Tina Ann
You’re never too old to have some fun!
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We visited my husband this morning. Most of the time he didn’t make any sense. We just each held a hand and listened, responding the best way we could. At the end of the visit, he wanted some French fries, so Brian arranged for some to be delivered. While I was kissing him goodbye, he said, “I spend half my days remembering how good our time together has been.” I lost it. Harvey’s nurse kindly sent us a video we saw on our way home, showing him eating the fries and saying they were ‘good.’
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LOSING THE LARD PROGRESS REPORT for March –
Giphy
I am 5’4″ tall (and shrinking). As of this morning, I have lost 93 pounds (down from 205 to 112) and 87.7 inches. I am 2 pounds away from my maintenance weight goal, after over two years of trying.
Kudos go to our son, who has been my gym buddy and who has helped me cut my portions on food intake and who has been my supporter since we moved to Chiang Mai last April. He has taken me to doctor appointments to establish a baseline and helped me with supplements to improve my health. And, with all this, he still manages to treat me to mochas or chocolate drinks in the afternoons to reward my efforts and keep me motivated.
I’m between 19 and 20 on the dreaded BMI chart finally, in the ‘healthy’ range. When I started two years ago, I was in the 35-36 area. ‘obese.’
I’m almost to my weight maintenance goal now. I’m concentrating on continuing to eat right, but not worrying about every morsel that goes into my mouth.
I’m adding to my exercise regimen every time it seems reasonable, trying to add things that will help my efforts to improve my balance issues, increase my strength, stamina and flexibility, and promote relaxation.
Hopefully, by the end of April, I’ll be able to report that my weight loss goal has been met!
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I hope that you are having a stellar day and evening.
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You are doing good and it is good that you are supported and motivated.
That was lovely that you got to see your husband have his french fries.
Have a lovely day. 🙂
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Thank you very much, Liz.
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Really proud of you! Also, so happy to hear that the major transition from the US to Asia has brought you such happiness. Harvey’s health was teetering when you left Arkansas and he seems to be settling in after his fall and stroke. So keep on enjoying each day of life…….and the challenges of living in a foreign country. So glad you and Brian are able to see each other so often..
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Thank you! Will you tell me who this is?
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What a great report! You just never know what each visit with your Harvey is going to be like, and this one seems to have been a good one with his comment. Small nuggets are very enjoyable and much needed, I am sure, I know you enjoyed the video, too.
Congratulations on your weight loss. I know it was not easy, but having your son with you was surely such a tremendous blessing. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your day. (Donna)
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Thank you, Donna. Yes, I cherish each small glimpse I get of the Harvey I married and have loved forever. Thanks for your encouragement on my weight loss. MUCH appreciated.
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I am so impressed with the commitment you have had to reach your goal. Not many people can do what you’ve done! Glad your husband enjoyed his fries and I was so touched by the words he shared with you!
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Thanks for your nice note, Linda. MUCH appreciated.
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I would have lost it too, with Harvey… oh, Linda!! Tears of joy for this!!
and sooo sweet about getting that video of him eating his fries!
Love that Brian has been treating you so stellar! Kudos to him (and you and Harvey for raising such a magnificent human)!
Love your weight loss journey. Amazing and inspiring, as you know.
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Thanks so much for your nice note, Sheila. We can’t take credit for the wonderful man Brian is, but we sure are grateful he is!
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Aww, you’re so humble, Linda.
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My husband has always described me as, “Mean as a snake.”
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I have a feeling he said it with love. 🫣🤪
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I know he did, and I will hold those words in my heart.
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