Returning from the gym at Shepherd University this morning, after the workout I do 3-4 times a week, I was bubbling over that my weight has now dropped a total of 34 pounds. 34 Pounds in 3 months... heading decisively to my birthday goal of 40 pounds down by May 24 and my overall goal of 150 pounds down by the time I'm 63 (the new 52).

AS I DROVE DOWN ROUTE 45 I WAS TAKEN ABACK, HOWEVER, BY THE PRICE OF REGULAR GAS AT WHAT HAD BEEN THE CHEAPEST FILLING STATION IN THE AREA: $3.39 A... More about: My weight seems to be the only thing going down...

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