Guest guest Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 You go girl! [high five!] Hey- I'm not the only lil old sma lady- ! > > Hello Everyone, > > Mike and I want to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year. May 2008 bring health and happiness to you, your loved ones, and friends. > Thank you for all the help and love we received from so many since our ordeal with Katrina in 2005. > Hopefully 2008 will bring only good things. > > December 19, 2007 brought me a day that I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would see. All my life doctors had put a limit on my lifespan; 2 years old, 8 years old, 20 years old. I finally stopped listening and went on with my life; living it to the fullest for however long it would last. Now all of a sudden, without my even realizing it, I am an astounding 60! Proving all the doctors wrong by outliving most of them. So I thank God, , my ever supporting family, and my friends who loved me; for my still being alive. I hope that whatever the reason I am still here, I am fulfilling my purpose in life and living my life as an example of simple faith, hope, and LOVE. > > Love, > Pamela > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Wow, awesome! Happy 2008 Pamela and ! Lori Happy New Year! Hello Everyone, Mike and I want to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year. May 2008 bring health and happiness to you, your loved ones, and friends. Thank you for all the help and love we received from so many since our ordeal with Katrina in 2005. Hopefully 2008 will bring only good things. December 19, 2007 brought me a day that I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would see. All my life doctors had put a limit on my lifespan; 2 years old, 8 years old, 20 years old. I finally stopped listening and went on with my life; living it to the fullest for however long it would last. Now all of a sudden, without my even realizing it, I am an astounding 60! Proving all the doctors wrong by outliving most of them. So I thank God, , my ever supporting family, and my friends who loved me; for my still being alive. I hope that whatever the reason I am still here, I am fulfilling my purpose in life and living my life as an example of simple faith, hope, and LOVE. Love, Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 What a pretty thought Miss. Thank you, Connie Happy New Year! LifeLift > May we have a 2008 that, like a beautiful bow, ties all our > goals neatly together and makes them a gift by becoming our realities. > > God's Blessing to All, > > Love, > > :-) " Miss " > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with > Mobile. Try it now. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Amen New beginigs Blessings R Happy New Year! May we have a 2008 that, like a beautiful bow, ties all our goals neatly together and makes them a gift by becoming our realities. God's Blessing to All, Love, :-) " Miss " --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Dear Lori, That picture is just beautiful. Glad you enjoyed the Ren fest again. It has been really cold here and I am still enjoying that light weight blanket you brought me in Houston. It is so hard to find something light enough that it doesn't feel like it is crushing me. Thank you again. Love, Pamela Re: Happy New Year! Wow, awesome! Happy 2008 Pamela and ! Lori Happy New Year! Hello Everyone, Mike and I want to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year. May 2008 bring health and happiness to you, your loved ones, and friends. Thank you for all the help and love we received from so many since our ordeal with Katrina in 2005. Hopefully 2008 will bring only good things. December 19, 2007 brought me a day that I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would see. All my life doctors had put a limit on my lifespan; 2 years old, 8 years old, 20 years old. I finally stopped listening and went on with my life; living it to the fullest for however long it would last. Now all of a sudden, without my even realizing it, I am an astounding 60! Proving all the doctors wrong by outliving most of them. So I thank God, , my ever supporting family, and my friends who loved me; for my still being alive. I hope that whatever the reason I am still here, I am fulfilling my purpose in life and living my life as an example of simple faith, hope, and LOVE. Love, Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Thank you! I'm glad you are still enjoying the blanket. I like light-weight blankets too so I don't feel trapped. Lori Happy New Year! Hello Everyone, Mike and I want to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year. May 2008 bring health and happiness to you, your loved ones, and friends. Thank you for all the help and love we received from so many since our ordeal with Katrina in 2005. Hopefully 2008 will bring only good things. December 19, 2007 brought me a day that I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would see. All my life doctors had put a limit on my lifespan; 2 years old, 8 years old, 20 years old. I finally stopped listening and went on with my life; living it to the fullest for however long it would last. Now all of a sudden, without my even realizing it, I am an astounding 60! Proving all the doctors wrong by outliving most of them. So I thank God, , my ever supporting family, and my friends who loved me; for my still being alive. I hope that whatever the reason I am still here, I am fulfilling my purpose in life and living my life as an example of simple faith, hope, and LOVE. Love, Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Miss, I couldn't have said it better myself. Amen ;-)Virginia --- Rettig <drettig@...> wrote: > Amen > > New beginigs > > > Blessings > R > Happy New Year! > > > May we have a 2008 that, like a beautiful bow, > ties all our goals neatly together and makes them a > gift by becoming our realities. > > God's Blessing to All, > > Love, > > :-) " Miss " > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all > with Mobile. Try it now. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ;-) Virginia Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsover things are honest, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 THANKS;; SAME BACK TOMYOU & YOURS TOO HUGS DORTlmarytodd <appelsonline@...> wrote: Wishing y'all good health in the new year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 From: Janne And thank you for making me , BillJanne: You're welcome. But I'm pretty experienced at that. I make my wife laugh everytime I suggest we have sex. And when she has insomnia and just can't go to sleep, she lets me make love to her, and she's sound asleep in less than a minute. The last time i felt amourous and she was willing the phone rang and it was one of her friends from work. She told me to start without her. From California where my ICD is endorsed by the Catholic Church. Not only is it a St. Jude modl, it also is committed to the rhythm method of birth control. It also has an attachment that everytime I eat somethiong I'm not supposed to, a little nun rushes out and hits my wrist with a ruler. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Thanks Deb and a great new year to you and Bob. Jeanine Jeanine's Hummingbird Soap Works Happy New Year! Hi all my fav listbuds! Sitting here early(stayed home with hubby Bob last night... ;0 )doing some research online and watching the snow come down since dawn-a pretty sight indeed. Let's hope 2010 brings some " good things " to one & all. With most folks trying to be better about recycling and doing more to keep our earth healthier perhaps it will begin to show. Sending good thoughts & Blessings for a healthy, creative new year to all- Deb Sturdevant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 WOW! That is great!! Thanks so much for that workbook!! I had been attempting to try to keep up with the assignments, but founf myself drowning instead! Thank you again and thank you for your work!! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Happy New Year! Hi Gang! Happy 2010! I'm not much of a resolution maker, but, as you can probably guess, I do like to set intentions for the coming year. And of course, one of mine is to help more. As you reflect on 2009, I encourage you to do so from a place of kindness and forgiveness, and deep respect for the sincerity of your intentions in all you have done. I also encourage you to focus on what you have learned from your experiences and how that learning will help you going forward. As you consider 2010, I encourage you to dream your big dreams, and also to focus as much on your best day to day experience, as you let your material goals (yes, including a number on the scale), be gentle intentions. One of the members of my group program that just concluded said that by about week two she stopped really caring about her goal of losing 20 lbs, and started focusing only on increasing her self-acceptance and personal growth. 12 weeks later, she was delighted to notice that not only was she more self accepting, but those 20 lbs had also been released. I also suggest you use this forum to share your reflections and intentions with this amazing group of like minded souls, here to support and be supported. Podcast in a Workbook? Finally, I wanted to let you know that IOWL episodes 1 - 18 are now available as a workbook! The workbook contains the edited transcripts, plus workbook space to complete each of the exercise, all beautifully laid out. You can see it here: http://reneemethod.net/index.php?page=shop.product_details & flypage=flypage.tpl & p\ roduct_id=22 & category_id=7 & option=com_virtuemart & Itemid=74 & vmcchk=1 & Itemid=74. (Man, that's a long url! the short version is to go to www.reneemethod.com and click on " new workbook " ). Episodes 1 - 18 contain the core concepts and the key foundational pieces of the IOWL program. If you have an intention related ending your weight struggle and developing and sharing your soul's gift, this workbook could support you nicely. Love and Light in 2010! Renée s www.reneemethod.com Host of " Inside Out Weight Loss " iTunes top Weight Loss Podcast (and it's f*r*e*e) Over 2,000,000 downloads to date Available at www.personallifemedia.com/iowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Happy New Year Deb. I was watching the snow fall too. It was so pretty, peaceful and quiet. The good part was when we woke up this morning there was hardly any snow to shovel. Delores > > Hi all my fav listbuds! Sitting here early(stayed home with hubby Bob last night... ;0 )doing some research online and watching the snow come down since dawn-a pretty sight indeed. Let's hope 2010 brings some " good things " to one & all. With most folks trying to be better about recycling and doing more to keep our earth healthier perhaps it will begin to show. > Sending good thoughts & Blessings for a healthy, creative new year to all- > Deb Sturdevant > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 , you are doing great with your Lifelift. It feels good to drop those sizes, doesn't it? > > Welcome all....yep, I'm still here. As of January 24th it will be a YEAR that I am back and daily life lifting. > > Again, I can honestly say, it is the ONLY exercise I maintain daily. > I'm still working my 40 in the morning. And I use my stationary bike with my lifelift breaths. I continue to grab 5 here 5 there during the day...My abs are THERE....hah...never thought I would have a waist. > Since August, and following a healthier plan of eating, and with LL I've lost 20 lbs and about 21 inches all over. > > Just recently have dropped a size in my JEANS....hot diggety.... > > Again, I don't know the mechanics of it but I do like to read about it... > The OXYGEN hitting my muscles when they are stretched as they need to be daily helps me get a better stretch and I am able to " release " the muscle cramping associated with MS. > > A new year...always new resolutions and OLD ONES....I will continue my DAILY 40....it just feels too good to do it...and I'll keep everyone posted on my progress. I would guess I still need about 40 lbs lost, but that will come....I am not as concerned about the NUMBER. > > LOVE TO ALL, > MARY > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 thanks and same to u veraFrom: Vera Lucia <veradentaluk@...>Subject: HAPPY NEW YEAR!"oremuttualsupportgroup" < >Date: Friday, December 31, 2010, 4:05 PM DEAR FRIENDS: Its a New Year !!Its like a new Sunrise....Of Hope, Of Prosperity, Of Happiness.Its like a new Begining...Of Thoughts, Of Words, Of Actions.Its like a new Day...Of Energy, Of Strength, Of Ideas.Its like a Bunch of whole new Things...Of Prayers, Of Friends, and Of Love. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! VERA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Dear Lea Ann, I can’t just let that one slip by. You are NOT bad for never making New Year’s resolutions. You (and we all) have permission to begin the new year in a different mindset than that if we choose; no need at all for even the vaguest self-recriminations. We are allowed to joyfully acknowledge and value our previous efforts and goals and continue to support them in an optimistic, encouraging frame of mind, no matter how unsuccessful we were in the past. Marking the new year as a time for fresh beginnings is a tradition that goes back at least 6000 years, and has traditionally included celebrating the good things and accomplishments of the year past as a way of bringing in more of the same in the months to come. And you have lots and lots to be acknowledged for, what with helping so many people make a new beginning with their health and happiness. It was the early Puritans who gave us later Americans the dour legacy of putting outselves down and setting lofty rules for ourselves in the new year to come. They were leery of anything smacking of paganism, such as the association of January and its first day with the Roman god Janus. So they forbade their congregants to mark the new year with celebrations, and instead spent the time ruminating on their damning sins and making chastized, strict promises to God to be spotless, impossible examples in the New Year. That’s why our American view of New Year’s resolutions carries such moralistic baggage that practically dooms us to failure. But I say “pfuh!” on that practice. We don’t have to own it if it doesn’t fit since a wagging, accusing inner finger is entirely unnecessary for us to enjoy success and happiness in our new Raw life. Neil (on the Left coast in Calif.) From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lea Ann Savage Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 5:57 AM Subject: Re: Happy New Year! I'm bad. I never make New Year's Resolutions. But I can say that I'm always working to improve myself in the physical, spiritual, and mental areas. A goal (for my physical aspect) for 2012 is to begin the GAPS diet " Intro " . I've been " easing " into it by making bone broths, fermented foods, and cutting out grains, but haven't gone " Full GAPS " yet. My main reason for wanting to do GAPS is to heal my gut which seems to be extremely deficient in enough beneficial bacteria populations. I have also recently discovered just how important stress management is to health, and since I have more stress in my life than most people could imagine (and it doesn't come from my Vitamix activities) I need to ACTIVELY focus on ACTIVE, DELIBERATE methods of Stress Reduction. I've recently ordered a few books on Deep Breathing, and I have this book http://www.amazon.com/Relaxation-Reduction-Workbook-Harbinger-Self-Help/dp/1572245492 which is a gold mine of information (the trick is actually DOING the exercises!) Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Dec 30, 2011, at 6:31 AM, Cone wrote: So…given that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve…what is your New Year’s Resolution(s)? No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1901 / Virus Database: 2109/4711 - Release Date: 12/29/11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hey Neil,It really means a lot that you wrote to help me assuage my guilt :-) It means to me that you care!I was being sarcastic (and sarcasm is such a delicate art, too often soiled by the inefficiencies of the written word, void of facial expressions! :-)I gave up "New Year's Resolutions" years ago, mainly because I am a "perfectionist", and I finally grew to reach the place where I realized that I don't have to place any additional burdens or expectations on myself.I think that New Year's Resolutions are AWESOME for people who don't STRESS over them! I stress enough with my own perfectionistic mind set - that I will always struggle with - heck, I make "resolutions" on an hourly basis - I'd wager ;-) And I LOVE the paragraph about the Puritans. I SO HAVE a puritan on my shoulder wagging that accusing finger. At least in the area of New Year's Resolutions, I've learned to, "flick the Puritan off of my shoulder".Thank you so much for your words of affirmation. Words of Affirmation is my Love Language!http://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn-the-languages/the-five-love-languages/ Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Dec 30, 2011, at 10:11 AM, Neil Rhoads wrote: Dear Lea Ann,I can’t just let that one slip by. You are NOT bad for never making New Year’s resolutions. You (and we all) have permission to begin the new year in a different mindset than that if we choose; no need at all for even the vaguest self-recriminations. We are allowed to joyfully acknowledge and value our previous efforts and goals and continue to support them in an optimistic, encouraging frame of mind, no matter how unsuccessful we were in the past. Marking the new year as a time for fresh beginnings is a tradition that goes back at least 6000 years, and has traditionally included celebrating the good things and accomplishments of the year past as a way of bringing in more of the same in the months to come. And you have lots and lots to be acknowledged for, what with helping so many people make a new beginning with their health and happiness. It was the early Puritans who gave us later Americans the dour legacy of putting outselves down and setting lofty rules for ourselves in the new year to come. They were leery of anything smacking of paganism, such as the association of January and its first day with the Roman god Janus. So they forbade their congregants to mark the new year with celebrations, and instead spent the time ruminating on their damning sins and making chastized, strict promises to God to be spotless, impossible examples in the New Year. That’s why our American view of New Year’s resolutions carries such moralistic baggage that practically dooms us to failure. But I say “pfuh!” on that practice. We don’t have to own it if it doesn’t fit since a wagging, accusing inner finger is entirely unnecessary for us to enjoy success and happiness in our new Raw life.Neil (on the Left coast in Calif.) From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lea Ann Savage Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 5:57 AM Subject: Re: Happy New Year! I'm bad. I never make New Year's Resolutions. But I can say that I'm always working to improve myself in the physical, spiritual, and mental areas. A goal (for my physical aspect) for 2012 is to begin the GAPS diet "Intro". I've been "easing" into it by making bone broths, fermented foods, and cutting out grains, but haven't gone "Full GAPS" yet. My main reason for wanting to do GAPS is to heal my gut which seems to be extremely deficient in enough beneficial bacteria populations. I have also recently discovered just how important stress management is to health, and since I have more stress in my life than most people could imagine (and it doesn't come from my Vitamix activities) I need to ACTIVELY focus on ACTIVE, DELIBERATE methods of Stress Reduction. I've recently ordered a few books on Deep Breathing, and I have this book http://www.amazon.com/Relaxation-Reduction-Workbook-Harbinger-Self-Help/dp/1572245492 which is a gold mine of information (the trick is actually DOING the exercises!) Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Dec 30, 2011, at 6:31 AM, Cone wrote: So…given that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve…what is your New Year’s Resolution(s)? No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1901 / Virus Database: 2109/4711 - Release Date: 12/29/11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Dear Lea Ann, I’m proud of you for giving that shoulder-Puritan the finger! The flicking-finger, that is. It strengthens you finger for pushing the Vitamix buttons! Toodles, Neil From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lea Ann Savage Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 7:32 AM To: Subject: Re: Happy New Year! Hey Neil, It really means a lot that you wrote to help me assuage my guilt :-) It means to me that you care! I was being sarcastic (and sarcasm is such a delicate art, too often soiled by the inefficiencies of the written word, void of facial expressions! :-) I gave up " New Year's Resolutions " years ago, mainly because I am a " perfectionist " , and I finally grew to reach the place where I realized that I don't have to place any additional burdens or expectations on myself. I think that New Year's Resolutions are AWESOME for people who don't STRESS over them! I stress enough with my own perfectionistic mind set - that I will always struggle with - heck, I make " resolutions " on an hourly basis - I'd wager ;-) And I LOVE the paragraph about the Puritans. I SO HAVE a puritan on my shoulder wagging that accusing finger. At least in the area of New Year's Resolutions, I've learned to, " flick the Puritan off of my shoulder " . Thank you so much for your words of affirmation. Words of Affirmation is my Love Language! http://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn-the-languages/the-five-love-languages/ Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Dec 30, 2011, at 10:11 AM, Neil Rhoads wrote: Dear Lea Ann, I can’t just let that one slip by. You are NOT bad for never making New Year’s resolutions. You (and we all) have permission to begin the new year in a different mindset than that if we choose; no need at all for even the vaguest self-recriminations. We are allowed to joyfully acknowledge and value our previous efforts and goals and continue to support them in an optimistic, encouraging frame of mind, no matter how unsuccessful we were in the past. Marking the new year as a time for fresh beginnings is a tradition that goes back at least 6000 years, and has traditionally included celebrating the good things and accomplishments of the year past as a way of bringing in more of the same in the months to come. And you have lots and lots to be acknowledged for, what with helping so many people make a new beginning with their health and happiness. It was the early Puritans who gave us later Americans the dour legacy of putting outselves down and setting lofty rules for ourselves in the new year to come. They were leery of anything smacking of paganism, such as the association of January and its first day with the Roman god Janus. So they forbade their congregants to mark the new year with celebrations, and instead spent the time ruminating on their damning sins and making chastized, strict promises to God to be spotless, impossible examples in the New Year. That’s why our American view of New Year’s resolutions carries such moralistic baggage that practically dooms us to failure. But I say “pfuh!” on that practice. We don’t have to own it if it doesn’t fit since a wagging, accusing inner finger is entirely unnecessary for us to enjoy success and happiness in our new Raw life. Neil (on the Left coast in Calif.) From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lea Ann Savage Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 5:57 AM Subject: Re: Happy New Year! I'm bad. I never make New Year's Resolutions. But I can say that I'm always working to improve myself in the physical, spiritual, and mental areas. A goal (for my physical aspect) for 2012 is to begin the GAPS diet " Intro " . I've been " easing " into it by making bone broths, fermented foods, and cutting out grains, but haven't gone " Full GAPS " yet. My main reason for wanting to do GAPS is to heal my gut which seems to be extremely deficient in enough beneficial bacteria populations. I have also recently discovered just how important stress management is to health, and since I have more stress in my life than most people could imagine (and it doesn't come from my Vitamix activities) I need to ACTIVELY focus on ACTIVE, DELIBERATE methods of Stress Reduction. I've recently ordered a few books on Deep Breathing, and I have this book http://www.amazon.com/Relaxation-Reduction-Workbook-Harbinger-Self-Help/dp/1572245492 which is a gold mine of information (the trick is actually DOING the exercises!) Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Dec 30, 2011, at 6:31 AM, Cone wrote: So…given that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve…what is your New Year’s Resolution(s)? No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1901 / Virus Database: 2109/4711 - Release Date: 12/29/11 No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1901 / Virus Database: 2109/4711 - Release Date: 12/29/11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Happy New Year to all! I decided to take control of my health and thank each one for input from this group, So…given that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve…what is your New Year’s Resolution(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hey Lea Ann---I'm planning on doing GAPS in the new year also--except I haven't been easing into it!! I'll go full tilt on the 1st---my poor body may rebel by the 2nd!! I have set a goal of 2 weeks--if I can do it 2 weeks then I'll see from there. I'm having a difficult time just reading the book!! I always make resolutions---just so I can see it on paper. I'm a list sorta gal and then at the end of the year I can write in how close I came (or didn't) to making the goal!Happy New Year to the list! StaceyOn Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 7:57 AM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote: I'm bad. I never make New Year's Resolutions. But I can say that I'm always working to improve myself in the physical, spiritual, and mental areas. A goal (for my physical aspect) for 2012 is to begin the GAPS diet " Intro " . I've been " easing " into it by making bone broths, fermented foods, and cutting out grains, but haven't gone " Full GAPS " yet. My main reason for wanting to do GAPS is to heal my gut which seems to be extremely deficient in enough beneficial bacteria populations. I have also recently discovered just how important stress management is to health, and since I have more stress in my life than most people could imagine (and it doesn't come from my Vitamix activities) I need to ACTIVELY focus on ACTIVE, DELIBERATE methods of Stress Reduction. I've recently ordered a few books on Deep Breathing, and I have this book http://www.amazon.com/Relaxation-Reduction-Workbook-Harbinger-Self-Help/dp/1572245492 which is a gold mine of information (the trick is actually DOING the exercises!) Blessings,Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.VitamixLady.comwww..com <))>< On Dec 30, 2011, at 6:31 AM, Cone wrote: So…given that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve…what is your New Year’s Resolution(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Given my self push to enjoy Christmas no matter how bad I felt has left me back in a fetal position squalling but it is slowly passing. I don't think I updated the board since my 1st hospital stay, but I spent another week in the week of Thanksgiving. I blacked out in the lobby of a dr's apt and was rushed to the ER. I wont go into the grotesque details as I was treated awful by all but one doctor, who upon my arrival had to stand bedside as I kept coding. I have to share, he slammed my door, put one hand on my head and another on my stomach and began praying for well over twenty minutes. During this time, my vitals stabilized allowing me to be moved into a room. I went through literal Hell at the hands of a different doctor in rotation but stayed strong, partly due to the cards I was still receiving from you guys. Finally after begging and then finally demanding a new doctor, I was given to a female Internist (who really knew nothing about GP). HOWEVER, she told me my smoothies, particularly the green ones were what was actually saving my life. I was stunned. My self care was doing more for me than the 8 doctors trying to help. Many of you know I had no insurance and when I was admitted the last time, I was in the end of stage 2 of starvation. B/P 89/40, R 4-6, P 135; black outs, dizziness, fatigue and long q waves creating heart palpitations. I was also told in front of my children that since I had no insurance, I needed to accept that there was no more they could do and quit praying for miracles. Well let me tell you that put a spark in me. I was infuriated. So I applied for SSI (temporary) and wad immediately approved less than 2 weeks later with insurance. It was a true Christmas miracle! So my resolution is to NEVER let a doctor tell me when to quit fighting again, keep my green smoothies until I complete the transition to the GAPS diet aside Lea Ann. I've also been able to reserve a spot with a world known GP specialist for Feb. 15, followed by the Mayo in ville for June. I plan to make serious headway in raising awareness in Washington this year for motility disorders along side G-PACT. Above all that, I vow to live WELL again. I've sent some thank yous out already, but the rest are on the way. Thank you to each one of you for your thoughts, prayers, cards, advice, calls and love. Those things, however minor to some, gave me the positive energy and strength to not let them let me just give up and die. Eternally grateful to this board, to me you are all family! Love, hugs and prayers, --- Original Message --- From: Landmon <landmon@...> Sent: December 30, 2011 12/30/11 Subject: Re: Happy New Year!  Happy New Year to all!  I decided to take control of my health and thank each one for input from this group,  So…given that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve…what is your New Year’s Resolution(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Make a healthy beverage everyday and drop twenty pounds by spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Pardon my ignorance, but what is a GAPS? Bro & Billie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 GAPS---Gut and Psychology Syndrome--it could be considered a nutritional protocol.StaceyOn Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 1:10 PM, Schafer <brojames@...> wrote: Pardon my ignorance, but what is a GAPS? Bro & Billie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 OK!! Thanks for responding. Bro & Billie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Good question and excellent answer!At one time, people with celiacs disease (and other digestive ailments) were treated with a diet called, "The Specific Carbohydrate Diet" which could CURE the condition of gut dysbiosis (an imbalance of good vs bad gut flora). But this was a difficult diet to follow. Then a doctor presented a paper somewhere with a diet of simply eliminating wheat (gluten) from the diet. This diet was easier to follow, but it was a life-long diet. It did not "cure" or correct the gut dysbiosis. But it quickly became the leading "diet" RXed for celiacs disease.GAPS is a continuation (or evolution of) the SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet). Many people are using it to cure mental (Psychology) conditions - has great positive influences on Autism Spectrum Disorders. GAPS is even a little bit more strict than SCD, but again, it is not a forever diet and has the potential to cure rather than treat many conditions.Here is an interesting article about the two diets: http://gapsfacts.com/ And a Google Search for GAPS vs SCD will give you a LOT of additional information! Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Dec 30, 2011, at 2:24 PM, ssummers1 tds.net wrote: GAPS---Gut and Psychology Syndrome--it could be considered a nutritional protocol.StaceyOn Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 1:10 PM, Schafer <brojames@...> wrote: Pardon my ignorance, but what is a GAPS? Bro & Billie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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