Thursday@4Pm
Guest Speaking
So, I "paid it forward", so to speak. I went and spoke at one of Barbara's classes. It was a trip! She didn't even recognize me when I walked in. The class gasped (litteraly) when they saw the before pictures.
It was good to be on the other end. All those egar faces staring at you, asking questions, and some still not sure what surgery to have.
I was honest with them about everything. I have drank (and still do on special occasions), I chew gum (all the time), I have had chips, sugar and citrus. But I also made sure I told them that I count EVERYTING, and I mean EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth...even a finger lick, or a nibble. I run 3 miles a day, (even in the rain!), I walk on my lunch breaks,instead of going to the bar with my friends now, we go for walks. I explained that it is hard work, and even though I have lost 96 pounds so far I could have lost more (maybe even hit goal) had I not cheated.
I have come full circle...lol
Also, Barbara wanted me to mention, that she is looking for guest speakers (especially for her classes in San Marcos). Even to those that are only a few months out, she would still love to have ya.
It was good to be on the other end. All those egar faces staring at you, asking questions, and some still not sure what surgery to have.
I was honest with them about everything. I have drank (and still do on special occasions), I chew gum (all the time), I have had chips, sugar and citrus. But I also made sure I told them that I count EVERYTING, and I mean EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth...even a finger lick, or a nibble. I run 3 miles a day, (even in the rain!), I walk on my lunch breaks,instead of going to the bar with my friends now, we go for walks. I explained that it is hard work, and even though I have lost 96 pounds so far I could have lost more (maybe even hit goal) had I not cheated.
I have come full circle...lol
Also, Barbara wanted me to mention, that she is looking for guest speakers (especially for her classes in San Marcos). Even to those that are only a few months out, she would still love to have ya.
Becca 
HW 268*PRE OP263*1 MO.236*2 MO.219*3 MO.202*4 MO.193*5 MO.185*6 MO.
HW 268*PRE OP263*1 MO.236*2 MO.219*3 MO.202*4 MO.193*5 MO.185*6 MO.
awesome.....you are such an inspiration. I have got to do this, too. Thanks for sharing and reminding me. And, I wanted to ask you about your home? I have learned that I will be loosing mine. I listed it last week as a short sale and will ahve to walk away with nothing. I cred all day Sat about it but am working on comign to terms with it. What about you>>>:)D
I feel your pain....We owe 490,000 on our house and it's listed for $225,000 and it's still not selling. We just had someone put in an offer for 198,000....198,000 OMG!
The bank and the prospective buyer are negotiating. We will see what happens. The last buyer backed out 3 days before escrow was supposed to start....*******!
It's a long stressful process. We were supposed to be out 11/27, then 12/27, now 3/27. They keep extending our date hoping it will sell. I guess it's good, but it's hard to plan.... not knowing when you have to move for sure, and when it does happen we will only have two weeks to find a place and move.
It takes a while to come to terms with it. But eventually you will. The whole thing is just sad for people like us. Good people that work their asses off, but bought at the top of the market, with crazy loans. I can't believe at 38, I had to start careers all over again. Construction in CA is so bad and it's not getting better. I do envy you! Sometimes I wish I could just leave CA, it has got to be one of the toughest states to make a decent living.
I will be praying for you....just believe everything happens for a reason, and what doesn't kill you makes you a stronger person.
The bank and the prospective buyer are negotiating. We will see what happens. The last buyer backed out 3 days before escrow was supposed to start....*******!
It's a long stressful process. We were supposed to be out 11/27, then 12/27, now 3/27. They keep extending our date hoping it will sell. I guess it's good, but it's hard to plan.... not knowing when you have to move for sure, and when it does happen we will only have two weeks to find a place and move.
It takes a while to come to terms with it. But eventually you will. The whole thing is just sad for people like us. Good people that work their asses off, but bought at the top of the market, with crazy loans. I can't believe at 38, I had to start careers all over again. Construction in CA is so bad and it's not getting better. I do envy you! Sometimes I wish I could just leave CA, it has got to be one of the toughest states to make a decent living.
I will be praying for you....just believe everything happens for a reason, and what doesn't kill you makes you a stronger person.
Becca
HW 268*PRE OP263*1 MO.236*2 MO.219*3 MO.202*4 MO.193*5 MO.185*6 MO.
HW 268*PRE OP263*1 MO.236*2 MO.219*3 MO.202*4 MO.193*5 MO.185*6 MO.
hi Becca...like I said, you are an inspiration. My home is mortgaged for 530 and we are starting the price at 460 expecting no bites so I'm sure it will go down down down. I am so sorry to know about yours. I am stopping my payments on the first of March and will shelter the $. I will be moving out in the summer whether it is sold or not. Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful advice...hugz:)D
