HEALTHY LIVING

[johnson2113]

Two years ago, my brother in law and sister went to his 10 year high school reunion. I then realized that mine was coming up in a couple of years. No way in hell was I going.

Well, tonight I went. It was good catching up with a lot of people. There were a few that didn't make I would have like to have seen, but we had a really good time. I walked in the door and saw at the time what I thought was an old friend. I waved and he gave me a look like who the f*** are you?

I thought nothing of it and walked over to talk to some people and he cut me off saying he didn't recognize me. I was glad I went and was "able" to go.

[sonofabeach]

I thought nothing of it and walked over to talk to some people and he cut me off saying he didn't recognize me. I was glad I went and was "able" to go.

Doesn't that feel great?
When I first lost 80 pounds my own uncle came out to my job to see me about something.
He walked right up to me and said "Is Michael here?" and he was serious.
That made me feel great.

[johnson2113]

I thought nothing of it and walked over to talk to some people and he cut me off saying he didn't recognize me. I was glad I went and was "able" to go.

Doesn't that feel great?
When I first lost 80 pounds my own uncle came out to my job to see me about something.
He walked right up to me and said "Is Michael here?" and he was serious.
That made me feel great.

Yeah it does, there were several people I hung around a little bit that had no idea who I was. It was a pretty great night.

[Grams]

I thought nothing of it and walked over to talk to some people and he cut me off saying he didn't recognize me. I was glad I went and was "able" to go.

Doesn't that feel great?
When I first lost 80 pounds my own uncle came out to my job to see me about something.
He walked right up to me and said "Is Michael here?" and he was serious.
That made me feel great.

Yeah it does, there were several people I hung around a little bit that had no idea who I was. It was a pretty great night.

These are the stories that make it all worth while!! (of course you are so much healthier also!!) Glad you had a good time!!

[johnson2113]

I thought nothing of it and walked over to talk to some people and he cut me off saying he didn't recognize me. I was glad I went and was "able" to go.

Doesn't that feel great?
When I first lost 80 pounds my own uncle came out to my job to see me about something.
He walked right up to me and said "Is Michael here?" and he was serious.
That made me feel great.

Yeah it does, there were several people I hung around a little bit that had no idea who I was. It was a pretty great night.

These are the stories that make it all worth while!! (of course you are so much healthier also!!) Glad you had a good time!!

Thanks, that's definitely the best part overall. Everyone was nervous as hell, people would start talking and couldn't stop. I was kicked back and relaxed.

[FriscoFinz]

Before and after pics are a great idea,

Here's my latest, from 384 to 284 to 194, I need to get those last 10 pounds so I can have my perfect 3 pics.

Wow Johnson, those are amazing! Very inspirational Well, I didn't get in the shape I wanted to be before this year's concert (this has become my annual goal), but I might as well start setting my sights on next year, right? I want to lose about 35 lb. when all is said and done. I love to go out to eat, and my boyfriend (who I live with) loves to go out to eat maybe even more than I do...it's a constant battle! Siiiiiigh. Anyway, congratulations to all who have had success!

Thanks! Yeah, everybody loves to go out, it's just making better choices. A lot of places I'm starting to see have healthier choices, and every once in a while, I'll have a cheat day. It's just a matter of not letting setbacks get to you. I used to do that. I'd gain a few pounds over a long weekend, I'd get p*** off at myself and then I spend the next few days letting it get to me.

Now I just know I was down to 190, I'll get back there. I'm not to the weight I want to be yet, but I got close, and I'll enjoy Memorial Day, and then be right back at it.

I spent the weekend hanging out with my sister and her husband and my nephew. And now I've learned to realize one weekend of chilling out wont undo everything I've already achieved. I used to think if I took a little time off I wouldn't be able to do as many push-ups, sit-ups, curls, etc., now I know that's B.S.

The hard thing for me is I see myself everyday, so I for the most part I don't see the changes. One of my sister's neighbors, we chatted a few times since my brother in law's birthday party, but it's just been quick. This is the first time in a while I've spent much time around him, he's a really into working out, and he was blown away by the progress I've made in the last couple of months.

Up until a few months ago, I still saw this guy.



Now I see this, hell I don't even recognize the other one.



I had to keep posting all these pics, you all must be getting sick of them. [/quote]

Seriously, that is so amazingly awesome. I never get sick of looking at before and after pictures! It's always so rewarding when someone notices your progress...I can't wait until that day comes. I have a feeling it's rather far away, however...doh!

[johnson2113]

Seriously, that is so amazingly awesome. I never get sick of looking at before and after pictures! It's always so rewarding when someone notices your progress...I can't wait until that day comes. I have a feeling it's rather far away, however...doh!

That's what I thought two years ago, 18 months ago, one year ago, 6 months ago, but all the hard work and time made it worth it. The day will come, just keep at it.

[Landshark Girl]

glad you enjoyed your class reunion, johnson! i'm looking forward to my 15 year one now...however, that's still over three years away.

have a good week everyone!!! stay motivated....i'm trying to. of course the weekend didn't go so hot...didn't work out other than one two mile walk, drank too much wine and ate a little too much crappy food...but i only gained a half a pound, so, that's good. anyway, the short term goal is to be down 43-44 lbs by my friend's baby shower on Sunday.

[conched]

Y'all have an awesome week!

We had a super fun ladies golf tournament over the weekend and it was feeling great being able to stay out and beat the heat. My partner and I won 2nd low net in a scramble with a 79. That was a 66 low net.

Still have a few big landscaping projects to complete, but life is good.

IMPORTANT HEALTHY LIVING thing!!!...MAMMO TODAY!!!!!!

::::::walk walk walk walk walk walk walk::::::

[johnson2113]

glad you enjoyed your class reunion, johnson! i'm looking forward to my 15 year one now...however, that's still over three years away.

have a good week everyone!!! stay motivated....i'm trying to. of course the weekend didn't go so hot...didn't work out other than one two mile walk, drank too much wine and ate a little too much crappy food...but i only gained a half a pound, so, that's good. anyway, the short term goal is to be down 43-44 lbs by my friend's baby shower on Sunday.

Thanks!! You need those cheat days every once in a while. I actually had one cheat weekend a couple of weeks ago, and somehow ended up down a few pounds.

Y'all have an awesome week!

We had a super fun ladies golf tournament over the weekend and it was feeling great being able to stay out and beat the heat. My partner and I won 2nd low net in a scramble with a 79. That was a 66 low net.

Still have a few big landscaping projects to complete, but life is good.

IMPORTANT HEALTHY LIVING thing!!!...MAMMO TODAY!!!!!!

::::::walk walk walk walk walk walk walk::::::

Congratulations!!!!

[conched]

Got a call that the MAMMO results were normal! Happy...

woke up with some kind of pain...I think they stretched some muscles or tendons or "whatever" doing the "squishy thing." :::OUCH:::

[Landshark Girl]

Got a call that the MAMMO results were normal! Happy...

woke up with some kind of pain...I think they stretched some muscles or tendons or "whatever" doing the "squishy thing." :::OUCH:::

that's great, nancy!

i like your new pic johnson! nice gun!

[johnson2113]

Got a call that the MAMMO results were normal! Happy...

woke up with some kind of pain...I think they stretched some muscles or tendons or "whatever" doing the "squishy thing." :::OUCH:::

That's always great news!

i like your new pic johnson! nice gun!

Thanks, I was looking through some pictures my sister shot a couple weekends ago, and thought I had to be a little vain.

[conched]

Two Things:

1st - Golf has been so good, eventhough I'm more achey from swinging FULL OUT!! I did play sorta golf and shot 86. I improved my lie to get a good shot each time. Then I shot 89 playing by ALL the rules. Wooo hooo. Proud of that.

2nd - Last night after playing in a shoot-out game, my friend I was playing with told me about an APP for iPhone called FOOTSTEPS. It is a pedometer for the iPhone and lets you listen to your ipod at the same time. It has all kinds of cool stuff about it and the pedometer is very good...very accurate. I'll still use my other pedo, but this will be fun to use when I walk in the park or somewhere I don't really know the distance.

Here is a website to describe it:
http://footsteps.palmshadow.com/

[conched]

OH and the Footsteps iPhone Pedometer is on sale for 99 cents.

http://itunes.apple.com/app/footsteps-p ... 66980?mt=8

[johnson2113]

Congrats, on the rounds!!!! I wish I could shoot that good.

I'll have to keep looking and see if they add that, I just got a new Sprint phone.

[johnson2113]

Hey, I hope everyone's staying hydrated in this hot weather.

I had a bit of a black slide last weekend, but it's all good, I'm about to get all that off and then make an insane push this week towards 184, I think I can do it.

[popcornjack]

Now that I'm back to a semi-normal work routine, going to try and get my gym routine back on track as well, see if I can make it everyday like I did in january. Kind of plateaued at 232, looking to knock that down another 15.

[conched]

Still stepping, stepping, stepping! No golf since the 17th...resting my back for a long roadtrip. Trying to talk myself into pacing myself. HA!

Keep the HEALTHY LIVING going, Y'all!!

Hey, Stacie, read that you had a great time in Detroit.

Jack, glad you can get back into a routine.

Johnson, sending good thoughts for you to reach 184!! I forget now...is that weight lost or current weight? NO matter!!! It's all good!!!!! FOUND this from your post just now:
Here's my latest, from 384 to 284 to 194, I need to get those last 10 pounds so I can have my perfect 3 pics
EXPECTING to see that perfect 3rd picture in due time!

[johnson2113]

Now that I'm back to a semi-normal work routine, going to try and get my gym routine back on track as well, see if I can make it everyday like I did in january. Kind of plateaued at 232, looking to knock that down another 15.

Awesome, Jack. I know you can get those off no problem.

Still stepping, stepping, stepping! No golf since the 17th...resting my back for a long roadtrip. Trying to talk myself into pacing myself. HA!

Keep the HEALTHY LIVING going, Y'all!!

Hey, Stacie, read that you had a great time in Detroit.

Jack, glad you can get back into a routine.

Johnson, sending good thoughts for you to reach 184!! I forget now...is that weight lost or current weight? NO matter!!! It's all good!!!!! FOUND this from your post just now:
Here's my latest, from 384 to 284 to 194, I need to get those last 10 pounds so I can have my perfect 3 pics
EXPECTING to see that perfect 3rd picture in due time!

Excellent keep it up!!!!

The good thoughts are greatly appreciated. Yep, I'm past 184 lost and hoping to hit 200 lost Just so everyone knows July 4th is on Saturday this year and July 3rd is on Sunday.

We're having our 4th of July party on Saturday so there's a good chance I won't be seeing 184 on the 4th, but we've also got a grown up slip n slide so I made work a few more pounds off. LOL