Guest guest Posted April 11, 1999 Report Share Posted April 11, 1999 me! i love to see new pictures of my cyber friends! At 05:20 PM 4/11/99 +0200, you wrote: > Hi " " I have some small JPEG photos scanned into my computer. > I look forward to the list and to chatting to you all! ************************************************* - Proud mommy of Gilbert Cory (01-10-99) Imagination Station RFH Childcare " Parenting a child has the greatest potential for pain and love that a human could ever endure " ************************************************* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 1999 Report Share Posted April 12, 1999 call me dumb....but where is SA? martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 1999 Report Share Posted April 13, 1999 Sunny South Africa! Re: Introducing myself > > > >HI, welcome to the list. question what is SA? >--- Cyber surfers wrote: >> Hi >> >> I am Mandy, a 27 year old SAHM living in SA. I was >> a career-woman (in Human Resources) until we decided >> to start a family. My husband is a Chartered >> Accountant and we have a 6.5 mo daughter. Other >> than a 6 week nursing strike, (during which time I >> pumped and gave her breastmilk from a bottle), she >> was and still is fully breastfed. I am a member of >> the local LLL and a strong advocate for extended >> breastfeeding and for breastfeeding in public. I am >> active on the breastfeeding newsgroups and appear >> under the name " Cyber Surfer " . If anyone wants a >> photographic introduction, E-mail me. I have some >> small JPEG photos scanned into my computer. >> >> I look forward to the list and to chatting to you >> all! >> ><HR> ><!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC " -//W3C//DTD W3 HTML//EN " > ><HTML> ><HEAD> > ><META content=text/html;charset=iso-8859-1 >http-equiv=Content-Type><!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC " -//W3C//DTD W3 >HTML//EN " > ><META content=' " MSHTML 4.72.3110.7 " ' name=GENERATOR> ></HEAD> ><BODY bgColor=#ffffff> ><DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Hi</FONT></DIV> ><DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2></FONT> & nbsp;</DIV> ><DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>I am Mandy, a 27 year old SAHM living >in >SA. & nbsp; I was a career-woman (in Human Resources) until we decided to >start a >family. & nbsp; My husband is a Chartered Accountant and we have a 6.5 mo > >daughter. & nbsp; Other than a 6 week nursing strike, (during which time >I pumped >and gave her breastmilk from a bottle), she was and still is fully >breastfed. & nbsp; I am a member of the local LLL and a strong advocate >for >extended breastfeeding and for breastfeeding in public. & nbsp; I am >active on the >breastfeeding newsgroups and appear under the name & quot;Cyber >Surfer & quot;. & nbsp; If anyone wants a photographic introduction, E-mail > >me. & nbsp; I have some small JPEG photos scanned into my >computer.</FONT></DIV> ><DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2></FONT> & nbsp;</DIV> ><DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>I look forward to the list and to >chatting to >you all!</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML> > > >_________________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 1999 Report Share Posted May 19, 1999 In a message dated 5/18/99 3:04:58 PM Central Daylight Time, Shmilyjas@... writes: << From: Shmilyjas@... HI!!!! My name is Louise and I am the mother of 5 children. 4 from a previous marriage. I have breastfed all my children for varying lengths of time. The longest being who nursed until she was 2. I plan to nurse until he self weans. I also believe in AP and I use cloth diapers and love them. Louise....mommy of 11, 9, Connor 7, 6, and 3 months >> Hi Louise and welcome to the list! I am mommy to Davian Luciano 5 months old. I am currently working and breastfeeding, but I gave my notice so I could be a SAHM and I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 1999 Report Share Posted May 19, 1999 Welcome to the list Louise! I, too, use cotton diapers, and love them ;-) ~ Mom to Holden (4-14-99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2000 Report Share Posted November 2, 2000 Hi , Nice to meet you! I have Blue Shield PPO. As far as I know, I don't think it will be a problem. Hopefully, since I have to have surgery anyway, it will not be a problem. Boy, the no heat I can take -- the no toilet would be a real trial! I've put my photo up on my AMOS profile if anyone is interested: www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Fetner973037861 Kathleen F San Francisco weight 374 BMI 59 > > Welcome Kathleen, This > is a great list for info and support. Perhaps you will be able to attend the > support meeting that Dr. Rabkin has. I am hoping to have Dr. Rabkin as my > surgeon.. May I ask what insurence you have? I have been on this list for a > few months now. I am about where you are at in the whole process. I have > been doing a lot of lurking lately due to a major home remodel... still no > heat..brrrr.. and no toilet...AUUGGHHH!!! We are using a freinds RV and it > is NOT MADE for people who are MO!! Thank goodness I am limber!LOL! > Welcome again to the list and hope to hear from you again. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Welcome Mikki! I remember you and I’m so glad you came back! Jump right in and get all the support you need! Thanks! Gillian Gillian Hood-son, MS, ACSM Healthier Outcomes Get your report, " The 6 Steps to Guilt-Free Eating " by visiting http://www.HealthierOutcomes.com Check out the upcoming Am I Hungry? seminar beginning October 16th: http://www.BreakOutofDietPrison.com From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of Martha Behnke Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 8:05 AM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: introducing myself Hello everyone, I was on this list a few years ago and it was very helpful but then " life got in the way " and the list volume was too high to keep up with and I thought I could do it myself. .. well, wrong!!! So I'm back! I'm Mikki, I'm 42 years old, work full time as a data analyst for a transplant center, have 4 kids (13 yo girl, 6 yo boy, and 4 yo twin boys), and working on my PhD in genetics part time. Life stays pretty crazy for me Since starting work on my PhD, my exercise program has gone down the tubes and I've gained 30 lbs Now I'm staring 200 lbs in the face (and barely cramming myself into my work clothes), my blood pressure is high, my cholesterol is high, my fitness level is the pits, my self-esteem due to these things is rock-bottom. I feel like I'm facing a tipping point with my weight and health and need to start moving in the right direction NOW. My best friend (who is 43 and has a 5 year old son - we were pregnant together) lays dying in the palliative care unit as of yesterday, from metastatic breast cancer. All of the things I listed above are risk factors for breast cancer (and my grandmother died of it in her 50's) ... so beyond feeling like an out-of-control failure and hating the feeling, I really owe it to myself and my family to get my act together. Along with the stresses of the past week with my friend, I realized yesterday that in order for a traditional diet to work, you have to CARE 24 hours, 7 days a week, for MONTHS - to be able to resist eating what is available or comfortable or just plain yummy in that moment, EVERY TIME. And, let's face it, I just DON'T. 23 hours a day, (or 22, or 21), I care enough to try, but inevitably I'm making cookies or a pie with my kids, or there is free lunch with my meeting, or I'm stressed/unhappy/whatever, and I eat something I " shouldn't " . Intuitive eating works to help me keep my sanity, I just need to give it a chance. Obviously I didn't put it entirely into action the last time, so I'm getting back into the support group and trying to come up with the funds to sign up with Gillian for coaching as I really think I need it! Also, instead of thinking that I have to put 10 hours a week in at the gym (which I don't have!), I have purchased a series of DVD's that are designed to be done in 10-minute increments at home -THAT I can do Well, I look forward to getting to know you all and thanks for listening... Mikki _,___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Mikki, I am so sorry about your friend. I wish there were something I could do to make it easier but I know there isn’t. I hope your day went ok, and I wish I had read this earlier, but I want to share a couple of observations and thoughts. As you said, IE does recommend sitting with your feelings instead of eating. This is true, but you said that IE says you “should” do this. That’s a rule and there are no rules in IE. Sitting with your feeling is a more effective way to deal with them rather than eating, but you have a choice. If you choose to eat, that is your choice and there is nothing wrong with that. This also means you don’t need to feel guilty if you do overeat. You also said you don’t have any needs. I really think you do. Your needs are for you to figure out, but as an example, you may need to cry, be sad, be left alone or be with friends/family, scream and be angry that it isn’t fair or just take the day off and go to bed. You can choose to do any of these things or eat (or both!), just remember it’s your choice and what you decide is ok. And you are right, it’s a learning experience. So when you are feeling somewhat better you can look back and see what you learned from this experience. Hang in there, please post if you want to, and know we are thinking about you! Thanks! Gillian Gillian Hood-son, MS, ACSM Healthier Outcomes Get your report, " The 6 Steps to Guilt-Free Eating " by visiting http://www.HealthierOutcomes.com Check out the upcoming Am I Hungry? seminar beginning October 16th: http://www.BreakOutofDietPrison.com From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of Martha Behnke Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 5:35 AM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Re: introducing myself Thanks Gillian I found out this morning that my friend passed away yesterday. Somehow, knowing that it was going to happen doesn't make it easier. Or maybe it does, who knows how much worse I'd feel in other circumstances? I may stuff myself silly today. It crosses my mind that IE teaches that when you want to eat to " stuff your feelings " , you should sit with your emotion and find other ways to meet your needs. Well, today I don't have any " needs " , and really, is there any way to make grief go away? I'm really pissed that this young mother overcame so many obstacles in her life and had finally " made it " to where she fought so hard to be, only to be cut down by cancer weeks after her little boy started kindergarten. It's not a situation that any action can make better - only one where time will heal the hurt. In the meantime, screw it, if I feel like eating an entire chocolate pie today, I'm gonna do it LOL. I guess the flip side of IE is that even if I DO eat that pie (or stop at the liquor store and get shit=faced in her honor), it's not a failure but a learning experience, right? I::sigh:: mikki _,_._,___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I am the Lone IE in my town because the town I live in is small and in the south nobody has heard of IE that is why I love this group and the other two IE support groups that I am on they help and support me a lot I don't know if I could do this without them. Eva I would love to know how you found an IE nutritionist! I feel like the Lone Intuitive Eater in my city! I think if they did a news article on me that the city might start a witch hunt for the one person who refuses to diet! (all kidding aside, my friends and family are very supportive, even though no one has joined me in my adventure!) Any tips on locating a nutritionis would be appreciated! Bonnie To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 11:31:09 PMSubject: Re: Introducing Myself Welcome Milly! I am especially interested in hearing how you have done working on IE with a nutritionist -- I just found someone here where I live (, CA) who was trained in IE and I am thinking of working with her. I am thinking the focused individual support would be very helpful, indeed. Has anyone else gotten individual coaching with a trained IE specialist? Thanks much, From: Milly <lissabetteyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: [intuitiveEating_ Support] Introducing MyselfTo: IntuitiveEating_ Support@yahoogro ups.comDate: Monday, December 29, 2008, 1:50 PM Hello There!I'm a new member to this group - joined just before Xmas. I've been working on Intuitive Eating for a year and a half - with a therapist and a nutritionist - as well as reading the book - and its just recently started kicking in. I was lost a bit in the beginning (rating my hunger felt like throwing darts blindfolded! ) but the more I do it the more it makes sense. Every day seems to get easier and easier. Legalizing foods was really tough - but I found a great system - and so if anybody ever wants me to share it - let me know.What I'm now finding difficult - is staying grounded in a world that seems determined to push me back to the diet mentality. Its amazing how once you start walking away from it - you see it everywhere. I felt like I needed a support system of likeminded people - so I went to the book's website - and found you all. Thanks for letting me join! One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I have not gone because I can't find an IE coach or an IE trained nutritonist in my very small town. Eva Thanks, Katcha. I actually went the long way and found this same list through www.intuitiveeating.com -- it's nice to know there is a link right from our support group page! I do feel fortunate to have found someone right here... though the IE coach that you recommend, Katcha, also looks like a great connection. I'm also so grateful to have the shared experience of our group here... no small thing! P.S. So, no one has yet gone to an IE coach or nutritionist? Subject: Re: Introducing MyselfTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 8:29 AM Hi Bonnie and all,There is a list here in the Links section of IE Counselors. I don'tknow how up to date it is, but at least its a start. You may want togo to this group's owner's web site -http://www.healthie routcomes. comto see if she has a list there too. She is an IE coach and has workedwith quite a few of the members here so you could get personalrecommendations as well. Best to you - KatchaIEing since March 2007>> I would love to know how you found an IE nutritionist! I feel likethe Lone Intuitive Eater in my city! I think if they did a newsarticle on me that the city might start a witch hunt for the oneperson who refuses to diet! (all kidding aside, my friends and familyare very supportive, even though no one has joined me in myadventure!) Any tips on locating a nutritionis would be appreciated!> > > Bonnie One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hi Bonnie and all, There is a list here in the Links section of IE Counselors. I don't know how up to date it is, but at least its a start. You may want to go to this group's owner's web site - http://www.healthieroutcomes.com to see if she has a list there too. She is an IE coach and has worked with quite a few of the members here so you could get personal recommendations as well. Best to you - Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > I would love to know how you found an IE nutritionist! I feel like the Lone Intuitive Eater in my city! I think if they did a news article on me that the city might start a witch hunt for the one person who refuses to diet! (all kidding aside, my friends and family are very supportive, even though no one has joined me in my adventure!) Any tips on locating a nutritionis would be appreciated! > > > Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks, Katcha. I actually went the long way and found this same list through www.intuitiveeating.com -- it's nice to know there is a link right from our support group page! I do feel fortunate to have found someone right here... though the IE coach that you recommend, Katcha, also looks like a great connection. I'm also so grateful to have the shared experience of our group here... no small thing! P.S. So, no one has yet gone to an IE coach or nutritionist? Subject: Re: Introducing MyselfTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 8:29 AM Hi Bonnie and all,There is a list here in the Links section of IE Counselors. I don'tknow how up to date it is, but at least its a start. You may want togo to this group's owner's web site -http://www.healthie routcomes. comto see if she has a list there too. She is an IE coach and has workedwith quite a few of the members here so you could get personalrecommendations as well. Best to you - KatchaIEing since March 2007>> I would love to know how you found an IE nutritionist! I feel likethe Lone Intuitive Eater in my city! I think if they did a newsarticle on me that the city might start a witch hunt for the oneperson who refuses to diet! (all kidding aside, my friends and familyare very supportive, even though no one has joined me in myadventure!) Any tips on locating a nutritionis would be appreciated!> > > Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hey Eva - I live in a small town too - 750 population - how about yours? Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > I am the Lone IE in my town because the town I live in is small and in the > south nobody has heard of IE that is why I love this group and the other two IE > support groups that I am on they help and support me a lot I don't know if I > could do this without them. Eva > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hi all, I currently see a nutritionist who is trained in IE. She has been wonderfully supportive of my journey. I have found it so helpful to have her support on a "professional" level, as well as posting/reading here. We really need all the support we can get! Kim IE since Aug 08 From: Katcha <jain_daughsisqtel (DOT) net>Subject: [intuitiveEating_ Support] Re: Introducing MyselfTo: IntuitiveEating_ Support@yahoogro ups.comDate: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 8:29 AM Hi Bonnie and all,There is a list here in the Links section of IE Counselors. I don'tknow how up to date it is, but at least its a start. You may want togo to this group's owner's web site -http://www.healthie routcomes. comto see if she has a list there too. She is an IE coach and has workedwith quite a few of the members here so you could get personalrecommendations as well. Best to you - KatchaIEing since March 2007>> I would love to know how you found an IE nutritionist! I feel likethe Lone Intuitive Eater in my city! I think if they did a newsarticle on me that the city might start a witch hunt for the oneperson who refuses to diet! (all kidding aside, my friends and familyare very supportive, even though no one has joined me in myadventure!) Any tips on locating a nutritionis would be appreciated!> > > Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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