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ohcc_kimberly.gif image by kimbox1Hi, my name is Kim.  I am a 45 year old single parent of a WONDERFUL 18 year old son.  I have struggled with my weight since my teenage years and FINALLY decided to do something about it when I was able to get insurance that would cover the cost. 
I live in Cleveland, OH (home of the Cavs).  I have very loving and supportive family, friends, and co-workers.  For this I am truly blessed!

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Decenber 1, 2008....Let the challenge begin!
3 days ago
I just posted the start of the WL challenge.  To keep myself even more accountable, I posted my weight....254.  That was REALLY hard for me to do, seeing that my lowest since WL surgery was 244.  I hate admitting defeat...but the only way for me to fully get into this, was to put it all out there and just go for it.
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November 22, 2008 - Still in my size 18s
on November 22, 2008 1:16 pm

It's waaaaaay past time for me to take the steps to get back in control of my WL journey.  To give myself more motivation, I have started a 30-day WL challenge.  Nice, simple, and friendly challenge because from recent posts on BAF, I'm not the only one struggling with this. 

Accountability has proven to be a great motivating tool for me.  The challenge will be from Dec 1 to Jan 1.  Doing this during the dreaded holiday season will hopefully keep my mind occupied so I don't go too far into that depression mode that I get into every holiday season.

I will commit to consistent exercise and healthy eating habits.  I also will get back on track with my vitamins and water intake.  Yes, I have just been phucking up all the way around....SMH
I had to ask myself....do I really want to sabatoge all this hard work?  I really have come a long way....but I have soooo much further to go.  I honestly feel once I get back in the swing of things, it won't be too hard.

On another note, I had met and started dating someone I thought was Mr. Right...he turned out to be Mr. Wrong.  I REALLY put forth effort to make this work because in the past, I tended to for the hills the first time things didn't go my way.  I know I had been such a spoiled azz in the past...putting no effort into making relationships work.  This time I was so tolerant of his insecurity issues.  I truly believe he cared a lot about me, but the jealousy was just more than I could handle. 

Oh well, I can say that I learned a lot about myself during the 3 months that we were dating.  Now that I'm not worrying about making that relationship work, I can concentrate on ME and getting myself together.  That will no doubt prepare me to make better choices on who I date and give me more confidence that some day, I will find Mr. Right.

Stay tuned people.....my WL journey was halted for a minute....but it will be back ...full force, starting Dec 1. 

Wish me luck!

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July 7, 2008 - II
on July 7, 2008 4:58 pm
OK, this deserved a post all it's own.  I went to the ATL M&G and had a ball.  I'm not even gonna try to re-type my take on how wonderful it was to meet such beautiful and inspirational people.  Here is the link I posted on the BAF board:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/board_id,4990/cat_id,4590/topic_id,3655493/a,messageboard/action,replies/#28943968
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July 7, 2008
on July 7, 2008 4:24 pm
I have been procrastinating about updating this blog.  I mean SERIOUSLY avoiding it like the plague
Of course you probably know why....cause I have not lost any weight since my last update.
****hanging my head****
It's so dayum easy to stray from doing what's right.  I know I need to get back to basics....but that's easier said than done.  I have no excuses...just gotta do it!!!!!!!

I must confess that I let all the compliments from everyone go to my head.  I realyze what a big transformation I have made thus far....going from a size 30-32 to an 18 is like.....MAJOR for me.  But I'm not satisfied.  I tried to convince myself that where I'm at now was good enough.  I felt good and everyone TOLD me I looked good...so why kill myself to loose more?  
Well, I'll tell you...the main reason is because I feel the old ways creeping back.  I can eat more now and I don't dump as much either.  That scares the shiot out of me.

I'm  a year and 5 months out.  Let's face it, the honeymoon is bout ova...done deal.  If I think it's hard now.....Baaaaaaaaybeeeeeee.......it's gonna be dayum near impossible if I can't get this back on track now.

I've almost gotten my head ready to do this shiot RIGHT!  Please pray for me....cause I REALLY need it.

Luv yall.

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March 26, 2008
on March 26, 2008 6:48 am
I'm ready for the REAL spring to begin.  This cold weather and snow is REALLY bringing a sistah down.  That, along with a few other minor things that just all add up to me NOT keeping up my game plan.  

Luckily, I have decided to set yet another mini goal for myself.  I am still in a size 18 (don't know what the scale says lately cause I haven't gone near it) and I want to be in AT LEAST a size 16 for the ATL M&G.  Yep, I typed it....so that means I gotta follow through and get my butt into gear. 

I know what I gotta do...step up my exercise plan and keep those carbs out of my dayum mouth!  I will be riding the protein train come Monday, and exercising at least 4 days a week!  I have until June to get to my goal....gotta have time to shop

I'll check back in to update on my progress...
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I should first start by saying I AM NOT THE JOURNAL - WRITE DOWN STUFF TYPE PERSON but because I have gotten so much knowledge and inspiration from other members' profiles, I am going to give this a try.  I will also put forth effort to update this in a timely manner.  With that said....here goes.

 


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