Warm winter here in Denver, NC

Well, gang........after another painful bowel obstruction, I have to admit I am absolutely thrilled that my weight loss started again the last two weeks. My excercising stays pretty much the same. And I'm eating the same foods, too. But my weight is finally getting busy. Three months going through a 90 day platue and I lose nothing.....up 2 or down 2 pounds. It has been very discouring but I'm lost 12 in two weeks and I am very happy. I guess it will get the numbers on the scales down when (my body) has IT'S WILL, not mine. 106 and smiling again. (Did I mention that I and my neice walked eleven miles today? Never could have done that a year ago.) Love to all, Katherine

Hi, Well you should be proud of yourself that you can walk that!!! Way to go. It's a awsome accomplishment. I hope you don't have anymore obstructions and you continue your success. It must feel good to walk that far, I can barley walk to the car even with the weight loss of 190 pounds. Keep on walking!!!

Katherine, I had been wondering about you, good to see you posting and see that you are doing well. I guess that the Drs have finally pinpointed your problems and have things going well for you. God Bless you, Nancy

Congratulations!!!!! 11 miles ... AWESOME, ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. Mary

What a great post to read...and you are smiling again. Sounds great. Walking 11 miles? That's tremendous. Keep up the good work and attitude. Denise

Okay! After misspelling nearly word, I want you to know that my fingers get tired at 11 miles as well as my feet! Hahaha----(brain was there many years ago, now it sleeps through most of my journeys! Haha!) Still down 106 pounds, can't believe it. Over three months of daily walks, complaining, aching, being a lousy example, ect.....and the One who loves me----(psssst. His name is called this in the book of John!) revealed his marvelous lovingkindness to me once again. Truth is, I lost my live-in patient of 12 years (she was mentally challenged) a week before Christmas. Besides the love of this woman who had become a family member as well, I lost my income right along with her. For days, in prayers and questions, I honestly didn't know how I was going to survive the grieving and worry. And then,The one who loves me, reminded me, Joy cometh in the morning. And wow! 12 pounds in two weeks. I do not believe even in a moment that I lost the weight because I was under stress and did not eat....(no luck there, always eat no matter what----that beast never sleeps.) He was with me, and smiled upon me. I do hope this post is not pulled, but even if it is.....may it bless the moderator *****ads it first and then deletes! ("The one who loves me also loves you") will get ya, you know.........he always does! In such delightful ways!) Much love and admiration for the courage of this faithful board. Off for my 5 mile walk......whew, yesterday at 11 miles was a challenged goal, today I rest while I walk. Too funny.......for many years, I couldn't get to the bathroom and rest along the way. Now look at me go!!!!!!!!!!!! Love to all! Katherine 300 (highest weight before surgery) 194/???? February 25, th 2004

Congratulations, Katherine! Its good to know your hard work is paying off!

Katherine, Congratulations on getting the weight loss started again. I admire your dedication to exercising; walking is the best form of exercise and has the least amount of stress on the body. God Bless you and keep up the good work. LeDoux

Katherine, Your perseverance and faithfulness through all of your struggles has been such an inspiration. Even the down times that you've shared have been helpful as you allowed yourself to be transparent and vulnerable; Many of us could relate to the things you wrote. I'm so delighted to know that things are going well now. You and Linn, and others who exercise faithfully have set great examples for the rest of us to try to measure up to. I doubt if I'm up to eleven miles, but at least I'm out there exercising now. Congratulations on a job well done..... Julie