laura

lauradr · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:10 am Post subject: laura

I thought I would start my journal today ---- Since I can’t go back to work for 2 weeks

I'm 48 years old. I am married to the love of my life I only dated one man all threw high school and Married him as soon as he was out of College we have been Married 30 years we have two great Children one daughter and one son and one wonderful granddaughter . My husband and I own a large Sales Company we get to travel a lot and we work together we are on the road about 260 days a year. I live in a mid size town in Texas on a lake and we love it.
I love MF and the people that I have met since I started my journey last Sep. I lost 90 lbs and than had a car accident in May and more complication my weight as of today is 194 but I soon will be down at my goal I feel like I have a lot of fluid gain. I feel like Mf has saved my life—my heath was so bad when I started I was a borderline diabetic, had high Blood and other heath problems The Doc told me I was obese and after a few months I was able to go off all my meds--- My heath was great and I felt better than I had in Years--- I will write more

Serendipity · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:39 am Post subject:

Laura,

Wow, we are more similar that I knew!

1. Married my first boyfriend when he graduated from college.
2. Married for 30 yrs.
3. 2 children (sons, age 24 and 27)
4. 49 yrs old....soon to be 50.
5. Own a business with my husband and we work side by side.
6. One grandchild (Jake)
7. Started MF last October
8. Same health issues

I'm sure there's more.....uncanny, eh?

Lizabette · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:45 am Post subject:

OH LAURA!

I am so happy to see you are beginning your journal. You were a special one that I was hoping would do that.
I really have missed seeing you as much on the Forums---you are such a comfort and inspiration to us all!
God has truly blessed you with a beautiful family and wonderful life.

Thank you for your nice comments on my STUDIO update. It seems a miracle to me that I was able on MF to lose my weight so quickly and easily.
Medifast has truly been a lifesaver for me, too, especially with health problems that I was having. Which by the way have greatly improved!

I'll look forward to a continuation of your journal.
Lizabette

Next mini-goal 140# and then 5# more to go!

lauradr · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 4:35 am Post subject:

Jo, Wow we are so much a like .

lauradr · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 4:42 am Post subject:

I'm doing good on day 2 of my restart it was not bad felt ok feels good to be back on track and hit hope to hit my goal by the the end of SEP. I had a Liver test yesterday and it is still ay 780 the Doc says it needs to be at 280 but its on its way down . but I feel Good

Arklahoma · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:13 pm Post subject:

Sounds like you're on your way!!!

DogMa · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:32 pm Post subject:

Glad to see you back, Laura. You were definitely missed!

lauradr · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:38 pm Post subject:

I have not posted much my life has been so busy with playing catch up with work

I am home for a few days

I have only slept at home 3 nights since I have been back at work but have stayed with my MF I am losing the weight a bit slower than before the Hospital

but is coming off.

I have missed everyone

lauradr · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:47 am Post subject:

I love being home for a few days

and playing with my wonderful grandaughter she is the light of my life

Arklahoma · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:45 pm Post subject:

I'm so glad that things are on the upswing for you!!!

lauradr · Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:55 am Post subject:

I feel a little down today it's almost September in 20 more day's it will be a year on MF I had so hoped to be at my goal but since starting back After my Hospital stay The weight has been so slow to come off ----- i have been one with no cheats stuck to MF like glue.

I will get there a lot slower than I hoped for.

Lauren · Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:10 am Post subject:

Laura, I totally respect your feeling down, but you have every reason to feel great! You have lost a ton of weight AND dealt with some major trauma in your life - and then got right back on the diet horse! Most people could not be so diligent and determined to take care of themselves. I actually look forward to my one year anniversary (Nov 10th), because that means that we've spent A WHOLE YEAR being good to ourselves.

Everybody, gather around and listen: when was the last time that you can say you dedicated a whole year to your own well-being? To treating your mind, body, and spirit with kindness?

Laura, your one year anniversary on MF is a testament to how far you've come, that you respect yourself and your loved ones enough to do this, and to be in it for the long haul!

This is a celebration, indeed!

Cheers to you on your continued success!

Lauren

Lizabette · Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:34 am Post subject:

Arklahoma · Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:52 pm Post subject:

I can understand that your feeling down, but try to realize that life gets in the way sometimes. It's not like you cheated ~ You were cheated. Keep your chin up b/c you're doing superb!!!

lauradr · Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:39 am Post subject: