Wow, things have been sooooo hectic!!  Busy, busy, busy…..between the radio station, the travel agency, the TV show (Grown Folks Dancing!) and still another business venture, sometimes I feel like I don’t have time to even sleep.  But I get my sleep, BELIEVE THAT!!  With all of that going on, who would have thought there would be time for an addition to the household.  But YEP, there sure is…… a 13 pound 3 ounce addition!  And she’s a little cutie!!  That’s right, she!   Wow, another female added to the Thomas household.   She’s been with us since April and I really thought she would alter our lifestyle drastically but actually……..no.  She sleeps all night long, not a peep out of her.  She will; however, awaken me about 8 or 9 in the morning but hey, that’s the time I usually awaken anyway……so, no big deal.  I do have to adjust to all the toys.  Toys everywhere….at least, that’s the way it seems.  The thing I wonder about is how long before she recognizes her name.  I say her name and she will just lie there, no reaction at all.  I mean, I know she can’t answer me but HEY, give me some kind of reaction.  Still she’s a God send!  Since she has been with us, I’ve lost 15 pounds.  That right….15 POUNDS and counting! Matter of fact, the wife is getting a little jealous of my weight loss.  I told her to start doing what I do……and she has.  That means the DOG gets a three mile walk during the morning and a three mile walk in the evening.  That’s right, the addition to the Thomas household is a Jack Russell Terrier……..that’s a dog folks.  We got her from the Norfolk SPCA.  We were looking for a puppy.  I wanted a Doberman or Rottweiler, something that’s  gonna earn its keep.   Pam wanted a Chihuahua or poodle, something small and cute.  Turns out, the Jack Russell is small and cute but thinks it’s a BIG DOG.  This animal will not back down from ANY other dog.  She walks up to Pit Bulls, Mastiffs, Rottweilers or Dobermans  like she’s saying, “What, What?!?  Don’t start none, won’t be none.”   You know how when we humans meet someone that we feel is crazy, so we just don’t bother them?  Well, that’s how these huge dogs act when Lady (that’s her name) comes around.  They look at her sideways and walk away growling to themselves.  Personally, I’m glad cause I’m hollering, “C’mon Lady, leave that dog alone, OH LORD, Please leave that dog alone.  The dog will eat you as an appetizer and me as the entrée.  OH PLEASE, come on back here…..before I have to leave you.”  Naw, not leaving my little Lady.  Seriously, if you’re looking for a good pet, I highly recommend the Norfolk SPCA.  Matter of fact, any SPCA is a good place to adopt a pet.  I’m partial to Norfolk because it’s a No Kill Humane Society and it’s where I found “Lady.”

Was it easy? Not in the beginning. I did not know if I could do it, but the more I attended classes at Tidewater Bariatrics and saw how others were doing it, it inspired me that I could lose weight too. I learned to be patient with myself and to take it just one day at a time. Now I’m getting close to my weight loss goal. I have 12 more pounds to go!!! I am feeling great and I know beyond a shadow of doubt that I will reach my goal. Dr. G and the great staff at Tidewater Bariatrics are second to none. Listen if you want to lose weight, eat great food as well be encouraged and inspired call Tidewater Bariatrics at 757-644-6819 or check out www.twb4u.com

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I love… love.. love… the Turkey Chili from Tidewater Bariatrics!! The food is so good that’s what makes it pretty easy. I have been doing this program since March and I am very pleased. Well you already know that I enjoy the food and the shakes, but I also enjoy the staff. Everytime I walk into Tidewater Bariatrics the entire staff is just so warm and kind. I enjoy our weekly meetings, because we get to talk about our week and things that we can do better. Tidewater Bariatrics is helping me to reach my weright loss goal and they can do the same for you. Give them a call at 757-644-6819 or log onto www.twb4u.com.