Re: It Lives once again - very long post

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"" Here is the lowdown on just how far down I have gone. I started smoking again - up to 2 packs a day. I am drinking up to 5 posts of coffee a day. I have gained about 75lbs. I am eating everything and anything that is bad for me and in large quantities. My skin is terrible and my face breaks out constantly. I am nervous, mean, and bitchy most of the time as well as extremely tired. Have a horrible case of insomnia.

I do know how to eat right and take care of myself but have not had the motivation until recently. ""

Oh boy that sounds like me lately! I quit smoking when I found out I was pregnant and just started smoking again when the 16-19 hour work days were thrown on me. I sure drank coffee like a dern camel these past couple weeks, too. Passing out at my desk wasn't an option.

My skin was horrible but is getting better. I was nervous, mean, and bitchy, too! And I can't seem to STOP the tiredness!!!!! I've been on 8 hour days for 2 days now and getting enough sleep and I still feel like a zombie.

So now that I've pointed out I can relate: things are slowing down at work (I'm hoping now that the holiday rush is subsiding it will for you too?) I'm down to one cup of coffee every other day. I won't smoke in front of Brock so don't smoke Friday, Saturday, or the first part of Sunday so I'm going to extend that an extra day every week until I've cut the nasty stinky disease ridden habit out completely AGAIN!

And now that I won't be eating on the go - or eating with my right hand while I punch away madly at a computer with my left (or during one of my truly talented days I talked on the phone with one hand, changed the ink ribbon and paper of a industrial sized printer with my other while stealing bites of a sandwich when the person on the phone was occupied).

Go back to the baby steps. I'm gonna fire up the ole juicer again tomorrow and it's also my grocery day so I'm going to get lots of raw fruits and veggies. If I'm on the run I'll gnaw on an apple instead of some nasty crackers or a cup of "soup at hand"

I may have fallen off the health wagon but my foot is caught and I'm dragging behind it.

But on a happy note since I"m EXHAUSTED after working I haven't been eating at night when I get home so I've lost 7 pounds.... I'd always heard eating before bed is a big weight gaining no no -- guess I confirmed that for myself.

AND I'm down from taking 14 Formula #1s (7 of them 2 times a day) down to 3 pills ONCE a day! So my poop schute is working better.... now to get back to the eating healthy on week days instead of just on weekends.

Candace

-----Original Message-----From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 12:59 AMhealth Subject: It Lives once again - very long post

Hello once again to everyone. I am back or at least I am trying to come back - haven't posted to the group for about 18 months. Between work (68 - 96 hours per week) a very bad case of depression, major stress and heartache in my life the last 2 years I have really really let myself go. I am on the road to recovery and am gathering up the supplies to start some cleanses and healing after the first of the year.

I have continued to receive the posts but they have just been going to a folder and have not been looked at - well I started to read them and I am slowly catching up but I am still 18473 posts behind. WOW this group is going like gangbusters. I will have many many questions about my health and how to improve it as I go along but am reading all the posts and I am playing for hours and hours and hours in the files. Don and Suzi you have done a marvelous job with this list.

Here is the lowdown on just how far down I have gone. I started smoking again - up to 2 packs a day. I am drinking up to 5 posts of coffee a day. I have gained about 75lbs. I am eating everything and anything that is bad for me and in large quantities. My skin is terrible and my face breaks out constantly. I am nervous, mean, and bitchy most of the time as well as extremely tired. Have a horrible case of insomnia.

I do know how to eat right and take care of myself but have not had the motivation until recently. So here is your challenge for those that chose to accept it. I need lots of advice. I know that this needs to be done in baby steps and there is not miracle cure or fix. I will handle one challenge at a time but will really need some of you to take my hand and help lead the way. I figure I will start January 5th (my first days off) with a 3 day juice fast which I can do again the following weekend. by the End of January as my diet improves (want to go mostly RAW) I will attempt the quit smoking thing again. Then I will really try and tackle the weight issue.

If anyone has advice or experience any and all will be appreciated.

I love you guys and look forward to hearing from you - If my response is slow be patient I am still 18472 posts behind.

P.S. - Yes Guido I can hear you - the extra weight does give a whole new meaning to the nude gardening.

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Candace Wrote

Oh boy that sounds like me lately! I quit smoking when I found out I was pregnant and just started smoking again when the 16-19 hour work days were thrown on me. I sure drank coffee like a dern camel these past couple weeks, too. Passing out at my desk wasn't an option.

My skin was horrible but is getting better. I was nervous, mean, and bitchy, too! And I can't seem to STOP the tiredness!!!!! I've been on 8 hour days for 2 days now and getting enough sleep and I still feel like a zombie.

Well now I do feel at home knowing that I am not alone here. I will have to wait until after the Holidays to really get started on anything serious and my work schedule is still really bad - but will be getting better slightly. I will cut down to 4 16hr shifts 1 week and only 3 16 hour shifts the next so my long week will only be about 66 hours and my "short" week will be cut down to about 50.

We will quit this nasty smoking habit together and hopefully for the last time.

I will be spending the weekend with my parents so there goes any chance of eating anything healthy for a few more days - Oh well. I will talk to all of you again Sunday Night.

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Congratulations on coming back! I wish you teh best of success. I weaned my DH and myself off coffee by changing over little by little to decaf. He still does not know that his morning cup is decaf! <sneaky grin> That will start making a dent in your 5 pots a day. Also, some people react badly to too much speed - your bitchiness can easily be ralated to ODing on coffee.

Life will smooth out - you will see!

Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, CaliforniaCheck out our SALE PAGE at www.bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenoughhobbysale.htmlA day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine!goatclearing@... http://coloredboers.home.att.net/always.htmlThere is no failure except in no longer trying. Elbert Hubbard

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Subject: It Lives once again - very long post

Hello once again to everyone. I am back or at least I am trying to come back - haven't posted to the group for about 18 months. Between work (68 - 96 hours per week) a very bad case of depression, major stress and heartache in my life the last 2 years I have really really let myself go. I am on the road to recovery and am gathering up the supplies to start some cleanses and healing after the first of the year.

I have continued to receive the posts but they have just been going to a folder and have not been looked at - well I started to read them and I am slowly catching up but I am still 18473 posts behind. WOW this group is going like gangbusters. I will have many many questions about my health and how to improve it as I go along but am reading all the posts and I am playing for hours and hours and hours in the files. Don and Suzi you have done a marvelous job with this list.

Here is the lowdown on just how far down I have gone. I started smoking again - up to 2 packs a day. I am drinking up to 5 posts of coffee a day. I have gained about 75lbs. I am eating everything and anything that is bad for me and in large quantities. My skin is terrible and my face breaks out constantly. I am nervous, mean, and bitchy most of the time as well as extremely tired. Have a horrible case of insomnia.

I do know how to eat right and take care of myself but have not had the motivation until recently. So here is your challenge for those that chose to accept it. I need lots of advice. I know that this needs to be done in baby steps and there is not miracle cure or fix. I will handle one challenge at a time but will really need some of you to take my hand and help lead the way. I figure I will start January 5th (my first days off) with a 3 day juice fast which I can do again the following weekend. by the End of January as my diet improves (want to go mostly RAW) I will attempt the quit smoking thing again. Then I will really try and tackle the weight issue.

If anyone has advice or experience any and all will be appreciated.

I love you guys and look forward to hearing from you - If my response is slow be patient I am still 18472 posts behind.

P.S. - Yes Guido I can hear you - the extra weight does give a whole new meaning to the nude gardening.

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WELCOME BACK PATRICIA!!! I knew I'd hear from you again someday. I'm sending this to you direct also.. (for those of you who have not been with us since the beginning.. is one of our old members... like me and Don.) And to give you some info on , she lost her husband 2 years ago, and had a hard way to go after that. Now ..... I am so excited to hear from you as I've been worried... and I guess my worrying was correct.. OK girl... summer is coming.. that means gardening and fresh veggies... Start drinking alot of water (lemon water)... try mini fasts.. like one day from week to week. Got any super or complete tonic?? Start taking every day. Start decreasing the coffee and the cigs till you get down to none. If you get headaches from the decrease take organic iron (remember, panther piss??) I hope work is

decreasing as that is enough stress in itself.. You need anything?? Still got any of the horses?? Anyone in your life right now? Catch me up girlfriend! <phoward@...> wrote: Hello once again to everyone. I am back or at least I am trying to come back - haven't posted to the group for about 18 months. Between work (68 - 96 hours per week) a very bad case of depression, major stress and heartache in my life the last 2 years I have really really let myself go. I am on the road to recovery and am gathering up the supplies to start some cleanses and healing after the first of the year. I have continued

to receive the posts but they have just been going to a folder and have not been looked at - well I started to read them and I am slowly catching up but I am still 18473 posts behind. WOW this group is going like gangbusters. I will have many many questions about my health and how to improve it as I go along but am reading all the posts and I am playing for hours and hours and hours in the files. Don and Suzi you have done a marvelous job with this list. Here is the lowdown on just how far down I have gone. I started smoking again - up to 2 packs a day. I am drinking up to 5 posts of coffee a day. I have gained about 75lbs. I am eating everything and anything that is bad for me and in large quantities. My skin is terrible and my face breaks out constantly. I am nervous, mean, and bitchy most of the time as well as extremely tired. Have a horrible case of

insomnia. I do know how to eat right and take care of myself but have not had the motivation until recently. So here is your challenge for those that chose to accept it. I need lots of advice. I know that this needs to be done in baby steps and there is not miracle cure or fix. I will handle one challenge at a time but will really need some of you to take my hand and help lead the way. I figure I will start January 5th (my first days off) with a 3 day juice fast which I can do again the following weekend. by the End of January as my diet improves (want to go mostly RAW) I will attempt the quit smoking thing again. Then I will really try and tackle the weight issue. If anyone has advice or experience any and all will be appreciated. I love you guys and look forward to hearing from you - If my response is slow be patient I am still 18472 posts behind. P.S. - Yes Guido I can hear you - the extra weight does give a whole new meaning to the nude gardening.

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Patrica, Got any plant enzymes and Intestinal Cleanse #1 ? Take one of each before you eat - it will really help while at your folks... Enjoy your holidays with your folks. Suzi <phoward@...> wrote: Candace Wrote Oh boy that sounds like me lately! I quit smoking when I found out I was pregnant and just started smoking again when the 16-19 hour work days were thrown on me. I sure drank coffee like a dern camel these past couple weeks, too. Passing out at my desk wasn't an option. My skin was horrible but is getting

better. I was nervous, mean, and bitchy, too! And I can't seem to STOP the tiredness!!!!! I've been on 8 hour days for 2 days now and getting enough sleep and I still feel like a zombie. Well now I do feel at home knowing that I am not alone here. I will have to wait until after the Holidays to really get started on anything serious and my work schedule is still really bad - but will be getting better slightly. I will cut down to 4 16hr shifts 1 week and only 3 16 hour shifts the next so my long week will only be about 66 hours and my "short" week will be cut down to about 50. We will quit

this nasty smoking habit together and hopefully for the last time. I will be spending the weekend with my parents so there goes any chance of eating anything healthy for a few more days - Oh well. I will talk to all of you again Sunday Night.

Suzi

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Coffee or caffeine takes 5-10 days to get out of your system (and get rid of the headaches) so just keep reducing... you won't feel so bitchy once you're off.. Gayla has a good idea go to decaf or organic coffee... SuziGayla <goatclearing@...> wrote: Congratulations on coming back! I wish you teh best of success. I weaned my DH and myself off coffee by changing over little by little to decaf. He still does not know that his morning cup is decaf! <sneaky grin> That will start making a dent in your 5 pots a day. Also, some people react badly to too much speed - your bitchiness can easily be ralated to ODing on coffee. Life will smooth out - you will see! Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, CaliforniaCheck out our SALE PAGE at www.bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenoughhobbysale.htmlA day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine!goatclearing@... http://coloredboers.home.att.net/always.htmlThere is no failure except in no longer trying. Elbert Hubbard ----- Original Message ----- From: health Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:58 PM Subject: It Lives once again - very long post Hello once again to everyone. I am back or at least I am trying to come back - haven't posted to the group for about 18 months. Between work (68 - 96 hours per week) a very bad case of depression, major stress and heartache in my life the last 2 years I have really really let myself go. I am on the road to recovery and am gathering up the supplies to start some cleanses and healing after the first of the year. I have continued to receive the posts but they have just

been going to a folder and have not been looked at - well I started to read them and I am slowly catching up but I am still 18473 posts behind. WOW this group is going like gangbusters. I will have many many questions about my health and how to improve it as I go along but am reading all the posts and I am playing for hours and hours and hours in the files. Don and Suzi you have done a marvelous job with this list. Here is the lowdown on just how far down I have gone. I started smoking again - up to 2 packs a day. I am drinking up to 5 posts of coffee a day. I have gained about 75lbs. I am eating everything and anything that is bad for me and in large quantities. My skin is terrible and my face breaks out constantly. I am nervous, mean, and bitchy most of the time as well as extremely tired. Have a horrible case of insomnia. I do know how to eat right and take care of myself but have not had the motivation until recently. So here is your challenge for those that chose to accept it. I need lots of advice. I know that this needs to be done in baby steps and there is not miracle cure or fix. I will handle one challenge at a time but will really need some of you to take my hand and help lead the way. I figure I will start January 5th (my first days off) with a 3 day juice fast which I can do again the following weekend. by the End of January as my diet improves (want to go mostly RAW) I will attempt the quit smoking thing again. Then I will really try and tackle the weight issue. If anyone has advice or experience any and all will be appreciated. I love you guys and look forward to hearing from you - If my response is slow be patient I am still 18472 posts behind. P.S. - Yes Guido I can hear you - the extra weight does give a whole new meaning to the nude gardening.Dial Broadband has arrived Nationwide! Up to 5 times faster than traditional dialup connections from $13.33/month! See the demo for yourself at www.BigValley.net

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Thanks,

What I'm planning to do is: In the mornings and afternoons before I go to work I'm going to have Superfood and fresh juice. Nothing else. For work I'm going to bring a lunch - mixed fruits and veggies. If I can get through even a week of that I'll be much better! I feel so bogged down and just...... YUCKY!

BUT on the plus side every single person at work has been sick at least once (a few 3 or 4 times) during the Xmas rush. I was the only one that didn't get sick! There's hope for me yet. : )

Candace

-----Original Message-----From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of SuzanneSent: Friday, December 23, 2005 12:41 PMhealth Subject: RE: It Lives once again - very long post

Ok Candace and ... I just recently posted about the master cleanse... there is also a mini one in the cleanse file.... even doing that one one day a week is a great start..

I'm glad both of you are headed on the road to recovery and good health.. we'll all be here for moral support.

SuziCandace Podratz <momofbrock@...> wrote:

"" Here is the lowdown on just how far down I have gone. I started smoking again - up to 2 packs a day. I am drinking up to 5 posts of coffee a day. I have gained about 75lbs. I am eating everything and anything that is bad for me and in large quantities. My skin is terrible and my face breaks out constantly. I am nervous, mean, and bitchy most of the time as well as extremely tired. Have a horrible case of insomnia.

I do know how to eat right and take care of myself but have not had the motivation until recently. ""

Oh boy that sounds like me lately! I quit smoking when I found out I was pregnant and just started smoking again when the 16-19 hour work days were thrown on me. I sure drank coffee like a dern camel these past couple weeks, too. Passing out at my desk wasn't an option.

My skin was horrible but is getting better. I was nervous, mean, and bitchy, too! And I can't seem to STOP the tiredness!!!!! I've been on 8 hour days for 2 days now and getting enough sleep and I still feel like a zombie.

So now that I've pointed out I can relate: things are slowing down at work (I'm hoping now that the holiday rush is subsiding it will for you too?) I'm down to one cup of coffee every other day. I won't smoke in front of Brock so don't smoke Friday, Saturday, or the first part of Sunday so I'm going to extend that an extra day every week until I've cut the nasty stinky disease ridden habit out completely AGAIN!

And now that I won't be eating on the go - or eating with my right hand while I punch away madly at a computer with my left (or during one of my truly talented days I talked on the phone with one hand, changed the ink ribbon and paper of a industrial sized printer with my other while stealing bites of a sandwich when the person on the phone was occupied).

Go back to the baby steps. I'm gonna fire up the ole juicer again tomorrow and it's also my grocery day so I'm going to get lots of raw fruits and veggies. If I'm on the run I'll gnaw on an apple instead of some nasty crackers or a cup of "soup at hand"

I may have fallen off the health wagon but my foot is caught and I'm dragging behind it.

Suzi

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So THAT is where the headaches came from..... cutting back on coffee. Oh well. I've been using ibuprofen for the headaches. Once I'm weaned off coffee I can quit the ibuprofen - it's not addictive!

And then the headaches from quitting smoking will kick in and NOTHING gets rid of those. What have I gotten myself into? ~puts on dunce cap~

Candace

-----Original Message-----From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of SuzanneSent: Friday, December 23, 2005 12:55 PMhealth Subject: Re: It Lives once again - very long post

Coffee or caffeine takes 5-10 days to get out of your system (and get rid of the headaches) so just keep reducing... you won't feel so bitchy once you're off..

Gayla has a good idea go to decaf or organic coffee...

SuziGayla <goatclearing@...> wrote:

Congratulations on coming back! I wish you teh best of success. I weaned my DH and myself off coffee by changing over little by little to decaf. He still does not know that his morning cup is decaf! <sneaky grin> That will start making a dent in your 5 pots a day. Also, some people react badly to too much speed - your bitchiness can easily be ralated to ODing on coffee.

Life will smooth out - you will see!

Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, CaliforniaCheck out our SALE PAGE at www.bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenoughhobbysale.htmlA day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine!goatclearing@... http://coloredboers.home.att.net/always.htmlThere is no failure except in no longer trying. Elbert Hubbard

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Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:58 PM

Subject: It Lives once again - very long post

Hello once again to everyone. I am back or at least I am trying to come back - haven't posted to the group for about 18 months. Between work (68 - 96 hours per week) a very bad case of depression, major stress and heartache in my life the last 2 years I have really really let myself go. I am on the road to recovery and am gathering up the supplies to start some cleanses and healing after the first of the year.

I have continued to receive the posts but they have just been going to a folder and have not been looked at - well I started to read them and I am slowly catching up but I am still 18473 posts behind. WOW this group is going like gangbusters. I will have many many questions about my health and how to improve it as I go along but am reading all the posts and I am playing for hours and hours and hours in the files. Don and Suzi you have done a marvelous job with this list.

Here is the lowdown on just how far down I have gone. I started smoking again - up to 2 packs a day. I am drinking up to 5 posts of coffee a day. I have gained about 75lbs. I am eating everything and anything that is bad for me and in large quantities. My skin is terrible and my face breaks out constantly. I am nervous, mean, and bitchy most of the time as well as extremely tired. Have a horrible case of insomnia.

I do know how to eat right and take care of myself but have not had the motivation until recently. So here is your challenge for those that chose to accept it. I need lots of advice. I know that this needs to be done in baby steps and there is not miracle cure or fix. I will handle one challenge at a time but will really need some of you to take my hand and help lead the way. I figure I will start January 5th (my first days off) with a 3 day juice fast which I can do again the following weekend. by the End of January as my diet improves (want to go mostly RAW) I will attempt the quit smoking thing again. Then I will really try and tackle the weight issue.

If anyone has advice or experience any and all will be appreciated.

I love you guys and look forward to hearing from you - If my response is slow be patient I am still 18472 posts behind.

P.S. - Yes Guido I can hear you - the extra weight does give a whole new meaning to the nude gardening.Dial Broadband has arrived Nationwide! Up to 5 times faster than traditional dialup connections from $13.33/month! See the demo for yourself at www.BigValley.net

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Yep.. back when I used to drink a pot of a morning and then decided to quit cold turkey... wow the headaches!!!! Try a tablespoon of organic iron... if you still have the headache after a 1/2 hour or so... take another.. Also peppermint eo helps. SuziCandace Podratz <momofbrock@...> wrote: So THAT is where the headaches came from..... cutting back on coffee. Oh well. I've been using ibuprofen for the headaches. Once I'm weaned off coffee I can quit the ibuprofen - it's not addictive! And then the headaches from quitting smoking will kick in and NOTHING gets rid of those.

What have I gotten myself into? ~puts on dunce cap~ Candace -----Original Message-----From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of SuzanneSent: Friday, December 23, 2005 12:55 PMhealth Subject: Re: It Lives once again - very long post Coffee or caffeine takes 5-10 days to get out of your system (and get rid of the

headaches) so just keep reducing... you won't feel so bitchy once you're off.. Gayla has a good idea go to decaf or organic coffee... SuziGayla <goatclearing@...> wrote: Congratulations on coming back! I wish you teh best of success. I weaned my DH and myself off coffee by changing over little by little to decaf. He still does not know that his morning cup is decaf! <sneaky grin> That will start making a dent in your 5 pots a day. Also, some people react badly to too much speed - your bitchiness can easily be ralated to ODing on coffee. Life will smooth out - you will see! Gayla

Always Enough RanchAcampo, CaliforniaCheck out our SALE PAGE at www.bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenoughhobbysale.htmlA day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine!goatclearing@... http://coloredboers.home.att.net/always.htmlThere is no failure except in no longer trying. Elbert Hubbard ----- Original Message ----- From: health Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:58 PM Subject: It Lives once again - very long post Hello once again to everyone. I am back or at least I am trying to come back - haven't posted to the group for about 18 months. Between work (68 - 96 hours per week) a very bad case of depression, major stress and heartache in my life the last 2 years I have really really let myself go. I am on the road to recovery and am gathering up the supplies to start some cleanses and healing after the first of the year. I have continued to receive the posts but they have just been going to a folder and have not been looked at - well I started to read them and

I am slowly catching up but I am still 18473 posts behind. WOW this group is going like gangbusters. I will have many many questions about my health and how to improve it as I go along but am reading all the posts and I am playing for hours and hours and hours in the files. Don and Suzi you have done a marvelous job with this list. Here is the lowdown on just how far down I have gone. I started smoking again - up to 2 packs a day. I am drinking up to 5 posts of coffee a day. I have gained about 75lbs. I am eating everything and anything that is bad for me and in large quantities. My skin is terrible and my face breaks out constantly. I am nervous, mean, and bitchy most of the time as well as extremely tired. Have a horrible case of insomnia. I do know how to eat right and take care of

myself but have not had the motivation until recently. So here is your challenge for those that chose to accept it. I need lots of advice. I know that this needs to be done in baby steps and there is not miracle cure or fix. I will handle one challenge at a time but will really need some of you to take my hand and help lead the way. I figure I will start January 5th (my first days off) with a 3 day juice fast which I can do again the following weekend. by the End of January as my diet improves (want to go mostly RAW) I will attempt the quit smoking thing again. Then I will really try and tackle the weight issue. If anyone has advice or experience any and all will be appreciated. I love you guys and look forward to hearing from you - If my

response is slow be patient I am still 18472 posts behind. P.S. - Yes Guido I can hear you - the extra weight does give a whole new meaning to the nude gardening.Dial Broadband has arrived Nationwide! Up to 5 times faster than traditional dialup connections from $13.33/month! See the demo for yourself at www.BigValley.net Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been

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Hey stranger! yes, I don't like decaf but if it is a start to getting off the caffeine... It would be better to just start cutting back. Suzi PS Where you been?tempo33x <tempo33x@...> wrote: Good grief! Decaf is a no-no!-- In health , "Gayla " wrote:>> Congratulations on coming back! I wish you teh best of success. I weaned my DH and myself off coffee by changing over little by little to decaf. He still does not know that his morning cup is decaf! That will start making a dent in your 5 pots a day. Also, some people react badly to too much speed - your bitchiness can easily be ralated to ODing on coffee.> Life will smooth out - you will see!> Gayla >

Always Enough Ranch> Acampo, California> Check out our SALE PAGE at > www.bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenoughhobbysale.html> A day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine!> goatclearing@b... > http://coloredboers.home.att.net/always.html> There is no failure except in no longer trying. > Elbert Hubbard> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > health > Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:58 PM> Subject: It Lives once again - very long post> > > Hello once again to everyone. I am back or at least I am trying to come back - haven't posted to the group for about 18 months. Between work (68 - 96 hours per week) a very bad case of depression, major stress and heartache in my life the last 2 years I have really really let myself go. I am on the road to recovery and am

gathering up the supplies to start some cleanses and healing after the first of the year.> I have continued to receive the posts but they have just been going to a folder and have not been looked at - well I started to read them and I am slowly catching up but I am still 18473 posts behind. WOW this group is going like gangbusters. I will have many many questions about my health and how to improve it as I go along but am reading all the posts and I am playing for hours and hours and hours in the files. Don and Suzi you have done a marvelous job with this list.> Here is the lowdown on just how far down I have gone. I started smoking again - up to 2 packs a day. I am drinking up to 5 posts of coffee a day. I have gained about 75lbs. I am eating everything and anything that is bad for me and in large quantities. My skin is terrible and my face breaks out constantly. I am nervous, mean, and bitchy most of the time as well

as extremely tired. Have a horrible case of insomnia. > I do know how to eat right and take care of myself but have not had the motivation until recently. So here is your challenge for those that chose to accept it. I need lots of advice. I know that this needs to be done in baby steps and there is not miracle cure or fix. I will handle one challenge at a time but will really need some of you to take my hand and help lead the way. I figure I will start January 5th (my first days off) with a 3 day juice fast which I can do again the following weekend. by the End of January as my diet improves (want to go mostly RAW) I will attempt the quit smoking thing again. Then I will really try and tackle the weight issue. > If anyone has advice or experience any and all will be appreciated.> > I love you guys and look forward to hearing from you - If my response is slow be patient I am still 18472 posts

behind.> > P.S. - Yes Guido I can hear you - the extra weight does give a whole new meaning to the nude gardening.> > >

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Suzanne Wrote

WELCOME BACK PATRICIA!!! I knew I'd hear from you again someday. I'm sending this to you direct also.. (for those of you who have not been with us since the beginning.. is one of our old members... like me and Don.) And to give you some info on , she lost her husband 2 years ago, and had a hard way to go after that.

Now ..... I am so excited to hear from you as I've been worried... and I guess my worrying was correct..

Yeah Suzi you were correct to be worried about me I really fell hard.... not sure of the cause either. The best way to describe it is that it was or is a Unipolar depression and a bad one at that. Suicide never came into play but there were many days that I just wanted to stay in bed for the rest of my life. and indeed there were days and weeks that I never got out of bed. But anyhoo I am back and on the road to recovery. I do have Panther Piss, and Total Nutrition and Super Tonic. And I have many many herbs some are old and some are not - I will be going through all my supplies next weekend and sorting out what I need and what I can keep and so on so can order more. I will also be doing a 2 or 3 day juice fast next weekend also.

On a personal note - Yes I do still have some horses and ponies - but I did sell out the goats, Llamas, chickens and ducks. I still have the 2 Great Pyrenese dogs and a few stray barn cats. I do not have anyone special in my life now - almost did or did for a very short time but that is another story entirely - Oh well I need to get my own life in order before I add any complications to it.

I think I am going to work more on quitting the cigs and starting to fix my diet before I worry about cutting out too much of the coffee at least at work. I work 16+ hour shifts and I don't want to mess with that until I get some other things taken care of. On my days off I can drink juices and teas and pretty much cut the coffee down to 2 cups in the morning. I will get some lemons on my next shopping trip and start adding them to my water and I am trying to increase my water intake also. but that is so hard for me as I hate plain water, but maybe with the lemon it will help.

So that pretty much catches you up to where I am now. I am a giant mess but hopefully with your guidance I can work some of it out.