Hello everyone

[Guest guest]

KBR are looking for medics. Currently we are hiring so please consider this

option. www.halliburton.com

If anyone else out there is in the same boat as . KBR need medics,

Regards

Thankyou,

Lee O'Shea

Case Study Manager Iraq

Government operations logcap III Iraq

Email:leeoshea1000@...

Email:lee.oshea@...

>From: " Nigel Mitton " <mitton_n@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: Hello everyone

>Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 07:23:20 -0000

>

>Good day Dave,

>

>You do not mention if you have planned any of the prerequisites for

>working as a medic. The absolute minimum for all companies working

>in the UK sector would be the HSE Offshore Medic's course and an

>Offshore Survival certificate.

>

>I am afraid it's a 'Catch 22' situation. You are unlikely to be

>offered a job until you have the papers. But you may be reluctant

>to spend a lot of money until you are offered a job. All I can say

>is that there are a lot of ex-scablifters on the list who are very

>glad that they took the plunge.

>

>Do detail what you have done, it will be easier for us to comment

>then.

>

>If you wish to contact me off the list, feel free.

>

>Nigel

>

>

>

> >

> > Hello everyone my name is Sander i am currently

> > serving in the royal navy as a staff nurse. I am

> > looking at taking the step into civilian life within

> > the next year or so i am interested in working as a

> > medic on board a oil rig but am having difficulty

> > finding a job maybe ...

>

>

[Guest guest]

Micheal,

Your post about oil companies sponsering applicants caught my eye. I'm a

month away from the end of my sentance, er, contract out in the sandbox and am

very interested in living in Scotland and working on a North Sea rig. Can you

tell me some of the companies that are amenable to sponsorship? I've written to

a few, but haven't even received a " thanks, but go jump off a cliff " in reply.

Any info you can get to me would be great, please don't make me go back to

Atlanta!

Mader

NREMT-P

USA Environmental

USACOE CEA Project

Baghdad Int'l Airport, Iraq

---------------------------------

for Good

Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

you will find it virtually impossible to get sponsorship from any company (to

the best of my knowledge), I think you are in the same boat as many other

medics, you will first of all have to do the course, get your survival cert,

have your medical, all paid for by yourself, including food and accommodation,

get your cv out and wait. You may be lucky and get a fill in post fairly soon

after, but you may also have to wait.

I know the HR dept in our company won't even look at you without the right UK

recognised qualifications.

Good luck,

Tony

mader andrew <hobbitdad2000@...> wrote:

Micheal,

Your post about oil companies sponsering applicants caught my eye. I'm a

month away from the end of my sentance, er, contract out in the sandbox and am

very interested in living in Scotland and working on a North Sea rig. Can you

tell me some of the companies that are amenable to sponsorship? I've written to

a few, but haven't even received a " thanks, but go jump off a cliff " in reply.

Any info you can get to me would be great, please don't make me go back to

Atlanta!

Mader

NREMT-P

USA Environmental

USACOE CEA Project

Baghdad Int'l Airport, Iraq

---------------------------------

for Good

Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

[Guest guest]

1st make sure that your qualifications are adequate to attend the

Offshore medics course as if not it does not matter if you find a company

willing to help you out, you should contact Medicos Beverley 01482 320243

(0044 1482 320243 from us based phone system) & ask. Contact drilling

companies such as KCA, Transocean, Smedvig, etc & see if they can help.

There is a publication that can help if you look on the internet for the

Pegasus book that lists a lot of Oil & gas companies & all their support

companies

Good Luck

>From: mader andrew <hobbitdad2000@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: RE: Hello everyone

>Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:10:50 -0700 (PDT)

>

>Micheal,

> Your post about oil companies sponsering applicants caught my eye.

>I'm a month away from the end of my sentance, er, contract out in the

>sandbox and am very interested in living in Scotland and working on a North

>Sea rig. Can you tell me some of the companies that are amenable to

>sponsorship? I've written to a few, but haven't even received a " thanks,

>but go jump off a cliff " in reply. Any info you can get to me would be

>great, please don't make me go back to Atlanta!

>

>

> Mader

>NREMT-P

>USA Environmental

>USACOE CEA Project

>Baghdad Int'l Airport, Iraq

>

>

>

>

>

>---------------------------------

> for Good

> Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the great advise i recived from the

members. I will start costing the appriot courses i

need. Then try and get the time off from duties.

Following getting the qualifications how long does it

take to get a job working on the rigs and a few people

mention locum medics will this be regualar work? Which

company do i need to contact to get on there books?

Thankyou all again for the advise look forward to

meeting some of you in the north sea and beyond.

CHEERS DAVE

--- " Teague, Margaret J " <brodj2@...> wrote:

---------------------------------

Hi Dave,

Welcome. Your first step to getting offshore, is

gaining the necessary

qualifications. You will need at the very least, a

survival ticket and

an offshore medics certificate. I am afraid you will

have to self fund,

although you should get help through your EVT's. It

is very, very

unusual for anyone to secure a job with a company who

will then fund

them through the courses. Once you are in the door

with a company, they

will then fund your refreshers etc. Most people who

start in the

industry have to do the locum bit, to get the

experience and their face

known around the bazaars. A job then usually pops up

anytime after

about three years. It used to be a case of the old

catch 22 situation,

where companies wanted medics with experience, but you

coldn't get the

experience without them giving you a chance. At the

moment however, the

North Sea is so desperately short of locum medics,

that it is not a

problem getting the first trip in.

Companies who do medics courses in the UK are: Capita

(BP's preferred

trainer - they will always use a Capita trained medic

unless they are

stuck) in Montrose, Interdive in Plymouth, I believe

Ex- Med in Hereford

are now running them, the guys from there use this

site, so they will be

able to confrim. I think NorthSea Medical Centre also

run them in Gt

Yarmouth. You will have to find out from your

resettlement officer who

are accredited for getting the money for your EVT's.

RGIT Montrose in

Aberdeen run survival courses and I think there are a

few others around

the country, but I am not sure who they are.

_____

[Guest guest]

,

I am sure your Qualifications would be more tha enought to get you on a

course no worries, However I am not sure if there are nationality issues i.e

do you need a work visa to work in the North Sea and live in the UK.

Perhaps some of the other medics out in the North Sea can help?

>

> >From: mader andrew <hobbitdad2000@...>

> >Reply-

> >

> >Subject: RE: Hello everyone

> >Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:10:50 -0700 (PDT)

> >

> >Micheal,

> > Your post about oil companies sponsering applicants caught my eye.

> >I'm a month away from the end of my sentance, er, contract out in the

> >sandbox and am very interested in living in Scotland and working on a

>North

> >Sea rig. Can you tell me some of the companies that are amenable to

> >sponsorship? I've written to a few, but haven't even received a " thanks,

> >but go jump off a cliff " in reply. Any info you can get to me would be

> >great, please don't make me go back to Atlanta!

> >

> >

> > Mader

> >NREMT-P

> >USA Environmental

> >USACOE CEA Project

> >Baghdad Int'l Airport, Iraq

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >---------------------------------

> > for Good

> > Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Dave,

a website I reccommend to anyone thinking about going offshore is

www.cleddau.com/rigs it is written by an ex squaddie, it has loads of good info

and contact addresses. If you want to contact me offline I will give you as many

addresses as I can to get you going.

You will also find that when you do your course the medics on there can give you

loads of tips.

Its pretty daunting to start with but I am sure the other members of the site

will help you get work.

Good luck

cheers

Tony

Sander <dinky123uk@...> wrote:

Thanks for all the great advise i recived from the

members. I will start costing the appriot courses i

need. Then try and get the time off from duties.

Following getting the qualifications how long does it

take to get a job working on the rigs and a few people

mention locum medics will this be regualar work? Which

company do i need to contact to get on there books?

Thankyou all again for the advise look forward to

meeting some of you in the north sea and beyond.

CHEERS DAVE

--- " Teague, Margaret J " <brodj2@...> wrote:

---------------------------------

Hi Dave,

Welcome. Your first step to getting offshore, is

gaining the necessary

qualifications. You will need at the very least, a

survival ticket and

an offshore medics certificate. I am afraid you will

have to self fund,

although you should get help through your EVT's. It

is very, very

unusual for anyone to secure a job with a company who

will then fund

them through the courses. Once you are in the door

with a company, they

will then fund your refreshers etc. Most people who

start in the

industry have to do the locum bit, to get the

experience and their face

known around the bazaars. A job then usually pops up

anytime after

about three years. It used to be a case of the old

catch 22 situation,

where companies wanted medics with experience, but you

coldn't get the

experience without them giving you a chance. At the

moment however, the

North Sea is so desperately short of locum medics,

that it is not a

problem getting the first trip in.

Companies who do medics courses in the UK are: Capita

(BP's preferred

trainer - they will always use a Capita trained medic

unless they are

stuck) in Montrose, Interdive in Plymouth, I believe

Ex- Med in Hereford

are now running them, the guys from there use this

site, so they will be

able to confrim. I think NorthSea Medical Centre also

run them in Gt

Yarmouth. You will have to find out from your

resettlement officer who

are accredited for getting the money for your EVT's.

RGIT Montrose in

Aberdeen run survival courses and I think there are a

few others around

the country, but I am not sure who they are.

_____

[Guest guest]

Dave,

if you live in England you can qualify & get a medical through Medicos in

Beverley east yorkshire & get your survival in Hull HOTA all in the yellow

pages.

Mashford

offshore Medic

>From: Sander <dinky123uk@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: RE: Hello everyone

>Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 03:29:02 +0100 (BST)

>

>Thanks for all the great advise i recived from the

>members. I will start costing the appriot courses i

>need. Then try and get the time off from duties.

>Following getting the qualifications how long does it

>take to get a job working on the rigs and a few people

>mention locum medics will this be regualar work? Which

>company do i need to contact to get on there books?

>

>Thankyou all again for the advise look forward to

>meeting some of you in the north sea and beyond.

>

> CHEERS DAVE

>

>--- " Teague, Margaret J " <brodj2@...> wrote:

>

>

>---------------------------------

>Hi Dave,

>

>Welcome. Your first step to getting offshore, is

>gaining the necessary

>qualifications. You will need at the very least, a

>survival ticket and

>an offshore medics certificate. I am afraid you will

>have to self fund,

>although you should get help through your EVT's. It

>is very, very

>unusual for anyone to secure a job with a company who

>will then fund

>them through the courses. Once you are in the door

>with a company, they

>will then fund your refreshers etc. Most people who

>start in the

>industry have to do the locum bit, to get the

>experience and their face

>known around the bazaars. A job then usually pops up

>anytime after

>about three years. It used to be a case of the old

>catch 22 situation,

>where companies wanted medics with experience, but you

>coldn't get the

>experience without them giving you a chance. At the

>moment however, the

>North Sea is so desperately short of locum medics,

>that it is not a

>problem getting the first trip in.

>

>Companies who do medics courses in the UK are: Capita

>(BP's preferred

>trainer - they will always use a Capita trained medic

>unless they are

>stuck) in Montrose, Interdive in Plymouth, I believe

>Ex- Med in Hereford

>are now running them, the guys from there use this

>site, so they will be

>able to confrim. I think NorthSea Medical Centre also

>run them in Gt

>Yarmouth. You will have to find out from your

>resettlement officer who

>are accredited for getting the money for your EVT's.

>RGIT Montrose in

>Aberdeen run survival courses and I think there are a

>few others around

>the country, but I am not sure who they are.

>

> _____

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tony,

you are a good man, he got a lot of -tive feed back we should help if we cn.

Regards

>From: ANTHONY BROWN <anthony.brown25@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: RE: Hello everyone

>Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 15:22:23 +0100 (BST)

>

>Hi Dave,

>

>a website I reccommend to anyone thinking about going offshore is

>www.cleddau.com/rigs it is written by an ex squaddie, it has loads of good

>info and contact addresses. If you want to contact me offline I will give

>you as many addresses as I can to get you going.

>

>You will also find that when you do your course the medics on there can

>give you loads of tips.

>

>Its pretty daunting to start with but I am sure the other members of the

>site will help you get work.

>

>Good luck

>

>cheers

>

>Tony

>

> Sander <dinky123uk@...> wrote:

>Thanks for all the great advise i recived from the

>members. I will start costing the appriot courses i

>need. Then try and get the time off from duties.

>Following getting the qualifications how long does it

>take to get a job working on the rigs and a few people

>mention locum medics will this be regualar work? Which

>company do i need to contact to get on there books?

>

>Thankyou all again for the advise look forward to

>meeting some of you in the north sea and beyond.

>

> CHEERS DAVE

>

>--- " Teague, Margaret J " <brodj2@...> wrote:

>

>

>---------------------------------

>Hi Dave,

>

>Welcome. Your first step to getting offshore, is

>gaining the necessary

>qualifications. You will need at the very least, a

>survival ticket and

>an offshore medics certificate. I am afraid you will

>have to self fund,

>although you should get help through your EVT's. It

>is very, very

>unusual for anyone to secure a job with a company who

>will then fund

>them through the courses. Once you are in the door

>with a company, they

>will then fund your refreshers etc. Most people who

>start in the

>industry have to do the locum bit, to get the

>experience and their face

>known around the bazaars. A job then usually pops up

>anytime after

>about three years. It used to be a case of the old

>catch 22 situation,

>where companies wanted medics with experience, but you

>coldn't get the

>experience without them giving you a chance. At the

>moment however, the

>North Sea is so desperately short of locum medics,

>that it is not a

>problem getting the first trip in.

>

>Companies who do medics courses in the UK are: Capita

>(BP's preferred

>trainer - they will always use a Capita trained medic

>unless they are

>stuck) in Montrose, Interdive in Plymouth, I believe

>Ex- Med in Hereford

>are now running them, the guys from there use this

>site, so they will be

>able to confrim. I think NorthSea Medical Centre also

>run them in Gt

>Yarmouth. You will have to find out from your

>resettlement officer who

>are accredited for getting the money for your EVT's.

>RGIT Montrose in

>Aberdeen run survival courses and I think there are a

>few others around

>the country, but I am not sure who they are.

>

> _____

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Dave

If you wish to contact me off line at Medicos Ltd 01482 320243 Monday I may

be able to help with course fees and medical plus Survival course details.

[Guest guest]

Tina,

Yes, I'll say a prayer for you and others who need the support. I 'know' I can't do it so I have to ask God to do it and then trust him. Now I guess I should introduce myself.

I'm Dianna from Idaho. I weighed 286 this summer at my highest ..ugh and I'm only 5'1 " ... round as a big fat butterball turkey and I swear about as dumb as one when it comes to controlling what I eat! Oh, I KNOW very well what I should be eating, I just don't. So, this summer I had my left knee replaced. The anesthesia messed up my appetite (hallelujah) and for a time this summer I couldn't stand sweets nor ate very much. Thanks to that I lost 30 lbs which shocked the heck out of me. Of course, slowly but surely I started eating these fabulous cinnamon rolls when we were camping up in the mountains at this wonderful resort town. It doesn't take much to get back that old sweet tooth. I was so stupid. I should have just not started eating like that again. So now, I've gained back about 20 of those pounds. I'll have to weigh myself in the morning to be more exact. So I joined this group hoping I could get motivated to start all over.

So Tina, you encourage me and I'll encourage you and together we'll travel down the road to better health and slimmer bodies. Meanwhile, let's figure out why we sabotage ourselves like we do. ok?

Oh, for a little more about me. I just turned 58. I'm married to a wonderful supportive man (who does 99% of the cooking) and unfortunately loves to bake and fix me goodies. Then he's disappointed if I don't eat them. Help?? My four kids are all adults and married with children of their own. I have 19 grandchildren, most of which are too far away to spoil them. Darn!

Are there any other Idahoans on the group? I work part-time at Boise State University as a tutor coordinator. I also work part-time as a wholesale rep for about 20 scrapbook companies. Now that's my fun job and the one that supports my addiction to paper. Any other scrappers on here?

I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every moment! Dianna

[Guest guest]

> I'm Dianna from Idaho.

Welcome, Dianna, and any other new member I may have missed.

> The anesthesia messed up my appetite (hallelujah) and for a time

this summer I couldn't stand sweets nor ate very much.

Wow! Weird after-effect!

How are you doing with your post-op physical therapy? Still going, or have

you already been told what exercises to do on your own and were discharged?

> So I joined this group

hoping I could get motivated to start all over.

Great bunch of gals here! Just ignore *me* when I start to whine and moan,

okay?

> Oh, for a little more about me. I just turned 58.

Ah, another one older than myself (Just turned 52 a week ago). There aren't

too many in our age range here, mostly younger gals.

> I'm married to a

wonderful supportive man (who does 99% of the cooking)

Lucky stiff! Mine knows how to boil water to make hot dogs or pasta, and

that's about it.

> and unfortunately

loves to bake and fix me goodies. Then he's disappointed if I don't eat

them. Help??

Have him learn to use whole grain flours and/or sugar substitutes. He can

probably make a great and healthy batch of muffins using whole wheat pastry

flour and natural sweeteners, like apple juice concentrate or agave nectar.

If you don't mind artificial sweeteners, lots of people swear on the Splenda

in the bag labeled especially for baking.

>My four kids are all adults and married with children of their

own.

I only have 1, and he's almost 22, in college, and lives at home.

> I have 19 grandchildren, most of which are too far away to spoil them.

You must be a busy lady! My stepmom just moved from the house she shared

with my dad (he died this April) to Ohio to live with her daughter. Finally,

after living 1200 miles away from all the grand-children, she's now going to

just across the hall from a 2-year old boy and a due-any-day-now girl. She's

in heaven!

>I also work part-time as a wholesale rep

for about 20 scrapbook companies.

Hence the nickname Scraper Gal.

> I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every moment!

Hey! I think I used that tagline myself a few times in the past! Well, close

to it.

Welcome!

Sue in NJ

Insanity is my only means of relaxation.

[Guest guest]

Tina get back to basics. Take control of your life. Get on the scale record it in your journal. And make your choices that will show on the scale. Water, portions, and exercise are key in any program.

NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99

[Guest guest]

Dianna,

Wanted to let you know that I did see your post, but I have to take boys to preschool this morning. I really appreciate your thoughtful post. It requires more time than I have, this morning, to respond. So, look for a note from me this afternoon.

Tina

Re: Hello Everyone

Tina,

Yes, I'll say a prayer for you and others who need the support. I 'know' I can't do it so I have to ask God to do it and then trust him. Now I guess I should introduce myself.

I'm Dianna from Idaho. I weighed 286 this summer at my highest ..ugh and I'm only 5'1" ... round as a big fat butterball turkey and I swear about as dumb as one when it comes to controlling what I eat! Oh, I KNOW very well what I should be eating, I just don't. So, this summer I had my left knee replaced. The anesthesia messed up my appetite (hallelujah) and for a time this summer I couldn't stand sweets nor ate very much. Thanks to that I lost 30 lbs which shocked the heck out of me. Of course, slowly but surely I started eating these fabulous cinnamon rolls when we were camping up in the mountains at this wonderful resort town. It doesn't take much to get back that old sweet tooth. I was so stupid. I should have just not started eating like that again. So now, I've gained back about 20 of those pounds. I'll have to weigh myself in the morning to be more exact. So I joined this group hoping I could get motivated to start all over.

So Tina, you encourage me and I'll encourage you and together we'll travel down the road to better health and slimmer bodies. Meanwhile, let's figure out why we sabotage ourselves like we do. ok?

Oh, for a little more about me. I just turned 58. I'm married to a wonderful supportive man (who does 99% of the cooking) and unfortunately loves to bake and fix me goodies. Then he's disappointed if I don't eat them. Help?? My four kids are all adults and married with children of their own. I have 19 grandchildren, most of which are too far away to spoil them. Darn!

Are there any other Idahoans on the group? I work part-time at Boise State University as a tutor coordinator. I also work part-time as a wholesale rep for about 20 scrapbook companies. Now that's my fun job and the one that supports my addiction to paper. Any other scrappers on here?

I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every moment! Dianna

[Guest guest]

There are two Tinas in the group now... I think your post was meant for the other Tina, but just the same, it was encouraging to me this morning too!!!

Tina J.

Re: Hello Everyone

Tina,

Yes, I'll say a prayer for you and others who need the support. I 'know' I can't do it so I have to ask God to do it and then trust him. Now I guess I should introduce myself.

I'm Dianna from Idaho. I weighed 286 this summer at my highest ..ugh and I'm only 5'1" ... round as a big fat butterball turkey and I swear about as dumb as one when it comes to controlling what I eat! Oh, I KNOW very well what I should be eating, I just don't. So, this summer I had my left knee replaced. The anesthesia messed up my appetite (hallelujah) and for a time this summer I couldn't stand sweets nor ate very much. Thanks to that I lost 30 lbs which shocked the heck out of me. Of course, slowly but surely I started eating these fabulous cinnamon rolls when we were camping up in the mountains at this wonderful resort town. It doesn't take much to get back that old sweet tooth. I was so stupid. I should have just not started eating like that again. So now, I've gained back about 20 of those pounds. I'll have to weigh myself in the morning to be more exact. So I joined this group hoping I could get motivated to start all over.

So Tina, you encourage me and I'll encourage you and together we'll travel down the road to better health and slimmer bodies. Meanwhile, let's figure out why we sabotage ourselves like we do. ok?

Oh, for a little more about me. I just turned 58. I'm married to a wonderful supportive man (who does 99% of the cooking) and unfortunately loves to bake and fix me goodies. Then he's disappointed if I don't eat them. Help?? My four kids are all adults and married with children of their own. I have 19 grandchildren, most of which are too far away to spoil them. Darn!

Are there any other Idahoans on the group? I work part-time at Boise State University as a tutor coordinator. I also work part-time as a wholesale rep for about 20 scrapbook companies. Now that's my fun job and the one that supports my addiction to paper. Any other scrappers on here?

I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every moment! Dianna

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group ! I have a big sweet tooth myself - I can eat a whole package of Snickers bars without blnking! Now I try to satisfy my sweet tooth with fruit - and it works pretty well actually. Not to say I never have a Snickers - I do about once a month. But I no longer buy a package or even the King Size, I just buy one regular sized one and savor every bite. We have to remeber that we aren't denied ANYTHING - at least not on any diet plan that we can live with all our lives. It's all things in moderation.

Mindy

FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

[Guest guest]

Tina,

I was were you are now at the end of the summer. The motivation is different for everyone. You just have to make up your mind that you are going to do it and do it one day at a time and in small steps. I would try to get your eating under control first then work in the exercise once you feel more in control. You can do it!!!

CherylSouthern Angel <WVSouthernAngel28@...> wrote:

Hello everyone sorry I havent posted much here lately. I havent been doing well. Diet and exercise have been non exsistant. I have been eating like a mad woman and for what reason??? I have no clue. I stepped on the scale the other day and Im so ashamed of myself. Im at my all time highest right now. The beginning of September I was down to 312 pounds. Well when I stepped on the scale I was up to 330 pounds. Right now I hate myself. Please say a prayer that I will get back on track. I need all the support right now.

Tina

Cheryl

"Life is more than food." Luke 12:23

FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

[Guest guest]

Welcome Dianna!scrapper gal <scrappergal@...> wrote:

Tina,

Yes, I'll say a prayer for you and others who need the support. I 'know' I can't do it so I have to ask God to do it and then trust him. Now I guess I should introduce myself.

I'm Dianna from Idaho. I weighed 286 this summer at my highest ..ugh and I'm only 5'1" ... round as a big fat butterball turkey and I swear about as dumb as one when it comes to controlling what I eat! Oh, I KNOW very well what I should be eating, I just don't. So, this summer I had my left knee replaced. The anesthesia messed up my appetite (hallelujah) and for a time this summer I couldn't stand sweets nor ate very much. Thanks to that I lost 30 lbs which shocked the heck out of me. Of course, slowly but surely I started eating these fabulous cinnamon rolls when we were camping up in the mountains at this wonderful resort town. It doesn't take much to get back that old sweet tooth. I was so stupid. I should have just not started eating like that again. So now, I've gained back about 20 of those pounds. I'll have to weigh myself in the morning to be more exact. So I joined this group hoping I could get motivated to start all over.

So Tina, you encourage me and I'll encourage you and together we'll travel down the road to better health and slimmer bodies. Meanwhile, let's figure out why we sabotage ourselves like we do. ok?

Oh, for a little more about me. I just turned 58. I'm married to a wonderful supportive man (who does 99% of the cooking) and unfortunately loves to bake and fix me goodies. Then he's disappointed if I don't eat them. Help?? My four kids are all adults and married with children of their own. I have 19 grandchildren, most of which are too far away to spoil them. Darn!

Are there any other Idahoans on the group? I work part-time at Boise State University as a tutor coordinator. I also work part-time as a wholesale rep for about 20 scrapbook companies. Now that's my fun job and the one that supports my addiction to paper. Any other scrappers on here?

I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every moment! Dianna

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Tina,

We can do this - my all time high was 330 - got

daown to 265 - but then this year I got up 322 -

dang, really thought I was out of the 3's

forever. I started back last month and am down to

309. I haven't did any real workouts since I'm

doing PT, but I have been doing a modified situp

and drinking plenty of water

--- Southern Angel <WVSouthernAngel28@...>

wrote:

> Hello everyone sorry I havent posted much here

> lately. I havent been doing well. Diet and

> exercise have been non exsistant. I have been

> eating like a mad woman and for what reason???

> I have no clue. I stepped on the scale the

> other day and Im so ashamed of myself. Im at

> my all time highest right now. The beginning

> of September I was down to 312 pounds. Well

> when I stepped on the scale I was up to 330

> pounds. Right now I hate myself. Please say a

> prayer that I will get back on track. I need

> all the support right now.

>

> Tina

>

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,

You and your loved ones are in my prayers.

> well i am up a little late and feeling quite lonely

> and depressed. i

> called and scheduled my daughters cat scan of the

> brain today. her

> appt is wednesday. i am so scared. i want to

> believe that everything

> is okay but that is what i thought about my son. i

> thought he is just

> small, they are crazy. then i find out he has a

> terminal illness.

> please keep us in your thoughts. send lots of good

> vibes our way.

>

> evelyn

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Great Tina!! Sounds like you are off to a fantastic new begining!!

>

> Hello everyone. Just wanted to touch base with everyone and see how

everyone is doing. Im doing ok. Could be doing a lot better with the

eating and exercise but that hasn't changed that much. But the one

thing that has changed is that when I get hungry at night I have been

grabbin and apple or some kind of fruit. So that's good. Im looking

for Blanks beginners Tae Bo cuz I want to start working out, but

I would feel more comfortable for the time being doing it at home. We

have a gym here and Im a member of it but where my back hurts all the

time I want to start off slow and steady and work my way back to where

I was before I got off track. I was doing 20 minutes on the bike, 20

on the treadmill and 30 on the cross trainer. I want to work my way

back up to that. I felt really good about myself at that time. Im

hoping to get back to feeling good about myself again. Well its 4:21am

eastern time and Im going to go to bed. I will talk to yall tomorrow.

> Tina

>