Hopefully I will include a bit of a photo update....this is my just past half way there photo taken by my daughter on her phone so appologies if the quality isn't great! The before photo is at my wedding November 2011 when I was at my biggest at 364lbs.

Finally checkin' in this week, as I've had a lot on my mind lately. Got the results of my tests Thursday afternoon -- I have a very, very large tumor in my abdomen (from stomach to pelvis); but thank GOD, it is benign (not cancerous). Needs to be removed (asap) as soon as they can find a brave team of surgeons to tackle this challenge. If you believe in prayer like me, I would appreciate some for sure. Thanks.


JANE ~ I think we all know people who have those unlikeable qualities; don't blame you for running ...

MW ~ nice pics -- congrats to you on this achievement!!!

HI MEM ~ congrats to you too for meeting your TG goal!


Eating has been OK; stayed under calories most days. Today was a flex day; still good though. I up my cals more towards 1800 in the winter as I feel cold if I don't. Anyone else have that issue? And, I don't really know how much I weigh anymore as this tumor weighs a lot, so I will delay the weigh-ins until they get it out (becuz it's growing). I'm just happy to be staying on plan so much during this more stressful time.

I put up some Christmas lights in my PC room here and they look so pretty. Plus, we have been putting the tree lights on each night -- why not? What the heck! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

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