Guest guest Posted September 3, 2002 Report Share Posted September 3, 2002 Hi...well, I've written down what I've eaten the past ten days, and will keep it up. If nothing else it keeps me aware and out of denial regarding food and eating. I'm also not eating after 8pm except to have a suger-free hot chocolate or frozen Slim-Fast. My emotions are too fragile for a strict diet...so I'm just trying to make fairly decent choices, one day at a time. I may take a class in medical terminology & insurance coding. I just cannot bear being at home by myself everyday. I am hoping to learn to do something I can do from home, or part-time. Honestly, I don't even know if that's realistic, but doing something has got to be better than sitting with my feelings all the time. I feel I've got to try something. Love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 Tess, good luck on your diet plan...I can't seem to get committed to a plan...I only seem to get committed after I eat...then I nibble on something I don't really need and there goes the plan out the window...hopefully I'll get committed fo real like you are. Glad to hear about your taking a class...maybe a writing and publishing course at a local Junior college would be fun too? There is always volunteering somewhere. When I first was diagnosed it seemed I lost a lot of the ability to do the activiites I had always loved...a friend invited me to bingo...it is not something I really enjoy..but it got me out of the house and doing something...I drop in to our local humane society (used to be on the board; but couldn't keep up with the committee demands) and just hold the kittys and the dogs...it feels great and is good to do something other than just feeling bad about the loss of my golfing, hiking etc. good luck to you as you search for some fulfilling and enjoyable activities.marge [ ] trying > Hi...well, I've written down what I've eaten the past ten days, and will > keep it up. If nothing else it keeps me aware and out of denial > regarding food and eating. I'm also not eating after 8pm except to have > a suger-free hot chocolate or frozen Slim-Fast. My emotions are too > fragile for a strict diet...so I'm just trying to make fairly decent > choices, one day at a time. > > I may take a class in medical terminology & insurance coding. I just > cannot bear being at home by myself everyday. I am hoping to learn to > do something I can do from home, or part-time. Honestly, I don't even > know if that's realistic, but doing something has got to be better than > sitting with my feelings all the time. > > I feel I've got to try something. > > Love... > > Tess > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 I tried some of those at work at home deals, and found the same thing...my investment seemed to be more than my income...finding something to help fill the days does help...good luck in your search for activities and " causes " you can help with...We have a habitat for humanity group in town...I go on women's home builder days and sit at a table to sign people in when they come to help...I'm not much help with the building and cleaning; but am able to contribute...it feels good to help with the " cause " . marge Re: [ ] trying > <PRE>tess i know that feeling. i have to find something to do too. i don't feel > that i am well enough to take on a part time job, and would like to find > something that i can do from home. when i want too. be careful when checking > into some of these. my mom checked and seemed you either had to come up with > alot of money, or they'd just take yours and send you a book. if you find > something good. please let me know. sometimes it's amazing when you see how > much you've eaten. i have found if i am craving something and i try to talk > myself out of it and eat something else. i don't stop until i ate what i was > craving in the first place. try and listen to your body. i was even thinking > of trying to find a church, and i haven't been in almost 30 years. just to > find something to do. or meet new people. can you get out??? i have found if > i am busy, or i have company i don't eat like i do when i am alone. hang in > there honey. we are here for you. kathy in il > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 > Tess, > This is a great start. Every little bit helps. Maybe if you concentrate on > what you CAN eat instead of what you CAN¹T eat, it will help? Pick a healthy > food and try to figure out different ways to incorporate it into your regular > diet. > Another class you may want to consider is medical transcription. Many doctors > use tape recorders to take notes about patients, and then they send out the > tapes to be transcribed. Here¹s a better description: > http://www.andrewsschool.com/transcription/do.html > I¹m very leery about work at home jobs. The medical billing jobs are very > difficult to get. I have a friend that is in the medical field that spent > over 10 grand for the program and training, and although she put a lot of > effort into getting clients, she wasn¹t successful. I¹m not sure if > transcribing is the same, but I¹ve read about people being scammed Maybe your > local college has classes? > Please keep writing Tess. You are a very talented writer. > hugs, > a > > [ ] trying > > >> > Hi...well, I've written down what I've eaten the past ten days, and will >> > keep it up. If nothing else it keeps me aware and out of denial >> > regarding food and eating. I'm also not eating after 8pm except to have >> > a suger-free hot chocolate or frozen Slim-Fast. My emotions are too >> > fragile for a strict diet...so I'm just trying to make fairly decent >> > choices, one day at a time. >> > >> > I may take a class in medical terminology & insurance coding. I just >> > cannot bear being at home by myself everyday. I am hoping to learn to >> > do something I can do from home, or part-time. Honestly, I don't even >> > know if that's realistic, but doing something has got to be better than >> > sitting with my feelings all the time. >> > >> > I feel I've got to try something. >> > >> > Love... >> > >> > Tess >> > >> > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2002 Report Share Posted September 5, 2002 Tess, do you want to be internet diet buddies? Anyone else want to? I started on my diet on Tuesday and did fine, but yesterday I didn’t do as well. I felt like my upper respiratory infection might be coming back, though, and I didn’t want to reduce my calories too drastically. This morning I’m feeling better, so I’m planning on sticking to my diet. I read somewhere that if you alternate your lower calorie day with a higher calorie day, you won’t slow down your body metabolism so much. In the past I did what Sue does, I have had one or two regular meals per week to keep my metabolism moving. I like the idea of having one strict day and one bonus day, though, because you’re never more than one day away from a reasonable meal. Just let me know. We could do the group diet that we started last March. I lost 15 lbs that time (and I’ve gained 8 back – geez!). I would be willing to keep track of the stats. I hope you’re feeling better today. Much love, Carol Re: [ ] trying > Tess, > This is a great start. Every little bit helps. Maybe if you concentrate on > what you CAN eat instead of what you CAN¹T eat, it will help? Pick a healthy > food and try to figure out different ways to incorporate it into your regular > diet. > Another class you may want to consider is medical transcription. Many doctors > use tape recorders to take notes about patients, and then they send out the > tapes to be transcribed. Here¹s a better description: > http://www.andrewsschool.com/transcription/do.html > I¹m very leery about work at home jobs. The medical billing jobs are very > difficult to get. I have a friend that is in the medical field that spent > over 10 grand for the program and training, and although she put a lot of > effort into getting clients, she wasn¹t successful. I¹m not sure if > transcribing is the same, but I¹ve read about people being scammed Maybe your > local college has classes? > Please keep writing Tess. You are a very talented writer. > hugs, > a > > [ ] trying > > >> > Hi...well, I've written down what I've eaten the past ten days, and will >> > keep it up. If nothing else it keeps me aware and out of denial >> > regarding food and eating. I'm also not eating after 8pm except to have >> > a suger-free hot chocolate or frozen Slim-Fast. My emotions are too >> > fragile for a strict diet...so I'm just trying to make fairly decent >> > choices, one day at a time. >> > >> > I may take a class in medical terminology & insurance coding. I just >> > cannot bear being at home by myself everyday. I am hoping to learn to >> > do something I can do from home, or part-time. Honestly, I don't even >> > know if that's realistic, but doing something has got to be better than >> > sitting with my feelings all the time. >> > >> > I feel I've got to try something. >> > >> > Love... >> > >> > Tess >> > >> > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 good idea Tess...and best wishes on your approach to dieting..have you signedup for the course? marge [ ] trying > Hi...well, I've written down what I've eaten the past ten days, and will > keep it up. If nothing else it keeps me aware and out of denial > regarding food and eating. I'm also not eating after 8pm except to have > a suger-free hot chocolate or frozen Slim-Fast. My emotions are too > fragile for a strict diet...so I'm just trying to make fairly decent > choices, one day at a time. > > I may take a class in medical terminology & insurance coding. I just > cannot bear being at home by myself everyday. I am hoping to learn to > do something I can do from home, or part-time. Honestly, I don't even > know if that's realistic, but doing something has got to be better than > sitting with my feelings all the time. > > I feel I've got to try something. > > Love... > > Tess > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 Hi Marge...I'm still writing down the food and doing fairly well by not eating after 8pm. I'm thinking of what next step I should take. This all, for me, has to be very gentle & gradual. " Diets " make me a basket case, so this is just changing some choices. I talked to the lady about medical office/medical billing classes. She gave me good information. My biggest concern is this: The classes would be paid for by Social Security's " Ticket to Work " program. There is a rule that you must keep up your performnces in class or you could be reviewed and possibly lose your medical coverage. I'm not worried at all about doing well..I'm a good student with a 3.9 gpa from college. But with the nature of my illnesses...we all know that a flare can knock you down...if you miss too much school you can be in trouble. I can't risk losing my medical coverage. It seems you're darned if you do and darned if you don't. Sometimes I feel very frustrated with our system...you can get penalized for trying. I feel like I have a lot to offer, and I need to do something. But I really can't guarentee consistancy. I'm praying and considering all the information. How are you doing, dear Marge? Much Love.... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 Hi Tess, I finished my masters degree through the mail (pre-email) it allowed me to work at my pace....I loved not having to drive the 2 hours to campus in the winters of Michigan...perhaps this would be an option for you..I leave Sunday for a week's conference in Las Vegas...not to excited about flying week of 911...but am excigted about the conference...I will take a one day side trip to a canyon in the desert so that is exciting. I am rooming with a lady, I have met but don't really know..sure hope she is a sound sleeper since I wander half the night...I am hoping to get in the hotel pool...haven't been swimming in a year..last summer, I went in the pool in North Carolina...and couldn't get out...whas that ever embarassing...i'lll be sure there is a ramp this time...Tess, can you or someone tell me how to put my email on hold while on vacation? I'll be anxious to hear how your week went when I get back on Friday.take care and good luck on your seeking volunteer or school activities...have you thought about voluneerin first before making a work comitment that might jeopardize your insurance???marge Re: [ ] trying > Hi Marge...I'm still writing down the food and doing fairly well by not > eating after 8pm. I'm thinking of what next step I should take. This > all, for me, has to be very gentle & gradual. " Diets " make me a basket > case, so this is just changing some choices. > > I talked to the lady about medical office/medical billing classes. She > gave me good information. My biggest concern is this: The classes > would be paid for by Social Security's " Ticket to Work " program. There > is a rule that you must keep up your performnces in class or you could > be reviewed and possibly lose your medical coverage. I'm not worried at > all about doing well..I'm a good student with a 3.9 gpa from college. > But with the nature of my illnesses...we all know that a flare can knock > you down...if you miss too much school you can be in trouble. I can't > risk losing my medical coverage. It seems you're darned if you do and > darned if you don't. Sometimes I feel very frustrated with our > system...you can get penalized for trying. I feel like I have a lot to > offer, and I need to do something. But I really can't guarentee > consistancy. > > I'm praying and considering all the information. > > How are you doing, dear Marge? > > > Much Love.... > > Tess > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 << I may take a class in medical terminology & insurance coding. I just > cannot bear being at home by myself everyday. I am hoping to learn to > do something I can do from home, or part-time. Honestly, I don't even > know if that's realistic, but doing something has got to be better than > sitting with my feelings all the time>> Tess, the medical terminology and coding sounds great! In the meantime, have you considered volunteering to get out of the house? I know the arthritis foundation here in Orlando is asking for half day volunteers once a week. You could give them a call if they have an office by you. If not, I'm sure there are plenty of organizations that would love an extra hand. I don't know of anything that gives you a better emotional boost than being able to help someone else in need. I hope you're feeling a little better today. Much love, Carol Re: [ ] trying good idea Tess...and best wishes on your approach to dieting..have you signedup for the course? marge [ ] trying > Hi...well, I've written down what I've eaten the past ten days, and will > keep it up. If nothing else it keeps me aware and out of denial > regarding food and eating. I'm also not eating after 8pm except to have > a suger-free hot chocolate or frozen Slim-Fast. My emotions are too > fragile for a strict diet...so I'm just trying to make fairly decent > choices, one day at a time. > > I may take a class in medical terminology & insurance coding. I just > cannot bear being at home by myself everyday. I am hoping to learn to > do something I can do from home, or part-time. Honestly, I don't even > know if that's realistic, but doing something has got to be better than > sitting with my feelings all the time. > > I feel I've got to try something. > > Love... > > Tess > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 <PRE>dear tess, i know wxactly how you feel about having a lot to offer but consistancy. i don't understand how they can take the medical coverage away? did they elaborate on this??? kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 Hi Kathy...as I understand it, continued medical coverage is one of the rewards for consistancy. If you sign up, then don't follow through, they can, but don't always order, reviews. But what a risk to take. Every job I've ever had has given me glowing reports...I'm a hard worker. But, when things flare what can you do? I've always ended up quiting from illness. My last employer still wants me back...they are sweet, great people, but I know I cannot promise them the level of consistancy they need. I know you understand, Kathy. Thanks for the support. I am thinking through several things to try. Love & Hugs.... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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