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Just can’t wait to get on the road again lol lol Boy that reminds me of Willy Nelson.  Well got up bright and early and did what pack? NOT already packed.  Eat - NOT wasn’t hungry.  Give up? Ok ok I had a last date with Billy Blanks to end out 2007.  Yep got in a good workout so my drive will be wonderful!  So excited!  Well buddies have a great New Years and continue to make all those healthy choices!!!!  tah tah! Until we speak again lol!  Have a great day!

Wow I am so excited!!!! I’m packing my things and cleaning my house in preparation to go visit my family.  I will be there for 5 whole days I’ll probably cry when it’s time to leave lol. Anyway what a wonderful day - I picked up Brittany last night so it’s still just the two of us.  I got much needed rest but guess what buddies?…………………I missed DUPREE - lol (I mean Marquis) haven’t you guys seen you, me and Dupree lol. Yeah I missed having the little guy around and he’ll be back tonight.  He loves my family in OHIO and he was more excited than me about seeing AJ my nephew.  Well I’ve actually been eating alot of junk but only a few more days of this nonsense because 2008 is MY YEAR!!! Onderland and all…………………………………………………………..Brittany is taking her laptop so I’ll be able to log on and check on you guys will take alot of pictures!  To all my buddies thanks for a wonderful 2007 and here;s to 2008 with a bang!

Okay so I wanted peace and quiet and that’s exactly what I got! No children, no husband just relaxation!  Now was that what I really wanted no; but it’s what I needed!  There is a difference alot of times we want things and things don’t satisfy us it’s what we need that’s actually good for us.  Like healthy food choices, exercise it’s not what we want ;but boy do we need it lol and I am speaking of myself.  These past few months were grueling to say the least and my food choices were not that great but hey it’s always a good time to look back and see where you made your mistakes and say oh well I learned from them.  I did meet a lot of new buddies and the good has certainly outweighed the bad so in actuality…I got what I needed for Christmas ………rest!  And in the year 2008 I will get what I want and need ONDERLAND!  Here’s to my all buddies hoping you got what you wanted and needed for Christmas.  Have a great New Year!  I sure miss Toni and Jackie so much!  They both text me and said Merry Christmas.  I’m leaving for OHIO on Friday so being with my family will definitely make the holiday better!!!

Well it has been a wonderful weekend! I finally got some real me time!  Dupree ( I mean Marquis) is gone to his grandmothers since Saturday and won’t return until Thursday! WHEW how do you spell relief……BREAK!  I went to get my nails done Saturday, my hair and just had a great time.  The girls and I went out and I finally had a chance to do some shopping!  Now don’t get me wrong you all know I love Marquis but come on after 3 months attached to my hips (that’s why I call him Dupree - from the movie you me and dupree lol) it’s great to have a break!

Well my buddy Jackie is gone to GA and Toni is in the house without a computer so i feel so all alone and not saying I don’t love you guys but I talk to Jackie like everyday.  Anyway I have to go to work until Thursday then I’m off to OHIO on friday.  I never work Christmas week but I had to use days to take Marquis to the doctor etc.  So it’s great!  I came home to a quiet house yesterday uh…………………………….PRICELESS! I’ll admit it was a little lonely but it’s only temporary so I enjoyed it!

Okay guys have a wonderful Christmas!!!! Take care!

WOW! It’s 4:40 a.m. and I just finished my date with Billy Blanks lol (Kama & Jackie) and on the news I saw a preview of 20/20 for tonight about David Smith a morbidly obese man who once weighed 630 lbs.  He contacted personal trainer Chris Powell and he helped him change his life.  It is so easy to sit and cry and feel sorry for yourself he said, but after that then what?  You have to decide to change your life for you! Powerful and to see his transformation is WOW - AWESOME!  He looks so different it is amazing and I often think to myself this man loses 400 lbs and I’m still struggling with these last 55 lbs to come off.  Yes it takes dedication and hard work and I am dedicated and a hard worker but sometimes things come to distract us:  David’s advice - live your life as if it is your last day and do what you know will make you a better person.  He never use to go out or socialize and never had any friends.  WOW I simply can’t imagine a life like that and though all of us struggle with our own individual weight issues - I simply cannot imagine having to stay in my house for 2 years due to embarrasment.  I was so happy when he walked out after the change and I even cried for him.

So to any buddy that may have needed extra encouragement or an inspirational story here it is.  Check your local guide for the time.  It;s called 20/20 In touch and it comes on tonight!  All the best to all my buddies toward your goals of become the healthiest you can in 2008!  I for one will succeed as will all of you too!  Have a wonderful day!!!!

During the past few months I have noticed several things.  #1.  Stress is a definite no-no when dieting (or trying to live a healthier lifestyle).  #2. The happier you are the easier it is to commit to losing weight and sticking with your plan.  This I have found in me. When I was uptight irritable and upset - I ate, didn’t exercise and didn’t care. Once things turned around and my hubby and I talked and agreed on a solution it’s like something clicked in my mind. No more bad choices - I looked at myself and as Mary J. Blige sings - “I like what I see when I’m looking at me in the mirror”!  Just Fine!!!! I realize I want to continue on this healthy journey and the key is HAPPINESS. So as my daughters and I watched the movie the PURSUIT of HAPPINESS with Will SMITH ( a wonderful movie by the way) I thought what is it that would truly make me happy and you know it’s not the house, the cars, Marquis but it’s being able to be happy with myself and get this weight thing under control once and for all. Of course it will always be a struggle (don’t get me wrong) but just to meet my goal and stay there give or take 5 lbs.  So as my wonderful buddy NYSSA wrote in her blog - NEXT YEAR THIS TIME I WON’T BE DEALING WITH WEIGHT ISSUES!  I like that so my goal is not to be dealing with weight issues but supporting my buddies and letting them know that you can maintain once you hit your goal. As my buddies WONDERWOMAN and TASHA can attain to.  It’s still tough but I admire them for hanging in there and still maintaining give or take a few pounds.  You ladies are still my inspiration!!!!!

So to all my wonderful buddies here in Buddyslim land:  HERE’s to HAPPINESS and being the best and healthiest people in 2008!!!!!

Oh man I can’t believe I just remembered about the Biggest Loser. My daughter is home and erasing all of my taped programs anyway I was upset that it was an all Black team finale because most of the women on that team were lazy and complainers.  I guess Toni totally stop watching because she use to give us updates.  How did you guys that watch the Biggest Loser feel about this season?  Was it the worst ever?  Let me know along with the winner. Please not one of those cry baby ladies lol! Have a great day buddies!

So my husband and I sat and had a real long talk yesterday and I told him honestly I can’t do it by myself.  I’m sorry buddies but I simply can’t.  I don’t know if my patience has worn out or what but a little boy is so different than raising my girls.  I have no support system and it’s hard. I don’t have time for myself and I told my husband it;s simply not fair.  He ask me what could be done to make it better and I told him honestly I want to move to OHIO with my family!  Last week when I brought up the idea he said it was totally out of the question and if I wanted to leave….I’d have to go without him. Well the way I felt it probably would have.  Anway yesterday after a bad night he said that his job was building a new mechanic hub in Ohio (an extension) he works for Continential Airlines and his old boss left 2 months ago to go out there and wanted Chad to come with him.  Now he kept this from me because he knew I would love to move to Ohio. My entire family is there my mom has 13 brothers and sisters (need I say more) then there is my nephew - AJ my niece NIA. I miss them so much.

So yesterday he put in for the transfer! Yes of course it will take a while but at least the plan is in motion. This way I can have all of my familysupport I have a slew of cousins with kids and little boys galore.  I’ll be near my mom and family. And as for my job with Amtrak (I’m vested 4 times over) I;ve been here for 22 years and I will have no problem getting a part-time job.  I may even work for Continental Part-time.  I’m not even the least bit concerned the cost of living is so different I won’t even have to work.

So that took a lot of stress off of me and I’m now planning for our move.  Everything will work out fine!  West Virginia University is 2 1/2 hours away from Ohio vs. 5 1/2 hours from PA. My family is there. We can sell our house and buy 4 houses in Ohio! llol I just can’t wait. I am so excited. Until them I am maintaining and we talked about all of those doubles he’s doing and he is changing to mornings.  He realizes that I am totally drained.  And yes I love my husband with all of my heart and want everything to work out for both of us.

My eating is still great beause with all the stress I didn’t have an appetite didn’t exercise but the scale has been kind to me. So buddies just continue to keep me in prayer and thanks guys for everything.  It will be alright and  now that I have a plan I can get back to my exercise and focus on me.  Still visiting my mom at the end of the month so I’ll be house looking as well!  WHEW so excited!!!!

Well it was a rough, rough night! I called Jackie and really don’t want to go into details but I’m tired buddies. Hubby went to court and sold his soul! Marquis mom has to pay no child support and wants no visitation! I’m crying and really don’t know what to do, but I’m not turning to food! Last night was a real bad night and I actually left my house - bags packed and all, but my mom said to go back and don’t allow a little child make you leave your house.  I love all my buddies but I don’t know what to do now! Just please pray and keep me in your thoughts!!!

Okay so I’ve been sort of in a rut! (No laughing Jackie) but seriously I have never been one to let things get to me - and to be totally honest - I have! I have neglected myself for the past few months (and it shows) I don’t even have to get on a scale because we know when we are off track!  Well today - Enough is enough! I don’t want to go out and buy new clothes so I have to get myself together. No more excuses as to why this and why that I have to make time for me and do what’s best for me!  I read blogs yesterday and listen to so many on here admit there down falls and plea’s for some re-direction!  Well let’s start today - forget about waiting until the New Year it’s time to get on track and stay there!

As I got dressed this morning and practically squeezed my brains out getting into my jeans I realized that all of my hard work shall not go undone. So no more foolish choices for me which includes Cheesecake and Tae-bo. No more snacking because Marquis has a snack which is just an execuse! And yes it has been really rough these past few months for me and I literally don’t know if I am coming or going but as far as my weight is concerned it is going!  So this is a new day for all of us who have slipped, stopped or to those who simply just gave up!  We can and we will do this together!

Here’s to ONDERLAND in February!  See I have never lost sight of my goal and it is still very much attainable! Have a great day buddies!!!