Why bother logging on here? XP

OH keeps me grounded ... it allows me to share with others and to benefit from the experiences of others ... all things come together .... the greatest, the great, the good, the bad and even the ugly ... it all works together to create such an awesome and diverse journey....in an awesome and diverse community.

There are a whole bunch of awesome people on the journey looking to achieve  better health and/or quality of life without present, past or future obesity related issues and I am one of those people .... 

I derive great benefits from all that is offered ...just as I derived great benefits from those who have moved on but left a host of information and experiences behind those I also miss.  I can apply some to my personal experiences and I can pass on others but overall I feel enriched by the sharing in a community where most of us have a common goal and that is why I log on to OH every morning ... whether I post or not I encourage myself and others (even if only in thoughts and faith and hope and not through written words) and either relate to or understand the experiences and situations and even reactions and point of view of others ... every little bit helps ... on my journey....

Despite highs and lows and differences of opinions and even me putting my big foot in my mouth at times OH overall has been a positive experience for me and meeting several OH members IRL has also always been a blessing....

I post not to be liked nor to be popular ... I post because I am just another sister on the journey ... trying to keep my eyes on the mark of health with 5 co-morbidities in remission and 203 pounds lost from my highest recorded weight .... going back to a life of obesity related diseases and impaired mobility at my age and at this stage of the game is not an option I want for myself ... I will use every tool available an at my disposition to keep the focus .... because health and mobility does feel good indeed.....

I even resigned myself that some things on me will remain big no matter what ... if anyone knows a trick for me to lose my caboose I would sure appreciate it .... cause it is there ... this appendage sticking out of my back .... I hate darting my waistbands ...

I have kept track of my journey in a digital empowerment journal that I named A Picture A Day Keeps the Pounds and the Inches Away .... as I clean out my closets I am wearing the same clothing that I wore in years 2-3 post op at my lowest weight ... fitting me just the same today....

On my way to work this morning I don't know what else to do to lose my caboose...

 

and I found and stepped into my tiny clothes ...

 

and made a collage for my digital album ... a picture a day..... live is certainly not easy ... but it is most certainly worth living ... TO THE FULLEST ... BECAUSE AS LONG AS THERE IS LIFE ... THERE IS HOPE ... keeping the faith and believing God for a miracle for my sister this morning...

 

Me and my partially deaf/blind ferret Sebastian ... just found out after months of questioning that this little type has Waardenburg Syndrome ... along with pez neck found in most deaf ferrets...

 

Thanks for allowing me to share yet another goofy thread....

 COngratulations!!!!

 Thank you so much!!! Wishing you nothing but the best on your journey!!!

VERY well said. But Girl! What I would give to have your caboose!!!! If I posted this, I would be asking how to make mine look bigger!

You look fantastic!

 Thank you Jewels ... I think I could run faster with less weight in the rear LOL

gorgeous!!

 Thank you much LJ!!!

congrats you look amazing!

 Thank you so much Cindy.  Your surgery date is right around the corner ... CONGRATS!!!!

 Yup..I log on daily too. It is a grounding place. I get what I need here and sometimes a bit more(eek..ferret pictures!)
I am wearing a maxi dress today. I'm feeling like it's 1972 all over again.
I'm glad you hang around here too.
Deb T.