New here

[Guest guest]

Welcome to our little group! Regarding the low fat peanut

butter - most of them have a lot more sugar so if that is a

concern, you may want to keep that in mind. And, not only does it

cost more, it also tastes different and has a different texture.

You're going to love this group. They are all very accepting and

wonderful.

Dodie

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: <Jase4567@a...>

>

> > low fat cheese, reduced fat Peanut Butter, egg beaters, and even

some diet

>

> Read the labels to see if reduced fat peanut butter is worth the

extra cost

> to you. I checked a few weeks ago and it was only 10 calories less

than

> regular per serving and it is so much more expensive than the store

brand

> stuff I get for the kids.

>

> Ann

[Guest guest]

Welcome Robin. Everyone has given you some great information. Keep reading

and keep asking questions because " You can lose the weight. " and everyone

here is very supportive.

's Wife ('88)

Mom to ('90) & Charlie ('02)

265/258.5/175

New here

Good morning everyone.My name is Robin.I am a 39yr old married female

with 2 teens.I need help! I need to find a diet that I can 1)afford 2)

stick with..I can't afford WW or any of the " commercial " diets.If I

don't lose weight I am going to die.Any help,suggestions or

friendship is welcome.I live in the Chicago area, so if anyone is

from here please drop a line....thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Can you visit your public library? They may have diet books on the exchange diet. Plus they may have videos for you check out.

Jelayne, (waving hello from Wisconsin.)

New hereGood morning everyone.My name is Robin.I am a 39yr old married female with 2 teens.I need help! I need to find a diet that I can 1)afford 2)stick with..I can't afford WW or any of the "commercial" diets.If I don't lose weight I am going to die.Any help,suggestions or friendship is welcome.I live in the Chicago area, so if anyone is from here please drop a line....thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hey Robin,

I am also 39 and have one teen daughter and a preteen daughter. After a year of off/on trying to lose weight, I am pack on track for good. I recently purchased Dr. Weil's 8 Weeks to Optimum Health. It is a common sense approach to weight, exercise and life. It takes a holistic approach and exchanges bad habits for good ones. I had read many articles by him in Natural Health magazine and after some research I found this program is one my whole family can live with.

Good luck

[Guest guest]

Two things to try:

http://www.hussman.org/fitness/bmrcalc.htm

This will help you figure out how many calories you should be eating.

http://www.fitday.com

You can enter what you eat in a day into this site and it will tell

you what percentage of your calories are coming from

carbs/protein/fat. When I stick to eating according to the BFL book,

without even trying, I end up with about a 40/40/20 ratio.

> The problem I am having, and I read the book a bazillion times, and

> I've been reading through some posts and such, but I don't really

> think I should be eating what seems like so much. I realize that I

> have to adapt my sick mentality of skimping on food, to actually

> feeding my body; but if someone can direct me where to go to find

> exactly how much by means of calories, or grams to meet the

40/40/20

> ratio I should be eating I would appreciate it.

[Guest guest]

If you want calories and grams, here's a quick breakdown:

How Much Should I Be Eating

http://www.geocities.com/jgrrl2/howmuch.html

New Here

Hi,

I'm new here, in about the third week of my first challenge. So far

so good, the workouts are mediocre but I'm working on perfecting the

diet area. I don't have the money to join a gym, so I'm winging it

a bit with some home equipment until the weather warms up and I can

get outdoors for more cardio.

The problem I am having, and I read the book a bazillion times, and

I've been reading through some posts and such, but I don't really

think I should be eating what seems like so much. I realize that I

have to adapt my sick mentality of skimping on food, to actually

feeding my body; but if someone can direct me where to go to find

exactly how much by means of calories, or grams to meet the 40/40/20

ratio I should be eating I would appreciate it.

My progress is slow, but steady during these three weeks, so

hopefully it will continue through the end of this first challenge

into something I can continue for life.

Thanks in advance.

Dawn

[Guest guest]

Congrats for coming back. We've got a couple gals here from Alaska.

Protein gone bad... DH had a huge tub that we had to throw out but

he kept it stored in the cupboard over the stove. That might have

had something to do with it. LOL I don't know if you can use the

sniff test, it all kind of stinks to me.

Good luck on your workouts and eating.

debra

> Hi, I am new here! : )

>

> My dh and I are starting the body for life on Monday. We both have

> done it once before not quite 2 years ago.

>

> I lost 20 pounds and went from a size 12 to a size 6 and I did it

in

> 2 months. I then was where I wanted to be so I didn't work at it

as

> hard as I had before, but I managed to stay at that weight/size

until

> I got pregnant with baby #2 (). He is nearly 6 months old

now

> and it is time for me to get back on the wagon!

>

> My husband didn't even make it a month the first time but I am

going

> to be there kicking him in the pants this time around, LOL.

>

> I bought us both a journal to keep track of our workouts in. We

both

> play hockey (our brand new ice rink in town just opened) and I am

so

> out of shape I can hardly skate. So this was just what I needed to

> motivate me to lose the weight!

>

> We live in Alaska and it's dark and cold right now. It's so hard

to

> stay motivated in the winter. : ( But we are going for it.

>

> My main goal is to fit back into all those size 6 clothes I bought

> and get down to around 130. I am going to call the gym and get a

> body fitness test done to see where I am starting at. The first

time

> around I waited till after I lost the weight to go in and I was at

> 21% body fat then.

>

> I am heavier now than when I started the last time (about 10

pounds)

> but I can do it.

>

> : )

>

> Does anyone know if protein powder will go bad? I have half of a

> giant container of simply protein left over (nearly 2 years old)

and

> want to know if I can use it or toss it out. Smells ok I guess,

not

> rancid anyway.

>

> Our house is always cool even in summer (rarely gets above 75-80

> here) so I imagine in a cool dark closet it would be ok??

>

> Anyway, I won't be cheap, if it needs to go I will through it out,

> LOL. I don't want to lose weight on the food poisoning diet. ; P

>

> I can't wait to get to know you all. I will go and look for my

> pictures from my first go around and post them when I find them.

>

> Amy G.

> in Alaska

[Guest guest]

I have been lurking here too for sometime, also been checking things

out. Glad I have some company!

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Regards,

Timbo

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Saturday, April 19, 2003, 6:29:21 PM, you wrote:

> We have been lurking for a couple of weeks now, checking things out

[Guest guest]

Hi Where are you from ?Our family is from Canada (N.S) is 10 (ds) &

brother 8 .The kids had fun today shooting baskets . was making

quite a few.We all have to make an effort to get more active as she

is putting on some extra pounds.I've also just joined this group in the last

month & have got lots of ideas here.Have a good weekend happy easter.

Darla Mike & .

New here

> Hi everyone,

>

> We have been lurking for a couple of weeks now, checking things out, so I

thought it would be best to introduce ourselves! I am , mother to

(17), (5) and Ethan (16months DS). I've already gotten

lots of great information, and am looking forward to sharing.

>

> Barb , I have seen your posts on the communicating list-serve, and

I have an appointment for Ethan to see Dr. Mac this Monday a.m. We

are really looking forward to it! It is quite a drive for us (about 4 1/2

hours) so we are leaving Sunday and spending the night so he is fresh in the

morning! Anyway, I'm sure we will be posting later. Happy Easter to you

all! Hunt

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think we have all this in common...people telling us we are depressed..of

course we are..but we are soo challenged by this disease....I too have been

told FM..Lupus epstein bar..I know for a fact it was classic stills when it

began 30 years ago...I just want to remind everyone..remissions are out

there..think positive...make sure you give an extra hug to who ever is close

to you..it is hard on them too...be strong and picture the dragon being

small( wow that is a tough one I know ) Liz

[Guest guest]

Welcome ita,

My name is Lorie and I live in Seattle. You did the posting correctly. I

joined the group last November and have found it to be the best thing that

has happened to me since the invention of Chocolate. I have been diagnosed

off and on with a viral infection, Mono, lymphoma, RA, Stills, and now an

Autoimmune disorder of the liver. So, who knows , the first 4 on my list

have been eliminated so that leaves Stills and the liver. Hopefully I will

know more in about 10 days. I hope that you get some relief soon, these

flares that we can have can be pretty nasty at times. I am not on

disability since we don't really know whats going on right now. I try to go

to work, for my sanity sake, at least 3 days a month. I am thankful for

that.

Hope you post more, feel free to come here and vent, cry, share your stories,

etc.. we are here all the time.

Lorie in Seattle

[Guest guest]

Hi ita, and yes you did it right! I just wanted to say welcome, I was

only diagnosed back in October, but these peeps are great! Unfortunatly I

know nothing about this disability dealie due to my living in Canada, but I

can say I think it is a lot easier to get EI for disability here than in the

states. It was so easy. , how did you find it?

Patti~canada

>Please take the time to check out my homepage at

>http://www.angelfire.com/hi2/peppermintp

and leave me a message there or just email me back.

Love you all

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[Guest guest]

Patti at first with EI i had it easy but medical and regular claims are

different .You are only allowed 15 weeks on medical claims im on my second claim

now and only few weeks left who knows what im gonna do after that.Im gettin

better and hope to return to work soon,its gonna get real busy and if i can get

healthy enough i can make sum real money.I do not beleive i would get accepted

for disability at the time being even though when in a flare i wouldnt be able

to hold down any job.I might end up gettin an easier job ive been thinkin about

blackjack dealing seen few free training classes in paper think ill try next

1.Thing is i havta watch unemployment for this too lol they dont like you taking

courses while on unemployment ill havta acually get there approval ahead of

time.Ive always had hassles with unemployment Patti are you on it rite now too

if not and you have trouble with them keep hounding them till u get answers i

thnik they make up some of the stuff as they go.For instance my lastest hassle

was i couldnt be on medical claim and work a little as my doctor suggested,they

said it was either medical or regular claim nothin in between BS.What would they

rather me do i ask them stay home collect money or work what i can and they kick

in some help,oh well my unemployment is runnin now wow u got me started Patti

lol take care. d.Canada

Re: new here

Hi ita, and yes you did it right! I just wanted to say welcome, I was

only diagnosed back in October, but these peeps are great! Unfortunatly I

know nothing about this disability dealie due to my living in Canada, but I

can say I think it is a lot easier to get EI for disability here than in the

states. It was so easy. , how did you find it?

Patti~canada

>Please take the time to check out my homepage at

>http://www.angelfire.com/hi2/peppermintp

and leave me a message there or just email me back.

Love you all

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[Guest guest]

Welcome ita, I just became a member myself. This is a great group,

they make you feel at home.

Kelley in Colorado

Kelley Knight

1400 E Boulder St

Colo Spgs, CO 80909

719-365-1154

719-365-6834 fax

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Welcome ita, I just became a member myself. This is a great group,

they make you feel at home.

Kelley in Colorado

Kelley Knight

1400 E Boulder St

Colo Spgs, CO 80909

719-365-1154

719-365-6834 fax

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> Wish me luck as I wish all of you luck,

>

> God Bless,

>

> L

Lillian,

Welcome to the list! I've been on the list since I belive April, but

didn't start posting until June or so. I live in Michigan, mom of 3

little girls (7, almost 6, and 3). My husband I will have been

married for 9 years and I'm actually below my wedding day weight!

I've got a long ways to go yet.

Best of luck on your journey!

a

[Guest guest]

Welcome Lillian.

I'm Ann and I live in Houston with dh and two daughters ages 7 and 3.

I've lost 27 pounds but it's taken me over a year of going up and down.

Ugh. I'd like to pick up the pace a bit since I still have 90 pounds to go.

Ann

[Guest guest]

Hi Lillian,

Welcome aboard. You will find a great support system here. Just ask. Please post often.

Sheila

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Welcome... Jump right in with posts.

NH

Mommy to Abby Liz 10-25-94

Mommy to Anne 7-1-99

[Guest guest]

I didn't know you were smaller than your wedding weight! That is so cool!

One of my goals s to be able to fit into my wedding dress on my anniversary

this year. If so, I will post a pic, even though I will probably look like

the crazy old lady from Great Expectations! LOL

Cherilyn

> Re: New here

>

>

>

> > Wish me luck as I wish all of you luck,

> >

> > God Bless,

> >

> > L

>

> Lillian,

>

> Welcome to the list! I've been on the list since I belive April, but

> didn't start posting until June or so. I live in Michigan, mom of 3

> little girls (7, almost 6, and 3). My husband I will have been

> married for 9 years and I'm actually below my wedding day weight!

> I've got a long ways to go yet.

>

> Best of luck on your journey!

> a

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

> Hi everyone,

Welcome, Lillian. I'm glad you decided not to hide in the corner like a lot of newcomers.

Be sure to stop by the web site for an expore, especially the Files page. Loads of goodies to keep you busy.

100-plus/

>I've lost 3 pounds so far. > I've tried everything and I'm praying this works.

Sometimes just that little bit of extra exercise can jump-start your metabolism. Hang in there, and take baby steps. Remember, it took you 10 years to gain this weight so it's not going to come off fast. Aim for a pound or 2 a week and no more. If it comes off too fast, it'll come back on just as fast if you slip.

> Weighed in at 120 when son was born 10 years

Wow! Last time I weighed that little I was in 8th grade, and that was after 2 years of harsh dieting at 1000 cal/day!

Sue in NJ

[Guest guest]

HI, Thanks for support. My day is almost over and I've stayed under

the 1800 calories per day mark so far. I hope I make it through the

night. Lives in Newark when I was little, where about are you in NJ?

Take care,

Lillian

In 100-plus , " Sue in NJ " <susang@a...> wrote:

>

>

>

> > Hi everyone,

>

> Welcome, Lillian. I'm glad you decided not to hide in the corner

like a lot of newcomers.

>

> Be sure to stop by the web site for an expore, especially the Files

page. Loads of goodies to keep you busy.

>

> 100-plus/

>

>

> >I've lost 3 pounds so far.

> > I've tried everything and I'm praying this works.

>

> Sometimes just that little bit of extra exercise can jump-start

your metabolism. Hang in there, and take baby steps. Remember, it

took you 10 years to gain this weight so it's not going to come off

fast. Aim for a pound or 2 a week and no more. If it comes off too

fast, it'll come back on just as fast if you slip.

>

>

> > Weighed in at 120 when son was born 10 years

>

> Wow! Last time I weighed that little I was in 8th grade, and that

was after 2 years of harsh dieting at 1000 cal/day!

>

>

> Sue in NJ

[Guest guest]

> My day is almost over and I've stayed under

> the 1800 calories per day mark so far.

Great! Do you have your evening snack all planned out?

>Lives in Newark when I was little, where about are you in NJ?

Right across the bay in Bayonne, but hubby works in Newark and the kid goes

to Newark College of Engineering/NJIT. Small world!

Sue in NJ

[Guest guest]

New here

Welcome Lillian,

<I've lost 3 pounds so far. I've lived the past 10 years this way. >

Congrats on your loss - there's no sense in spending another 10 years this way because it will only get worse. What motivaton you have with those 2 little ones you won't be the only one benafitting from getting healthy

<<Wish me luck as I wish all of you luck>>

I'll wish you luck - but you'll need more than that I urge you to make a plan - menu, exersising and water - the whole thing, it makes it so much easier!

"I AM Too blessed to be stressed!" The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything.

[Guest guest]

Welcome Bridget,

You may want to check the archives. A very diverse group here.

Cheers!

Alana