Hello All

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I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. About a year later a different doc told me that I was diabetic. Don't take these warnings lightly. Making changes now will help a great deal.

I would also like to suggest that you ask for a referral to a diabetic educator. The sooner you get proper knowledge & instruction the better. SulaBlue <sulablue2001@...> wrote:

Nipping this in the bud *NOW* is one of the best things you can do for yourself. You already know the pain of a nerve disorder - well, diabetics are also prone to peripheral neuropathy: nerve damage and numbness/pain/burning/itching in their hands and feet.

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Audry welcome to the group and we are here to support you good luck on your journey

Tema Audry <Audry@...> wrote:

Hello, AllMy name is Audry. I am 37 yrs old, and I have been married now for 20wonderful yrs. My husband and I have a son whom is now getting ready to be ateenager in Dec. It's so hard to believe how fast they grow up, and I wishhe were my baby again...even though I know that down deep he is still mybaby in my heart, and always will be!A good friend of mine that really cares about me, told me about this group awhile back, and I went and signed up, but I have never bothered to writebecause I was always afraid that I would tell people that I was ready, andin my heart, know that I really wasn't.I have a lot going on in my life right now, and in my mind. Ever since Iwent to the Dr yesterday, I have been doing nothing but thinking. I havebeen, and still am morbidly obese for all my life. I am one pound from being300

pounds. When I went to my Dr yesterday, I went to fine out a number ofthings, because I had to have blood work done, and am MRI etc... Well, oneof the things that I have found out is that I have Trigeminal Neuralgia,which is under control now with Tegretol. I take 400 mgs a day. If you wouldlike to know more about this, please do a search on it, it will pop right upIt is something that is very painful!!!! I am now doing fine for now..butit does feel like I have a little of the pain coming back. The MRI was tomake sure I did not have a tumor.When the Dr started going over the blood work with me, some thing's that Iwas not expecting showed up. Well, one was actually good news! I am NOTDiabetic! I am *Borderline* Diabetic. That makes a difference, or at least Ihope it does. Well, I just found out yesterday that my cholesterol is up alittle bit, but not enough to put me on any meds yet. She said that she mayhave to put me on

something later, but right now she is going to keep an eyeon it and see how it does, before she decides to put me on meds for it. Ialso found out that I have a little protein going into my urine. I alsofound out that for the past four or five times that I have been going there that I have had a little bit of a high blood pressure. So, the med that shehas put me on for my blood pressure will also help the protein going into myurine..which is good! I don't have to take two different med for twodifferent things!While she was in the room with me, we had a really long talk. Not only haveI found out all these things from the blood work, but I have been havingback problems for a good number of yrs now. I only wish that I could getthings done, or sleep in , in th emornings past 7 or 8 O'clock withouthurting so bad that I have to get up before then. In between 6:00 and a lotof times 7:00 is sleeping in for me. That doesn't

include all the times thatI wake up in the middle of the night either becuse I can't sleep, or becauseI am hurting and I have to get up. There have been many a night where I havewoke up as early as 1:30, 2:00 and had to get up because I was hurting sobad that I could lay there any more. I also have depression, which is something that I have been on meds for ,for a really long time now. I am taking 5 different meds. For Acid Reflux,Trigeminal Neuralgia, Depression, IBS, and blood pressure and protein in myurine. I don't take anything for my back...and if my cholesterol don'tchange I will be on something for that as well.I have even had a talk with my son a while back and I found out that he isscared to go out in public with me, because he is afraid that someone thatknows me will see me with him and will start picking on him and calling menames. .and well, they pick on him enough as it is because he stutters

fromtime to time etc... And he shouldnt have to go through any of that!I saw a show one time, where a little girl was sitting on the couch and hermom was kinda big..and the little girl asked her mother if she loved her.Well of course her mother told her yes that she did love her, the littlegirl then turned and asked her mother, that is she loved her so much, whywas she trying to kill herself.... In my own mind, in my own head, I haveactually seen myself laying in my own casket right there in front of myfamily and friends, dead!! I need Help...Pleeaaaseee, somebody help me!! IDONT want to die, and I have so many things going wrong with me now, and Iam still soo young!! But I feel like that is what I am slowly doing.Dieing!! If anyone can help me find something that I can keep track of myblood pressure I would really appreciate it. The Dr wants it to have the DayDate, Time, Pulse, & a place where I can put my blood

pressure also. Ifyou can help me wiht anything else I would really appreciate that too!!!Thanks,Audry 100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links

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my Dr. told me that damage starts as much as 15 years before actually

being diagnosed with diabetes! I wish I had known this in time. I have

quite a bit of neropothy in my feet and have had diabetes only 6

months!!!

linda marie

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>Just started but I think there is

either something wrong with the machine or the batterys are low, cause i

keep getting stuff like 99/63 Pulse 81 & 93/60 Pulse 84

Did you start taking the BP meds already? If so, these may be actual

readings. If the battery were low the machine would be giving you a low

battery signal, right?

>It is a wrist machine that I've had for a long time now.

Have you ever taken it to the doctor's with you to see how it's calibrated

compared to hers? It might be a few points higher or lower. But new

batteries never hurt.

If it's still that low *with* new batteries, call the doc tomorrow, before

the holiday weekend, and find out if she wants you to *not* take the pill if

your BP is below a certain level. It could have been high just in her office

but normal at home (White coat hypertension) which is why it's so important

to check it at home under normal circumstances, not when someone in

authority is standing over you clucking her tongue at you about how your

weight is going to cause every illness known to man.

>also have Sweatin to the oldies. I can maybe get up to the

song where he ask everybody if their ready to do the twist! At that point I

am hurting and have to stop and I yell out NOOO I'm not ready!!! hahaha and

I have to cut it off.

I drop out a bit before that. But don't just turn it off and walk away! You

need to get your heart rate back down to normal. Fast forward until about

the 26 minute mark or so, the last few songs, from He's A Rebel onward.

Those are a lot slower, help bring down the heart rate, and the last song,

Ain't No Mountain High Enough, has some good stretches your body can use.

And if you don't want to get down on the floor to do them (I don't), just

do the movements while standing.

Sue in NJ

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I have not started taking the blood pressure meds yet. I start that tomorrow. My machine doesnt usually give me that low of a reading, so im thinking that it is the batteries. She wants me to bring it in with me next time I go in.

>Just started but I think there is

either something wrong with the machine or the batterys are low, cause i

keep getting stuff like 99/63 Pulse 81 & 93/60 Pulse 84

Did you start taking the BP meds already? If so, these may be actual

readings. If the battery were low the machine would be giving you a low

battery signal, right?

>It is a wrist machine that I've had for a long time now.

Have you ever taken it to the doctor's with you to see how it's calibrated

compared to hers? It might be a few points higher or lower. But new

batteries never hurt.

If it's still that low *with* new batteries, call the doc tomorrow, before

the holiday weekend, and find out if she wants you to *not* take the pill if

your BP is below a certain level. It could have been high just in her office

but normal at home (White coat hypertension) which is why it's so important

to check it at home under normal circumstances, not when someone in

authority is standing over you clucking her tongue at you about how your

weight is going to cause every illness known to man.

>also have Sweatin to the oldies. I can maybe get up to the

song where he ask everybody if their ready to do the twist! At that point I

am hurting and have to stop and I yell out NOOO I'm not ready!!! hahaha and

I have to cut it off.

I drop out a bit before that. But don't just turn it off and walk away! You

need to get your heart rate back down to normal. Fast forward until about

the 26 minute mark or so, the last few songs, from He's A Rebel onward.

Those are a lot slower, help bring down the heart rate, and the last song,

Ain't No Mountain High Enough, has some good stretches your body can use.

And if you don't want to get down on the floor to do them (I don't), just

do the movements while standing.

Sue in NJ

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Sue,

Great information for Audry! How are you doing on your challange?Audry <Audry@...> wrote:

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Ladies,

Would you all please remember to trim away the posts you're replying to,

leaving just a line or 2 so we know what you're referring to.

So many messages lately have included the *entire* previous message. Not

only does it drive people on Digest crazy, but remember, not everyone has

high speed Internet access, and some people in countries outside the USA pay

by the minute for access, so long, repeated posts cost them money to read.

Thanks,

Sue in NJ

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Anne, you might consider doing a round or two of

tapping when stating the goal part of the balance.

I used the EFT statement/affirmation set up with a mom

having difficulty with a daughter, and it got to the

core issue immediately and she proceeded with a very

successful balance. (I did not do the tapping, only

used the verbal set up).

--- aeschuerger <aschuerger@...>

wrote:

> offering strengthening? She muscle tests strong. I

> have just read the EFT

> manual and wonder if there might be a residual

> emotional piece. My Brain

> Gym In Depth course is really rusty. Any ideas?

>

> Many thanks,

> Anne

>

Janet Roelle EFT-Adv

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Anne,

In regards to bedwetting, another thing to consider is allergies. Has

the child been given an IgG test for food sensitivites or gone on an

elimination diet? There is a case in Doris Rapp's " Is This Your Child "

where a girl was able to stop bedwetting after removing wheat from her

diet. Also, if you believe there are other emotional anxieties

involved, the rhythmic exercises that Svetlana gives helps with calming

overall. I don't know if that would help bedwetting, but its just a

thought.

Val

[Guest guest]

Are the rhythmic exercises from Svetlana's 2nd level course?

I am working with two boys with bedwetting issues--4 and 6 years old. I've

used Svetlana's reflexes, Jon Bredal's reflex work, EFT, each with short

term, nominal success. When Svetlana was here in August she mentioned

bedwetting can be genetic as well. Bedwetting is on both sides of these

boys' families. That makes me think of Brain Gym In-Depth work on miasms

which I haven't explored yet.

I'm really enjoying this conversation string and looking forward to

resolution with this issue.

Re: Hello All

Anne,

In regards to bedwetting, another thing to consider is allergies. Has

the child been given an IgG test for food sensitivites or gone on an

elimination diet? There is a case in Doris Rapp's " Is This Your Child "

where a girl was able to stop bedwetting after removing wheat from her

diet. Also, if you believe there are other emotional anxieties

involved, the rhythmic exercises that Svetlana gives helps with calming

overall. I don't know if that would help bedwetting, but its just a

thought.

Val

[Guest guest]

Rhythmic Exercises are from work of Kirsten Linde and

are presented by Harald Blomberg of Sweden.

--- Goldade <cingold35@...> wrote:

> Are the rhythmic exercises from Svetlana's 2nd level

> course?

>

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Hello Anne,

This is in sdale, AZ.

One of the BG instructors, Kathy Brown has a

newsletter that she puts out every month. Last year

she addressed the issue of bed wetting.

If you want to call her or look up her website, I

think it is the centeredge.com

Or you can email me at brainconnections@... with

your phone number and I can have Kathy call you.

Let me know what you decide.

--- aeschuerger <aschuerger@...>

wrote:

> Greetings to everyone. I really enjoy reading the

> postings to this group. My

> name is Anne. I took Svetlana's level 1 course in

> August. I am a classroom

> teacher for 28 children (ages 6-9) in a Montessori

> school. Over the past few

> years I have been exploring the many aspects of

> Brain Gym, Touch for Health,

> and Balaviz-X with the children. Each piece has

> built on what came before,

> and this reflex work from Svetlana feels like the

> grand " unifying theory. " One

> thing that makes it so powerful is that parents can

> get their minds around it. I

> usually talk through sections of Svetlana's

> introduction and then send parents

> home with Sally Goddard's " The Well Balanced Child. "

> I've never had parents

> so " on board. "

>

> Anyway, I have a question for others using this

> work. I offered two balances to

> a 7 year old girl not in my class. She was a

> struggling reader with very little

> stamina for any kind of schoolwork. She led directly

> to Spinal Galant, then

> TLR. Her mother has reported excitedly that in the

> past month she has burst

> into reading and comes to school with new energy.

> She has not, however,

> seen any change in bedwetting. I am wondering if

> anyone has had

> experience with this aspect of the integration of

> Spinal Galant. Should I keep

> offering strengthening? She muscle tests strong. I

> have just read the EFT

> manual and wonder if there might be a residual

> emotional piece. My Brain

> Gym In Depth course is really rusty. Any ideas?

>

> Many thanks,

> Anne

>

>

>

>

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Yaneek, welcome to our family and to the group site. I am glad you have read some of the old posts. Surgery is the best option for most of us with this disease. It is not a cure but it is the best option that is out there right now. If you have any questions or frustrations please feel free to let us know. Where are you from?

Hope you have a good holiday season.

in Suffolk

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Hi Yaneek - I had achalasia at 26 but did not have the surgery until I was 29 -

when I

could no longer eat at all - but I was undiagnosed until 29 also. I am now 30

and it is the

best thing I have done. I can eat like a normal person with normal amounts of

water.

My achalasia progressed very quickley - in the sense that I went from eating

with lots of

water to not being able to eat at all. Go for the surgery - just research the

surgeon. My

surgeon was very experienced and performed all sorts of Minimally invasive

surgerys.

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> My name is Yaneek and I was diagnosed with achalasia 3 months ago,

> at

> age 26. I have found this illness very very challenging.

>

> I hate meal time, I often feel fatigued throughout the day, and my

> nights are not as restive as before.

>

> My Doctor has recommended the surgery right away. This seems so

> drastic and invasive, and I'm very nervous. This whole experience is

> very firghteneing as I was very healthy a few months ago and now I'm

> sick.

>

> However, it was very encouraging to read some of the messages posted

> on the

> site. Now I don't feel alone on this journey.

>

> I look forward to learning from, and sharing my expereinces with you

> all.

>

>

> Yaneek

>

[Guest guest]

Yaneek I am just 2 weeks post op, but grateful for the surgery because I can sleep without choking. My diagnosis was made in September, so I also felt surgery was drastic. This group is great for information and support. Are you in a location where you have access to one of the experienced surgeons some of the group has mentioned?yaneek80 <yaneek80@...> wrote: Hi Everyone,My name is Yaneek and I was diagnosed with achalasia 3 months ago, at age 26. I have found this illness very very challenging. I hate meal time, I often feel fatigued throughout the day, and my nights are not as restive as before. My Doctor has recommended the surgery right away. This seems so drastic and invasive, and I'm very nervous. This whole experience is very firghteneing as I was very healthy a few months

ago and now I'm sick. However, it was very encouraging to read some of the messages posted on the site. Now I don't feel alone on this journey. I look forward to learning from, and sharing my expereinces with you all. Yaneek __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I'm from Jamaica and the surgical option available

here

is very invasive, which is more traumatic, riskier and requires a

longer

recovery time. If I ever do the surgery I would prefer the

laparoscopic myotomy - and even then I'm not emotionally ready for it.

Have a peaceful season.

Yaneek

>

> Yaneek, welcome to our family and to the group site. I am glad

you

have

> read some of the old posts. Surgery is the best option for most

of

us with this

> disease. It is not a cure but it is the best option that is out

there right

> now. If you have any questions or frustrations please feel free

to

let us

> know. Where are you from?

>

> Hope you have a good holiday season.

>

> in Suffolk

>

[Guest guest]

I try to be realistic most of the time, but I have to admit that I do love to hear these success stories. Thank you for putting a big smile on my face.With love from Ann in England xx> Hi Yaneek - I had achalasia at 26 but did not have the surgery until I was 29 - when I > could no longer eat at all - but I was undiagnosed until 29 also. I am now 30 and it is the > best thing I have done. I can eat like a normal person with normal amounts of water. > My achalasia progressed very quickley - in the sense that I went from eating with lots of > water to not being able to eat at all. Go for the surgery - just research the surgeon. My > surgeon was very experienced and performed all sorts of Minimally invasive surgerys.> > >> > Hi Everyone,> > > > My name is Yaneek and I was diagnosed with achalasia 3 months ago, > > at > > age 26. I have found this illness very very challenging. > > > > I hate meal time, I often feel fatigued throughout the day, and my > > nights are not as restive as before. > > > > My Doctor has recommended the surgery right away. This seems so > > drastic and invasive, and I'm very nervous. This whole experience is > > very firghteneing as I was very healthy a few months ago and now I'm > > sick. > > > > However, it was very encouraging to read some of the messages posted > > on the > > site. Now I don't feel alone on this journey. > > > > I look forward to learning from, and sharing my expereinces with you > > all. > > > > > > Yaneek> >>

[Guest guest]

Thanks. Did you have any dilatations done before doing the surgery?

> Hi Yaneek - I had achalasia at 26 but did not have the surgery

until I was 29 - when I

> could no longer eat at all - but I was undiagnosed until 29 also.

I am now 30 and it is the

> best thing I have done. I can eat like a normal person with normal

amounts of water.

> My achalasia progressed very quickley - in the sense that I went

from eating with lots of

> water to not being able to eat at all. Go for the surgery - just

research the surgeon. My

> surgeon was very experienced and performed all sorts of Minimally

invasive surgerys.

>

> >

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > My name is Yaneek and I was diagnosed with achalasia 3 months

ago,

> > at

> > age 26. I have found this illness very very challenging.

> >

> > I hate meal time, I often feel fatigued throughout the day, and

my

> > nights are not as restive as before.

> >

> > My Doctor has recommended the surgery right away. This seems so

> > drastic and invasive, and I'm very nervous. This whole experience

is

> > very firghteneing as I was very healthy a few months ago and now

I'm

> > sick.

> >

> > However, it was very encouraging to read some of the messages

posted

> > on the

> > site. Now I don't feel alone on this journey.

> >

> > I look forward to learning from, and sharing my expereinces with

you

> > all.

> >

> >

> > Yaneek

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi , I'm in Jamaica and I am considering doing the minimally invasive surgey with and experienced surgeon in the US, eventually. At this time I'm not even sure how to go about finding an experienced surgeon. I was thinking of exploring options in Florida or New York. Florida is closest to home and I have friends there, but I also have family in New York. I would appreciate any ideas and information in addition to the research that I will be doing. Blauer

<capmyjo@...> wrote: Yaneek I am just 2 weeks post op, but grateful for the surgery because I can sleep without choking. My diagnosis was made in September, so I also felt surgery was drastic. This group is great for information and support. Are you in a location where you have access to one of the experienced surgeons some of the group has mentioned?yaneek80 <yaneek80@...> wrote: Hi Everyone,My name is Yaneek and I was diagnosed with achalasia 3 months ago, at age 26. I have found this illness very very challenging. I hate meal time, I often feel fatigued throughout the day, and my nights are not as restive as before. My Doctor has recommended the surgery right

away. This seems so drastic and invasive, and I'm very nervous. This whole experience is very firghteneing as I was very healthy a few months ago and now I'm sick. However, it was very encouraging to read some of the messages posted on the site. Now I don't feel alone on this journey. I look forward to learning from, and sharing my expereinces with you all. Yaneek __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Yaneek, I'm not sure what part of Florida you were looking at, but I do know that The Cleveland Clinic has a division down there. I know there are members of the group in the general New York area as well, maybe they can suggest some doctors in their area.

Debbi in Michigan

Hi ,

I'm in Jamaica and I am considering doing the minimally invasive surgey with and experienced surgeon in the US, eventually. At this time I'm not even sure how to go about finding an experienced surgeon. I was thinking of exploring options in Florida or New York. Florida is closest to home and I have friends there, but I also have family in New York. I would appreciate any ideas and information in addition to the research that I will be doing.

[Guest guest]

Hi Yaneek,

I wouldn't worry to much about the surgery. A myotomy is not a very invasive

surgery at all. After having mine done, I spent only two days in the

hospital and was a little sore for a about week afterwards and back working

construction within 3 weeks. You also have the option of course of just

having a dialation, whcih gives you more or less the results as the myotomy,

although its not permanent. I'd suggest having the myotomy though and

getting it over and done with. Your only real concern should be finding an

experienced doctor. Take care,

Mark

>From: yaneek Lawson <yaneek80@...>

>Reply-achalasia

>achalasia

>Subject: Re: Hello All

>Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 08:28:59 -0800 (PST)

>

>Hi ,

>

> I'm in Jamaica and I am considering doing the minimally invasive surgey

>with and experienced surgeon in the US, eventually. At this time I'm not

>even sure how to go about finding an experienced surgeon. I was thinking of

>exploring options in Florida or New York. Florida is closest to home and I

>have friends there, but I also have family in New York. I would appreciate

>any ideas and information in addition to the research that I will be doing.

>

>

>

> Blauer <capmyjo@...> wrote: Yaneek

> I am just 2 weeks post op, but grateful for the surgery because I can

>sleep without choking. My diagnosis was made in September, so I also felt

>surgery was drastic. This group is great for information and support. Are

>you in a location where you have access to one of the experienced surgeons

>some of the group has mentioned?

>

>yaneek80 <yaneek80@...> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,

>

>My name is Yaneek and I was diagnosed with achalasia 3 months ago,

>at

>age 26. I have found this illness very very challenging.

>

>I hate meal time, I often feel fatigued throughout the day, and my

>nights are not as restive as before.

>

>My Doctor has recommended the surgery right away. This seems so

>drastic and invasive, and I'm very nervous. This whole experience is

>very firghteneing as I was very healthy a few months ago and now I'm

>sick.

>

>However, it was very encouraging to read some of the messages posted

>on the

>site. Now I don't feel alone on this journey.

>

>I look forward to learning from, and sharing my expereinces with you

>all.

>

>

>Yaneek

>

>

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> >My name is Yaneek and I was diagnosed with achalasia 3 months ago,

> >at

> >age 26. I have found this illness very very challenging.

> >

> >I hate meal time, I often feel fatigued throughout the day, and my

> >nights are not as restive as before.

> >

> >My Doctor has recommended the surgery right away. This seems so

> >drastic and invasive, and I'm very nervous. This whole experience is

> >very firghteneing as I was very healthy a few months ago and now I'm

> >sick.

> >

> >However, it was very encouraging to read some of the messages posted

> >on the

> >site. Now I don't feel alone on this journey.

> >

> >I look forward to learning from, and sharing my expereinces with you

> >all.

> >

> >

> >Yaneek

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Yaneek- I had the open (more invasive) Hellers 17years ago. At

that time, it was the only option - they did not yet do the surgery

laproscopically. I was in the hospital for 6 days and out of work for

3 weeks - that being said, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Of course,

if you can make it to the states and get the heller done lap - DO IT!

Even if for some reason you can't make it here, if you can find a

good surgeon who has some experience doing hellers, I would still

recommend it. I had several dilations prior to my surgery and they

helped but they were temporary and knowing what I know now - I would

have done the surgery first.

I know surgery is scary but don't wait too long - it's not going to

get any better. Schedule the surgery on your terms now, while it's

still an 'option' instead of a necessity.

Good luck!

Happy Holidays to you all!

- in Va.

> >

> > Yaneek, welcome to our family and to the group site. I am glad

> you

> have

> > read some of the old posts. Surgery is the best option for most

> of

> us with this

> > disease. It is not a cure but it is the best option that is out

> there right

> > now. If you have any questions or frustrations please feel free

> to

> let us

> > know. Where are you from?

> >

> > Hope you have a good holiday season.

> >

> > in Suffolk

> >

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Hi , welcome to this group. I hope that you like it here. My name is and I have a lot of weight to lose. I have already lost about 40 pounds, but I still have quite a bit over 100 more to lose. I just found out in September that I have type 2 diabetes. So that is what got me started really trying to lose the weight. I am just following my diabetes eating plan and then I am trying to exercise too. Although lately I have been really struggling to do the exercises. I just have been putting them off. I know I need to do them, but some times I just won't force myself to do what I know I need to do. Does that make sense? Well, any way, I just wanted to welcome you to the group. 340/300.8/299 Hello AllMy name is and I am almost desperate. I have been fighting my weight for the last 10 years or so and am now about 100 pounds over my goal weight. It seems like everytime I lose anything I am so proud and then it never fails that I put it back on. People with the motto... like my dad... "You can't expect to lose weight overnight, you didn't put it on that way.", need to realize that it is very simple to gain 4-5 pounds in a day... but you could NEVER lose it that way. I guess the ones that have adopted that saying are the ones that don't need to lose weight. Anyway, I digress, I am here to learn how other people are doing it. I have very little willpower and "get up and go". I have tried lots of diets with a few working for the short term. But I don't want to have to diet for the rest of my life. I would like to know of anyone on the list here that has lost a significant amount of weight and what they did to do so. Thanks, 100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links

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wtxgeek i try not to look at it as a diet try the word lifestyle change see if that helps and know you will have good and bad days don't beat yourself up kimberly