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OMG!  I can't believe how long its been since I posted on my site.  So many things have happened.  Brad and I and the boys have moved since I was on here last time.  We moved into his mother's house (where he grew up).  I love it there.  Its so homey and its all on one floor.  The boys have started a new school and I only work about 1 minute from home.  Brad got laid off from CAT on 8/14/09.  We are hoping things will pick up soon and he will get called back. 
I have been on a major plateau.  I haven't lost anything but 2 lbs then regain that same 2 lbs in months.  I finally started losing again and am so ready to get this last 30lbs off.  That is my goal anyway. 

Well I don't think I am going to be able to do the pouch test.  I am hungry and I just need to get my head back in it.  I started losing again so I think I was just at a major stall.  I need to get back to the basics but not sure that I want to go back that far.  I give it to those of  you who are doing this and have done it.  It takes a lot to keep on track with it.  If need be I will do this at a later date.  I also need to not pay attention when they have a carry in at work.  I had forgotten (when I previously worked here) how many carry in's they have.  This is not good for any of us due to we sit all day long and there is no physical activity in our positions.  I am down 129lbs and would like to be at my goal (160lbs) before my 1 year check up.  I hope I can do this or at least be close.

Well its been a while since I last posted.  I have started my new job.  I started back at a position that I use to do 13 years ago.  I am a switchboard operator for Clarian Arnett Health and I am working 3-11pm for the first time in my life.  I have always worked the day shift.  I took this job due to more money per hour and we wouldn't need a babysitter.  Things are working out ok but I have forgotten how much these girls eat.  I have fallen back into some old habits in just a month.  When I first came back here I gained 5lbs but have since gotten them off and then some.  I have lost a total of 127lbs but have 33 more to go.  I really need to start from the basics and get on with it. 
Anyway things are going well for me but I miss my family at  night.  They are in bed by the time I get home from work.  I only get to see Brayton in the morning while I am taking him to school and then on the weekends.
I will post more later

Well I put my two week notice into my present employer on 1/9/09.  My last day with Re/Max will be 1/23/09 and I will be taking a weeks vacation the following week before starting my new job.  I am very sad about this but I am doing what is going to be best for my family financial wise.  I wil be making more money an hour plus a shift premium.  I will be working 3-11pm.  I have never worked that before but I will not need a babysitter this way and I will be babysitting my friends little girl during the summer and make some extra money.  While I know this is for the benefit of my family it is still very hard for me to leave Re/Max.  The people here are so awesome and have made me a better person. 

I am getting closer to my goal of being under 200lbs.  I have 3.8 to go.  I have really been trying again.

Its finally another New Year!  I hope this year is better for my family.  We had Brad's birthmother's memorial on 1/3/09 and that is finally over for us.  I am trying to get back on track and get under 200lbs.  I have about 6 lbs to go and I can't wait to say that I am finally under that number!!!!  Hope everyone has a good New Year and things improve for everyone.

Well Christmas is over and what a week!.  Brad's birthmother passed away on Christmas Eve around 12:05pm.  What an emotional day.  He had to deal with that and then he had to do 3 services at Church.  HE is so strong.  I don't think I could have done what he did.  We as a family lit the advent candles at Church at the 5:00pm service.  That was really special for us especially with the way things went that day.  I know she is at peace and not hurting anymore so I am thankful for that.  Brad and his stepdad are going to the funeral home today at 10:00am to get things for her memorial done.  We are going to have lunch at Arni's with our friends and then we are going out tonight to watch the Snakecharmers band.  Merry Christmas to everyone and let's hope and pray everyone has a Happy New Year!

Oh where to begin?  We went to Church on Sunday 12/21/08 and then to see Pat.  She is not doing very well.  They have given her 2-4 weeks to live.  I feel so sorry for Brad.  I just don't think its fair that 1 year ago on 12/21/08 they met for the very first time and yesterday she could hardly speak to us.  She is going down hill very quick.  She is ready to go and I don't blame her.  I would not want to live the way she is living.  Please pray for us that we will make it through this.

Well today is 12/5/08 and I finally started losing again.  I am down 108.1lbs as of this morning.  I am feeling a lot better.  People are now starting to comment on how much weight I have lost.  Its about time.  Everyone I work with has been very supportive. 
The economy is really bad and I am so ready for our Christmas to be bought.  I only have a few more things to get and I will be ready.  I am hoping to finish up this weekend.  We'll see. 

Today has been such a struggle for me.  I weighed this morning and I am up 2 lbs this morning.  Not sure as to why.  I have been dabbling in trying more food and I feel like I am starting to go back to my old way of eating.  I have to stop doing that.  I should be very proud of myself.  I have lost around 95lbs now in 5 months but I was really wanted to lose 100lbs by Christmas.  I guess I still have plenty of time.  I think a lot of my eating has contributed to my home status.  We are behind on a couple of bills and its very depressing.  I just want to get caught up and get our lives back on track.  I am also looking for employment elsewhere and I know if I find something I will be hurting a lot of people where I work now including myself.  However, I have to look out for my family and myself.  I will post later.

Well its been a while since I posted.  I had to see the NUT and Dr. Evanson on 10/23/08.  I am a little over 4 months out.  The NUT said I am on the boarderline of being malnutrioned and gave me some suggestions to help with this.  I then went to see Dr. E and he was very pleased with my weight loss since I am on a steroid daily.  He said he didn't remember that I was over 300lbs.  He kept looking at his computer for the how much I had lost already and said "damn" I can't believe how much weight you have lost already.  I asked him what his goal was for me and she said "115lbs in 18 months" but you are way ahead of schedule.  He told me he did not want to see me until I am one year out.  So I still have a while before I go back again.