Guest guest Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi Mandy, Thanks... well in my home, we wait on our dog, not the other way around! She is really pampered! You are right, it is good to keep kitties and even other animals in the home - they are good stress relievers! Ling From: "amandanewell06@..." <amandanewell06@...> Sent: Thursday, 23 October 2008 4:23:51Subject: Re: My Update Ling you get well soon too, and take things easier, let people run around you if you can. i'm trying to train my kitty to wait on me instead of me on him all he is good at is cuddles which is could to keep stress down. so i recommend everyone has a kitty for stress lol love Mandy Get your new Email address! Grab the Email name you've always wanted before someone else does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi Mandy, Thanks... well in my home, we wait on our dog, not the other way around! She is really pampered! You are right, it is good to keep kitties and even other animals in the home - they are good stress relievers! Ling From: "amandanewell06@..." <amandanewell06@...> Sent: Thursday, 23 October 2008 4:23:51Subject: Re: My Update Ling you get well soon too, and take things easier, let people run around you if you can. i'm trying to train my kitty to wait on me instead of me on him all he is good at is cuddles which is could to keep stress down. so i recommend everyone has a kitty for stress lol love Mandy Get your new Email address! Grab the Email name you've always wanted before someone else does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 YOU ARE WELCOME LING;; GOOD TO HEAR NO MORE FAINTING;; KEEP IT UP WITHOUT DOING THAT YA HEAR??? HUGS DORT From: Bunbun & Ling <nic0206@...>Subject: My Updatelingtan0206@...Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 5:04 AM Hi All, Thought just want to drop an update on myself on what had happened during the past eventful week... Last Tue and Thu, I blackouted twice in school, and my colleagues took a while to wake me up... On Thu, as I felt that I kind of fainted after immense pain again, I tried to contact my pain doc, who asked me to go to the hospital's emergency dept as his clinic was closed for the day, and he would meet me there. (Ah, the joy of having doc in private practice, but it cost me a bomb that day!) I received 3 jabs of morphine before the pain was in control. The doc saw that I was pretty dehydrated (from the med I had been taking) and put me on a drip while I was there, and sent me for a chest x-ray and some blood tests. All results came back normal except for a slightly lower lymphocyte level and I was tested positive for mycoplasma antibodies (1: 80 and above for confirmed infection, and my level was 1: 640 .) So I'm put on the antibiotic Klacid for 2 weeks. The doc also started me on a fentanyl (pain medicine) patch, which I have to leave pasted on my body and have to change the patch every 3 days. The med works in reducing a little of the pain, but I still feel horrid - cant sit upright for too long, or the giddy spells will come back again. For the past week I had fainted at home again 3 times. Will be seeing the pain doc on coming Monday. The doc had said that if I faint again, I may need to see a neurologist ( I hate to see one - had seen at least 7 already, and they can't help me!) Will see how it goes.... Right now, I am just hibernating at home since 10 Oct. Hope to be back at work next Wed... Ling Send instant messages to your online friends http://asia.messenger. Try cool new emoticons, skins, plus more space for friends. Download Messenger Singapore now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 YOU ARE WELCOME LING;; GOOD TO HEAR NO MORE FAINTING;; KEEP IT UP WITHOUT DOING THAT YA HEAR??? HUGS DORT From: Bunbun & Ling <nic0206@...>Subject: My Updatelingtan0206@...Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 5:04 AM Hi All, Thought just want to drop an update on myself on what had happened during the past eventful week... Last Tue and Thu, I blackouted twice in school, and my colleagues took a while to wake me up... On Thu, as I felt that I kind of fainted after immense pain again, I tried to contact my pain doc, who asked me to go to the hospital's emergency dept as his clinic was closed for the day, and he would meet me there. (Ah, the joy of having doc in private practice, but it cost me a bomb that day!) I received 3 jabs of morphine before the pain was in control. The doc saw that I was pretty dehydrated (from the med I had been taking) and put me on a drip while I was there, and sent me for a chest x-ray and some blood tests. All results came back normal except for a slightly lower lymphocyte level and I was tested positive for mycoplasma antibodies (1: 80 and above for confirmed infection, and my level was 1: 640 .) So I'm put on the antibiotic Klacid for 2 weeks. The doc also started me on a fentanyl (pain medicine) patch, which I have to leave pasted on my body and have to change the patch every 3 days. The med works in reducing a little of the pain, but I still feel horrid - cant sit upright for too long, or the giddy spells will come back again. For the past week I had fainted at home again 3 times. Will be seeing the pain doc on coming Monday. The doc had said that if I faint again, I may need to see a neurologist ( I hate to see one - had seen at least 7 already, and they can't help me!) Will see how it goes.... Right now, I am just hibernating at home since 10 Oct. Hope to be back at work next Wed... Ling Send instant messages to your online friends http://asia.messenger. Try cool new emoticons, skins, plus more space for friends. Download Messenger Singapore now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Dear Dort, Yes Mdm! Ling From: DOROTHY PETERSON <peterson.dorothy@...> Sent: Saturday, 25 October 2008 3:27:58Subject: Re: My Update YOU ARE WELCOME LING;; GOOD TO HEAR NO MORE FAINTING;; KEEP IT UP WITHOUT DOING THAT YA HEAR??? HUGS DORT From: Bunbun & Ling <nic0206@...>Subject: My Updatelingtan0206@...Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 5:04 AM Hi All, Thought just want to drop an update on myself on what had happened during the past eventful week... Last Tue and Thu, I blackouted twice in school, and my colleagues took a while to wake me up... On Thu, as I felt that I kind of fainted after immense pain again, I tried to contact my pain doc, who asked me to go to the hospital's emergency dept as his clinic was closed for the day, and he would meet me there. (Ah, the joy of having doc in private practice, but it cost me a bomb that day!) I received 3 jabs of morphine before the pain was in control. The doc saw that I was pretty dehydrated (from the med I had been taking) and put me on a drip while I was there, and sent me for a chest x-ray and some blood tests. All results came back normal except for a slightly lower lymphocyte level and I was tested positive for mycoplasma antibodies (1: 80 and above for confirmed infection, and my level was 1: 640 .) So I'm put on the antibiotic Klacid for 2 weeks. The doc also started me on a fentanyl (pain medicine) patch, which I have to leave pasted on my body and have to change the patch every 3 days. The med works in reducing a little of the pain, but I still feel horrid - cant sit upright for too long, or the giddy spells will come back again. For the past week I had fainted at home again 3 times. Will be seeing the pain doc on coming Monday. The doc had said that if I faint again, I may need to see a neurologist ( I hate to see one - had seen at least 7 already, and they can't help me!) Will see how it goes.... Right now, I am just hibernating at home since 10 Oct. Hope to be back at work next Wed... Ling Send instant messages to your online friends http://asia.messenger. Try cool new emoticons, skins, plus more space for friends. Download Messenger Singapore now. Try cool new emoticons, skins, plus more space for friends. Download Messenger Singapore now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Dear Dort, Yes Mdm! Ling From: DOROTHY PETERSON <peterson.dorothy@...> Sent: Saturday, 25 October 2008 3:27:58Subject: Re: My Update YOU ARE WELCOME LING;; GOOD TO HEAR NO MORE FAINTING;; KEEP IT UP WITHOUT DOING THAT YA HEAR??? HUGS DORT From: Bunbun & Ling <nic0206@...>Subject: My Updatelingtan0206@...Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 5:04 AM Hi All, Thought just want to drop an update on myself on what had happened during the past eventful week... Last Tue and Thu, I blackouted twice in school, and my colleagues took a while to wake me up... On Thu, as I felt that I kind of fainted after immense pain again, I tried to contact my pain doc, who asked me to go to the hospital's emergency dept as his clinic was closed for the day, and he would meet me there. (Ah, the joy of having doc in private practice, but it cost me a bomb that day!) I received 3 jabs of morphine before the pain was in control. The doc saw that I was pretty dehydrated (from the med I had been taking) and put me on a drip while I was there, and sent me for a chest x-ray and some blood tests. All results came back normal except for a slightly lower lymphocyte level and I was tested positive for mycoplasma antibodies (1: 80 and above for confirmed infection, and my level was 1: 640 .) So I'm put on the antibiotic Klacid for 2 weeks. The doc also started me on a fentanyl (pain medicine) patch, which I have to leave pasted on my body and have to change the patch every 3 days. The med works in reducing a little of the pain, but I still feel horrid - cant sit upright for too long, or the giddy spells will come back again. For the past week I had fainted at home again 3 times. Will be seeing the pain doc on coming Monday. The doc had said that if I faint again, I may need to see a neurologist ( I hate to see one - had seen at least 7 already, and they can't help me!) Will see how it goes.... Right now, I am just hibernating at home since 10 Oct. Hope to be back at work next Wed... Ling Send instant messages to your online friends http://asia.messenger. Try cool new emoticons, skins, plus more space for friends. Download Messenger Singapore now. Try cool new emoticons, skins, plus more space for friends. Download Messenger Singapore now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 In a message dated 5/10/2009 3:41:07 PM Pacific Daylight Time, seraphimtoo@... writes: Since January it has been more of a struggle with such ups and downs it kind of feels like I'm hardly making any progress at all. Lately that seems to be turning around (I hope) and today I achieved 70 pounds gone. And now I am within striking distance (5 lbs) of breaking 200 for the first time in more than a decade! Gah - for me it's been more the last 12-18 months, for sure! Back on track this week, I just know it. You know, we didn't even eat that poorly this last time I was in CA. Had garlic fries one time and pancakes, but that was really it for eating "bad" An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 The decade was because I was in a place of apathy, denial, depression, and I was so ignoring how I felt about my weight, my life, the act that I am so alone I am in place of tremendous emotional pain. I am still struggling with the emotional pain and how hard it is to get the last 30-40 lbs off isn't helping but is part of the process. I am working on loving myself, seeing how I am worth taking care of and loving. I can control the food for the most part. I am not so strict with myself that I can't eat small portions of what I really want and not beat myself up over it. But I am also switching to a whole foods style of eating which means cooking, a new skill and one that is part of taking care of myself. Yes, I rate healthy nutritious cooked food, not processed food out of a box. So learning the new way of feeding myself, a style I want for the rest of my life not just how I am eating to lose the weight, is a struggle, but a good one. The weight is coming off really slowly now, but I know that is part of where I am at. I just have to figure this stage out, what is it going to take now? But I am 2 1/2 pounds from breaking 200, my goal to break by the end of this month, 1 year since I started at the gym and actively taking control of my weight journey. One thought that helps is that when I do get down to the 198 level, I will be at my high school graduation weight. I thought I was fat then, I was over weight but I so didn't appreciate how not fat it was. I still see this as overweight for me now but I appreciate all that I have let go of so far. What a difference time and the perspective of age can make. G "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."~Cheryl Zuccaro On May 24, 2009, at 9:52 AM, ABrite@... wrote:In a message dated 5/10/2009 3:41:07 PM Pacific Daylight Time, seraphimtoo@... writes: Since January it has been more of a struggle with such ups and downs it kind of feels like I'm hardly making any progress at all. Lately that seems to be turning around (I hope) and today I achieved 70 pounds gone. And now I am within striking distance (5 lbs) of breaking 200 for the first time in more than a decade! Gah - for me it's been more the last 12-18 months, for sure! Back on track this week, I just know it. You know, we didn't even eat that poorly this last time I was in CA. Had garlic fries one time and pancakes, but that was really it for eating "bad" An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hi Wanda, Today I made myself walk 2 miles and I did 30 LL breaths with it. I'm sort of down today, it's a combination of PMS and the fact that I'm losing both of the babies that I've been taking care of for over a year. Tomorrow is Evan's last day. :-( Hannah will be here until the end of August. I'm very attached to both of them, especially Hannah, because she's so much like my and I've been taking care of Hannah since she was 2 1/2 months old, she'll be 2 in October. Of course losing my income is an issue too. Love, Liz ____________________________________________________________ Stop losing your hair. Click to restore your hair. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTKuxNBPeyYIBgXfpcebK9YeIL8fJLv\ cwZBoOJABEdQmSmCNEZv6iE/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hi Liz, I'm sorry to hear that you are losing your 2 little kids. It's very easy to become attached to them quickly. Do you do child care? My niece lost custody of her 5 year old son and they were in town recently and we got to see them. Even tho I don't see the little boy often, my heart just went out to him and I can imagine how his mom is feeling. She will have him until the end of August and then he goes to his dad. It's so hard. Chris On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 18:33:06 GMT " lizkins9@... " <Lizkins9@...> writes: Hi Wanda, Today I made myself walk 2 miles and I did 30 LL breaths with it. I'm sort of down today, it's a combination of PMS and the fact that I'm losing both of the babies that I've been taking care of for over a year. Tomorrow is Evan's last day. :-( Hannah will be here until the end of August. I'm very attached to both of them, especially Hannah, because she's so much like my and I've been taking care of Hannah since she was 2 1/2 months old, she'll be 2 in October. Of course losing my income is an issue too. Love, Liz __________________________________________________________ Stop losing your hair. Click to restore your hair. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTKuxNBPeyYIBgXfpcebK9Ye IL8fJLvcwZBoOJABEdQmSmCNEZv6iE/ ____________________________________________________________ Color Post Card Color Post Card Offers. Compare Color Post Card http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=xypXHhZYvZcye1ixwJ8U2wAAJ1BARa6yTr\ vSrvK2gU-pk-w7AAUAAAAAAAAAAMFzbz6tPd___NkN_-H58Boz0NIEAAAAAA== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hi Friends; I've been on vacation, plus I needed a new monitor, hence my absence; but we're home for a while before leaving for the Poconos, so just wanted to say that, since faithfully Life-Lifting every day this Summer, I've lost 12 more pounds and 7 inches! I'm thrilled, and owe it all to Rashelle, and this wonderful breathing system. Also, I was just hired by my parish as our new Religious Education Office Assistant; good things are happening, and I believe that my positive outlook is definitely Life-Lift related! I hope you're all doing well, and will be sure to check in again soon, Rashelle, I'll have those photos for you when we get back from PA.-- Talk to you all again soon, Love, Helene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Aw, Liz, I'm sorry. I know that is hard. A few years back I took care of a baby from 4 months til she was starting pre-school and she was a lot like my daughter too. I know some other little ones will be coming your way Liz to take care of; I know how much you enjoy doing daycare. I know the children love you too. Keep breathing thru your PMS. ; ) I'll be praying. Love, Wanda > > Hi Wanda, > > Today I made myself walk 2 miles and I did 30 LL breaths with it. I'm sort of down today, it's a combination of PMS and the fact that I'm losing both of the babies that I've been taking care of for over a year. Tomorrow is Evan's last day. :-( Hannah will be here until the end of August. I'm very attached to both of them, especially Hannah, because she's so much like my and I've been taking care of Hannah since she was 2 1/2 months old, she'll be 2 in October. Of course losing my income is an issue too. > > Love, Liz > > ____________________________________________________________ > Stop losing your hair. Click to restore your hair. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTKuxNBPeyYIBgXfpcebK9YeIL8fJLv\ cwZBoOJABEdQmSmCNEZv6iE/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Oh Lizzy sorry about the kids , God I faithful pray a new family comes your way God's Blessings Rettig (Army Mom of 2) (Chaplain for Chapter 2 BSM SE WI) The opinions reflected above are strictly my own and in no way reflect the views of the Blue Star Mothers or the Proud Military Moms Re: My Update Aw, Liz, I'm sorry. I know that is hard. A few years back I took care of a baby from 4 months til she was starting pre-school and she was a lot like my daughter too. I know some other little ones will be coming your way Liz to take care of; I know how much you enjoy doing daycare. I know the children love you too. Keep breathing thru your PMS. ; ) I'll be praying. Love, Wanda > > Hi Wanda, > > Today I made myself walk 2 miles and I did 30 LL breaths with it. I'm sort of down today, it's a combination of PMS and the fact that I'm losing both of the babies that I've been taking care of for over a year. Tomorrow is Evan's last day. :-( Hannah will be here until the end of August. I'm very attached to both of them, especially Hannah, because she's so much like my and I've been taking care of Hannah since she was 2 1/2 months old, she'll be 2 in October. Of course losing my income is an issue too. > > Love, Liz > > __________________________________________________________ > Stop losing your hair. Click to restore your hair. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTKuxNBPeyYIBgXfpcebK9YeIL8fJLv\ cwZBoOJABEdQmSmCNEZv6iE/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Helene This is great! Good job keep up the good work God's Blessings Rettig (Army Mom of 2) (Chaplain for Chapter 2 BSM SE WI) The opinions reflected above are strictly my own and in no way reflect the views of the Blue Star Mothers or the Proud Military Moms Re: My Update Hi Friends; I've been on vacation, plus I needed a new monitor, hence my absence; but we're home for a while before leaving for the Poconos, so just wanted to say that, since faithfully Life-Lifting every day this Summer, I've lost 12 more pounds and 7 inches! I'm thrilled, and owe it all to Rashelle, and this wonderful breathing system. Also, I was just hired by my parish as our new Religious Education Office Assistant; good things are happening, and I believe that my positive outlook is definitely Life-Lift related! I hope you're all doing well, and will be sure to check in again soon, Rashelle, I'll have those photos for you when we get back from PA.-- Talk to you all again soon, Love, Helene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hi Chris!!!! Yes, I babysit. Thanks! Liz --- Hi Liz, I'm sorry to hear that you are losing your 2 little kids. It's very easy to become attached to them quickly. Do you do child care? My niece lost custody of her 5 year old son and they were in town recently and we got to see them. Even tho I don't see the little boy often, my heart just went out to him and I can imagine how his mom is feeling. She will have him until the end of August and then he goes to his dad. It's so hard. Chris ____________________________________________________________ Get quotes for surveyors Reallymoving.com provides instant quotes for UK home survey services, from a range of surveyors oper http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=j5kQgAJxSG_g2vo3lVT6ywAAJ1BARa6yTr\ vSrvK2gU-pk-w7AAUAAAAAAAAAANobrD4FTjpMDJm90c2rZQyqpF4CAAAAAA== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Thanks Girls!!!! Love, Liz ____________________________________________________________ Workers Compensation Legal Advice. Click here http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOcqG70Gei12mYQzi7psgNyM6tH8T6\ w7Pmdx7NTtuZmkJ8ibptlAk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 lol - funny - I NEED to get back too - WHY do we NOT do it when we HAVE it???? I even bought NEW DVD's from Rashelle a couple weeks ago - and STILL did it a couple weeks, then THINGS got in the way .....ugh chi machine + breathing is absolutely the best - and I SO need it Laurie Delk - BMD Enterprises EXECUTIVE Level Distributor for Send Out Cards - (2nd from the highest you can get in the company!) PO Box 251 Columbia, TN 38402 (931) 380-8811 - H/O (931) 626-0280 - C http://ILoveCards.net - Showing People and Businesses how to get TONS of referrals and keep their clients for less than $5 per year! Instant Messengers - AOL - KJV Prov31, - kjv_prov31, Skype - lauriedelk, MSN - lauriedelk http://FollowYourPromptings.net http://WhatIsRelationshipMarketing.com - See how it can help you http://GetEndlessReferralsNow.com http://www.sochomebusiness.com/holiday - See my great home business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hi Laurie! SO GREAT to see you here. Let's all get moving with our breathing and with anything else we like to add; like the chi machine! Love, Wanda > > lol - funny - I NEED to get back too - > > WHY do we NOT do it when we HAVE it???? > > I even bought NEW DVD's from Rashelle a couple weeks ago - and STILL did it a couple weeks, then THINGS got in the way .....ugh > > chi machine + breathing is absolutely the best - and I SO need it > > Laurie Delk - BMD Enterprises > EXECUTIVE Level Distributor for Send Out Cards - (2nd from the highest you can get in the company!) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Yay! Congratulations! So good to hear from you. I am just starting myself but I have about as much to lose as you did, so thanks for the encouragement! Jantje > > > Hi, Fellow IOWL Listeners, > > I'm waiting on my laundry to finish, so I had a few minutes to write. > [] I haven't posted anything on this group in quite a while, > but I still listen and follow IOWL on a regular basis. I started > listening in Aug '08, about 3 months into my " weight loss " plan (my > own), and it has been EXTREMELY helpful to me. I'm about to hit my 2 > year anniversary of attempting to lose weight, which is very exciting > for me, because I DID IT! > > I've lost 69 lbs., and I'm about 5 lbs. away from my goal of 140. (I'm > wearings 10's and 12's, down from a size 22. Woo! Hoo!) I'm not really > worried about the weight goal; it's going to happen eventually. I am > now part of the National Weight Control Registry. > > My life has changed quite a bit in the last 2 years. I was obese for a > very long time (I'm 40; started gaining weight at age 20), and I spent a > great deal of that time shying away from life due to the embarrassment > of my weight. Sad, but true. Now, I am still a bit shy (that's just > ME!), however, I gained the confidence to volunteer at a local > non-profit organization about 5 months ago; that led to a temp job, > which then let to full time work. I am so much happier getting out in > the world than sitting at home feeling bad about myself. I really *get* > what means when she talks about weight loss being more than the > weight, that it's about removing the weight barrier and finding your > " soul's gift " . (Not exactly 's words, but my understanding of her > message.) I let my weight be a barrier to my life. If only I had valued > myself enough to not let the weight be an obstacle; that's where self > acceptance comes in, no matter what your size. > > So, I just want to say keep listening and then listen some more. > s and her IOWL message is a precious gift that I will be grateful > for the rest of my life. > > Beverly > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Yay! Congratulations! So good to hear from you. I am just starting myself but I have about as much to lose as you did, so thanks for the encouragement! Jantje > > > Hi, Fellow IOWL Listeners, > > I'm waiting on my laundry to finish, so I had a few minutes to write. > [] I haven't posted anything on this group in quite a while, > but I still listen and follow IOWL on a regular basis. I started > listening in Aug '08, about 3 months into my " weight loss " plan (my > own), and it has been EXTREMELY helpful to me. I'm about to hit my 2 > year anniversary of attempting to lose weight, which is very exciting > for me, because I DID IT! > > I've lost 69 lbs., and I'm about 5 lbs. away from my goal of 140. (I'm > wearings 10's and 12's, down from a size 22. Woo! Hoo!) I'm not really > worried about the weight goal; it's going to happen eventually. I am > now part of the National Weight Control Registry. > > My life has changed quite a bit in the last 2 years. I was obese for a > very long time (I'm 40; started gaining weight at age 20), and I spent a > great deal of that time shying away from life due to the embarrassment > of my weight. Sad, but true. Now, I am still a bit shy (that's just > ME!), however, I gained the confidence to volunteer at a local > non-profit organization about 5 months ago; that led to a temp job, > which then let to full time work. I am so much happier getting out in > the world than sitting at home feeling bad about myself. I really *get* > what means when she talks about weight loss being more than the > weight, that it's about removing the weight barrier and finding your > " soul's gift " . (Not exactly 's words, but my understanding of her > message.) I let my weight be a barrier to my life. If only I had valued > myself enough to not let the weight be an obstacle; that's where self > acceptance comes in, no matter what your size. > > So, I just want to say keep listening and then listen some more. > s and her IOWL message is a precious gift that I will be grateful > for the rest of my life. > > Beverly > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Hi Beverly, Wow, what an inspiring story! Thanks for sharing!! x x Astrid From: bevshahabdolldesigns <bevshahabdolldesigns@...> Subject: My update weightloss Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 2:16 AM  Hi, Fellow IOWL Listeners, I'm waiting on my laundry to finish, so I had a few minutes to write. [] I haven't posted anything on this group in quite a while, but I still listen and follow IOWL on a regular basis. I started listening in Aug '08, about 3 months into my " weight loss " plan (my own), and it has been EXTREMELY helpful to me. I'm about to hit my 2 year anniversary of attempting to lose weight, which is very exciting for me, because I DID IT! I've lost 69 lbs., and I'm about 5 lbs. away from my goal of 140. (I'm wearings 10's and 12's, down from a size 22. Woo! Hoo!) I'm not really worried about the weight goal; it's going to happen eventually. I am now part of the National Weight Control Registry. My life has changed quite a bit in the last 2 years. I was obese for a very long time (I'm 40; started gaining weight at age 20), and I spent a great deal of that time shying away from life due to the embarrassment of my weight. Sad, but true. Now, I am still a bit shy (that's just ME!), however, I gained the confidence to volunteer at a local non-profit organization about 5 months ago; that led to a temp job, which then let to full time work. I am so much happier getting out in the world than sitting at home feeling bad about myself. I really *get* what means when she talks about weight loss being more than the weight, that it's about removing the weight barrier and finding your " soul's gift " . (Not exactly 's words, but my understanding of her message.) I let my weight be a barrier to my life. If only I had valued myself enough to not let the weight be an obstacle; that's where self acceptance comes in, no matter what your size. So, I just want to say keep listening and then listen some more. s and her IOWL message is a precious gift that I will be grateful for the rest of my life. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Hi Beverly, Wow, what an inspiring story! Thanks for sharing!! x x Astrid From: bevshahabdolldesigns <bevshahabdolldesigns@...> Subject: My update weightloss Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 2:16 AM  Hi, Fellow IOWL Listeners, I'm waiting on my laundry to finish, so I had a few minutes to write. [] I haven't posted anything on this group in quite a while, but I still listen and follow IOWL on a regular basis. I started listening in Aug '08, about 3 months into my " weight loss " plan (my own), and it has been EXTREMELY helpful to me. I'm about to hit my 2 year anniversary of attempting to lose weight, which is very exciting for me, because I DID IT! I've lost 69 lbs., and I'm about 5 lbs. away from my goal of 140. (I'm wearings 10's and 12's, down from a size 22. Woo! Hoo!) I'm not really worried about the weight goal; it's going to happen eventually. I am now part of the National Weight Control Registry. My life has changed quite a bit in the last 2 years. I was obese for a very long time (I'm 40; started gaining weight at age 20), and I spent a great deal of that time shying away from life due to the embarrassment of my weight. Sad, but true. Now, I am still a bit shy (that's just ME!), however, I gained the confidence to volunteer at a local non-profit organization about 5 months ago; that led to a temp job, which then let to full time work. I am so much happier getting out in the world than sitting at home feeling bad about myself. I really *get* what means when she talks about weight loss being more than the weight, that it's about removing the weight barrier and finding your " soul's gift " . (Not exactly 's words, but my understanding of her message.) I let my weight be a barrier to my life. If only I had valued myself enough to not let the weight be an obstacle; that's where self acceptance comes in, no matter what your size. So, I just want to say keep listening and then listen some more. s and her IOWL message is a precious gift that I will be grateful for the rest of my life. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Beverly thank you so much for sharing with us... I am at home today with a bad case (again) of vertigo and reading your story made my day. Thank you for providing motivation so that I don't eat for comfort or entertainment today!  I'm sending lots of positive vibes your way and a great big smile.  evelyn From: bevshahabdolldesign s <bevshahabdolldesign s@...> Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] My update weightloss @groups. com Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 2:16 AM  Hi, Fellow IOWL Listeners, I'm waiting on my laundry to finish, so I had a few minutes to write. [] I haven't posted anything on this group in quite a while, but I still listen and follow IOWL on a regular basis. I started listening in Aug '08, about 3 months into my " weight loss " plan (my own), and it has been EXTREMELY helpful to me. I'm about to hit my 2 year anniversary of attempting to lose weight, which is very exciting for me, because I DID IT! I've lost 69 lbs., and I'm about 5 lbs. away from my goal of 140. (I'm wearings 10's and 12's, down from a size 22. Woo! Hoo!) I'm not really worried about the weight goal; it's going to happen eventually. I am now part of the National Weight Control Registry. My life has changed quite a bit in the last 2 years. I was obese for a very long time (I'm 40; started gaining weight at age 20), and I spent a great deal of that time shying away from life due to the embarrassment of my weight. Sad, but true. Now, I am still a bit shy (that's just ME!), however, I gained the confidence to volunteer at a local non-profit organization about 5 months ago; that led to a temp job, which then let to full time work. I am so much happier getting out in the world than sitting at home feeling bad about myself. I really *get* what means when she talks about weight loss being more than the weight, that it's about removing the weight barrier and finding your " soul's gift " . (Not exactly 's words, but my understanding of her message.) I let my weight be a barrier to my life. If only I had valued myself enough to not let the weight be an obstacle; that's where self acceptance comes in, no matter what your size. So, I just want to say keep listening and then listen some more. s and her IOWL message is a precious gift that I will be grateful for the rest of my life. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Beverly thank you so much for sharing with us... I am at home today with a bad case (again) of vertigo and reading your story made my day. Thank you for providing motivation so that I don't eat for comfort or entertainment today!  I'm sending lots of positive vibes your way and a great big smile.  evelyn From: bevshahabdolldesign s <bevshahabdolldesign s@...> Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] My update weightloss @groups. com Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 2:16 AM  Hi, Fellow IOWL Listeners, I'm waiting on my laundry to finish, so I had a few minutes to write. [] I haven't posted anything on this group in quite a while, but I still listen and follow IOWL on a regular basis. I started listening in Aug '08, about 3 months into my " weight loss " plan (my own), and it has been EXTREMELY helpful to me. I'm about to hit my 2 year anniversary of attempting to lose weight, which is very exciting for me, because I DID IT! I've lost 69 lbs., and I'm about 5 lbs. away from my goal of 140. (I'm wearings 10's and 12's, down from a size 22. Woo! Hoo!) I'm not really worried about the weight goal; it's going to happen eventually. I am now part of the National Weight Control Registry. My life has changed quite a bit in the last 2 years. I was obese for a very long time (I'm 40; started gaining weight at age 20), and I spent a great deal of that time shying away from life due to the embarrassment of my weight. Sad, but true. Now, I am still a bit shy (that's just ME!), however, I gained the confidence to volunteer at a local non-profit organization about 5 months ago; that led to a temp job, which then let to full time work. I am so much happier getting out in the world than sitting at home feeling bad about myself. I really *get* what means when she talks about weight loss being more than the weight, that it's about removing the weight barrier and finding your " soul's gift " . (Not exactly 's words, but my understanding of her message.) I let my weight be a barrier to my life. If only I had valued myself enough to not let the weight be an obstacle; that's where self acceptance comes in, no matter what your size. So, I just want to say keep listening and then listen some more. s and her IOWL message is a precious gift that I will be grateful for the rest of my life. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 So sorry to hear your vertigo is acting up. I am sending good thoughts your way. When I'm not feeling well, I go sit in the sun and imagine how that warm feeling is the vitamin d healing my body (ok in summer, I stand by a window cause it gets hot in Bama). If the sun or a window isn't available, I imagine that same feeling. Maybe you have a similiar image that can bring the feeling of healing to you mind. Maybe if you picture that image when you want to eat, it might help. I admit if I went out in the sun every time I wanted to eat, I be burned to a crisp, so be careful! > > From: bevshahabdolldesign s <bevshahabdolldesign s@...> > Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] My update > weightloss @groups. com > Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 2:16 AM > >  > > Hi, Fellow IOWL Listeners, > > I'm waiting on my laundry to finish, so I had a few minutes to write. > > [] I haven't posted anything on this group in quite a while, > > but I still listen and follow IOWL on a regular basis. I started > > listening in Aug '08, about 3 months into my " weight loss " plan (my > > own), and it has been EXTREMELY helpful to me. I'm about to hit my 2 > > year anniversary of attempting to lose weight, which is very exciting > > for me, because I DID IT! > > I've lost 69 lbs., and I'm about 5 lbs. away from my goal of 140. (I'm > > wearings 10's and 12's, down from a size 22. Woo! Hoo!) I'm not really > > worried about the weight goal; it's going to happen eventually. I am > > now part of the National Weight Control Registry. > > My life has changed quite a bit in the last 2 years. I was obese for a > > very long time (I'm 40; started gaining weight at age 20), and I spent a > > great deal of that time shying away from life due to the embarrassment > > of my weight. Sad, but true. Now, I am still a bit shy (that's just > > ME!), however, I gained the confidence to volunteer at a local > > non-profit organization about 5 months ago; that led to a temp job, > > which then let to full time work. I am so much happier getting out in > > the world than sitting at home feeling bad about myself. I really *get* > > what means when she talks about weight loss being more than the > > weight, that it's about removing the weight barrier and finding your > > " soul's gift " . (Not exactly 's words, but my understanding of her > > message.) I let my weight be a barrier to my life. If only I had valued > > myself enough to not let the weight be an obstacle; that's where self > > acceptance comes in, no matter what your size. > > So, I just want to say keep listening and then listen some more. > > s and her IOWL message is a precious gift that I will be grateful > > for the rest of my life. > > Beverly > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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