Gurbaksh Chahal - The Dream

I finally was able to finish reading this book today.  It is a great book.  I still can't get over the fact that he is younger than me and a millionaire.  He makes me very proud since he too is a Sikh - Jatt and immigrated to America from Punjab.

I would recommend this book!  It is a great read, and it provides great insight into Gurbaksh's life.  I liked his honesty and candidness.  I hope I can spark that entrepreneurial side in me too!

I could relate to him on a few levels.  I was almost in tears a couple of times when he was talking about his family, and how he likes to give.  I too am the same way.  It brings me great joy to give to others.  It provides far greater satisfaction than receiving.

I hope you will read this book to learn more about Gurbaksh.

Sukh

What does 77 pounds lost feel like?

Before:

After: 

I feel great!  I am beginning to feel closer to my biological age - 29 years old.  I can't believe I am going to be 30 in January.  But, I wouldn't have it any other way.  I am very happy with my life and am working on improving myself and getting over some self-created hurdles.

I am no longer afraid to park at the very end of a parking lot and walk to a store.  I no longer need to worry that I won't fit into a booth at a restaurant.  I look forward to each day and make an effort to look my best.  I enjoy running around after Manreet and am no longer tired.  I can wear clothes without trying to cover myself up head to toe in black.  I just realized how much better colors suit me :-)

I am starting to come out of my long  hibernation.  I actually look forward to social events now.

I have wondered for a very long time why very smart people inflict so much pain to themselves, but I have yet to figure it out.  Why are we so weak when it comes to food and ourselves.  Why do we think it is okay to abuse our bodies, but we wouldn't harm a fly?  Such is the tragedy of a very smart person who is fighting a food addiction.

Sometimes I have to do a double-take to make sure that was my image I just saw in a mirror.  I no longer feel like an odd ball when I am in public.  I enjoy seeing my husband giving me more attention.  I sometimes still have the fat girl mentality and see an old me when I look in the mirror.


I am looking forward to the day when I will be at my "ideal" weight.  Some say I will look anorexic, but I am looking forward to that day.  I can't wait to start running.  I am so thankful to God that he saved me from a lot more damage that could have been done when I was struck by that vehicle on January 18th.  My physical therapy is going to end this week, and I can't wait for my orthopedic surgeon to release me to exercise.  I haven't worked out since January 15th, and I miss it!

Sukh

Manreet's First Trip to the Library 2-12-11

Gagan and I had been looking for places to take Manreet where she could play and socialize with kids, and Gagan found this children's section at our local library.  He had been eagerly waiting for us to take her there, and Saturday was perfect for a trip to the library.

Manreet was captivated, anxious and excited all at the same time.  She slowly ran over to the railroad station and started playing with the railroad tracks and railroad cars.  In the short period of time that we were there, she familiarized herself with the whole children's section and managed to find a couple of kids her age.

I am sure we will be making regular trips to the library now - I'm excited!

Have a great night everyone.  I will post a longer post when I have a little bit of time on my hands.

Sukhjit