It’s Official: I just got in the mail the Black Jeans (2 sizes smaller than the last time I bought pants) and tunic tops (3 sizes smaller) and…. THEY FIT!!!!! I could probably go down another size in my waist but alas genetics graced me with an ass and hips.

Anything Goes

Hey everyone… Been a bit rough since losing Shahu. I think I am getting back on track. It is really hard though. I still want to try to lose at least 15-20 lbs by July 12th. Is it realistic? not sure. Watched Frozen today. It was cute! Going to watch NCIS NCIS LA and Person…

I Will Win This War

I went to the gym today, I dedicated myself to working harder. Did different machines, got on the elliptical and generally busted my @$$ at the gym. I am not giving up, I am going to continue to fight this war. I am stronger than I think. We are going to go for a…

Family, Cats, And Life in General

My Elder cat is not doing well that is making it hard to motivate to do something… It is hard to not want to snack uncontrollably. On the other hand We have been invited to my uncles 50th anniversary, and It also puts me my sister and brother together for the first time in over…

Is Fat All There Is? No There Are Friends To Remind You It’s Not! Thank You Friends.

I have had a bad couple of weeks. I gained 5 lbs in those two weeks. It made me so depressed. But then There was Celeste, Randy, Cameron, Selah, Manda, Desiree, Pamela, Cynthianna, Diana, Shana, Linda, Brook, ER, Timothy, Missy, and Annie, who reminded me that the Scale is not the be all and end…

We Are All Human

We are all human. We make mistakes. We don’t pay attention sometimes. We get emotional. We self sabotage our own efforts. All these things are true. But we are human. The hard part for many of us is that we have human partners. These partners are wonderful human beings as well. But sometimes when we…

Is Your Brain a Time Bomb?

Originally posted on Big Owl's Tree:
In 1989, when I was a junior in high school, I was struck in the head by an eight pound ball of iron. I suffered a Grade III concussion, a brain contusion, and brain swelling. I survived the incident but to this day suffer symptoms. This post is intended to…

CUPCAKES ARE EVIL – Self Sabotage Sucks!

Temptations got the best of me today. Cupcakes I hate cupcakes. Back on program tomorrow. One slip is not the end of the world. I am awesome I can do this!

Priorities It’s Not Always About The Food, And Thank You Bruce, Trace, and Susan

Two point four pounds lost so far this week. Work out at the gym today was intense! I was able to do 30 minutes of cardio. plus weights. We went and met a friend at Denny’s for dinner. I realized that though I would love to have the pancakes with all the goo that goes…