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Isabella Mori, over at MoriTherapy, gave my project a good write up today. Her blog is about change, and she herself is a Psychotherapist, from Vancouver.

Read what she had to say here: “3 interactive health projects: weight loss, women’s health and body image“

I’ve also been somewhat interested in Psychology for a long time, and lately especially I’ve been interested in the Emotional Freedom Technique(EFT), which might not be traditional form of psychotherapy, but I’ve seen it work some amazing results. I was sold though, because it uses Acupressure, which I’m a fan / practitioner of as a Massage Therapist.

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So, I just got off work.

Earlier I had sent a letter to John Chow to let him know about my plight. I sent some letters to a few other big time bloggers as well, like Darren Rowse, and Shoemoney. John was the first to jump on the bandwagon, and he jumped big!

John Chow said:

All I can say is that I’m truly greatful, for this opportunity. I’m also totally excited and dedicated to seeing it through. I hope others take the step John has to help me out. I have so far: $7 from family + the $1-3 from John. Puts me at almost $10. So far I am 10% of the way to my goal!

Moreover it puts me at: $3,000 when I reach 255 lbs.

Read the full post: “Trading pounds for dollars.“

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I need help. A man comes to this place in his life, sometimes where he takes a different path, or dies.

I choose to live. I’ve got 4-10 years of good health left. But I can hardly move 20 feet without getting winded. This is embarrassing but I can hardly wipe my own butt, my arm hardly reaches and it hurts to bend and stretch, I actually have to use a wall to brace myself - and bend my arm further than it’s supposed to go, in order to reach.

Two years ago I weighed 450 lbs. Had no trouble going potty. Could reach pretty far in the rear direction. My back didn’t hurt nearly as much as it does now. I didn’t fall asleep at least once every 30 minutes (lack of oxygen intake / sleep apnea). I could walk more than 20 feet, heck I could walk 3 miles, and did for 2 months, then I moved and got out of the hang of things, went off a diet I’d started….etc..etc…

Debt…my other big issue… For the months of November and December neither my wife nor I have held a job. We’ve had to ask our church for help, and pretty much every relative of ours screens our calls, afraid we’re calling to ask for more handouts. Yeah the economy is bad, but sometimes I just hate my life so bad I don’t feel like I care anymore, and badda bing badda bang, out of work.

This is my chance at life, and at change. I’m not trying to write a pissy letter and make you pity me, no — I want to prove that even in hard times people can band together and people can overcome the worst of situations.

This is my Blog. My name is Patrick William Curl. My father is Michael Lee Curl(who I’ve never met, if you know him direct him my way - I am from the Dayton, OH / Kettering, OH area - and am assuming he is too, or at least has some acquaintance there. My mother is Joyce Ann Patton(Maiden name). I have two brothers, an evil Stepdad lol. I also have 2 brothers (well technically half-brothers). I love em’ but they got problems too…that though is another blog entirely, and I’ll let my mom handle that one.

Last but not least, I have a beautiful and wonderful wife - named Elka L Curl (Boyter, maiden name), maybe you know her if you’re from Cedar City - UT, or lived in Mesa, Salt Lake, Cedar City, Enoch(ut), Ephraim(Snow College Alumni)…etc..

She’s funny, sweet, romantic, and loving - what more could a guy ask for?

One more issue, and the most devastating, especially to my wife, who’s only dream is to be a mommy, is that we are running into brick walls with trying to conceive. The doctors say, that we stand a good chance though IF I lose about 200 lbs. She deserves it, if you don’t like what I have to say on this blog, then sponsor my weight loss to benefit her…

Quicky info about me:

Love all kinds, beatles are the founders of everything good, I love linkin’ park, I am not a fan of One Republic, because in my opinion they stole their style from Linkin’ Park.

I love Evanescence, and if my wife weren’t so wonderful I’d be married to Amy Lee, lol.. Or wake up from my dream, but in any case, they rock - and I got to go see them play for my birthday - the concert was totally sweet.

Other faves: Nickelback, Weezer, Erasure, Alphaville, A-ha, Beautiful South, Beach Boys, Simple plan, Papa Roach, Breaking Benjamin, etc….

Lord of the Rings, and anything fantasy. Nuff Said.

More: (*Warning this may get political*)…

I’m Mormon / LDS, Democrat, Liberal, Kucinich supporter, Edwards Supporter, I like Huckabee better than Mitt Romney and yes I’m a devout Mormon. Did I mention I was LDS? lol - I may not be your normal Utah bred Mormon, but I don’t believe in Illegal Wars. I don’t believe in a government that can get away with anything. I don’t believe in a Media that has total control over what we know and believe.

I don’t believe in an America that cares more about wealthy corporations than its citizens. I DO believe in Universal Healthcare, I DO Believe this war needs to end. I Believe that we need to get our heads out of everyone else’s business until we’ve got our own home in order - for instance immigration issues, poverty issues, power issues, rights issues, equality issues, education issues, etc…

People love saying that living in America is living in the best nation in the world, and I like to say really? Then show me the proof.

To be the best we would have to be #1 in Healthcare, Education, Lack of Poverty, Strongest Currency, Beautification of Cities, more homeowners per capita than any other country? Less crime per capita….etc…etc…etc…. As Rome, so shall be America, IF we don’t make some changes.

*You can breath now my political rant is at an end…*

Last but not least….. an Ugly Picture — the last of me at 555 LBS.

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