Newbie Here

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

welcome to our wonderful group. I am very glad that you found us and I hope

that we can help out a lot. You sound pretty good and I am glad that the

stills is not that aggressive with you. This is great news. It's very

nice to meet you.

Sincerely, Sue #2

-- newbie here

HI everyone

My name is Heidi, and I am from Canada. (My birthday is Feb. 22, 1962) That

means that I'm, ummm-oh yeah-41! My husband and I have six children, ages 18

to 6, a lively black lab dog, and a live-in grandpa. We currently home

school the four youngest kids.

I was diagnosed with Stills in May. Looking back, I see all the pieces of

the puzzle--going to bed just freezing and waking up in a sweat. Rash. Joint

pain-flaming joint pain. This was tough, because I had to set my guitar

aside, as I could not even close my hand to make a fist. It took probably 2

years to get a diagnosis-the rash-I dismissed as contact dermatitis-the

arthralgias are what got my attention. Even so, my gp didn't draw a

correlation between the two, but he was willing to send me on for more

diagnosis. I got sent to an allergist, who sent me to the rheumy.(later, my

gp told me that I was the first patient in 27 years that he had encountered

with Stills).

I am on Celebrex, which seems to keep the inflammation down. my finger

joints are much better. Wrist pain has been the most debilitating. Although

I am concerned about side effects, I am thankful that I can function with

minor pain most of the time, instead of arresting pain most of the time. I

can play the piano for a reasonable time. I can type-for a while it was

almost impossible. I even picked up the guitar without suffering for days

afterward.

I found 2 grams of Vitamin C per day calms the rash symptoms. I still don't

know what the triggers are. One night, I went out for coffee and a rich

piece of almond mocha torte-and had no rash that night....guess I can't do

that every night, though. Maybe the relaxing part was good. I find the

rashes are worse with stress.

Has anyone investigated long term low dose antibiotics as a

treatment-sometimes used for Rheumatoid Arthritis and related diseases?

I am thankful for this group-I look forward to getting to know you better.

Thanks for your time.

Blessings

Heidi

[Guest guest]

Re: newbie here

Hi Heidi,

I'm (27 years old) and I was diagnosed a year ago in May. Right now

I'm on prednisone and remicade. I am writing because you mentioned the low

dose

antibiotics. I had heard of that treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and my

mother mentioned it to me. So I asked my rheumatologist about it because I

figured what could it hurt. He told me that he uses it for mild rheumatoid or

severe osteoarthritis, but he had never heard that it was proven to work with

Stills. Who knows though? I guess it's something to ask your doctor about.

There's a doctor that I've heard about that uses antibiotics for a lot of

different things and especially arthritis because he feels that bacteria might

be

the root of a lot of these problems. His name is Dr. Merken (sp?) if you want

to check him out online (he has a radio show too). I have read the article he

wrote about antibiotics and arthritis - kind of interesting. Well, I hope I

gave some helpful info. Take care.

Buffalo, NY

[Guest guest]

Hi

I have done some investigation about the antibiotic therapy. Anyone interested

can go to www.rheumatic.org

There is a list of several MD's in N. America and around the world who will do

the therapy-I am sure some are more familiar with the process than others.

There is a Dr. on the Ottawa area that comes highly recommended.

Anyway, it is an avenue that interests me.

Thanks for your email and the reminder about Dr. Mirkin.

Sincerely

Heidi

Re: newbie here

Hi Heidi,

I'm (27 years old) and I was diagnosed a year ago in May. Right now

I'm on prednisone and remicade. I am writing because you mentioned the low

dose

antibiotics. I had heard of that treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and my

mother mentioned it to me. So I asked my rheumatologist about it because I

figured what could it hurt. He told me that he uses it for mild rheumatoid or

severe osteoarthritis, but he had never heard that it was proven to work with

Stills. Who knows though? I guess it's something to ask your doctor about.

There's a doctor that I've heard about that uses antibiotics for a lot of

different things and especially arthritis because he feels that bacteria might

be

the root of a lot of these problems. His name is Dr. Merken (sp?) if you want

to check him out online (he has a radio show too). I have read the article he

wrote about antibiotics and arthritis - kind of interesting. Well, I hope I

gave some helpful info. Take care.

Buffalo, NY

[Guest guest]

Heidi...I was just diagnosed this last month and am just starting the treatment

process. I am currently taking 40 mgs og prednisone and 500mg x2 daily naproxen.

My rheumy hopes to ween me off the prednisone and onto something else. I will be

starting physical therapy Wednesday. My family says I am too stubborn...I don't

rest like I should and push the physical activity. I will need to try the

vitamin C. Finding this group of people was such an amazing thing...I felt so

alone until I was diagnosed and came to this group. I hope it helps you as much

as it has me.

H Goertz <hkg@...> wrote:HI everyone

My name is Heidi, and I am from Canada. (My birthday is Feb. 22, 1962) That

means that I'm, ummm-oh yeah-41! My husband and I have six children, ages 18 to

6, a lively black lab dog, and a live-in grandpa. We currently home school the

four youngest kids.

I was diagnosed with Stills in May. Looking back, I see all the pieces of the

puzzle--going to bed just freezing and waking up in a sweat. Rash. Joint

pain-flaming joint pain. This was tough, because I had to set my guitar aside,

as I could not even close my hand to make a fist. It took probably 2 years to

get a diagnosis-the rash-I dismissed as contact dermatitis-the arthralgias are

what got my attention. Even so, my gp didn't draw a correlation between the

two, but he was willing to send me on for more diagnosis. I got sent to an

allergist, who sent me to the rheumy.(later, my gp told me that I was the first

patient in 27 years that he had encountered with Stills).

I am on Celebrex, which seems to keep the inflammation down. my finger joints

are much better. Wrist pain has been the most debilitating. Although I am

concerned about side effects, I am thankful that I can function with minor pain

most of the time, instead of arresting pain most of the time. I can play the

piano for a reasonable time. I can type-for a while it was almost impossible.

I even picked up the guitar without suffering for days afterward.

I found 2 grams of Vitamin C per day calms the rash symptoms. I still don't

know what the triggers are. One night, I went out for coffee and a rich piece

of almond mocha torte-and had no rash that night....guess I can't do that every

night, though. Maybe the relaxing part was good. I find the rashes are worse

with stress.

Has anyone investigated long term low dose antibiotics as a treatment-sometimes

used for Rheumatoid Arthritis and related diseases?

I am thankful for this group-I look forward to getting to know you better.

Thanks for your time.

Blessings

Heidi

[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi and welcome.. You have found a great new family here.. I was

diagnosed in October but was going through this for two years before being

diagnosed.. I was very happy to have found this group.. It has helped me soo

much with

questions and not feeling so alone.. We are glad to have you.. Take care..

Kelley in Colorado

Kelleyak31@...

[Guest guest]

--

Hi Heidi, welcome, my name is Pat and I have had Stills for 15

years..Im 52 so 41 is still a baby...lol I was on Celebrex for a few

years and it worked untill I started to flare last Aug. You sound

like a very busy lady with kids,dog,piano,guitar..I had never been

treated with low dose antibiotics before,,except for the time when

they wanted to make sure this was not an infection but I was on hi

dose of antibiotics for a few months..interesting about your rash

going away with the dessert, I do know stress plays a part

take care and again I m glad you found us

love Pat from MA

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1962) That means that I'm, ummm-oh yeah-41!

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treatment-sometimes used for Rheumatoid Arthritis and related

diseases?

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[Guest guest]

HI Pat

Thanks for the note. I am interested in stories about how people progress with

their meds, as I don't know what to expect. What do you take now? I realize

each person's experience will be different.

Thanks for the welcome.

Blessings

Heidi

Re: newbie here

--

Hi Heidi, welcome, my name is Pat and I have had Stills for 15

years..Im 52 so 41 is still a baby...lol I was on Celebrex for a few

years and it worked untill I started to flare last Aug. You sound

like a very busy lady with kids,dog,piano,guitar..I had never been

treated with low dose antibiotics before,,except for the time when

they wanted to make sure this was not an infection but I was on hi

dose of antibiotics for a few months..interesting about your rash

going away with the dessert, I do know stress plays a part

take care and again I m glad you found us

love Pat from MA

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> My name is Heidi, and I am from Canada. (My birthday is Feb. 22,

1962) That means that I'm, ummm-oh yeah-41!

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treatment-sometimes used for Rheumatoid Arthritis and related

diseases?

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[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi, where in Canada do youlive?

Patti~Canada

newbie here

HI everyone

My name is Heidi, and I am from Canada. (My birthday is Feb. 22, 1962) That

means that I'm, ummm-oh yeah-41! My husband and I have six children, ages 18 to

6, a lively black lab dog, and a live-in grandpa. We currently home school the

four youngest kids.

I was diagnosed with Stills in May. Looking back, I see all the pieces of the

puzzle--going to bed just freezing and waking up in a sweat. Rash. Joint

pain-flaming joint pain. This was tough, because I had to set my guitar aside,

as I could not even close my hand to make a fist. It took probably 2 years to

get a diagnosis-the rash-I dismissed as contact dermatitis-the arthralgias are

what got my attention. Even so, my gp didn't draw a correlation between the

two, but he was willing to send me on for more diagnosis. I got sent to an

allergist, who sent me to the rheumy.(later, my gp told me that I was the first

patient in 27 years that he had encountered with Stills).

I am on Celebrex, which seems to keep the inflammation down. my finger joints

are much better. Wrist pain has been the most debilitating. Although I am

concerned about side effects, I am thankful that I can function with minor pain

most of the time, instead of arresting pain most of the time. I can play the

piano for a reasonable time. I can type-for a while it was almost impossible.

I even picked up the guitar without suffering for days afterward.

I found 2 grams of Vitamin C per day calms the rash symptoms. I still don't

know what the triggers are. One night, I went out for coffee and a rich piece

of almond mocha torte-and had no rash that night....guess I can't do that every

night, though. Maybe the relaxing part was good. I find the rashes are worse

with stress.

Has anyone investigated long term low dose antibiotics as a

treatment-sometimes used for Rheumatoid Arthritis and related diseases?

I am thankful for this group-I look forward to getting to know you better.

Thanks for your time.

Blessings

Heidi

[Guest guest]

Hi Patty

I am in St. Catharines, near Niagara Falls.

Where are you?

Blessings

Heidi

newbie here

HI everyone

My name is Heidi, and I am from Canada. (My birthday is Feb. 22, 1962)

That means that I'm, ummm-oh yeah-41! My husband and I have six children, ages

18 to 6, a lively black lab dog, and a live-in grandpa. We currently home

school the four youngest kids.

I was diagnosed with Stills in May. Looking back, I see all the pieces of

the puzzle--going to bed just freezing and waking up in a sweat. Rash. Joint

pain-flaming joint pain. This was tough, because I had to set my guitar aside,

as I could not even close my hand to make a fist. It took probably 2 years to

get a diagnosis-the rash-I dismissed as contact dermatitis-the arthralgias are

what got my attention. Even so, my gp didn't draw a correlation between the

two, but he was willing to send me on for more diagnosis. I got sent to an

allergist, who sent me to the rheumy.(later, my gp told me that I was the first

patient in 27 years that he had encountered with Stills).

I am on Celebrex, which seems to keep the inflammation down. my finger

joints are much better. Wrist pain has been the most debilitating. Although I

am concerned about side effects, I am thankful that I can function with minor

pain most of the time, instead of arresting pain most of the time. I can play

the piano for a reasonable time. I can type-for a while it was almost

impossible. I even picked up the guitar without suffering for days afterward.

I found 2 grams of Vitamin C per day calms the rash symptoms. I still don't

know what the triggers are. One night, I went out for coffee and a rich piece

of almond mocha torte-and had no rash that night....guess I can't do that every

night, though. Maybe the relaxing part was good. I find the rashes are worse

with stress.

Has anyone investigated long term low dose antibiotics as a

treatment-sometimes used for Rheumatoid Arthritis and related diseases?

I am thankful for this group-I look forward to getting to know you better.

Thanks for your time.

Blessings

Heidi

[Guest guest]

Heidi, don't mean to nag, but to distinguish between all of me, Patty, Pat and

Tricia, I am Patti with an " I " . It's ok my brother has been doing it to me for

about 20 years no.wI live in Brampton, so not all that far. I am actually

planning a trip to Niagara Falls on Canada Day. Its my favourite holiday so I am

gonna blow off work and go there. Well really not blow off work, but just not

work.

Anyways Talk to you later

Patti~Canada

newbie here

HI everyone

My name is Heidi, and I am from Canada. (My birthday is Feb. 22, 1962)

That means that I'm, ummm-oh yeah-41! My husband and I have six children, ages

18 to 6, a lively black lab dog, and a live-in grandpa. We currently home

school the four youngest kids.

I was diagnosed with Stills in May. Looking back, I see all the pieces of

the puzzle--going to bed just freezing and waking up in a sweat. Rash. Joint

pain-flaming joint pain. This was tough, because I had to set my guitar aside,

as I could not even close my hand to make a fist. It took probably 2 years to

get a diagnosis-the rash-I dismissed as contact dermatitis-the arthralgias are

what got my attention. Even so, my gp didn't draw a correlation between the

two, but he was willing to send me on for more diagnosis. I got sent to an

allergist, who sent me to the rheumy.(later, my gp told me that I was the first

patient in 27 years that he had encountered with Stills).

I am on Celebrex, which seems to keep the inflammation down. my finger

joints are much better. Wrist pain has been the most debilitating. Although I

am concerned about side effects, I am thankful that I can function with minor

pain most of the time, instead of arresting pain most of the time. I can play

the piano for a reasonable time. I can type-for a while it was almost

impossible. I even picked up the guitar without suffering for days afterward.

I found 2 grams of Vitamin C per day calms the rash symptoms. I still

don't know what the triggers are. One night, I went out for coffee and a rich

piece of almond mocha torte-and had no rash that night....guess I can't do that

every night, though. Maybe the relaxing part was good. I find the rashes are

worse with stress.

Has anyone investigated long term low dose antibiotics as a

treatment-sometimes used for Rheumatoid Arthritis and related diseases?

I am thankful for this group-I look forward to getting to know you better.

Thanks for your time.

Blessings

Heidi

[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi, Right now I am on Pred.2.5 mg, MTX 20mg IM, Remicade IV 4-

5 vials every 4-6 weeks, folic acid and the other usually daily vit

and 81 mg of aspirin. I am trying to get back into a remission even

if its med induced..its coming but slowly. Hope you are doing well.

Before last Aug I was in a long remission so hopefully it will come

again.

take care

love Pat from MA

> HI Pat

What do you take now?

> Thanks for the welcome.

>

> Blessings

> Heidi

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Yes, I can relate. When I started, I weighed 205. I am also 5'7 " .

My body fat was 46%. Needless to say, I was in bad shape and could

not stand the thought of exercising or depriving myself of good

tasting food. I am on my second 12-week period (will finish on

10/25). I am down to 175, but my body fat has been significantly

reduced. I expected miracles and almost quit 3 weeks into the

program because I did not feel that I was making progress. So glad

that I didn't!

Kaye

> Hi ladies -

>

> My name is and I am new to this group and to BFL. I've just

> discovered BFL through an acquaintance and am researching it

> online... plan to start it myself in a few days. Going to pick up

> the book tonight on my way home from work.

>

> I've been reading a few of the old posts and it seems like this is

a

> great place for support and advice, so I'm sure I'll become a

> regular!

>

> About me, I'm 5'7 " and 192 lbs, completely out of shape, and

FINALLY

> I'm thoroughly disgusted enough with myself that I'm ready to take

> real action. If there's anyone else out there who was at least as

> large as me when you started BFL and can provide any support or

> advice, I'd really appreciate it!

>

> Thanks!!

>

>

> .

[Guest guest]

Hello Fionna,

Welcome to Life Lift

Your stomach and waist line should be the area where you see the best results if

you are doing Life Lift correctly.

One way to improve your results is to either stand with your back flat against a

wall or sit with your back pressed against a chair and when you get into your

" lift " press your abdomen in toward the wall or the back of the chair and hold

that flex as long as you can comfortably. You should not feel stress anywhere,

but you should feel your muscles flex and pull tight.

If you go to my web site at www.lifelift.com and read the past newsletters you

will find a couple that have some great ideas there to help you get a really

good abdomen workout too.

Take good care,

Rashelle

The Body You Have Always Wanted is Coming Soon!

What can changing the way you breathe do for you?

Everything!

Remember that it is oxygen that burns fat, tones muscle, reduces stress and

increases strength and endurance.

Want to find the fountain of youth? Then learn to breathe in the most

efficient way possible with Life Lift!

Click here to see why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the best!

http://www.oxygenlift.net Life Lift is the Original Aerobic Breathing.

Newbie here

I have been doing the exercises and losing inches. I have noticed

everywhere, but my stomach is not doing too good. Is their anymore

new exercises that I can do to see more improvement in that area.

Fionna

[Guest guest]

> Hello Fionna,

>

> Welcome to Life Lift

>

> Your stomach and waist line should be the area where you see the

best results if you are doing Life Lift correctly.

>

> One way to improve your results is to either stand with your back

flat against a wall or sit with your back pressed against a chair and

when you get into your " lift " press your abdomen in toward the wall

or the back of the chair and hold that flex as long as you can

comfortably. You should not feel stress anywhere, but you should feel

your muscles flex and pull tight.

>

> If you go to my web site at www.lifelift.com and read the past

newsletters you will find a couple that have some great ideas there

to help you get a really good abdomen workout too.

>

> Take good care,

>

> Rashelle

> The Body You Have Always Wanted is Coming Soon!

> What can changing the way you breathe do for you?

> Everything!

> Remember that it is oxygen that burns fat, tones muscle, reduces

stress and

> increases strength and endurance.

> Want to find the fountain of youth? Then learn to breathe in the

most

> efficient way possible with Life Lift!

> Click here to see why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the

best!

> http://www.oxygenlift.net Life Lift is the Original Aerobic

Breathing.

> Newbie here

>

>

> I have been doing the exercises and losing inches. I have noticed

> everywhere, but my stomach is not doing too good. Is their

anymore

> new exercises that I can do to see more improvement in that area.

>

> Fionna

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for the welcome. Actually it is my lower part of the

stomach that seems to be staying big. I might try harder on that part

when I resume the exercises. I don't do them when I am on my period.

I went to the web site and saw the one on Panic. I suffer from panic

attacks horribly. I may start doing what that one person said she

was doing.

Fionna

> Hello Fionna,

>

> Welcome to Life Lift

>

> Your stomach and waist line should be the area where you see the

best results if you are doing Life Lift correctly.

>

> One way to improve your results is to either stand with your back

flat against a wall or sit with your back pressed against a chair and

when you get into your " lift " press your abdomen in toward the wall

or the back of the chair and hold that flex as long as you can

comfortably. You should not feel stress anywhere, but you should feel

your muscles flex and pull tight.

>

> If you go to my web site at www.lifelift.com and read the past

newsletters you will find a couple that have some great ideas there

to help you get a really good abdomen workout too.

>

> Take good care,

>

> Rashelle

> The Body You Have Always Wanted is Coming Soon!

> What can changing the way you breathe do for you?

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Fionna,

Many people have said that doing Life Lift with some meditation or creative

visualization have helped a great deal with panic attacks.

I hope to hear soon that this has helped you too.

Take care,

Rashelle

The Body You Have Always Wanted is Coming Soon!

What can changing the way you breathe do for you?

Everything!

Remember that it is oxygen that burns fat, tones muscle, reduces stress and

increases strength and endurance.

Want to find the fountain of youth? Then learn to breathe in the most

efficient way possible with Life Lift!

Click here to see why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the best!

http://www.oxygenlift.net Life Lift is the Original Aerobic Breathing.

Re: Newbie here

Thank you for the welcome. Actually it is my lower part of the

stomach that seems to be staying big. I might try harder on that part

when I resume the exercises. I don't do them when I am on my period.

I went to the web site and saw the one on Panic. I suffer from panic

attacks horribly. I may start doing what that one person said she

was doing.

Fionna

> Hello Fionna,

>

> Welcome to Life Lift

>

> Your stomach and waist line should be the area where you see the

best results if you are doing Life Lift correctly.

>

> One way to improve your results is to either stand with your back

flat against a wall or sit with your back pressed against a chair and

when you get into your " lift " press your abdomen in toward the wall

or the back of the chair and hold that flex as long as you can

comfortably. You should not feel stress anywhere, but you should feel

your muscles flex and pull tight.

>

> If you go to my web site at www.lifelift.com and read the past

newsletters you will find a couple that have some great ideas there

to help you get a really good abdomen workout too.

>

> Take good care,

>

> Rashelle

> The Body You Have Always Wanted is Coming Soon!

> What can changing the way you breathe do for you?

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Rene', welcome!!! I'm glad you found this group, it will be the

best source of information you'll find on the web.

Some really long ramblings: (I just got out of the shower after an

incredible cardio session, I'm a bit shaky and my mind is not as

coherant as it could be so excuse anything nonsensical!)

Coming from a WW background is a really scary thing. You KNOW it

works, so moving onto a programme where you end up eating a lot more

points than you believe is OK to do is FREAKY. You're probably

scared you might put on weight, scared you'll undo all the good

you've done. Some things to remember:

* Yes you're eating more points, but think of all the bonus points

you're earning by exercising! Even if you didn't use them up in WW,

you'll NEED to use them on BFL, because the workouts are a lot more

intense than a walk around the block or whatever exercise you may

have been doing before. Your body needs the energy to perform at

it's peak. It will reward you for it, don't worry :-)

* Yes you're eating fat, but you're going to notice the difference

very soon. Your hair will be silkier, your skin will glow and feel

soft, your bodily functions will improve. And without getting

technical (because I'm really not that technical), the TYPE of fat

you're eating on BFL will actually help you to lose weight, believe

it or not. It breaks down all the other things you're eating.

* The one thing you may find hardest of all to get used to is DO NOT

RELY ON THE SCALE FOR MEASUREMENT. That's so so hard.... we all

find it hard. They will lie to you Rene'!!! I'm not saying that

it's the same for everyone, but for many people on WW the weight

they are losing is muscle because they arne't feeding themselves

properly - maybe they're using their points for chocolate instead of

good foods (*looks guilty*... who would do such a thing? dum de

do). And of course we all muscle weighs 4 times more than fat, so a

big weight loss is probably muscle. Why is that bad? Because

muscle actually burns fat. The more of it we have, the more we can

eat and still maintain a svelte figure. So muscle is good! We want

muscle. WW often (and again, I'm not saying always) burns muscle

and tricks you into thinking you've done well, whereas really in the

long run all you've done is made your body less efficient at burning

fat, so over time you have to eat less and less. Anyway, back to

the point, please don't rely on the scales. I admit I still weigh

myself every morning, but look at my last few days worth of results:

90.1

89.9

90.0

90.2

90.6

89.5

I was not concerned at all when I went up 400grams one day, because

my pants are getting looser and looser, THAT'S what we're aiming

for. So why do I weigh myself? Because I just can't help it. And

I only do it because I'm a bit obsessed. I don't measure my success

or failure by what I see on the scale. There is actually a really

good (and really long) article about this called the hackers diet.

My partner gave it to me to read because I'm a computer freak, and

he figured it would appeal to my logical (except when I'm PMS'ing)

mind. It basically says you have to take the average. And when I

weigh myself every morning, I don't freak out about it.

*Don't expect instant results like you get on WW. You WILL see

results, and they'll last a lot longer than WW. You'll work HARDER

than you did in WW, and you'll see fewer instant results. But the

results you do see will last you a lot longer (the muscles will be

there burning fat for you in future). So please be patient, if you

thinkn it's not working come back here to this forum and post your

concerns. The ladies here will soon help you regain your faith that

you're doing the right thing. Thousands of other people have been

through the same thing!

*WW is quite black and white. There is one way to do things, and

that's that. You'll hear MANY different opinions about the best way

to do BFL. And you won't know which to believe sometimes, it can

get very confusing. So I really suggest (even though another way

may very well get better results) that you stick to the book for the

first time. Thank people for their advice, and consider using it in

future. But a lot of research has gone into creating a programme

that actually works - and it's perfect for someone like you to get

started with. In future you can try some of the tweaks people are

offering you, but if you want to avoid being bombarded with

questions about who is right and who isn't (because often the

differening sources are both very reputable and you want to believe

both), stick with the bascis first time around.

Anyway, I've rambled on and on, so I'll stop here. Please come back

often and post all your questions, they are very welcome!

in NZ

> Very new. I am " trained " on WW points right now. I am the mom of 5

kids and down 39 pounds. But I am moving on to the Body For Life. I

*think* I have a better understanding of what I'm supposed to do.

Any tips? Anyone remember when they first got started and just

didn't know where to begin? That's where I am now. I'm ready to go

but spinning in circles.

>

> Rene'

>

>

[Guest guest]

hi angel!

welcome! where are you? tell us about yourself.

cheers!

alana

At 01:02 AM 4/27/04 +0000, you wrote:

>hello all i'm angel and am new to the group.(well 3 weeks new) and

>thought i should say hello and thank you for having me.... hope we

>can chat some time. oh and hi maria and joe *wink wink lol

Alana Theriault - SMA II, Age 37

Berkeley, CA - USA

alrt@...

AOL AIM: althegrrl

Messenger: althegrrl

http://home.earthlink.net/~alrt

[Guest guest]

Welcome Angel!

I am ! Mother to Crystal Allbritton, SMA type II at diagnosed, grown

to type III (for a while, grrrr). I am usually not active with this group;

however, I have more time on my hands than usual now and am slowly getting back

in the old groove.

There are a lot of wise words here and we are greatful that you have joined.

The more of us, the stronger we be...is what I believe!!

Good luck in all your new adventures in SMA and if I can ever be there for

you (or any of yas) heckst I am not that far away, just might have to reach past

the group sometimes...<smiles>

Love ya all,

Crystal SMA II (again, i guess, ??)

[Guest guest]

I think that if you post what you are specifically confused about,

everyone on the board will be more than happy to help get you ready!--

- In , " homeworkhelp2003 "

<live_love_laugh_create@h...> wrote:

> Hello

>

> At a point in my life where I need to decide on something for and

by

> me. I have read the book and bought the journal. I am confused

about

> the working out thing. I would love to chat with someone to help me

> get all set up for next MOnday - July 5 - my birthday and starting

> day!!!

>

> CK

[Guest guest]

Hopefully, someone has helped you by now... but if not, feel free to contact

any of us. I'm sure we'd all be delighted to assist you!

Happy Birthday! What a great gift to give yourself... a new you!

: )

~Lydia

Newbie here

Hello

At a point in my life where I need to decide on something for and by

me. I have read the book and bought the journal. I am confused about

the working out thing. I would love to chat with someone to help me

get all set up for next MOnday - July 5 - my birthday and starting

day!!!

CK

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group!

My name is and I am a SAHM to 6 boys and a soon to be Grandma in March.

I have hypothyroidism.mitral valve prolapse,menieres disease,and a few other misc. illnesses.Some still undiagnosed.

I am glad that you joined us! I look forward to getting to know you.

-- Newbie Here

Hello Everyone!

My name is Pegi (Pegasus actually), I live in snowy, cold Colorado

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I look at life with a sense of humor even tho I have liver and heart

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cancer (cervex, uterine, breast) and I have Peripheral Neuropathy as

a result of cancer treatments.

I am married to my boy toy (Roland) (hehehe, I'm 10 years older than

him). I have a 27 year old daughter who lives in Seattle. I have a

Hairless Chinese Crested dog named 'Rogaine', my service dog is a

cattle dog/golden mix named 'Chole', and a kitten named Haley.

Hope to get to know all of you....Pegi

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[Guest guest]

Welcome Pegi Hey how are you doing? this is Betty ann here. you have alot

on your plate don't you? I sure hope we like this site. I am sure we will.

I just signed up on it too. Betty Ann

Newbie Here

>

>

>

> Hello Everyone!

>

> My name is Pegi (Pegasus actually), I live in snowy, cold Colorado

> and I found out about this group from .

>

> I look at life with a sense of humor even tho I have liver and heart

> disease, Fuchs Dystrophy (eye disease), I'm a 3 time survivor of

> cancer (cervex, uterine, breast) and I have Peripheral Neuropathy as

> a result of cancer treatments.

>

> I am married to my boy toy (Roland) (hehehe, I'm 10 years older than

> him). I have a 27 year old daughter who lives in Seattle. I have a

> Hairless Chinese Crested dog named 'Rogaine', my service dog is a

> cattle dog/golden mix named 'Chole', and a kitten named Haley.

>

> Hope to get to know all of you....Pegi

[Guest guest]

Hi Betty Ann,

It's been very cold here (right now it's 9 outside) and my body is

in a world of hurt. But I'm hanging in the best I can.

I've been reading past posts and they are pretty interesting...I'm

sure I'll like it here!

Pegi

>

> Welcome Pegi Hey how are you doing? this is Betty ann here. you

have alot

> on your plate don't you? I sure hope we like this site. I am sure

we will.

> I just signed up on it too. Betty Ann

> Newbie Here

>

>

> >

> >

> >

> > Hello Everyone!

> >

> > My name is Pegi (Pegasus actually), I live in snowy, cold

Colorado

> > and I found out about this group from .

> >

> > I look at life with a sense of humor even tho I have liver and

heart

> > disease, Fuchs Dystrophy (eye disease), I'm a 3 time survivor of

> > cancer (cervex, uterine, breast) and I have Peripheral

Neuropathy as

> > a result of cancer treatments.

> >

> > I am married to my boy toy (Roland) (hehehe, I'm 10 years older

than

> > him). I have a 27 year old daughter who lives in Seattle. I have

a

> > Hairless Chinese Crested dog named 'Rogaine', my service dog is a

> > cattle dog/golden mix named 'Chole', and a kitten named Haley.

> >

> > Hope to get to know all of you....Pegi

[Guest guest]

Welcome Leah;

Glad you are here. I am up for a replacement next year. I will have had this unit 5 years in March, but the battery is running low. My unit has only charged once, and very little pacing, so it is hard to know when it will run out.

Are you in the US or England?

Happy Holidays to you,

~guin - 46 year old Mom of three teenagers and wife in CA

Newbie Here

Hello all, I am a 24 year old female. I have had cardiomypthy my whole life. I have an ICD ever since 2001 but had a new one put in 2004 of March. The reason why I had a new one put in is because the other one was too big and hurting me. This one is just fine. Hope everyone is well LeahPlease visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org