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07.20.04 (7:53 am) [edit]
Well another busy day down.
I did get some good news today however! I talked to another IRR soldier that is here who got promoted recently. He gave me a number to call to find out if I could get promoted. I called and sure enough in October I'm eligible for promotion! I don't have to pass a PT test or go to the boards, so I will be a SGT in October! It means a pay raise and having to do briefings, but that's ok, at least I can say I made E5 before I got out.
I went to the gym again tonight. Alcorn is helping me stay motivated and out of the weight woes. Everyone is telling me something different, do this, do that, eat this, eat that. He said, do what seems to work for you, and go easy that way I won't freak out. I've been reading the Weight Watchers stuff Auntie has been sending, and it all makes sense. We'll see, I'm taking Bren's advice and not looking at the scale any more, I PROMISE! I'll just go by how I feel and how loose my clothing gets for a while. I wish it would start already!!!!!! :?

posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 07.20.04 (12:45 pm)

Hi Kid!
Glad to hear you are taking Auntie's advice. She IS a dietician after all, and for all the fad informatiion out there, it only makes sense to take a moderate approach. You'd go crazy otherwise. It's probably hard enough to get food you like without trying to hold yourself to some extreme menue. Glad Alcorn is proping you up . . . it always helps. Hang in there, you'll make your goal eventually!

Love ya! Mom


posted by: Duraduk (reply)
post date: 07.20.04 (3:13 pm)

E-5 would be great.....more $$$ and you can stick your tounge out to Sgt. Creep. hehehe.

Be patient with the weight. Maybe you could open the first Afghan weight watchers franchise. hehehe.

LOVE, DAD


posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 07.20.04 (4:17 pm)

Heya.
Sound like you are holding up pretty good. Boo for spoiling the guys fun. And the kid seems to have talent. Miss you.
Love,
Teh dave ;)


posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 07.20.04 (9:47 pm)

Hey girlie. Missing you sooooo much today, Wishing I could talk to you! I am getting ready for my trip.. Only 24 hours and I will be on my way.. Hard to believe... Don't know how the heck I will be away from my kids that long.... ok so anyways.... I miss you and love you lots. Keep being you.. You inspire us :)


posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 07.21.04 (7:44 am)

Like I said slow and steady wins the race with weight. It took me 3 years to loose 70 lbs but it stayed off for years because eating that way had become a way of like. Lots of water too! I suppose as of Oct. we all need to salute you?


posted by: kratesis (reply)
post date: 07.21.04 (8:43 am)

Reply to: FGM
LOL no saluting, I won't be an officer, just more pay and more job duties LOL


posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 07.21.04 (2:22 pm)

Well I am off. I will email you when I get back home. Love and miss you much!!!