Guest guest Posted July 11, 2001 Report Share Posted July 11, 2001 Great enthusiasm, OneMadQueen! Welcome. You say you've already done a bunch of internet reading, but just in case you haven't come across these websites, lemme go ahead and list them. <A HREF= " http://www.909shot.com/ " >National Vaccine Information Center</A> <A HREF= " http://www.thinktwice.com/ " >THINKTWICE Global Vaccine Institute: Avoid Adverse Immunization Reactions</A> <A HREF= " http://www.vaccinationnews.com/ " >Vaccination News</A> <A HREF= " http://www.ias.org.nz/ " >IAS Home Page</A> <A HREF= " http://www.gval.com/ " >Title: GVAL Home Page</A> <A HREF= " http://www.planetc1.com/index.shtml " >Planet Chiropractic - Welcome Home</A> <A HREF= " http://www.korenpublications.com/ " >Koren Publications, Inc.</A> <A HREF= " http://www.unc.edu/~aphillip/www/vaccine/informed.htm " >Supporting Your Right To Informed Vaccination Decisions</A> <A HREF= " http://www.vaclib.org/ " >Vaccination Liberation</A> <A HREF= " http://vaccines.org/ " >A-1 database on vaccines and news about vaccines</A> <A HREF= " http://www.cco.net/~trufax/vaccine/vacindex.html " >http://www.cco.net/~truf\ ax/vaccine/vacindex.html</A> <A HREF= " http://www.trunkerton.fsnet.co.uk/vaccination_business.htm " >The Vaccination Business</A> <A HREF= " http://www.odomnet.com/vaccines/ " >Vaccines: The Truth Revealed</A> <A HREF= " http://www.avn.org.au/ " >Vaccination Information provided by the AVN</A> <A HREF= " http://www.vaccines.bizland.com/ " >PAVE VACCINE EDUCATION SITE</A> <A HREF= " http://webhome.idirect.com/~born2luv/immunization.html " >The Immunization Debate - Will you vaccinate your child or not?</A> <A HREF= " http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Villa/2009/ " >Vaccinations</A> <A HREF= " http://www.drrath.com/mr-publishing-internet/politics/pc/uk/index.htm " >The Nature of the Pharmaceutical Industry</A> <A HREF= " http://www.unc.edu/~aphillip/www/chf/index.htm " >Citizens for Healthcare Freedom Home Page</A> <A HREF= " http://www.doctoryourself.com/thank.html " >DoctorYourself.com - Alternative Health List & Newsletter</A> <A HREF= " http://vaccines.net/ " >Vaccine Safety</A> <A HREF= " http://www.eaglefoundation.net/ " >The Eagle Foundation</A> <A HREF= " http://www.orst.edu/dept/lpi/ " >Welcome to the Linus ing Institute</A> <A HREF= " http://www.drday.com/ " >Alternative cancer cures and AIDS cover-ups by Lorraine Day, M.D.</A> <A HREF= " http://www.wddty.co.uk/ " >What Doctors Don't Tell You</A> <A HREF= " http://www.trufax.org/menu/bio.html " >The Biological Manipulation of Human Populations</A> <A HREF= " http://www.empiricaltherapies.com/ " >Dr. L. Coulter's Center for Empirical Medicine on Vaccination Issues and Cancer Therapy</A> Kathleen In a message dated 7/11/2001 8:52:06 PM Central Daylight Time, onemadqueen@... writes: > Hello Group, > > I must tell you that I am so excited about this group I was just saying > last month that I need some support! I have a beautiful 11 month old son > that I have decided not to vaccinate. Wow the decision was easy after about > 50 hours of reading a ton of very explosive vaccine info. I had never even > thought of vaccines being a big money making propaganda thing! > > Silly huh but the idea of a vaccine made sense to me. I thought hey there > doctors they must know what's best. Then a REVELATION! Maybe they to have > been drawn in. I mean why not nothing was as extreme and vicious as Hitler > and as much as we may not approve of what a creep he was he was very > successful at all his propaganda! (extreme thought but really mass > inoculating is too.) > > I am really thinking that we are very lucky to have the internet. Although > the info is often overwhelming and in the debate of vaccines it was a very > difficult one ( there is a ton of info. on the subject out there) but most > of the truly positive info. was by the manufactures or very out dated to > the long term effects. > > Well at least I thought so. Anyway to avoid sounding like an airbag I > really needed a support group. I am getting opposition from everyone. And I > love my son I would never want to do something to harm him. EVER! And > frankly opposition is a very powerful tool they really say simple stupid > things and it makes me question everything I have learned. > > But you know what I have found. That the opposition has been super ignorant > of the subject of good versus bad in vaccinating. Most have never ever > looked into it. So who are they to even voice there thoughts right! Well > enough of that I was just going to introduce myself to the group and now I > wrote a novel. Hello group I am Asher's Mom and I look forward to > being apart of this incite full group. > > Have a great week I am outta here for the night! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2001 Report Share Posted July 11, 2001 -welcome to our group. It is very busy but very informative. If you are interested in debating I have a couple of sites for you to join me in. Holistic Momma-thanks for all the great site -now I won't have to instant message you for them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2001 Report Share Posted July 11, 2001 ~ Welcome!! I too have an 11 month old son...small world. When's your ds's bday? So happy to hear that you have decided to not vaccinate. I had considered the possibilty of not vaccinating, before we initially had, but also thought that doctors knew alot, and RJ paid for that belief, with a severe reaction. Thankfully, it seems, he has no permanent damage, but I am sure we won't know for possibly years. This is a wonderfully supportive group, and very well informed. You will gain all the knowledge that you need to support your decision, from here, I am sure. Again, welcome, and I look forward to reading more of you posts!! ) ~Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2001 Report Share Posted July 11, 2001 Hey, anytime. I had fun going through my " Favorite Places " list. I was actually kinda reviewing some of the things that I had bookmarked. I have so many bookmarked that I forget what all I have. Kathleen In a message dated 7/12/2001 2:00:32 AM Central Daylight Time, JILBAIT@... writes: > -welcome to our group. It is very busy but very informative. If you > are interested in debating I have a couple of sites for you to join me in. > Holistic Momma-thanks for all the great site -now I won't have to instant > message you for them:) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2001 Report Share Posted July 12, 2001 Alright Jilbait when you say debate do you mean like Me for you against in a struggle for who is the quickest wit? Or is this something friendly? LOL Am I reading to much into that word Debate? JILBAIT@... wrote: -welcome to our group. It is very busy but very informative. If you are interested in debating I have a couple of sites for you to join me in. Holistic Momma-thanks for all the great site -now I won't have to instant message you for them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2001 Report Share Posted July 12, 2001 Donna, Your a lucky lady I am so happy to hear your baby is okay! There seem to be many unlucky parents out there! My boy Asher dob is 7/21/00 and he to is becoming quite the walking, talking trouble maker! It is really helping to get rid of these last few pounds! LOL I love it. Being a mom ROCKS it is the greatest job ever. Anyway I love this group I feel so much better knowing I am not alone in this decision! I am breathing deeper. I know You all think I am cheesy right to wishy washy. But man this weighed hard the oppositioners are hard core! You know I was looking at my last ped. when she was lecturing me. And you know what I saw in her facial expression it was anger. Then that forced me to think about the position she is in what if all these anti- vaccine parents are on to something. (Think about how many children she has inoculated I mean wow) harsh reality. Truly I do not believe many people have the humbleness to truly admit that something they have practiced for years is wrong and change it! Blah Blah huh it was just a sad observation when I left I knew it was going to be the last time I took Asher to her! And I left feeling pity for her, being so closed minded. I don't like being wrong either, but I am sometimes. Big deal so I admit it and move on I don't live in the filth! There all better for now! Thanks for the awesome links Holistic momma! I book marked them and can't wait to dig into some of them! Have a super duper day and I will catch you all later in cyber space! Mommy <mommylovesrj@...> wrote: ~ Welcome!! I too have an 11 month old son...small world. When's your ds's bday? So happy to hear that you have decided to not vaccinate. I had considered the possibilty of not vaccinating, before we initially had, but also thought that doctors knew alot, and RJ paid for that belief, with a severe reaction. Thankfully, it seems, he has no permanent damage, but I am sure we won't know for possibly years. This is a wonderfully supportive group, and very well informed. You will gain all the knowledge that you need to support your decision, from here, I am sure. Again, welcome, and I look forward to reading more of you posts!! ) ~Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2001 Report Share Posted July 12, 2001 What a wonderful attitude you have! I learned it from my days employed as a secretary. Whenever I made a mistake and didn't own up to it, it was awful, but as soon as I learned to admit the mistake and just move on, everything was cool. By the way, a couple of the links I sent out will take you into the subject of cancer as big business. Some people have a difficult time believing that vaccination is just big business. But when they get hit over the head with the obviousness of cancer having been turned into big business, I think the vaccination issue also becomes clearer. And since you're new, I'll mention that Dr. Day's site might be a good place to start along those lines. She had breast cancer and refused big business' cures (chemo, radiation, surgery) and got well with alternative medicine! I don't know. Maybe you should actually start with poor 's site. You know some MDs are saying there is a link between cancer and vaccination. Which makes sense because the numbers of children with cancer have skyrocketed. Anyway, he was a little boy who died from brain cancer. And as you read of his experience at the various top notch hospitals, and how chemo on brain cancer has been proven ineffective and actually causes secondary cancers (proven by orthodox research studies) - well you get a glimpse into the big business of cancer and really all of orthodox medicine. Kathleen In a message dated 7/12/2001 8:56:35 AM Central Daylight Time, onemadqueen@... writes: > Donna, > Your a lucky lady I am so happy to hear your baby is okay! There seem to be > many unlucky parents out there! My boy Asher dob is 7/21/00 and he to is > becoming quite the walking, talking trouble maker! It is really helping to > get rid of these last few pounds! LOL I love it. > Being a mom ROCKS it is the greatest job ever. > Anyway I love this group I feel so much better knowing I am not alone in > this decision! I am breathing deeper. I know You all think I am cheesy > right to wishy washy. But man this weighed hard the oppositioners are hard > core! > You know I was looking at my last ped. when she was lecturing me. And you > know what I saw in her facial expression it was anger. Then that forced me > to think about the position she is in what if all these anti- vaccine > parents are on to something. (Think about how many children she has > inoculated I mean wow) harsh reality. Truly I do not believe many people > have the humbleness to truly admit that something they have practiced for > years is wrong and change it! > Blah Blah huh it was just a sad observation when I left I knew it was going > to be the last time I took Asher to her! And I left feeling pity for her, > being so closed minded. > I don't like being wrong either, but I am sometimes. Big deal so I admit it > and move on I don't live in the filth! > There all better for now! Thanks for the awesome links Holistic momma! I > book marked them and can't wait to dig into some of them! > Have a super duper day and I will catch you all later in cyber space! > > Mommy <mommylovesrj@...> wrote: ~ > > Welcome!! > > I too have an 11 month old son...small world. When's your ds's > bday? So happy to hear that you have decided to not vaccinate. I > had considered the possibilty of not vaccinating, before we initially > had, but also thought that doctors knew alot, and RJ paid for that > belief, with a severe reaction. Thankfully, it seems, he has no > permanent damage, but I am sure we won't know for possibly years. > This is a wonderfully supportive group, and very well informed. You > will gain all the knowledge that you need to support your decision, > from here, I am sure. Again, welcome, and I look forward to reading > more of you posts!! ) > > ~Donna > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2001 Report Share Posted July 12, 2001 In a message dated 7/12/2001 6:56:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time, onemadqueen@... writes: > Truly I do not believe many people have the humbleness to truly admit that > something they have practiced for years is wrong and change it! Could you even image the law suits that would happen too -- not to mention the billion dollar business for the drug companies. It just the same as the cigarette companies. Why do they sell something that is proven to be soo bad for people? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ And why did the cigarette company and the government hind it for so long? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Get my drift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Where are you in Missouri, and Who is your Ortho? I am in Mexico, just north of Columbia. Marilyn also in Missouri Lynn wrote: >Hello all! I'm trying to work up the courage to get my knees >replaced, all of your posts have been very informative. I have >severe DJD in both knees, I've struggled along with anti- >inflammatories and cortisone shots for the last 13 years, but things >are getting too bad for that now. I've been told that I'm too young >for a TKR (I'm 44) and that if I were 60 or 70, I'd have had them >done by now. I was advised to wait until I'm at least 50 to get >them done, but my pain level and general lack of mobility is making >that difficult, if not impossible. My internal med doc thinks it's >time to go for it now. I'm interested to know what your experiences >are--have your surgeons told you the same thing? Have any of you >had bilateral TKR's? I'm pretty healthy other than my rotten knees >and I have good support at home so if my surgeon is willing to do it >that way, I'd be grateful. Thanks in advance for any advice you'd >care to share--was there anything you'd have done differently? Was >your pain managed effectively? Was your post-op range of motion >better, worse or about what you expected? > >Lynn in Missouri > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Lynn I'm sorry, but I can't help you in the knee area--I'm a hippie. I do want to say that my thoughts are with you in your suffering. Have faith in yourself and the medical experts and you will emerge successfully through this ordeal. People are always telling me to be patient. They are right. Some day I may follow their advice. Best wishes, Staninfrance > Hello all! I'm trying to work up the courage to get my knees > replaced, all of your posts have been very informative. I have > severe DJD in both knees, I've struggled along with anti- > inflammatories and cortisone shots for the last 13 years, but things > are getting too bad for that now. I've been told that I'm too young > for a TKR (I'm 44) and that if I were 60 or 70, I'd have had them > done by now. I was advised to wait until I'm at least 50 to get > them done, but my pain level and general lack of mobility is making > that difficult, if not impossible. My internal med doc thinks it's > time to go for it now. I'm interested to know what your experiences > are--have your surgeons told you the same thing? Have any of you > had bilateral TKR's? I'm pretty healthy other than my rotten knees > and I have good support at home so if my surgeon is willing to do it > that way, I'd be grateful. Thanks in advance for any advice you'd > care to share--was there anything you'd have done differently? Was > your pain managed effectively? Was your post-op range of motion > better, worse or about what you expected? > > Lynn in Missouri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Hi Lynn, I had a right Hip replacement four years ago and seventeen months later I had my right Knee replacement two years ago I think the Knee replacement was a lot better the the Hip replacement I not saying that the Knee operation is easy but it does help to get it done .Well I wish you luck and have a nice day. SusieMarilyn <mwelton@...> wrote: Where are you in Missouri, and Who is your Ortho? I am in Mexico, just north of Columbia.Marilyn also in MissouriLynn wrote:>Hello all! I'm trying to work up the courage to get my knees >replaced, all of your posts have been very informative. I have >severe DJD in both knees, I've struggled along with anti->inflammatories and cortisone shots for the last 13 years, but things >are getting too bad for that now. I've been told that I'm too young >for a TKR (I'm 44) and that if I were 60 or 70, I'd have had them >done by now. I was advised to wait until I'm at least 50 to get >them done, but my pain level and general lack of mobility is making >that difficult, if not impossible. My internal med doc thinks it's >time to go for it now. I'm interested to know what your experiences >are--have your surgeons told you the same thing? Have any of you >had bilateral TKR's? I'm pretty healthy other than my rotten knees >and I have good support at home so if my surgeon is willing to do it >that way, I'd be grateful. Thanks in advance for any advice you'd >care to share--was there anything you'd have done differently? Was >your pain managed effectively? Was your post-op range of motion >better, worse or about what you expected? >>Lynn in Missouri >>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 You're just like me, you're addicted to food. Believe me if there's hope for me there's hope for you. Three healthy meals a day and two snacks is a lot of food, you just have to think HEALTHY. First thing you have to do is clean out your pantry/fridge and get rid of the crap and replace it with healthier choices. Go to my website and look at the snacks page to get some ideas. I started at 248 and am down to 225, I know its going to be tough going but I'm determined to get to 124. I want to do it right and I want to keep it off. You can to have some faith in yourself! A good thing is joining this group. If you stick with us you'll get all the motivation and inspiration you can stand. We won't LET you quit! laurainwv <graciehope1984@...> wrote: Hi AllI just joined the group. Last month when I went for my physical I weighed a little over 300. It makes me want to cry when I see that number. How did I let this happen? How did I let myself get so big? <snip> -Sapphyre Feel Free to Visit: www.geocities.com/asmallersapphyre www.livejournal.com/users/changescomin Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Hi ! Welcome to the group. I posted my intro earlier today (or maybe yesterday, can't remember), so if you want, you can go back and read it. I could've written your post word for word. For about 10 years I've started every day with the best intentions and most of the time, wound up overeating. The key for me has been exercise. This is the longest I've ever stuck to something (over 6 months). And while it's been very hard at times, for the most part I've had an easier time than I've ever had. I have to chalk it up to the exercise. *shrugs* I'm with Sapphyre--I think getting rid of the temptations is really important. Also, I read through some Overeater's Anonymous books (borrowed from the library) and they helped a LOT. So did " Make the Connection " by Bob Greene. Just something to think about I've never used the foodmover, but it sounds wonderful from what I read on here. And the first week is always the most difficult. I always feel hungry, tired, crabby, etc. Sometimes get headaches from the sugar/caffiene withdrawal. Best of luck to you! We're all here for ya! -Bonnie 338/276/268 (mini goal) > > I have a foodmover, it is time to > dig it out and make a fresh start. I don't know how in the world I > could ever follow blast off week. If I could live on that amount of > food, I wouldn't be fat. Anyone out there have success even though > they skipped blast off week? I'm anxious to make new friends and > share in your success. Thanks for reading. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Hi Bonnie, I went back and read your post. Thanks for sharing. Knowing other people can do it, makes me believe I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 In a message dated 4/11/2006 10:32:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, graciehope1984@... writes: I'm beginning to wonder if there is any hope for me. Hi and welcome... Might have to start calling you 2, since I see there's another (LOL) in one of my groups I am 1 - that's where I got that at. Hey anyway.... there IS hope for you!! You are here. That's a good step. Get the food mover out and moving it if that's what you are going to do (I don't use it - LOL).... Journaling helps. Keep track of what you eat, when and why. See if there are other activities that you can do instead of eating. Activity, reading, etc.... Welcome~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Hi , My name is also. We are going to have to find a way for people to tell us apart. Maybe I will go by in MO. Where are you from? I started at 340 back in September. I am down to 295.4 as of Sunday. Back in September I learned that I have type 2 diabetes. That is what really got me starting to want to lose the weight. At that weight I couldn't walk from one room to another without being totally out of breath and hurting really bad. Now I can walk around without hurting and life is so much better for me. I still have a lot of weight to lose, but I am still working at it. I have my ups and downs though. Lately it has been really hard for me to stay on plan and also do my exercising. I have been really over eating on junk food lately and that caused me to gain three pounds. I am working now to take those three pounds back off. I'm trying at least. I am married to a wonderful man. We are both disabled. His is Cerebral Palsy. He has a mild case. Mine is a mental disability. But we keep going. Everyone on this group is so supportive. I just know you are going to love this group. from MO340/295.4/275 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Welocme ! My highest was 333 - I know the surprise you felt Now we know the reality the nest thing is the plan. Yes blastoff week is overwhelming - the 1st time lost 50+ I did great on 1000 calories (started at 250 lbs) - I never even upped the calories - eating lunch / dinner. fast forward 10 years and 83 pounds - didn't make 2 days on 1000 - was doing all 3 meals (something about metabalism) - lost anyway, just not as quick. How about spending the first day working on just 1 goal - calories - water intake or exercise. You have to find what works for you so that you don't quit. have you checked out www.sparkpeople.com or www.fitday.com - great sites!laurainwv <graciehope1984@...> wrote: Hi AllI just joined the group. Last month when I went for my physical I weighed a little over 300. It makes me want to cry when I see that number. How did I let this happen? How did I let myself get so big? I've been obese since my first pregnancy 20 years ago. I'm beginning to wonder if there is any hope for me. I think I've tried every diet out there. Every day I start with the best of intentions, then I cave in to my cravings and I eat. I eat a lot. I'm afraid, I feel alone, I desperately want to lose weight. I have a foodmover, it is time to dig it out and make a fresh start. I don't know how in the world I could ever follow blast off week. If I could live on that amount of food, I wouldn't be fat. Anyone out there have success even though they skipped blast off week? I'm anxious to make new friends and share in your success. Thanks for reading. Live, Love, Laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 I have not done the foodmovers before but I think some of these ladies have and Iam sure they can help you out a lot. Welcome to the group. It is agreat support. They are some wonderful ladies here!! Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Just joined the group Hi AllI just joined the group.Welcome! This is a great place to be! Last month when I went for my physical I weighed a little over 300. I myself started at 260. There are many here above and below us.We all have a lot to lose. It makes me want to cry when I see that number. I have cried over it before. How did I let this happen? Who knows. I think with all of us its different. I got mine after marrying and having kids. The weight came and never went away. As a matter of fact it kept coming. And then get this.....(was I in denial or what?) I weighed 260 but I didn't really feel that fat. I know it don't make sense. I mean I knew I had some weight on me but I never felt Fat. Untill I seen my daughters home videos of her marriage and graduations and special events she made a dvd of. And all the shame and embarrasement just totally engulfed me all in one night. You hear about alcoholics hitting rock bottom.....that was my rock bottom. When I seen all those videos there was no denying I was obese. I was horrified my kids had videos of me looking like that as their keepsake memories. I can't help but feel they had to be totally embarrased.I know they love me and probably wasn't but it didnt and still dont keep me from thinking that way. How did I let myself get so big? I think although it took a long time for us to get this big....like it was for me, it just kinda stuck up on us. I don't know if I'm making sense or not but like I said I knew I was putting on weight but it just didnt seem as much as it was. Looking in the mirror is nothing compared to seeing yourself in a video. If anyone needs to take off some blinders and see wht you truly look like. Watch a video of yourself.I've been obese since my first pregnancy 20 years ago. I'm beginning to wonder if there is any hope for me. Oh there's hope , We all have hope and goals. You are gonna have ups and downs, failures and success. Just remember this is a long hard road to travel and you are gonna have breakdowns every so often. Don't let the hard times make you quit. I think I've tried every diet out there. Every day I start with the best of intentions, then I cave in to my cravings and I eat. I eat a lot. One of the girls here sent in a line... I don't remember it line for line but the just of it is to just get though today. Don't worry about tomorrow. You can do anything for just today.And when you think of it that way it does make it easier. Just get up tomorrow and say to yourself you are just going to get though that day. Worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes. I'm afraid, I feel alone, I desperately want to lose weight. Girl, you are not alone. Have you read how many people buy diet foods and joins gyms? Have you seen the money the places like weight watchers and craig and places like that make? Have you looked at how many people joins these weight support groups? People aren't just doing that to get rid of the money in their pockets. Most are doing it because they have a weight problem just like us. Maybe not as much as us since this is a 100+ group. But most of us here are in the same boat as you.I've been afraid. I've felt alone but now I also desperately want to lose weight too.You can do it. Its just gonna take us some time. I have a foodmover, it is time to dig it out and make a fresh start. I don't know how in the world I could ever follow blast off week. If I could live on that amount of food, I wouldn't be fat. Anyone out there have success even though they skipped blast off week? I have a food mover and have never used it. Isnt that awful? My mom bought it and gave it to me when she quit using it. I think I myself do better just counting calories. Some people swear by the foodmover. I've heard of some great weight loss using it.I could never get the hang of all the different windows to move for like meats and stuff. Calorie conting for me is a lot easier. I'm anxious to make new friends and share in your success. Likewise. Thanks for reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 > I just joined the group. Welcome in WV! > It makes me want to cry when I see that > number. How did I let this happen? How did I let myself get so big? Life happens! I gained from 250 to 296 when I had neck and foot problems and wasn't allowed to exercise for a year. I slowly lost almost all of it, but then more injuries and a lot of falls off my food plan brought me half-way back to the top again and I'm still working my way back. > I've been obese since my first pregnancy 20 years ago. I was born fat (10 pounds) and have never been thin, or even normal sized, in my life. >I think I've tried every diet out there. Then exerise is going to gt the weight off more so than restricting calories. All that yo-yo dieting has slowed down your metabolism, so as soon as you drastically reduce your calories again your body is going to go into starvation mode, saying to itself " Oh, no! Here comes another famine! Quick! Store that fat over there, in the belly, next to the fat we stored the last time there was a famine (diet) just a few weeks ago! Now aren't you glad we never got rid of any of this fat? " Exercise will build muscle and speed up your metabolism so the fat will get burned off, if the body likes it or not. >I don't know how in the world I > could ever follow blast off week. I don't know of too many people who *could*. Just start with the card for the weight you are now and don't worry about Blast Off week. says it serves one major purpose - if you've been eating a lot of calories prior to starting the diet, that dropping down to 1000 (1200 on the SlimAway Everyday version of the Foodmover) will give you a fast, dramatic weight loss that will give you the encouragement to go on with the rest of the plan as a lifestyle change. Starting with the calorie card you'll be on after BlastOff week is fine, but just don't expect to see a big loss the first week, especially if you're already eating pretty low in calories already. But if you've been eating a lot lately and recently gained a number of pounds, even eating from the 2000 calorie card plus the extra fruit and protein you're allowed for the first 50 pounds over 500 you should show a nice loss for the first week. Just don't forget to also drink your water and get your sweatin' in. Sue in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Hey best advice I can give you is journal. You will be amazed at what passes threw our lips that we dont acknowledge. Knowing what we eat helps. Dont forget water, exercise, and portions. NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: " laurainwv " <graciehope1984@...> > I'm beginning to wonder if there is any hope for me. I think I've tried > every diet out there. Every day I start with the best of intentions, > then I cave in to my cravings and I eat. I eat a lot. I'm afraid, I feel > alone, I > desperately want to lose weight. I could have written that. I think 99% of the people here could have. We totally understand how hard this is. Can you pick just one thing to focus on so it's not so overwhelming? Maybe week 1 you drink a bottle of water every day. Week 2 you drink a bottle of water every day and only have 2 sugar Cokes per day. Week 3 you drink water, cut down on Coke and have a piece of fruit every day. Most of us jump into a new eating plan with the best intentions then fall flat on our faces. Maybe just take small steps this time so you can build on your success. We are so used to failing that we need to set ourselves up for success even if it means starting with tiny little changes. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 In a message dated 4/13/2006 7:19:54 AM Pacific Standard Time, maryannanderic@... writes: Can you pick just one thing to focus on so it's not so overwhelming? Maybe week 1 you drink a bottle of water every day. Week 2 you drink a bottle of water every day and only have 2 sugar Cokes per day. Week 3 you drink water, cut down on Coke and have a piece of fruit every day. Oh, there's a cool link to "52 small things" or something like that in the links section *I think* .... one change a week = 52 changes for the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 My asthma first appeared in my late 30s, about 7-8 years after I moved from Moscow to MA. I discovered Samters a few years later.asimon321 <asimon321@...> wrote: Hi all. I just found this page last night. My Mom has had Samters (or the symptoms) for the last decade or so. Her allergies really got worse as she entered her mid 40's. I now am experiencing some seasonal sysmptoms much like her's and the one's I've read about here. I wanted to know was there a particular age any of you noticed your symptoms (I'm in my early 30's). Also, does climate or area of the country play a role in the severity of symptoms (My mother is from the Midwest, but when she came to California where I live her symptoms were less severe). Thanks. Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Welcome. What journey are you taking? WW, southbeach, or what you created? N.H.Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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