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Joelie · by **Joelie** » June 10th, 2006, 4:23 pm

I was sick and tired of being sick and tired!
Sick and tired of being fat, depressed, unhealthy and miserable.
I was very unhappy and frustrated with myself. I couldn’t stand the way I looked or felt any longer and I absolutely REFUSED to have to go out and buy even BIGGER clothing albeit I was growing out of everything in my closet. At 5’3” I was 247 freaking pounds! Holy camoly! How the heck did this happen? It crept up on me! I swear it wasn’t there…ummm…10-15-20 years ago!

Yep, I was the typical yo-yo dieter. Each time I’d start any of the million and one fad diets out there, I’d lose little bits and gain TONS back. *sigh*
I’m the type of person that needs to see and/or feel fast results or I just become frustrated and give up. THIS program was the life change I had been looking for!

I truly can not remember ever feeling this good and healthy in my life. Before I began the program, I had elevated liver enzymes due to a “fatty” liver, elevated cholesterol levels that were steady climbing the charts, I not only had to take one daily dose of prescribed acid reflux medication, I had to take two doses…one in the morning and one at bed time. My thyroid medication dosage was so high I had to take two different dosages to create a high enough dosage to keep me at an even keel. And WORST of all…I was on high blood pressure medication.
Since beginning the program…my health has improved DRASTICALLY!
My liver enzymes are now within “normal” limits as are my cholesterol levels. I no longer need ANY medication for acid reflux. BEST of all…I no longer need high blood pressure medication as my blood pressure is now “NORMAL”!

NORMAL ~ such a simple word yet has such an impact on ones lives. I am taking control of my life and regaining my healthy status…one day at a time. I feel GREAT and I feel NORMAL!

So far I have lost 41.6 pounds in under 3 months. I’m shrinking everyday! I still have a way to go before I reach my goal weight, but this is the first time in all of my fat life that I can actually see the light at the end of the tunnel. I KNOW I will FINALLY be thin again and better yet...HEALTHY!

Joelie · by **Joelie** » June 17th, 2006, 2:06 pm

I sooooo can't wait to weigh in tomorrow! I'm extremely close to ONEderland! I hope and pray I make it by tomorrow morning! Right now I'm at 200.6. Yes...I know I cheated by breaking out the scale, but I couldn't help myself. I have been doing a full fast most of the week and hopefully one more day of it will do the trick! This will be a MAJOR mini goal for me! :boing:

BTW...I can't believe how easy a full fast would be. I can easily do this when those dadgum plateaus hit. :thumbsup:

Oh...and check out my new wheels!

Isn't it just the cutest? A little scooter that looks more like a motorcycle! :lol:

Can't beat the milage...95+ mpg! :shock:

After next weekend (when I take a motorcycle class) I'll be getting my motorcycle license and then I'll be scooting all over town! :woohoo:

The total dork that I am of course had to name her. :-P

Her name is Fiona. It was going to be Shrek since it is "Shrek" green...but I wanted a more girly name for her. So Fiona it is!
Just had a "Fiona" decal made for her in the "Shrek" lettering...ears and all! :lol:

SharonR · by **SharonR** » June 17th, 2006, 2:30 pm

Oh my gosh, how cute! Looks like a ton of fun!

Good luck making your way to onederland!

Aerie · by **Aerie** » June 17th, 2006, 5:40 pm

Good luck tomorrow at weigh in. I'm praying for ya!

Joelie · by **Joelie** » June 17th, 2006, 8:47 pm

THANKS so much!

Joelie · by **Joelie** » June 18th, 2006, 7:10 am

I DID IT!!!

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JeepGirl · by **JeepGirl** » June 18th, 2006, 7:18 am

WooHoooo

that is awesome!!!

Love your new ride! Very cute!

Aerie · by **Aerie** » June 18th, 2006, 8:52 am

Jolie I was waiting for your post this morning. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I thought of you when I got on the scale this morning. I'm so proud of you and inspired as well. Keep it up!

Prancer · by **Prancer** » June 18th, 2006, 8:53 am

I'm thinking I could get my dh one of those scooters and with that good gas miliage he would only have to fill up once every two months. He only uses his car for back and forth to work.

Denise · by **Denise** » June 18th, 2006, 9:39 am

Joelie...

you are sooo darn cute! Big Congrats!
Denise :lol:

Joelie · by **Joelie** » June 18th, 2006, 10:42 am

aw shucks! THANKS so much you guys! <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/bna2003/Love%20and%20Hugs/heart.gif">

Jenn...that's exactly the reason I got Fiona.

SharonR · by **SharonR** » September 11th, 2006, 7:20 pm

hey girl, are you still lovin that scooter?:)

BerkshireGrl · by **BerkshireGrl** » September 12th, 2006, 4:07 am

Joelie,

You SCOOTER MAMA!

I love her name and the decal is genius!

Too cool!!!

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