Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[SettinSail]

Hello Team Donald

My name is Shawn and this is my 5th BL challenge in a row. I've lost on each challenge, although the past 2 challenges it was not much. I am looking forward to getting re-committed and being more consistent on this new challenge. And, looking forward to going through this with all of you

A little about me, I am 50 years old, married for over 17 years with one son who is almost 15. I work part-time, well 30 hours a week so almost full-time for the Home Office of an Insurance Company. I am not following any set eating or exercise plan and hence I have lost weight very slowly. I started on this journey February 2010 and have lost 32 pounds so far. If I can lose 11 more pounds, I will fall into the "overweight" category rather than "obese" I would love to reach that goal during this challenge

Looking forward to "meeting" all of you and getting down to work

Shawn

 

[jillbur]

Hello Team Donald!!

I am Jill and this is my second BL challenge. The first was the fall challenge and it really helped me stay focused. I am hoping to do well during this challenge and lose about 10 pounds. I found that finding the fall BL thread was the motivation I needed. I felt so much support and strength through everyone involved. I am looking forward to a new challenge, talking to former and new BL participants, and dropping some pounds!

I am 35 years old, married, and have 2 boys (8 and 5). I am a History and special ed teacher at an alternative school (5th-12th grade). DH works full time weekend midnights in the ER at our local hospital and goes to school FT during the week. Our schedule gets crazy sometimes. I enjoy running a lot and need to get back to it more often (and hopefully the weather will cooperate).

I am looking forward to chatting with all of you!

Go Team Donald!!

Jill

 

[JacksLilWench]

Hi everyone!! My name is Kaiti, and this is my third BL Challenge. I did great on the first one, then not so well on the second one...so I'm hoping third time is the charm

My resolution/goal for the year is to participate in the Tower Of Terror 10-mi. race in September. If I start now, I believe I will have plenty of time to train. I started today by telling everyone at work what I'm doing...so there's no backing down now! I'm going to go soon to get fitted for a pair of good shoes for running. Training starts Monday!!!

 

[Mary•Poppins]

Hi Team Donald! Everyone can call me Fran.

This is my first Big Loser here on the DIS Boards.

I need to lose 20 pounds. (30 would be wonderful ... but I would like to set my goals realistic) I am 45, married and have 3 boys. Between work (I am a teacher ... like a lot of Team Donald members) and my boys, I get very busy. However, I am making myself a priority by exercising and dieting for this new year.

Excited to be a part of the team! Go team Donald!

 

[akhaloha]

Hi Team Donald!

My name is Kristina and I live in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. We moved here 8 years ago from California. I’m 43, have been married for 18 years and we have a beautiful daughter who is 13.

This will be my second BL challenge. I didn’t do so well on the first one and I am really motivated to be successful on this round. We are going to Disney in July and I want to be able to walk the parks without feeling breathless and exhausted. It would also be nice to be able to walk around the pool in a bathing suit without feeling awful about myself.

I used to think that if I couldn’t be perfect – why bother. Now I just want to be healthy and feel good. Besides, there is no such thing as perfect – right? Ever since I turned 40 the weight sticks to me like glue…superglue. I end up getting discouraged very easily. I am hoping this challenge will help to keep me motivated.

Janis, thank you for hosting our team! CC, thanks for hosting Healthy Habits again! They really help keep me in check.

Kristina

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi Team Donald.

Last spring i was on Team Mickey so I am feeling a bit like a trader.

I am very excited to start this new challenge and the new year. This is challenge number 7 or something around there. I have made some amazing friends through these challenges and I think overall it has kept me from being more overweight than I am right now.

My name is Lindsay, I am 3wks shy of 33, Married for 8yrs, 2 sons ages 7 and 4. I work full time as a practice manager for a pediatricians office that I have worked out since I was 17. I love my family, I love my job, now I just need to love my body enough to take care of it better.

When I started out I had such a great motivation because I had signed up to run my first half marathon. I lost 35lbs and ran the disney princess half marathon in 2011. I felt great and was looking forward to returning after the race and loosing the last 25lbs that i had gained since having kids. Well instead I left life once again get in the way and fell into old bad eating habits. I gained all the weight back except a few lbs.

So ultimate goal is to loose 55lbs. I have a local half marathon I want to do at the end of april so along with weight loss I need to get back into running again. I am so happy to be on your team and to offer and receive great support to help myself and us all in our journey to a better us.

 

[jenanderson]

I know we don't officially begin until 1/1/12...but it seems a bunch of us are making introductions so I thought I would also reply to the posts!

Shelley - You are so good to have your notebook and measuring cups ready to go. I have a notebook and a journaling app on my iPad. Still not sure if I am going to go traditional or electronic yet.

Ashley - I can't wait for you to post that you can wear your grandmother's ring! That is a great goal and I am sure it will be a great motivator!

Great job to lose 2 pounds this week! You are right to stay positive . . . keep it up and you will reach your goal!

Hi Deb! Looks like you and I have about the same goal. I also had the 20 pounds off and let it sneak back up on me. I know that I need to lose it and then learn to be more successful at maintaining.

Laura - It is so hard when you reach that point where you gain and lose the same weight over and over again. I bet you can be as successful as you were last year at this time!

Hi Dona! Good to see you on the team! Looks like you and I will be on early each day together before we go to school. I really like your statement about how some of the challenges may not have been what you wanted but how they at least helped you not to gain. Sounds like you have some great plans for the summer - all of it will help motivate you through this challenge!

Hi Kathy! It is so much fun to see all the familiar people on my team! This is a really supportive group and I look forward to catching up with everyone!

Shawn - I am really impressed with your 32 pound loss! Way to go! I bet you will be out of the "obese" category before you know it!

Jill - Seems like we have a lot of teachers in our group! Nice to see all the runners as well. I used to really enjoy running and am working hard to get back at it.

Kaitie - You do have plenty of time to train for the Tower of Terror 10 mi race. Sounds like you are doing all the right things - starting with plenty of time, telling people your plans and getting good shoes (so important). Do you have a training plan in mind? I used the C25K program and I know a lot of others here have tried it as well. It was a great start and really made me believe that I could be a runner.

Fran - It is really hard to find time for you when you are so busy...love to see that you are going to make yourself a priority this year. I have realized that I am a better wife and mother when I am healthy and happy....even if it adds a bit more to our crazy life.

Kristina - You and I had problems with the same bad thought..."if I can't be perfect....". You are so right that it is just about being healthy and feeling good. I wish that for all of us this challenge.

Hi Lindsay! You and I will be in training for our 1/2 marathons together! I have registered for one on March 17th knowing that it would motivate me to get out of my bad habits and get back into running. Between getting back on the BL threads and getting focused on running again...I am feeling much happier with myself.

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Alright....it has been so much fun reading all the introductions a bit closer and getting to know everyone so far. Tomorrow is my day to really get ready for this all to begin. I will be cleaning out the last of the treats, pulling out my food scale and measuring utensils, going to pick up my race packet (I am running the Polar Dash 5K on New Year's Day) and finally, I will be getting out some of my running and fitness magazines that I haven't read yet (I find that reading these do give me ideas and help me focus).

Night Everyone!
Jen

 

[mrsxsparrow]

Hey everyone! I'm Nicole and I'm excited to be part of Team Donald for my first ever BL Challenge.

I'm 23 years old and need to lose about 100 pounds. I've been heavy all my life; I lost 50 pounds in sixth grade with Weight Watchers, but got really heavy again once I started college. Now I'm ready to get back in shape.

I started WW a few weeks ago and have done some personal training sessions at the gym. So far, I'm down seven pounds.

I've done 4 Disney half marathons so far (the Disneyland half in 2009, 2010, and 2011 and the Disney World half in 2011) but have never been able to keep up with my training. As a result, I've always finished just outside the official 3:30 time limit! This year I'm doing the first leg of the Chip & Dale Marathon Relay and the Tinkerbell Half, and plan on doing the Wine and Dine half, so my goal is to finally finish one in the time limit!

I'm also going on my first cruise in July (Disney of course) and will hopefully be moving to Orlando to do the WDW College Program in the fall, so I'm pretty motivated to lose this weight!

Yay Team Donald!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Hi Everyone-so glad to join the team

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Have decided I'd better get off this computer and go for a swim to shake the "I'm going to be healthy from tomorrow so I'd better eat all the junk/treats today mentality"

Anyone else suffer from this!

 

[donac]

Good Saturday morning everyone

Jen I guess luvpoohandcompany will beat us inthe morning since she is 5 or 6 hours ahead of us.

Quiet day planned today. I do need to get out to Staples to buy a new calendar and a new SD card for my camera. I may pick up one for my ds2's new camera. I may go grocery shopping but really don't feel like it. I also have to finish a pair of socks that I have been knitting. I want to give them to a friend on Tuesday for her birthday.

When we got him his new camera for Christmas he started wondering how long it will keep the charge. we went on line Monday and ordered him 2 new batteries so he doesn't have to worry about charging when he is in Gambia (they will be tent camping). They finally got shipped on Wed from Anaheim. We started to worry that he would not get them and most of the replacement batteries here are much more expensive. We were in shock when they got here on Thursday. He still has to pack and Monday I drive him to school where he will leave.

Tomorrow I have church in the morning and then I am doing an online mystery quilt. I have cut the fabric and the first set of directions go up tomorrow morning at 10 or 11.

I am getting excited about this challenge. I am starting to write down my food plan and my exercise plan. I am hoping to make this the best challenge yet.

Off to get somethings done.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[wickey's friend]

Hi, everybody! I'm Pat, and I'm excited to get started on the challenge again!

I lost 24 lbs in 2011 in part from the accountability of the Friday weigh-ins. I have about 20 more I want to lose, so here I am!

I don't post much, but I'll be cheering for everyone along the way!

 

[cclovesdis]

BL Spring 2012 Healthy Habits Hint #3: Find/buy, borrow, etc. enough water bottles, glasses, etc. to toal 64 oz. Fill them with water.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

Hello Team Donald!

Add another to the group!

My name is Michelle, and I am 39 years old. I have been married for almost 6 years, and we have two boys.... almost 5 and 2 and a half. This is my 13th year of teaching.... I teach 3rd grade.

I never had trouble with my weight until I went on massive amounts of fertility drugs during my first marriage in my mid-late twenties. They didn't work, and then the depression coupled with that and my subsequent divorce caused me to pack on some unwanted pounds.

I have lost up to 20 pounds before, but then I get lazy. The only thing that has worked for me is counting calories and JOURNALING! This time last year I made the commitment to run the 2011 Disney Wine and Dine half-marathon. I finished it doing a combination of walk/run. I usually don't weigh myself, but I went down almost 2 pants sizes. That was without dieting at all. I will be honest and say that the last time I ran was crossing the finish line in Epcot the first week of October. I didn't find a LOVE for running that so many people do.

One thing that I HAVE learned about myself is that I am VERY goal oriented. I have to some kind of goal to work towards to motivate myself. I think that this challenge will help me with that. I am also turning 40 in August, and I have sneaky suspision that my dad and dh are planning a really big "surprise" party for me. I want to look great for that!..... Vain, I know, but whatever works, right??????

P90X arrived in my mailbox yesterday, so I will starting that either tomorrow or Monday.

I am chatty (can you tell???) so I look forward to sharing lots with you and getting to each of you better!

Have a FABULOUS New Year's Eve. We are going out with friends for a nice steak dinner with some yummy wine. The diet starts tomorrow!

 

[JacksLilWench]

Whoo!! I love how motivated everyone is on here! It's so refreshing to see all the awesome support for everyone.

One little thing I do for a little boost of motivation is the write a quote with a dry erase marker on my vanity mirror. My latest one is a comment from a friend on my status one day on Facebook. I posted that I was thinking of some good resolutions and I thought I had a pretty good one, and my friend Lou posted,

"Don't think, just do it."

It hit me- if all I do is sit around thinking about it, I'll never do it! So I'm just gonna do it!!

I can't wait to get started tomorrow- so I'm starting today!!! I'm so excited to be getting started with all you ladies!!! (And guys, if there are any!)

PS, if you want to add me on Facebook, my name is Kaiti Courts. My picture is me with Tigger

 

[jenanderson]

Morning Everyone! I will be back on in a little bit but I have to go for my run first. If I do not...I will put it off until I just don't run today and that won't be good. Chat with you all later!

 

[jenanderson]

Alright - 3.3 miles done for today! It was not all pretty but I did it and I felt good in the end.

I tried out my new running clothes that I want to wear to my race tomorrow. I love the new BRIGHT yellow hoodie I bought yesterday. I painted my fingernails to match. I would love to find a few bright accessories in my winter wear to add to the outfit but we will see. The only thing is that we are under a winter weather warning tonight and the weather tomorrow could be a real pain. We are expecting rain, 2-5 inches of snow and then winds of 50 mph! We will still go and run but I might not be too concerned about how I look.

Welcome luvpoohandcompany! I am suffering from the same problem as you...asking myself exactly what I can eat today that I can't eat tomorrow! We have this incredible coffee ice cream in the freezer and I am thinking that might make a great breakfast today!

Nicole - You are doing great to have already completed some 1/2 marathons! I bet with our challenge and some hard work that you will finish one of your 1/2s in the cut-off time this year. I really suggest finding a walk/run plan that includes some cross training to help you out.

Morning Dona! Sounds like you have a lot going on in your last couple of days off before going back to school. I can't wait to hear more about your mystery quilt project!

Pat - Glad to have you be part of the team! There are often people who don't have a lot of time to be posting but really find support by just checking in once and a while.

Michelle - Another teacher in our group! I am also very goal oriented and that sometimes gets me into trouble. I know that I do well while I have the goals but then when I hit the maintaining part...I stop making goals and I seem to lose focus. I know that when I reach that point this time around that I will make goals that include be rewarded for keeping at my goal weight!

Morning Kaiti - I like that you are another person who uses quotes for motivation. One of my girlfriends and I send each other motivating quotes all the time to help keep us going. I put all of the quotes on post it notes and put them up in my classroom...my students love it. I plan on adding yours to the mix!

CC - Oh dear....all the water drinking. I so struggle with this. When I drink all this water, I end up having to go to the bathroom a lot. That does not work well when I am teaching. I have to get this figured out again.

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I am now going to go pick up my race gear and packet for tomorrow's run. This afternoon we will clean up a bit, prepare for a nice dinner and I will work on grades for a bit. Tonight will be a nice grilled chicken dinner and then games with the kids!

Enjoy the day everyone!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Hi Team Donald!! I am so excited to be part of this challenge! Very much looking forward to encouraging and being encouraged in the coming months.

Welcome!

I think that one of my biggest problems when I try to lose weight is that I don't set a motivation for myself to keep with it. So I actually have two special goals in mind for myself in doing this challenge; one that I hope to accomplish by the end of this challenge and a more long term goal.

(1) My grandmother was killed in a car accident about 4 months ago and I was given one of her rings to keep for myself. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite fit on my ring finger due to my weight gain and it can't be re-sized. So I hope to lose enough to wear it on my ring finger by the end of this challenge in memory of her.

(2) I like to cosplay and dress up as different characters for a convention in my hometown. I have a Cinderella dress that my mother made for me 2 years ago that no longer fits. So I'm hoping that by time the convention comes this September that I'll be able to fit into my dress again and go as Cinderella. Glass slippers and all.

Hi Ashley!
We have a couple of Dr. Who Fans--though I'm not sure which team they are on. I think you have great goals for yourself!

Hello Team Donald.

I'm Deb and I can't remember what number challenge this is for me. In any event I'd like to lose 20 lbs. I had it gone a few years ago, but it has snuck up on me again and since we have a Huge vacation planned for this summer I am more determined than ever to lose it again.

Hi Deb! Very excited to hear about your upcoming trip!

Hi Team Donald -

I am Laura, 42 from New York.

This will be my third challenge. I lost 21 pounds during January, February and March of 2011 and then hit a wall. I've been gaining and losing the same 5 pounds for the last nine months.

My goal for this challenge is to finally get under 200 pounds - I'm 10 - 15 pounds away from that goal.

I purchased an elipitical machine last month and hope to incorporate that into my fitness routine - right now I am walking 3 - 3 1/2 miles a day (6 days a week). Every now and then I do my BL Boot Camp DVD, but haven't been consistent with that.

As always, looking forward to the support/ideas that I get from these challenges.

- Laura

Hi Laura! How are you liking the elliptical? I think "One"derland is a great goal for this challenge!

Here is the reality....I am not done. I am not quitting. I know that I can lose those 20 pounds again and that I might even lose a few more. I know that I want to feel strong and healthy again - I liked that feeling and I really do not like feeling like I have lost control. I am ready to figure out how to make my crazy busy life mesh with my strong and healthy life.

~Jen

No quitting! I agree, feeling strong and healthy is just about the best feeling!

Good Friday morning. I didn't know the thread was up or I would have been here last night.

My name is Dona. I can't remember how many challenges I have been involved in. Some have been successful but even if I didn't lose any it helped me not to gain.

Hi Dona! You have lots of exciting things to look forward to! I hope your DS has a safe trip!

Good morning everyone!! I'm Kathy and excited to be a part of Team Donald. Thank you Janis for being our hostess and the hostess of the challenge, and thank you CC for hosting Healthy Habits and Team Mickey.

I have done multiple bl challenges since after my ds's 1st disney trip 5 years ago. I've lost on some, maintained on many, and gained on some. My all time high was 229, and right now I'm at 213, but have gone up and down with the ups and downs of life. I credit these challenges with preventing me from regaining everything and more, which I had done in the past. The support here is incredible, not just for weight loss and healthy living, but for anything that might be going on in your life that can affect your healthy living. I feel so blessed to have found this wonderful group, and am looking forward to catching up with some old friends and getting to know some new ones.

Good luck everyone!!

Hi Kathy!

Hey everybody! Just popping in this morning to say hi!

Been doing really good on my diet for this week and was pleased to see this morning that I've lost 2 pounds! I used to not be excited for a 2 lbs loss, but I've been trying to stay positive and keep in mind that every pound lost is one step closer to my goal.

The weather's really nice today, so I'm planning to go walking in the strip mall for a while later. Nothing like combining exercise with shopping! And maybe a Subway sandwich...

Congrats on the 2 pounds!

Hello Team Donald

My name is Shawn and this is my 5th BL challenge in a row. I've lost on each challenge, although the past 2 challenges it was not much. I am looking forward to getting re-committed and being more consistent on this new challenge. And, looking forward to going through this with all of you

A little about me, I am 50 years old, married for over 17 years with one son who is almost 15. I work part-time, well 30 hours a week so almost full-time for the Home Office of an Insurance Company. I am not following any set eating or exercise plan and hence I have lost weight very slowly. I started on this journey February 2010 and have lost 32 pounds so far. If I can lose 11 more pounds, I will fall into the "overweight" category rather than "obese" I would love to reach that goal during this challenge

Looking forward to "meeting" all of you and getting down to work

Shawn

Looking forward to celebrating with you Shawn!

Hello Team Donald!!

I am Jill and this is my second BL challenge. The first was the fall challenge and it really helped me stay focused. I am hoping to do well during this challenge and lose about 10 pounds. I found that finding the fall BL thread was the motivation I needed. I felt so much support and strength through everyone involved. I am looking forward to a new challenge, talking to former and new BL participants, and dropping some pounds!


Go Team Donald!!

Jill

Hi Jill!

Hi everyone!! My name is Kaiti, and this is my third BL Challenge. I did great on the first one, then not so well on the second one...so I'm hoping third time is the charm

My resolution/goal for the year is to participate in the Tower Of Terror 10-mi. race in September. If I start now, I believe I will have plenty of time to train. I started today by telling everyone at work what I'm doing...so there's no backing down now! I'm going to go soon to get fitted for a pair of good shoes for running. Training starts Monday!!!

Hi Kaiti! Ooh a race to train for! So exciting!

Hi Team Donald! Everyone can call me Fran.

This is my first Big Loser here on the DIS Boards.

I need to lose 20 pounds. (30 would be wonderful ... but I would like to set my goals realistic) I am 45, married and have 3 boys. Between work (I am a teacher ... like a lot of Team Donald members) and my boys, I get very busy. However, I am making myself a priority by exercising and dieting for this new year.

Excited to be a part of the team! Go team Donald!

Welcome Fran!

Hi Team Donald!


I used to think that if I couldn’t be perfect – why bother. Now I just want to be healthy and feel good. Besides, there is no such thing as perfect – right? Ever since I turned 40 the weight sticks to me like glue…superglue. I end up getting discouraged very easily. I am hoping this challenge will help to keep me motivated.

Janis, thank you for hosting our team! CC, thanks for hosting Healthy Habits again! They really help keep me in check.

Kristina

I think this is pretty common--to feel like if you aren't perfect why bother. One quote that we like to throw around a lot is:
If you broke a dish, you wouldn't throw out the whole set.
This one really hit home for me. I try not to look at anything as being bad or imperfect, but rather as a choice. So today, I chose chips and dip. I know that the choice had consequences, and I will deal with that. But that one choice isn't enough to make me quit. The eventual goal being, to make more healthy choices than not. Anyhow, welcome to the challenge!

When I started out I had such a great motivation because I had signed up to run my first half marathon. I lost 35lbs and ran the disney princess half marathon in 2011. I felt great and was looking forward to returning after the race and loosing the last 25lbs that i had gained since having kids. Well instead I left life once again get in the way and fell into old bad eating habits. I gained all the weight back except a few lbs.

So ultimate goal is to loose 55lbs. I have a local half marathon I want to do at the end of april so along with weight loss I need to get back into running again. I am so happy to be on your team and to offer and receive great support to help myself and us all in our journey to a better us.

Hi Lindsay!

Hey everyone! I'm Nicole and I'm excited to be part of Team Donald for my first ever BL Challenge.

I'm 23 years old and need to lose about 100 pounds. I've been heavy all my life; I lost 50 pounds in sixth grade with Weight Watchers, but got really heavy again once I started college. Now I'm ready to get back in shape.

I started WW a few weeks ago and have done some personal training sessions at the gym. So far, I'm down seven pounds.

I've done 4 Disney half marathons so far (the Disneyland half in 2009, 2010, and 2011 and the Disney World half in 2011) but have never been able to keep up with my training. As a result, I've always finished just outside the official 3:30 time limit! This year I'm doing the first leg of the Chip & Dale Marathon Relay and the Tinkerbell Half, and plan on doing the Wine and Dine half, so my goal is to finally finish one in the time limit!

I'm also going on my first cruise in July (Disney of course) and will hopefully be moving to Orlando to do the WDW College Program in the fall, so I'm pretty motivated to lose this weight!

Yay Team Donald!

We have a couple of folks doing Tinderbell this year! Too exciting. My DH and I have done W&D the last two years--we really enjoy it!

Hi Everyone-so glad to join the team

Welcome!

Hi, everybody! I'm Pat, and I'm excited to get started on the challenge again!

I lost 24 lbs in 2011 in part from the accountability of the Friday weigh-ins. I have about 20 more I want to lose, so here I am!

I don't post much, but I'll be cheering for everyone along the way!

Welcome Pat!

Hello Team Donald!

Add another to the group!

My name is Michelle, and I am 39 years old. I have been married for almost 6 years, and we have two boys.... almost 5 and 2 and a half. This is my 13th year of teaching.... I teach 3rd grade.

Welcome! Where are you in Southern Indiana? (If you don't mind my asking?) We are in Louisville.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Jen--Have a great race! I hope the weather is not too bad!

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Ok, to introduce myself. I am a little chatty, so for those who have heard this all before, please feel free to skip.

I am Rose, 44, mom to a 20yo college student, married for a lonnnnng time.

I have been overweight since maybe my late 20s, BUT I have thought that I was fat my entire life--can you say Mommy issues? Anyhow, this time I think I have really figured this all out. And the voices in my head telling me I am still too fat and not good enough are quiet most of the time.

I joined the BL challenges in Jan of 2010 and have lost ~50 pounds. I went to maintain in September of 2010 when I lost 40 and have slowly taken off a bit more. I am back to being a Loser again this challenge with a goal of 10 pounds--which would put me at a 135--this is what I weighed in college when I thought I was fat....Anyhow, if I don't lose, I am ok with that, because I am at a good place and feel pretty healthy.

My exercise of choice is running, though I have been fighting injuries for much of 2011. I also was diagnosed with gluten intolerance in February of 2011--not officially celiac disease, but I will not go back on gluten again to have more tests done, so I like to say I "unofficially" have c-d. I feel like I wasted a decade of my life feeling sick from this nasty food issue, and am so happy that I finally figured out what was going on.

Here is a before and after pic that I posted on the holiday thread. I don't even recognize myself anymore. I feel like the real me is missing from that picture. The first pic is from ~2005. The second one from this month.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

Welcome! Where are you in Southern Indiana? (If you don't mind my asking?) We are in Louisville.

No way!!!!!!

We are in New Albany! Are you watching the game? Are you a Louisville or UK fan? I am a an IU fan first and foremost (obviously based on the screen name ) but we are also big Louisville fans..... dh got his undergrad from there.

We are heading to Del Friscos for dinner tonight. Ever been there?

SMALL world!