april 12th

[mouseissue]

... as they were announcing the winners for each category,i was panning her squad with the video camera.... just in case they got called up.... and i noticed that she was the only member of her team that was applauding as the winners were announced... it made me feel good & i made a point of telling her how proud i was of her effort...but even more so for the way she reacted in the face of defeat:)

WOW!!!... Now that's something that will make a father's heart jump for joy!!! 

Good sportsmanship is a learned trait (almost always from dads).
This is a testimony of how good a father you have been to her.

With young people like her around, our future holds a lot of hope.

Kudos to you and your daughter, Gary!!!

[umpa]

I know you most be proud! One of the things I love about all my kids is they are very kind.

[katary]

a byproduct of me being on FTS:) the top pic was of kate before i started FTS the bottom pic is from this past weekend..... does she eat FTS 100% of the time...no.... is she completely aware of how it works and the benefits of it.....YES...... she counts carbs like nobody's business & since ive been getting healthy....she just decided to do the same,all on her own
    .............. ThAt'S My gIrL:)

[ShihTzuMom1]

That is great that Kate has learned healthy eating along with you.  She certainly has a great example to follow. 

[katary]

 

[mouseissue]

a byproduct of me being on FTS:) the top pic was of kate before i started FTS the bottom pic is from this past weekend..... does she eat FTS 100% of the time...no.... is she completely aware of how it works and the benefits of it.....YES...... she counts carbs like nobody's business & since ive been getting healthy....she just decided to do the same,all on her own
    .............. ThAt'S My gIrL:)

Another testament to what a great example you've set!!! 
This example will help maximize the quantity and quality of years you and your daughter will be around to enjoy each others' company.
One of the most precious things this life has to offer.

[mmcooks1234]

Wow, Gary it reads like a novel this journey of yours.  I started reading and couldn't stop until I finished the last post.

I wonder have you reread your posts? 

The hard work and dedication you have put into everything from losing the weight, gaining insight, getting 2 jobs, and now maintaining.  You make THIS all seem possible. 

You have just single handedly killed every excuse possible for not doing it. 


Thank you for allowing us to go through your journey with you.

[joagain]

Gary Is The Man !!!!!!!!!

[ShihTzuMom1]

Yay Gary!!

[katary]

lol......yes i do reread my posts:) about once a month or so i start at the beginning and go to the end..... just to keep myself grounded....I've lost weight before...only to gain it back over time.... i vow to never let that happen again!!!!!! so just to remind myself of where i was & where i am, i like to "relive" from April 12Th to present:) and  to be honest with you it helps me immensely and keeps me motivated!!!!!!!!
             and from me to all of you it is more than POSSIBLE:)

[Countrygirl]

Yay Gary!!!

[katary]

chicken wings are awesome:)

[Countrygirl]

I just got all of Dougs books ( including the cook book and bakery books ) and now I can't wait to try out some of the recipes. Now to find a store that Carries some of the stuff that I need.   

[katary]

this past weekend we went to natural bridge in KY. and had a great time!!!! we hiked well over 15 miles.... it was just totally cool:) this is a pic of Kate and myself just before we jumped off of a huge cliff:)

**** make time for some sort of physical activity each day:) its just good for you***

[mouseissue]

... this is a pic of Kate and myself just before we jumped off of a huge cliff:) ...

What?... No lines or parachutes?
Must've been one heck of a ride!