Journal Entry for October 9, 2008
October 9, 2008 9:49am
Progress
85 %
Goal End Date is Nov 1, 08 21 more days.
Current Weight (Lbs)
158
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Don't ever regret something that makes you smile...
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About Me
I have been in a committed relationship for the past 3 1/2 years. I recently got engaged and will be getting married on November 27, 2008 in Cabo San Lucas Mexico. I work as a drug and alcohol counselor. I love naps, watching television, cuddling with my man, and most of all helping others. I have no children, but I do have 3 cats, 1 puppy, and about 30 fish. Not to mention my significant other is like a child himself sometimes. I have traveled alot all over the U.S. and in Europe.
Interests
God, exercising, picinics, walking, riding bikes, flying kites, the internet, snorkeling, laying on the beach, snuggling, singing anywhere any time, riding in the convertible mustang, dancing, animals
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Hate this up and down game I have been playing
October 1, 2008 9:53pm
Well I have been putting on and taking off the same 5 pounds for the past month. I fully believe that I am not going to get to my goal …
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u have a beautiful smile. how are u?
Congrats
I see that you broke the 160 plateau, CONGRATS!!!!!
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how are u??
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Love this new pic! You do look beautiful and know one will know the actual number you weight except for you so don't put too much emphasis on that. You will indeed make a beautiful bride and you're loved because of who you are. You're pictures will be beautiful and you have come a long long long way. Be proud of that. If you make it outstanding, if you don't outstanding. YOu have made a great accomplishment either way. I would love to weigh what you do in a heartbeat. :o)
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You need to remember this..... You have come sooooo far. You will be a beautiful bride because of the smile on your face! SweetPea
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Support Groups
Close Gastric Bypass Surgery
I have been overweight most of my life. I have a love hate relationship with food. I hate what it does to me, but I love the way it tastes. I had gastric bypass on 1/29/08. I am learning a new way of eating and a new way of life. It is amazing how all of this works. I know that through God I will be successful.....I started at 315 pounds, walk with me as it drops off...
Close Cocaine Addiction & Recovery
I used cocaine on a regular basis for about 7 years. My use continued to increase and led me to make some horrible choices. I ended up in jail and chose to get into drug treatment. I have been sober for 5 years now and work as a certified drug and alcohol counselor. I try to help others so that they do not have to go down the same horrible road I went down.
Treatments
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Working / Worked
- I still go to meetings on a regular basis even though I have been sober for 5 years. I know I am dealing with an addiction that is cunning, baffling and powerful.
- Prison Working / Worked
- Went to treatment for 6 months while incarcerated. Helped big time because I wanted to change and was open to suggestions!!
- Residential Treatment Center Working / Worked
- The treatment in prison was a residential setting. I could not go anywhere even if I wanted to...LOL. But really going to prison and treatment was the best thing that ever happened to me because it made me who I am today.
Open Obesity
I was obese most of my life and still am. I had Gastric Bypass surgery on January 29, 2008. I am making lifestyle changes in order to live healthy. It is a struggle, but I am determined to do it. I am exercising daily and making healthier food choices.
Treatments
- Alli Not Working
- Gave me horrible diarrhea....wouldn't use it again, expensive and made me run for the bathroom one too many times
- Gastric Bypass Surgery Working / Worked
- I had GBS on 1-29-08. It is working for me. I am eatig alot smaller portions and feel fuller quicker. It is a tool in my belt that is helping me reach a healthy weight. I do vommitt occasionally if I eat one bite too many or too fast. It is a learning experience, but I am so glad I had the procedure.
- Jenny Craig Somewhat Helpful
- I lost, but when I stopped eating their food I put weight back on and more than I had lost. Tried numerous times and had the same effects...
- Meridia Not Working
- Took for one month--was very expensive, even with medical insurance. I only lost 4 pounds in one month. It did not give me the results I was looking for so I would not recommend it..
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Working for me now with my gastric bypass surgery. I am down 75 pounds in 3 months. Feel great and have alot of energy. Joints hurt on occasion because I push myself when I am still heavy, but I am seeing results for once in my life.
- Slim-Fast Somewhat Helpful
- Replaced a meal with the slim fast. Didn't think it was the greatest. It tasted good, but I really didn't lose alot of weight. It cured my sweet tooth when I had one, but didn't do alot for my extra weight.
- South Beach Diet Working / Worked
- Great food and filling. Lost a few pounds. Didn't try long enough to see long term success.
- Weight Watchers Somewhat Helpful
- I counted points and lost weight. Once I stopped counting points I slowly put the weight back on with alittle extra. Tried it many times with the same results...nothing long term nothing permanent..
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