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bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » February 4th, 2007, 3:12 pm

Mike wrote:Thank you for the good wishes.
I wish it was just food poisoning. This was Norovirus, which meant that I was also contagious.

Oh, wow, sorry, I obviously didn't know much about it!

Arghh! · by **Arghh!** » February 17th, 2007, 6:39 am

Mike re: teachers and getting through. A teacher of mine pretty much made me who I am with just a few short words of kindness. I'm not even sure she was aware of the impact she made. It was freshman year of high school and I was having loads of trouble at home with a couple of very sick parents. Smart kid I was, but failed to care or apply myself. I was always absent and headed for nowhere. I failed to study at all for my final exams and was scraping by with D's in all of my classes. I was sitting in study hall and "Junebug" Johnson, my biology teacher saw me and came over. She told me I got an B on the exam and then she said "I know you didn't study." Then she proceeded to tell me that I was throwing away my future and asked me why. She told me I had so much potential and she knew it. The thing is she did it in such a kind way, she wasn't judgemental, but concerned. I knew she believed in me even if my parents did not. The conversation was 5 minutes but she lit a spark in me that never went out. Now I had someone to make proud and I spent the rest of my life nurturing that flame. Straights A's, early college acceptance, acceptance to the most prestigeous vet school in the country and now a business owner and financially sucessful. I thank her every day even if she has no idea what became of me. I owe so much to Junebug.

Mike don't get discouraged you never now who you'll reach and what 5 little minutes can do for someone.

Mike · by **Mike** » March 3rd, 2007, 12:11 pm

Arghh! - Sorry for the delayed reply... I don't read my journal often enough. :pagesturn:

Thank you for your words of encouragement. :thumbup:

Today I weighed myself, and I was very happy. Not only did I lose enough to surpass my ticker, but I have lost enough to now officially be in the 70# club. Yea!. :partytime:

Proof to me that if I stick to the plan (and do a little running around with the dog :runner:

), I lose. I have been a bit discouraged of late with all that has been going on in my life :cry:

, but this helps a bit.
We had a death last week of a family friend on Di's side of the family.

Then Di's mom's hubby got ill. :puke:

My friends father passed away yesterday. :cry:

Another death of another family friend. :cry:

School (work) is not really enjoyable right now

.... yadda yadda yadda.
The things I am happy about is I have a wonderful and nurturing wife :hug:

, a great and supportive family :goteam:

, a cockatiel and dog who love me :coolnana:

, and a Lord and Saviour who shows me everyday the things that are truly important :angel:

.
So, we're going to be a little busier this weekend helping with my friend's family. :bricks:

I pray that Di's mom's hubby gets better, and that the grace of God with shine with all of the other families who are struggling with illness and death right now.

In the meantime, I just celebrate being a loser again. :bananadance:

Karli · by **Karli** » March 3rd, 2007, 12:14 pm

Oooooooooooo.... Congrats Mike on your loss and on joining the 70 pound club !! Keep rockin' !!

My condolences for your losses, and I am sorry to hear that things have been difficult for your lately. I wish you all the best

.

Karli

katieb920 · by **katieb920** » March 3rd, 2007, 12:24 pm

Mke,

So sorry about everything that is going on right now.

But congrats on the 70#Club. That is really cool.
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Diana · by **Diana** » March 8th, 2007, 6:18 pm

Hey, you handsome hunka Mediguy! Did you know that I love you??? :heart:

:heart::heart::heart::heart::heart:

Mike · by **Mike** » March 29th, 2007, 9:28 am

Well, hmm...lessee... why haven't I posted in my journal lately. :?:

I could say its because I'm too busy... but that wouldn't be the only reason. :roll:

The main reason is.... I'm stalled because I've not been following the plan to the letter and I just keep staying where I am. Its good that I haven't gained, but I need to LOSE!

I want to be the picture of health. :biker:

I want to truly live the Trilogy. :goofyjump:

So, I just need to buck up, roll up my sleeves, and start shakin'..... right? :dance:

Yes. I can do it. I've been doing it for years, its just a matter of remembering :stickwack:

what I want in those times when I am tempted to have that piece of whatever, or that serving of whatever it may be that day. :eat:

I know what to do, I even encourage others to do it, so I need to live how I ask others to live. :aarggh:

So, once again, no excuses for me. :couch:

No complaining by me. :deadhorse:

Its my life and I have to make the changes and face the challenges, and become the person that I know that I can be.
:trophy:

Mike · by **Mike** » April 25th, 2007, 12:55 pm

Well, time for my monthly journal.... :lol:

We've been really busy around here at the McClelland Lookout. :goofyjump:

We ended March with a great visit from Terry and Nancy (and their cute little sportcar :goldprowl:

). They came down and shared there time and vision with us and a few other people (see pics
Meetinghttp://www.makemethinner.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10663 and Pancakeshttp://www.makemethinner.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10782&start=15 ).
After the visit (actually they stayed a day and we left), we went on a looonnnggg trip into the great Northwest. :burnout:

We visited family and friends :stroll:

in Southern Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Oregon (Dayna and Roger). While we were gone, we helped get 7 more of my family members started on Take Shape for Life. :whoohoo:

We are so excited that so many of our family members are getting healthy thanks to this wonderful program and our encouragement. :cheermed:

We got back home about a week and a half ago and back to work we went. :bahhumbug:

I will say its been a long school year.
The day after we got back, our friend TonyR called and told us that SharonR had their baby boy that day :bravo:

(see pic http://www.makemethinner.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10941 We are very happy for them and glad to be adopted aunt Di and Uncle Mike once again :thumbig:

Last weekend I took one of my best friends with me to my church's Men's Retreat into the redwoods. :yes:

We had a great time and got to spend some good "man" time doing "man" things. :buddies:

Overall, its been a very busy, but enjoyable month and I am really looking forward to the great things to come. I can't wait for conference in July, but I really can't wait for the school year to be done. :goteam:

Overall, I've done okay for myself, but I am ready to get focused and get these last 50 lbs off, so here is to compliance and weightloss. :toast:

Pashta · by **Pashta** » April 25th, 2007, 2:49 pm

Just do it, Mike! :coach:

Hey btw, your ticker isn't showing.

Mike · by **Mike** » April 25th, 2007, 4:39 pm

Had to change the ticker.... the new support in motion one kept not showing. :cry:

Mike · by **Mike** » April 30th, 2007, 11:27 am

I'm not one to get too excited over little NSV's but I got a little excited yesterday. :bounce:

Di and I went shopping :walk:

for some clothes for her as its getting warmer and most of her tops that fit are long sleeve.
I did a little shopping myself and tried on some pants that almost fit (44), :whattha:

which means I am in a 46. :coolnana:

Down from the 48-50 that I have been wearing. :whoohoo:

I also picked out some shirts, automatically picked up the 2X,:nana: but then thought... lets try the XL... and it fit perfectly, even slightly loose. :yes:

So... I'm now is 44-46 pants and XL shirt. :yay:

I started my journey with size 66 pants and 6XL shirts. I haven't been and XL since I was 12 I think and I remember getting size 50's when I was in 6th grade. :bravo:

nickieluv · by **nickieluv** » April 30th, 2007, 12:03 pm

That is an awesome NSV! Thanks for posting!

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » April 30th, 2007, 12:05 pm

Good for you!

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » April 30th, 2007, 2:41 pm

That awesome, Mike!! :bouncieball:

That has got to feel so good. Good for you!!!!!

Donica

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » April 30th, 2007, 2:50 pm

What a great NSV, Mike! Congratulations!! You deserve many more too; you're such an inspiration to this board!
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