I'll take my life, thank you

Sometimes my life just seems so boring. Nothing big ever really happens. I just go about the business of living life. Then something happens that makes you really grateful for that boring life. Yesterday one of the guys that does maintenance where I work was shot and killed. I guess he walked in on a robbery over drugs or something like that. They found him in the doorway and another man was killed inside the home also. Totally freaked me out. He was a nice kid and I had just talked to him hours before he was shot. I knew he was having a hard time. His wife had just kicked him out. I figured his problems were drug related. It's very sad. I am so grateful I was able to leave that type lifestyle behind. I am grateful for my boring little life and for the blessing of being clean. My life could have been SO MUCH WORSE!! I got away with few consequences for the kind of life I was living.

I weighed at WW this morning and was DOWN 4.2 lbs. Bringing the total loss to 47.2 lbs. Feeling really good, happy with results of a really hard week. I just had a hard time with getting my walks in and staying on track with food. But I made time for the walking!! Food wasn't perfect, but better then the week before.

So I push onward and downward. I can't believe I am so close to Onederland and so close to having 50 lbs gone!

Keep the mood and food real.......be grateful for your problems today. You really don't want anyone else's.

Comments

  1. Cole Walter MellonJuly 15, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    You're right; there's something to be said for nice and boring.

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  2. ....July 15, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    ditto

    BIG huge congrats on the loss! Awesome! You'll hit that 50lb milestone so very soon & I bet that will feel oh-so-good.

    Have a great week!

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  3. joJuly 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Oh my gosh, how very sad. sigh

    I am all for boring. I like to use the term uneventful instead. I'm just learning to add positives--really find them to add to the uneventful.

    Fab loss! Wow, you are doing so well. I am so happy for you!

    You really are such an inspiration. You have overcome so much, and you are just shining on this journey. Well done!!! =)

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  4. RoxieJuly 15, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    4.2? Awesome!

    You really do have an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it with us. I know you serve as an inspiration to many.

    I am sorry for the loss of your friend. It is sad to see the toll that addictions can take.

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  5. Fat[free]MeJuly 15, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    What a terrible tragedy - so glad your life is boring (in a good way) now.

    4.2lbs - ain't nothing boring with that! (and slightly hrmph, because I thought I was inching ahead of you there this week - no seriously I am delighted for you!)

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  6. BrightceteraJuly 15, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    There but for the Grace of God ...
    Me too.
    Judging by yesterday's pics ... you've got plenty enough of excitement of the good kind in your life these days.

    Fabulous loss this week!
    Keeping pushing on and down ...
    Can't wait to see you walk in to Onederland!

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  7. new*meJuly 15, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    It is great to stop from time to time and really notice how blessed we are!

    YOU ARE DOING GREAT!

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  8. that TOPS ladyJuly 15, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Goooood weight loss!

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  9. kaseybobaseyJuly 15, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Awesome weight loss!! And yes, be grateful for a nice, boring life...I love mine! :)

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  10. ShelleyJuly 15, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Sorry about your co-worker - it's a scary lifestyle, the drug one.

    Congrats on your weight loss - you are just amazing!!!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 15, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    What an amazing loss! Isn't it a great thing to be able to say--I appreciate my life. Sorry to hear about your co-worker. Blessings--Bonnie

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  12. JulieJuly 15, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Great loss!!

    It's those things in life that make you thanful for the wonderful life you live.

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  13. GigiJuly 15, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    As if you needed any more proof of the good in turning your life around. So sad.

    But down 4.2! Wow! There's some big time celebrating to be done here. You worked hard for this well deserved reward.

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  14. WWSuziJuly 15, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    So true!!
    -4.2??? Awesome :) You rock kiddo!!

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  15. screwdestinyJuly 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Woot for the lossage! And I agree, I don't need a life of adventure. Those often end badly.

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  16. UnknownJuly 16, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Yahoo for the weight loss!! And I'm sorry to read about your co-worker. I too like my "safe" life even if it is boring sometimes.

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  17. wildfluffysheepJuly 16, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    my life is boring. blah. i deal. lol sucky.

    kudos on the loss and *high fives* to being close to onederland and a total of 50. they'll be awesome achievements to hit :D keep it up missus. *jealous*

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  18. SeaShoreJuly 17, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    That is frightening. Life can be so random.

    Congratulations on the 4.2 pound loss. You're doing really well.

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