Guest guest Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 I think thats what they rely on, people not questioning it. My 18 mth old has had no vaxes, not even the vit k at birth. it has been some hassle but not too bad. What can they do? hold you down? just intimidate you, if you let them. You need to be more serious and fixed with them, write to the health authority as well and inform them. if you change your mind they can give the vaccines at any time and will be falling over backwards to do so. I havent seen my hv since the baby was born - they dont bother here, too many social problems to be chasing little old me. We're not sick so i dont see the gp. if they're too much, don't see them or change gp. Yes, you can do that. Theres lots of non vaxers around, part vaxers/delayed. We don't all seem to be falling down dying so what does that tell us. bw A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Hey hun!!! I just got back a bit ago. I will weigh in tomorrow. This is so exciting!!!! Tammy > Hiiiii Tam! ) > > Welcome Sweetie... Ok I'm signing you up for the challenge, it starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Amy welcome. The best advice start a journal, set some goals, do inventory on what you would like to change, and dont forget water, portions, and exercise. For me I wish i started when you are when my kids where younger. To have those years back. BUT as I have said before we have to move forward and not dwell on the past. NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Hi Amy & Welcome! Stop focusing on how you feel and remmeber who you are and what wonderful qualities you have - write down 5-10 of your good traits, just as a reminder - then keep remembering you are a person of worth. I like the old saying God don't make junk As far as hubby maybe if you remind him that you'd like to grow old with him, maybe he'll lay off the ice cream. Congrats on the 3 pound loss! you're right - if the junk don't come in - you can't be tempted. Or if you're counting calories - I love those 100 packs - though rather expesive. If there are cookies around I add those 100-160 calories to my day. Good luck on your first goal! --- Carl & Amy <acwinston@...> wrote: > Hello > I'm so embarrassed of the way I look that I > don't want to go anywhere. My self confidence > has plummeted to zero and I'm starting to just > feel totally worthless. I feel like such a > failure. > > The only thing keeping me going is my > wonderful, loving husband and my 2 precious > babies. I don't know what I would do without > them. My husband always tells me that he loves > me the way I am. Even though that is > wonderful, he doesn't realize that it's not > helpful. LOL I can tell him how I want to > lose some weight, but the evening, he's ready > to go out and get ice cream. My will power has > to be so strong to fight off my own ideas... > it's hard fighting his as well. > > > So, I'm reaching out, looking for all of the > support, ideas, guidance, and knowledge that I > can get to help me. I'm worried about those > first 20-30 lbs as I've lost those so many > times to give up around then and gain it all > back. > > I am a stay at home MOM to 2 cutie pies who are > everything to me. They are the reason I get > out of bed every morning and a big reason why I > want to shed this weight. They are 2 and 5 > months. I want to be able to play with them > without getting out of breath. I want to get > up and down off the floor. I want to coach > t-ball and not be embarrassed of myself. I > want to get OUT and get back to the outgoing > person I once was. >> I'm drinking a ton of water and watching > portion sizes. It's the little snacking here > and there that kills me. Just today, I grabbed > 3 cookies and ate them. Then, as I was > reaching for another one, I thought, " What in > the world am I doing? " So I threw them all in > the trash. I'm not buying anymore junk for the > house. That should help that a LOT! > > My first goal is to get past the 20 lb mark. > Once I meet that one, I'll set a new one. > > Take Care, > Amy Live, Love, Laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Hi Amy, Welcome! I am new here too, not new to the weigh loss scene. One of these wonderful ladies here posted a link to fitday.com and I tell ya it has been one of the most important things I do daily. I enter all my food there and even enter custom food with the exact numbers from my box and it is really hiting me hard putting it in front of my face. I am learning a lot from it. A few times I was thinking I was doing so well at each meal but once you add them all together for the day I was no where where I wanted to be. So to see it on the screen was a real help to me. Good luck with this battle, These ladies here are WONDERFUL. I am so thankful I found this group!!! Myssi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Welcome to the group Amy and good luck to you on your journey Tema Carl & Amy <acwinston@...> wrote: Hello Some of you may know me from other groups as I'm on a few just trying to get the support and knowledge to beat this monster. LOL I'm new here, but certainly not new to weight loss/gain. I'm so ready to shed these pounds, I just lose track sometimes and over eat before I even realize it. I get so mad at myself. I'm so embarrassed of the way I look that I don't want to go anywhere. My self confidence has plummeted to zero and I'm starting to just feel totally worthless. I feel like such a failure. The only thing keeping me going is my wonderful, loving husband and my 2 precious babies. I don't know what I would do without them. My husband always tells me that he loves me the way I am. Even though that is wonderful, he doesn't realize that it's not helpful. LOL I can tell him how I want to lose some weight, but the evening, he's ready to go out and get ice cream. My will power has to be so strong to fight off my own ideas... it's hard fighting his as well. But, no one is to blame but me for my size. Last Monday morning, I weighed 294. I started my New Year's Resolution AGAIN! Yesterday morning I was 291, so 3 lbs gone. It's a start... a great start, but I've been here so many times that I'm already starting to worry about failing. I know that is NOT a good way to start. So, I'm reaching out, looking for all of the support, ideas, guidance, and knowledge that I can get to help me. I'm worried about those first 20-30 lbs as I've lost those so many times to give up around then and gain it all back. I am a stay at home MOM to 2 cutie pies who are everything to me. They are the reason I get out of bed every morning and a big reason why I want to shed this weight. They are 2 and 5 months. I want to be able to play with them without getting out of breath. I want to get up and down off the floor. I want to coach t-ball and not be embarrassed of myself. I want to get OUT and get back to the outgoing person I once was. I've started this "diet" and I don't want to fail. I want to keep going. What works for you? What do you do to help remind yourself? To help keep your goals in sight and on track? Anything you could share would be so helpful and appreciated. I have a long way to go, so I hope you all don't mind hearing from a "wind bag" often. LOL I'm drinking a ton of water and watching portion sizes. It's the little snacking here and there that kills me. Just today, I grabbed 3 cookies and ate them. Then, as I was reaching for another one, I thought, "What in the world am I doing?" So I threw them all in the trash. I'm not buying anymore junk for the house. That should help that a LOT! My first goal is to get past the 20 lb mark. Once I meet that one, I'll set a new one. Take Care, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 HI, Amy My name is Jana and I started this weight loss journey or I should say life style change last year in March, I weighed 325lbs. I got down to 237 and I hit a road block a major one, I was eating everything in sight and I got up to 250 so I threw my scale out. About a week ago I decide to get my butt back in gear and get this weight off once and for all, so I gave up pop cold turkey and I have noticed that I dont eat as much when I drink the water, all I ever drank before was diet pepsi( with no water). I went and bought another scale last night and I am back down to 235. I know about the cookies they are bad LOL I could eat the whole thing sometimes and say I cant believe I just did that. I have a problem with eating late at night but here lately I havent even been tenpted, I hope you all have a wonderful evening, Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Welcome Amy!! Happy Losing!! > > Hello > > Some of you may know me from other groups as I'm on a few just trying to get the support and knowledge to beat this monster. LOL I'm new here, but certainly not new to weight loss/gain. I'm so ready to shed these pounds, I just lose track sometimes and over eat before I even realize it. I get so mad at myself. > > I'm so embarrassed of the way I look that I don't want to go anywhere. My self confidence has plummeted to zero and I'm starting to just feel totally worthless. I feel like such a failure. > > The only thing keeping me going is my wonderful, loving husband and my 2 precious babies. I don't know what I would do without them. My husband always tells me that he loves me the way I am. Even though that is wonderful, he doesn't realize that it's not helpful. LOL I can tell him how I want to lose some weight, but the evening, he's ready to go out and get ice cream. My will power has to be so strong to fight off my own ideas... it's hard fighting his as well. > > But, no one is to blame but me for my size. Last Monday morning, I weighed 294. I started my New Year's Resolution AGAIN! Yesterday morning I was 291, so 3 lbs gone. It's a start... a great start, but I've been here so many times that I'm already starting to worry about failing. I know that is NOT a good way to start. > > So, I'm reaching out, looking for all of the support, ideas, guidance, and knowledge that I can get to help me. I'm worried about those first 20-30 lbs as I've lost those so many times to give up around then and gain it all back. > > I am a stay at home MOM to 2 cutie pies who are everything to me. They are the reason I get out of bed every morning and a big reason why I want to shed this weight. They are 2 and 5 months. I want to be able to play with them without getting out of breath. I want to get up and down off the floor. I want to coach t-ball and not be embarrassed of myself. I want to get OUT and get back to the outgoing person I once was. > > I've started this " diet " and I don't want to fail. I want to keep going. > > What works for you? What do you do to help remind yourself? To help keep your goals in sight and on track? Anything you could share would be so helpful and appreciated. I have a long way to go, so I hope you all don't mind hearing from a " wind bag " often. LOL > > I'm drinking a ton of water and watching portion sizes. It's the little snacking here and there that kills me. Just today, I grabbed 3 cookies and ate them. Then, as I was reaching for another one, I thought, " What in the world am I doing? " So I threw them all in the trash. I'm not buying anymore junk for the house. That should help that a LOT! > > My first goal is to get past the 20 lb mark. Once I meet that one, I'll set a new one. > > Take Care, > Amy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Welcome to the group!!!! Got job on the 3 lbs weight loss. TammyH New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Thank you all for the nice welcome... I'm enjoying being a part of the group. Take Care,~ Amyacwinston@... ID: amy102090Wife to Carl - 10/20/90Mommy to Shane Carl - 6/17/03Mommy to Lindsey - 7/29/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 you need to lose at least 79 pounds according to the chart I have depending on your age. at 5'4" a 19-34 year old woman should weigh between 111-146 and 35 years old and up should weigh 122-157. Welcome! This is a very supportive group! hfarms1970 <hermesnancy@...> wrote: Well I have never had anyone tell me I need to lose 100 lbs. But when you weight 236 and are only 5'4" I do not know for sure if 100 lbs. can go but I need to take off a lot; NANCY -Sapphyre Feel Free to Visit: www.geocities.com/asmallersapphyre www.livejournal.com/users/changescomin www.geocities.com/mothernatureschyld Subscribe to my Group for Food Addiction Support! food_addicts_anon-subscribe How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Hi , Welcome here. I don't know what the answer is for a "ideal" weight for someone your height either. You could look eDiets or sparkpeople or something for recommendations, or ask your doctor (of course there are gals on this group that could tell you in a heartbeat LOL) I am , have lost 30 lbs and probably have a good 90 to go Nice to meet you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hey nancy welcome. So sorry late with the welcome. Crazy here in NH right now. I wieghed in at 234 this am. I am about 5 ft 4 and a few inches. What I have decided is not to look at the 100 lbs to lose. First 10% AND 199 is what I am looking for. It is suggested by many to pick a long term goal. Short term goal. AND maybe another type. Whether it is a milestone 199 OR a dress size. What program are you following. NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 In a message dated 7/7/2006 5:41:36 AM Pacific Standard Time, Jase4567@... writes: I wieghed in at 234 this am. , that's great... uhhhh is that a loss for you, or a maintain (LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 You can do it ...just set small goals and knock them down like bowling pins! I have 150 to lose or thereabouts...if I look at that figure I'm defeated before I start...but in ten pound increments it's doable. Luhfarms1970 <hermesnancy@...> wrote: Well I have never had anyone tell me I need to lose 100 lbs. But when you weight 236 and are only 5'4" I do not know for sure if 100 lbs. can go but I need to take off a lot; NANCY __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Doreen Hey I was born in Ann Arbor MI!!! While it isn’t fun going through the process. Its good that you are getting the needed tests!!!! I hope your tests go smoothly for you! C Warren Co-Founder www.achalasia.us From: achalasia [mailto:achalasia ] On Behalf Of reeni_joy Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:11 PM achalasia Subject: New Evening all...I am new to this group and happy to find a group of people who understand what I am going through. I am in the middle of the diagnosis process but my doctor strongly feels that I have achalasia (I had an abnormal barium swallow and upper endoscopy -- I go for the myometry (sp??) on Tuesday). I am from Ann Arbor Michigan. Just wanted to stop by and say hi for now. Thanks...Doreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Hi Doreen, we are glad to have you join our group. Sounds like you're in the last lap of the diagnosis process. We will look forward to hearing from you after your manometry on Tuesday. Maggie Alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Doreen, Welcome to the group! Where are you going for your tests? My husband, , has Diffuse Esophageal Spasm (a different motility disorder) and was seen by Dr. Nostrandt at U of M for tests. He wasn't too impressed by the doctor, but U of M's tests were more accurate than the ones that were done at Troy Beaumont, closer to home. We live in St. Clair Shores and there are a few others in the group from Michigan. Good luck with your manometry! It's not usually pleasant, but it does help them in diagnosing. Please keep us posted on how you're doing! It's important to find doctors that have experience with treating achalasia. This is a very caring group and many can offer advice and certainly support for you! Try to have a good weekend in our heatwave! in SE Michigan > > Evening all...I am new to this group and happy to find a group of > people who understand what I am going through. I am in the middle of > the diagnosis process but my doctor strongly feels that I have > achalasia (I had an abnormal barium swallow and upper endoscopy -- I go > for the myometry (sp??) on Tuesday). I am from Ann Arbor Michigan. > Just wanted to stop by and say hi for now. > > Thanks...Doreen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Dear Doreen, Welcome to the Group. We have another member who lives in Ann Arbor. He is called . He has not posted for a while, but it would be nice for him to get in touch. He might live across the street (lol). It seems to me that a good diagnosis of achalasia can be made from a barium swallow alone. Then the endoscopy can check for abnormalities and is a chance to perform a biopsy (very valuable - it is SOOOO nice to be confirmed that you have no cancer). The manometry, as I am sure, you will know by now, measures the pressure and movement. It is recorded on a computer print-out, a little bit like an ECG reading. Those 3 together normally complete the set and then the surgeon/consultant knows what he is working with and what advice to give you. Good luck Doreen, love from Ann in England xxxreeni_joy <reeni_joy@...> wrote: Evening all...I am new to this group and happy to find a group of people who understand what I am going through. I am in the middle of the diagnosis process but my doctor strongly feels that I have achalasia (I had an abnormal barium swallow and upper endoscopy -- I go for the myometry (sp??) on Tuesday). I am from Ann Arbor Michigan. Just wanted to stop by and say hi for now. Thanks...Doreen All new "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Hey Sula. I have 3 family members who have different cases or neropathy. Some mild some severe. They say cold weather it is worse. So keep toosties WARM... NH. Start Jan 07 246.6239/237.6AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Good for you! You deserve nice comfy shoes. ~ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - Wow! What a ride!~ Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Yay for new shoes Sula!! I need to remember to replace mine every 3 months, pretty much on schedule, or my legs, feet, etc are screaming at me. You mention being "off balance" - do you have orthotics to wear, or can you look into them? Even a lesser expensive OTC type might help... AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 , The " out of balance " comment wasn't refering to being literally out of balance. It's nothing to do with my shoes and everything to do with my spine. I have 3 degenerative disks in my lumbar spine. It's a bit of a chicken-egg thing, but my piriformis muscle tightens up, thus causing sciatic problems and lower back pain (or, inflamation causes the back pain, then I walk 'off' and start up the piriformis issues... hard to say!). My left leg is much more muscular than my right. I have mild neuropathy issues along the outside of my right calf only, and across the top of my right foot - the sciatic/piriformis mucle is also on my right foot. Additionally I get a horrible knot up by my right shoulderblade. In short - the right side of my body has issues! SulaBlue > You > mention being " off balance " - do you have orthotics to wear, or can you look > into them? Even a lesser expensive OTC type might help... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 In a message dated 3/25/2007 1:39:20 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, croppinrobin711@... writes: What I mean is : is there a set day that you all weigh in on? Do you just fill in the group as your day arrives? Are their any challenges? Anything that I should be aware of to join in more. Nothing set in stone. People weigh on varying days during the week. We are usually good to let each other know the ups, downs and in betweens. Do whatever you feel comfortable with. The only challenge right now is a walking/step challenge for the month of March - trying to walk as much as we can each day... there is a database on our group's home page that you can log your steps on. Otherwise, just jump in and stir the pot as you feel comfortable. Make any challenge you want, others might join ya. Oh, and I have challenged myself to move during the commercials during American Idol when I watch it LOL! AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 > I was just wondering if there are any particular guidelines to the group, None, really, except what's on our home page. >Are their any challenges? Right now there's a walking challenge going on. Details are in the Database section, I believe. >Anything that I should be aware of to join in more. Just hop on in with anything. Don't be shy - we don't bite! LOL Sue in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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