introducing myself

[Guest guest]

hi longleggedbetti - welcome to the group. yes, collagevideo has an

excellent reputation for quality and customer service. do you subscribe to

their paper catalog? if not, then you should! although their website is

just as fabulous. anyway, it is nice to meet you. im glad that you

also enjoy working out at home. ive tried to go to gyms many years ago but

decided that it just wasnt for me. i might go back some day just to

socialize...lol.

*~*~*~*~*

Carolyn

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[Guest guest]

{{{{{{{{{{{Roseanne}}}}}}}}}}}}} Welcome to our little family. I'm so happy

you found us. This is truly the friendliest and most encouraging place on

the web, bar none! I so understand what you're saying about not sticking to BF

etc, cuz it's so hard. I still have the latest version, in the box and ready

to go on Ebay or in the trash...LOL Trash seems like a better idea to me

You feel free to come here anytime you want and if it's encouragement you

need, you'll get it. Liz is such a wonderful, constant inspiration. If you've

been reading the posts, you've found this out already. If it's just a friendly

hello, hug, whatever.

Again, welcome and hope to be hearing a lot from you...

Kiki

[Guest guest]

Hi Roseanne,

I've been doing Life Lift for about 4-1/2 months. I started with the first 2

videos, then eventually moved on to my " own " exercise regime (that is, I do the

LL breaths with the exercises shown in the videos plus some extras that I've

added, hopefully to address " problem spots " ).

What I've seen:

1. LOTS of energy and increased stamina -- I can climb steep hills without

getting winded, stay awake while driving for hours (this is a really great

benefit -- try doing the breaths when you start getting sleepy when driving), no

3 PM slump, etc., etc.

2. Better body tone.

3. A big help with my stomach problems (I attribute this to a combination of

Life Lift and starting probiotics).

4. Deeper breathing -- I started doing LL after surgery, I was frightened by my

lack of ability to correctly breathe into a hospital breathing apparatus....

5. Decreased knee pain (I use one of the video exercises specifically designed

for this -- sitting in a chair and pushing up to on my toes) -- I can actually

squat and (sort-of, not very gracefully!) get back up...

What I have NOT noticed is any significant weight loss. However, at my age (60)

and height/weight (5' 7 " /155) I am not really overweight -- but I am not where I

want to be (130#). My body is getting progressively more toned, which is good --

but I still want to lose some weight. I wear size 10, sometimes 12 -- I want to

be an 8, sometimes 10. I watch my WOE carefully, not sure what I should be doing

differently -- but I sure as heck am going to continue trying!

Bottom line -- I will continue with Life Lift forever -- the positive effects

are truly great -- I really get a kick out of outperforming the kids (aged 30) I

work with -- I can sprint up the stairs in the parking garage and leave them

behind and panting, I haven't had a headache for months, I don't fall asleep

during afternoon meetings (though during boring ones I tend to discretely do

some LL breaths! LOL!). My husband has taken it up (his weight and health are

just fine, and he's always been full of energy) -- he particularly likes doing

the breaths/exercises during long drives and when we walk/hike for many miles...

Welcome to the group and hope you'll soon be enjoying all the wonderful LL

results!

Bonnie

Introducing myself

Hi Everyone!

My name is Roseanne and I just joined your group. I have not

purchased LifeLift yet but I am planning to. I woke up this morning

thinking that I should try to start Oxicising again (haven't done it

in years) to give it a better try because I have to do something

about my weight and low energy (at least try again). But I remember

how I dreaded to do it and how difficult it was. So I went to the

internet to see if there were any support groups that would

encourage me and instead I found LifeLift. I have always liked the

idea of oxigenating the body, especially when I am about 70lbs. or

more overweight and cannot move as I used to (I will soon turn 40).

As I read the testimonies on the LL website I started to get excited

about getting it, especially when they say that it is gentler and

simpler than bodyflex and oxicise (I never stuck to either of them

long enough to see any results because it was too hard). I do like

the idea of a short workout because I have a 4 year old that I home

school and I take care of a 3 1/2 yr old also and God willing I will

have adopted a baby girl before this year is over.

I feel so tired all the time and so defeated because of all the

programs that I have tried and failed. I hope this is more doable

and that I see results. Have any of you lost a lot of weight like

the amount that I have to loose? Is there a certain combination of

products that you recomend for optimum results? I am thinking of

purchasing the beyond ultimate package from the LL site. I am even

thinking of also getting the zoo one for kids to get my son to do it

with me even though he does not have a weight problem (so he will

let me workout and get him healthier at the same time). Any input

would be greatly appreciated.

Desperately,

Roseanne

What can changing the way you breathe do for you? Everything!

See why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the best! http://www.oxygenzoo.com

[Guest guest]

Welcome Roseanne!! It is always so much fun getting someone new to join

our group. I have oxycise and Body flex too---NO COMPARISON to LL. You

are going to absolutely LOVE doing this with Rashelle. She is soothing

and encouraging and a really fun teacher. And everyone in this group is

just a joy to know.

Wait until you see your energy level!! WOW!! Hugs, Connie :-)

Introducing myself

Hi Everyone!

My name is Roseanne and I just joined your group. I have not

purchased LifeLift yet but I am planning to. I woke up this morning

thinking that I should try to start Oxicising again (haven't done it

in years) to give it a better try because I have to do something

about my weight and low energy (at least try again). But I remember

how I dreaded to do it and how difficult it was. So I went to the

internet to see if there were any support groups that would

encourage me and instead I found LifeLift. I have always liked the

idea of oxigenating the body, especially when I am about 70lbs. or

more overweight and cannot move as I used to (I will soon turn 40).

As I read the testimonies on the LL website I started to get excited

about getting it, especially when they say that it is gentler and

simpler than bodyflex and oxicise (I never stuck to either of them

long enough to see any results because it was too hard). I do like

the idea of a short workout because I have a 4 year old that I home

school and I take care of a 3 1/2 yr old also and God willing I will

have adopted a baby girl before this year is over.

I feel so tired all the time and so defeated because of all the

programs that I have tried and failed. I hope this is more doable

and that I see results. Have any of you lost a lot of weight like

the amount that I have to loose? Is there a certain combination of

products that you recomend for optimum results? I am thinking of

purchasing the beyond ultimate package from the LL site. I am even

thinking of also getting the zoo one for kids to get my son to do it

with me even though he does not have a weight problem (so he will

let me workout and get him healthier at the same time). Any input

would be greatly appreciated.

Desperately,

Roseanne

What can changing the way you breathe do for you? Everything!

See why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the best!

http://www.oxygenzoo.com

[Guest guest]

Hi Roseanne and welcome!

I know you will love the LL video and you will also love all the support you

get from this group and from Rashelle herself. She is a very hands on (so to

speak) wonderful lady and we are very fortunate to have her with us. She stays

extremely busy but will check in whenever she can with us and help us in any way

she can.

We have alot of ladies that have lost weight, I have lost a little but as I

disn't have too much to lose, I found that by doing my LL daily, I can keep my

muscles firm, and long and lean instead of bulky like I used to have when doing

weights.

I started out doing BF and I stayed sore all the time in my shoulders and

found it just too difficult to do, not to mention how noisy it is. I found LL

and have been doing it for over 4 years. The greatest benefit I have found is

what it is doing for my body internally as well as outwardly. I am 55 years old

and live in the desert but when I go to the mountains, I can run up and down

hills and never feel winded. To me that is the greatest benefit of all. I know

if my lungs are strong so are all the other organs of my body and that really

keeps me going. That and the fact that I know Rashelle and all the other ladies

here will do whatever they can to help me when I get down.

You will find that LL is so gentle that you can do it anywhere without

anyone even knowing. I do alot of my breathing while traveling in the car and

even while riding on the back of our motorcycle. I also find that if I am

getting a little tired in the afternoon that I can do 10 breaths and it is

amazing how good it makes me feel.

Anyway, I'm glad you are here and I know you will come to love this list

God Bless,

C

Subject: Introducing myself

Hi Everyone!

My name is Roseanne and I just joined your group. I have not

purchased LifeLift yet but I am planning to. I woke up this morning

thinking that I should try to start Oxicising again (haven't done it

in years) to give it a better try because I have to do something

about my weight and low energy (at least try again). But I remember

how I dreaded to do it and how difficult it was. So I went to the

internet to see if there were any support groups that would

encourage me and instead I found LifeLift. I have always liked the

idea of oxigenating the body, especially when I am about 70lbs. or

more overweight and cannot move as I used to (I will soon turn 40).

As I read the testimonies on the LL website I started to get excited

about getting it, especially when they say that it is gentler and

simpler than bodyflex and oxicise (I never stuck to either of them

long enough to see any results because it was too hard). I do like

the idea of a short workout because I have a 4 year old that I home

school and I take care of a 3 1/2 yr old also and God willing I will

have adopted a baby girl before this year is over.

I feel so tired all the time and so defeated because of all the

programs that I have tried and failed. I hope this is more doable

and that I see results. Have any of you lost a lot of weight like

the amount that I have to loose? Is there a certain combination of

products that you recomend for optimum results? I am thinking of

purchasing the beyond ultimate package from the LL site. I am even

thinking of also getting the zoo one for kids to get my son to do it

with me even though he does not have a weight problem (so he will

let me workout and get him healthier at the same time). Any input

would be greatly appreciated.

Desperately,

Roseanne

What can changing the way you breathe do for you? Everything!

See why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the best!

http://www.oxygenzoo.com

[Guest guest]

Welcome Roseanne

Ditto to C

Many great benefits besides the weight loss

I too like that fact I can take LL anywhere

Vacation, work, church

Great pick me up

I love riding on the back also and doing LL

Have fun and goodluck

R

Introducing myself

Hi Everyone!

My name is Roseanne and I just joined your group. I have not

purchased LifeLift yet but I am planning to. I woke up this morning

thinking that I should try to start Oxicising again (haven't done it

in years) to give it a better try because I have to do something

about my weight and low energy (at least try again). But I remember

how I dreaded to do it and how difficult it was. So I went to the

internet to see if there were any support groups that would

encourage me and instead I found LifeLift. I have always liked the

idea of oxigenating the body, especially when I am about 70lbs. or

more overweight and cannot move as I used to (I will soon turn 40).

As I read the testimonies on the LL website I started to get excited

about getting it, especially when they say that it is gentler and

simpler than bodyflex and oxicise (I never stuck to either of them

long enough to see any results because it was too hard). I do like

the idea of a short workout because I have a 4 year old that I home

school and I take care of a 3 1/2 yr old also and God willing I will

have adopted a baby girl before this year is over.

I feel so tired all the time and so defeated because of all the

programs that I have tried and failed. I hope this is more doable

and that I see results. Have any of you lost a lot of weight like

the amount that I have to loose? Is there a certain combination of

products that you recomend for optimum results? I am thinking of

purchasing the beyond ultimate package from the LL site. I am even

thinking of also getting the zoo one for kids to get my son to do it

with me even though he does not have a weight problem (so he will

let me workout and get him healthier at the same time). Any input

would be greatly appreciated.

Desperately,

Roseanne

What can changing the way you breathe do for you? Everything!

See why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the best!

http://www.oxygenzoo.com

[Guest guest]

Bonnie

That was awesome!

Itis so nice to hear from everyone and how they fell about LL

especially the newcomers

Thanks

R

Introducing myself

Hi Everyone!

My name is Roseanne and I just joined your group. I have not

purchased LifeLift yet but I am planning to. I woke up this morning

thinking that I should try to start Oxicising again (haven't done it

in years) to give it a better try because I have to do something

about my weight and low energy (at least try again). But I remember

how I dreaded to do it and how difficult it was. So I went to the

internet to see if there were any support groups that would

encourage me and instead I found LifeLift. I have always liked the

idea of oxigenating the body, especially when I am about 70lbs. or

more overweight and cannot move as I used to (I will soon turn 40).

As I read the testimonies on the LL website I started to get excited

about getting it, especially when they say that it is gentler and

simpler than bodyflex and oxicise (I never stuck to either of them

long enough to see any results because it was too hard). I do like

the idea of a short workout because I have a 4 year old that I home

school and I take care of a 3 1/2 yr old also and God willing I will

have adopted a baby girl before this year is over.

I feel so tired all the time and so defeated because of all the

programs that I have tried and failed. I hope this is more doable

and that I see results. Have any of you lost a lot of weight like

the amount that I have to loose? Is there a certain combination of

products that you recomend for optimum results? I am thinking of

purchasing the beyond ultimate package from the LL site. I am even

thinking of also getting the zoo one for kids to get my son to do it

with me even though he does not have a weight problem (so he will

let me workout and get him healthier at the same time). Any input

would be greatly appreciated.

Desperately,

Roseanne

What can changing the way you breathe do for you? Everything!

See why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the best!

http://www.oxygenzoo.com

[Guest guest]

Roseanne

My 8 year old enjoys the Zoo tape

My favorite is the stretch band one. Dual workout

R

Introducing myself

Hi Everyone!

My name is Roseanne and I just joined your group. I have not

purchased LifeLift yet but I am planning to. I woke up this morning

thinking that I should try to start Oxicising again (haven't done it

in years) to give it a better try because I have to do something

about my weight and low energy (at least try again). But I remember

how I dreaded to do it and how difficult it was. So I went to the

internet to see if there were any support groups that would

encourage me and instead I found LifeLift. I have always liked the

idea of oxigenating the body, especially when I am about 70lbs. or

more overweight and cannot move as I used to (I will soon turn 40).

As I read the testimonies on the LL website I started to get excited

about getting it, especially when they say that it is gentler and

simpler than bodyflex and oxicise (I never stuck to either of them

long enough to see any results because it was too hard). I do like

the idea of a short workout because I have a 4 year old that I home

school and I take care of a 3 1/2 yr old also and God willing I will

have adopted a baby girl before this year is over.

I feel so tired all the time and so defeated because of all the

programs that I have tried and failed. I hope this is more doable

and that I see results. Have any of you lost a lot of weight like

the amount that I have to loose? Is there a certain combination of

products that you recomend for optimum results? I am thinking of

purchasing the beyond ultimate package from the LL site. I am even

thinking of also getting the zoo one for kids to get my son to do it

with me even though he does not have a weight problem (so he will

let me workout and get him healthier at the same time). Any input

would be greatly appreciated.

Desperately,

Roseanne

What can changing the way you breathe do for you? Everything!

See why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the best!

http://www.oxygenzoo.com

[Guest guest]

Hello Roseanne,

Welcome to LifeLift.

I am so pleased to see that so many have reached out to welcome you to LifeLift.

We have so many great people on our list. I can see that you will fit right in.

It is great to have you here with us.

Take care,

Rashelle

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Introducing myself

Hi Everyone!

My name is Roseanne and I just joined your group. I have not

purchased LifeLift yet but I am planning to. I woke up this morning

thinking that I should try to start Oxicising again (haven't done it

in years) to give it a better try because I have to do something

about my weight and low energy (at least try again). But I remember

how I dreaded to do it and how difficult it was. So I went to the

internet to see if there were any support groups that would

encourage me and instead I found LifeLift. I have always liked the

idea of oxigenating the body, especially when I am about 70lbs. or

more overweight and cannot move as I used to (I will soon turn 40).

As I read the testimonies on the LL website I started to get excited

about getting it, especially when they say that it is gentler and

simpler than bodyflex and oxicise (I never stuck to either of them

long enough to see any results because it was too hard). I do like

the idea of a short workout because I have a 4 year old that I home

school and I take care of a 3 1/2 yr old also and God willing I will

have adopted a baby girl before this year is over.

I feel so tired all the time and so defeated because of all the

programs that I have tried and failed. I hope this is more doable

and that I see results. Have any of you lost a lot of weight like

the amount that I have to loose? Is there a certain combination of

products that you recomend for optimum results? I am thinking of

purchasing the beyond ultimate package from the LL site. I am even

thinking of also getting the zoo one for kids to get my son to do it

with me even though he does not have a weight problem (so he will

let me workout and get him healthier at the same time). Any input

would be greatly appreciated.

Desperately,

Roseanne

What can changing the way you breathe do for you? Everything!

See why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the best!

http://www.oxygenzoo.com

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/10/2004 10:56:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

lovefam98@... writes:

My biggest challenge right now, one that I need support with is

talking to himself - ALL THE TIME! From the moment he wakens until he falls

asleep at night, he talks to himself, but he is angry, and yelling at invisible

people, like Shrek or his friend Whitney (who isn't there) - anyone have

any suggestions for stopping this behavior. I've tried talking to him and

asking him if he is angry and if he wants to tell me what is wrong, but

unfortunately, he doesn't have the vocabulary to articulate most of what is

making him

angry. We've also taken the movie Shrek away, so he doesn't watch it. Any

suggestions? (or is this a REALLY unique problem?)

I'm happy to be here, there is no local support group for DS parents here,

our local DSS chapter is mostly for guest lecturers and the Buddy Walk each

year. I'm hoping to learn lots and contribute a little.

Thanks for having me!!!

Sandy Love

Sandy,

If you get an answer to this behavior --- please, please, please tell me.

My Nick (11) does this too. My DH swears there is a nerve that runs from his

eyes to his mouth, if the eyes are open then the mouth is running often at

louder than normal conversation tones. Nick also has at least 3 invisible

friends (they even ride the school bus with him and have their bus stop at our

house with Nick). It is comical to watch him get off the bus as he yells and

waves good bye to Logan, Jake & (all invisible).

Does your Nick sleep to a decent hour in the morning? Mine is up anytime

from 5a on. Ugggh as I'm not a morning person. For us it is now a good night

if he sleeps until 6am. Some nights he is up at 10:30p, 1a, 2a, 3a, etc...,

the bad part is he now wakes his younger brothers for his late night

playtime. He usually crashes for the night about 8p (sometimes earlier). I

wonder

what went wrong because he was sleeping thru the night at less than 6 weeks

and continued to do so until about age 6 (shortly after I married my husband).

Cari

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/10/2004 10:15:53 PM US Eastern Standard Time,

CMancari@... writes:

In a message dated 10/10/2004 10:56:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

lovefam98@... writes:

My biggest challenge right now, one that I need support with is

talking to himself - ALL THE TIME! From the moment he wakens until he

falls

asleep at night, he talks to himself, but he is angry, and yelling at

invisible

people, like Shrek or his friend Whitney (who isn't there) - anyone have

any suggestions for stopping this behavior. I've tried talking to him and

asking him if he is angry and if he wants to tell me what is wrong, but

unfortunately, he doesn't have the vocabulary to articulate most of what is

making him

angry. We've also taken the movie Shrek away, so he doesn't watch it. Any

suggestions? (or is this a REALLY unique problem?)

I'm happy to be here, there is no local support group for DS parents here,

our local DSS chapter is mostly for guest lecturers and the Buddy Walk each

year. I'm hoping to learn lots and contribute a little.

Thanks for having me!!!

Sandy Love

Sandy,

If you get an answer to this behavior --- please, please, please tell me.

My Nick (11) does this too. My DH swears there is a nerve that runs from

his

eyes to his mouth, if the eyes are open then the mouth is running often at

louder than normal conversation tones. Nick also has at least 3 invisible

friends (they even ride the school bus with him and have their bus stop at

our

house with Nick). It is comical to watch him get off the bus as he yells

and

waves good bye to Logan, Jake & (all invisible).

Does your Nick sleep to a decent hour in the morning? Mine is up anytime

from 5a on. Ugggh as I'm not a morning person. For us it is now a good

night

if he sleeps until 6am. Some nights he is up at 10:30p, 1a, 2a, 3a,

etc...,

the bad part is he now wakes his younger brothers for his late night

playtime. He usually crashes for the night about 8p (sometimes earlier).

I wonder

what went wrong because he was sleeping thru the night at less than 6 weeks

and continued to do so until about age 6 (shortly after I married my

husband).

Cari

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Guest guest]

> My biggest challenge right now, one that I need support with is Nicolas

talking to himself - ALL THE TIME! From the moment he wakens until he falls

asleep at night, he talks to himself, but he is angry, and yelling at

invisible people, like Shrek or his friend Whitney (who isn't there) -

anyone have any suggestions for stopping this behavior. I've tried talking

to him and asking him if he is angry and if he wants to tell me what is

wrong, but unfortunately, he doesn't have the vocabulary to articulate most

of what is making him angry. We've also taken the movie Shrek away, so he

doesn't watch it. Any suggestions? (or is this a REALLY unique problem?)

>

It's not unique. , 12 ds, does the same thing. It's not alway angry &

yelling, but at least half the time. I think some of the talking to

themselves probably helps them think. We think all the time. We just don't

do it out loud. takes meds for ADHD & I think it makes her even more

irritable. is very verbal, but she rarely tells me what, if anything,

is bothering her. Usually she'll just say " Leave me alone " . It does get

frustrating. I'd love to hear any answers also.

Donna

[Guest guest]

I'm

> Janice, an Indiana housewife. I'm married to my high-school

> sweetheart, .

Hi, Janice. I'm Sue in (gritty urban) NJ, married not to my HS sweetie but I

did know him back then.

>I'm 27.

We're *married* 27 years! Im 51, one kid, age 21.

>We have 3

> beagles, 2 tabby cats, a bearded dragon, and 2 fish tanks (75 & 2.5

> gallon).

Can I come live with you? I'll even obtain a schnauzer to add to the

menagerie! We can't have a dog in this apartment because of the landlord and

the fact that my son said if we ever get a dog, he's moving out. I'm saving

that threat for after he graduates college and I'm ready to get rid of him.

LOL He's *not* an animal person and was the only little boy who was ever

afraid of earthworms. Wimp! If you ever watched the tv show , he's even

just like but worse around girls. LOL (Oh, I'm such a bad mom!)

>I enjoy reading, watching movies, & going to flea markets

> and garage sales w/hubby.

But what kind of music do you like? LOL

And I prefer to leave hubby home when I hit garage sales - he always tells

me we don't need what I want to buy.

> I've always been a little overweight.

I was born at 10 pounds and it only got worse from there.

> In April of 2004, I was diagnosed w/PCOS (poly-cystic ovarian

> syndrome).

I think about half this list suffers from it. It's very common in larger

women and it's going to be really hard to lose any weight because of it.

>I don't really have a diet plan yet.

Take baby steps. Switch from any sugar-sweetened goodies to healthier

alternatives, like fresh fruit for snacks and water instead of soda. If you

can't or choose not to do that, switch to artificially sweetened goodies and

sodas, but be sure to drink a bit extra water to flush those sodas out of

your system.

Eat more whole grain products instead of white flour ones. Whole wheat

pasta, whole grain breads. There are so many whole grain products on the

market out there now, even ww wraps in fast food joints. Today for lunch I'm

making a quesadilla made with ww tortillas. The extra fiber will fill you up

better and keep your blood sugars stable longer.

Eat more frequently. Have moderately sized meals and small snacks between

meals at bedtime. Not only will it keep you from feeling hungry but it'll

keep those blood sugars stable.

Drink water. The minimum should be 8 glasses 8-ounces each a day, but some

" experts " say it should be a half ounce for every pound of body weight, so

at 242 you should be drinking 121 ounces of water, juice, broth, and/or

herbal teas a day. If you do drink real coffee or tea or any soda, ideally

you should also drink the same amount of water extra to flush it out. Of

course, that's a heck of a lot of water and it takes time for your body to

adjust to drinking that much, so just try to add a little more each day.

Keep a food journal and write down everything that passes your lips, as well

as the time you ate it, how you felt before and after, and if it satisfied

you or do you still feel like eating. Review it often to see trends in your

eatintg - you might be grabbing a candy bar every afternoon at 2pm when you

turn on a certain tv show out of habit, rather than out of true hunger, then

start prowling the house looking for even mroe to eat becasue all that candy

bar did was whet your appetite for more sweets. Of course, this is an

extreme example, but many people eat out of habit, not hunger, whatever the

food or drink is. Seeing it in writing helps us see exactly where our

calories are going and might wake us up to some of that unconscious

snacking.

Due to the

> PCOS, the diet needs to be something that watches carbs/sugar

> intake.

Did your doctor recommend anything special? What kind of foods do you like

to eat? Would you go for something as strict as a very ow fat high complex

carb vegan food plan (McDougall, Fuhrman, Barnard, or Ornish, etc.) or would

just switching to whole grains and artificial sweeteners be a big jump for

you (Sugar Busters, South Beach, Zone, etc.) ? We have links to some of the

popular plans in our Links section (url in footer of message).

> As far as exercise goes, I have a couple of DVDs that I

> plan on using.

A lot of us here love not only ' videos but swear by

Sansone. Heck, we have ladies here who exercise to Elmo! We all do waht we

can, even if it's sitting in a chair doing bicep curls.

> I look forward to meeting everyone & sharing tips & ideas.

Glad to have you aboard!

Sue in NJ

[Guest guest]

> Hi Janice: Welcome to the group. I'm fairly new here, but find it

very helpful. You can get good suggestions about healthy eating and

exercise, and the women here are very supportive.

Enjoy!

Faye from MA

>

>

[Guest guest]

---Hi Alice: Welcome!!!

><<<<<<<<<<<<<<It's been almost 3 weeks without over eating or a

> binge.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Yippee!!! Tha't fantastic progress, Alice!

> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<,

> I really appreciate this group. It helps me feel less alone. And I

> feel less inhibited than in a " real " group like OA. >

I know what you mean, but this is also a " real group " . We just can't

see each other physically, but it's really neat how we get to know

each other and definitely support each other..

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

> My (food/weight) goals:

> 1) Eat nutriciously

> 2) Keep a food journal (I'm using FitDay on the web)

> 3) Keep calories below 2,000 (using FitDay to watch that as well)

> 4) Get out of bed (not worried about an exerize program...yet)

> 5) Try to feel a little better every

I think your goals are very reasonable and fit in perfectly with this

group.

Welcome again, Alice

Faye

>

[Guest guest]

>And I

> feel less inhibited than in a " real " group like OA. Thanks.

For further encouragement, you might like an OA list that caters to those

who have to/already lost 100 pounds or more. Here's the subscribing info if

you'd like to join up and just lurk. I belonged to it off and on for a few

years and maybe posted one message all that time, so don't worry about being

a lurker there.

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/6985

You probably had to attend meetings while in rehab (usually they demand 30

meetings in 30 days) so it might be best to keep in touch with OA, even if

you don't attend face to face meetings. There are also loads of on-line

meetings that use either IRC or web-based chat programs. You can find

details at places like 12step4coes http://oa12step4coes.org/ and The

Recovery Place http://recovery.hiwaay.net/, and The Program Place here on

groups ProgramPlace/ . You can find a

meeting starting just about every hour around the clock.

Welcome to the group!

Sue in NJ

just doing a quickie check-in

[Guest guest]

Welcome Janice

you'll like it here - it's a great bunch of ladies. Make sure you drink a

lot of water as well.

[Guest guest]

Josh,

Welcome to the group. I'm and I'm 53 with SMA.

Is your girlfriend on SSI and Medicaid? Does she have an aide and, if so, are

her benefits affected by you two living together?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/15/2005 5:26:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

joshmiller@... writes:

Well, anyhow, please let me know what you think, either in this group or

privately. I'd really like to talk with people in a similar situation. Are

there any in my situation?

Hi Josh,

I have SMA myself and my husband is able bodied. We also have a 17 month old

daughter named Olivia. Our situations seem kind of similar as he is my sole

care provider. Feel free to contact me on or off list.

Amy

Wife to Will 11/3/95

Mother to Olivia Isabelle 9/18/03

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/o/oliviathegreat/

[Guest guest]

Josh,

Welcome! I'm Jeni (Mom to h, 9 type 2) and I tend to lurke a lot too. This

is a great place full of wonderful people. I'm sure you'll get the answers you

need, even if they aren't the ones you want! *LOL* As for your topic of

conversation.... makes me cringe, but I fully realize that my daughter is a

*girly* before a " patient " . Even if I wanted her to stay little forever she

wouldn't. So... won't bother me a bit!

Hugs

Jeni

Josh <joshmiller@...> wrote:

Hello,

My name is Josh. I've been lurking in the group since around the first of the

year, and I'm just getting the nerve to open up a bit.

I don't have SMA, but I live with someone who does, I guess you'd call her my

girlfriend, although we've never clearly identified ourselves as together.

We met in physical therapy, I'm a PT and she was my " patient " . Her mother

brought her in after she started refusing to allow her mother to perform painful

therapy. Her mom was convinced she needed " stretching " and brought her to

" professionals " when it got too difficult at home.

Anyhow, long story short, we had emotional chemistry, and when her parents

divorced and her mother was moving her up North, we decided to move in together.

That was four years ago.

I guess you could say we were in love, perhaps we still are, it's different,

harder now.

So, long story short, I'm here talking about this because I don't know if others

have experienced similar things. My main questions for this group are about

sex. We've been together sexually for about five years and it's been a roller

coaster of emotions for both of us. I'm not going to get into everything

publicly, because I'm not sure this is the right place. It seems like lots of

young people and parents of young people who probably wouldn't appreciate

discussions of sex, but I'm not sure. Maybe it's just a subject that hasn't

been talked about since I've been around.

Well, anyhow, please let me know what you think, either in this group or

privately. I'd really like to talk with people in a similar situation. Are

there any in my situation?

Josh

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[Guest guest]

Simone,

If your husband is your sole caregiver, how does he go out to work? Are you

able to walk?

[Guest guest]

Hi Josh,

I'm not sure what your questions are but I have SMA, my husband is

able bodied and my sole caregiver. So feel free to email me offlist

if you like.

Simone

> Hello,

>

> My name is Josh. I've been lurking in the group since around the

first of the year, and I'm just getting the nerve to open up a bit.

>

> I don't have SMA, but I live with someone who does, I guess you'd

call her my girlfriend, although we've never clearly identified

ourselves as together.

>

> We met in physical therapy, I'm a PT and she was my " patient " . Her

mother brought her in after she started refusing to allow her mother

to perform painful therapy. Her mom was convinced she needed

" stretching " and brought her to " professionals " when it got too

difficult at home.

>

> Anyhow, long story short, we had emotional chemistry, and when her

parents divorced and her mother was moving her up North, we decided to

move in together. That was four years ago.

>

> I guess you could say we were in love, perhaps we still are, it's

different, harder now.

>

> So, long story short, I'm here talking about this because I don't

know if others have experienced similar things. My main questions for

this group are about sex. We've been together sexually for about five

years and it's been a roller coaster of emotions for both of us. I'm

not going to get into everything publicly, because I'm not sure this

is the right place. It seems like lots of young people and parents of

young people who probably wouldn't appreciate discussions of sex, but

I'm not sure. Maybe it's just a subject that hasn't been talked about

since I've been around.

>

> Well, anyhow, please let me know what you think, either in this

group or privately. I'd really like to talk with people in a similar

situation. Are there any in my situation?

>

> Josh

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[Guest guest]

Hi Josh,

My name is , I'm 44, have SMA type 3 and have been married to

my non-disabled husband for...wow...21 years next month Welcome to

the group!

You are right about the SMA list, sex doesn't seem to be a subject

that gets talked about a lot here, so I wanted to recommend another

list to you. It's a disabled/sexuality list, and there are a number

of people on that list who have SMA and are with non-disabled

partners (myself included), who I'm sure would be open to helping

with your questions. If you'd like to check it out, you can find it

here:

disabilitysexuality/?yguid=43440456

Take care,

--- Josh <joshmiller@...> wrote:

>

> Hello,

>

> My name is Josh. I've been lurking in the group since around the

> first of the year, and I'm just getting the nerve to open up a bit.

<snip>

> So, long story short, I'm here talking about this because I don't

> know if others have experienced similar things. My main questions

> for this group are about sex. We've been together sexually for

> about five years and it's been a roller coaster of emotions for

> both of us. I'm not going to get into everything publicly, because

> I'm not sure this is the right place. It seems like lots of young

> people and parents of young people who probably wouldn't appreciate

> discussions of sex, but I'm not sure. Maybe it's just a subject

> that hasn't been talked about since I've been around.

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[Guest guest]

Hey Sue from Portland. Another New Englander. Start a journal OR what I like to refer to as inventory of your life. How are your portions, water, exercise, sleep, emotions, or anything you want to see improvement with. Then set a time table say 2 weeks. Make better choices. Then in 2 weeks you will see your improvements. I try and do mine monthly.

NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/24/2005 2:05:49 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, sueandnan@... writes:

But I just feel kind of down about it when I think about how long it's going to take to lose the weight.I'm glad to be part of the group, and look forward to getting to know you all.SuePortland, Maine, USA

Hi Sue, I'm also new to this group and I'm in the same place you are. I think looking at the smaller picture is less overwhelming. What can I do today, I tell myself. I try and stay on my plan I have from WW and exercise. I notice when I write down my food I don't binge as much. You are not alone. Brigit