Re: Re: a pledge for all of us :>

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone. In the last few days I have seen so many

of you going through what I have been going through

for so long. A lot of us have low self esteem, do not

like the way we look, and seem to get down even

further really easily. Just a thought - what if we

all pledge for one week that we won't say anything

negative about ourself. We will look in the mirror

and, even if it kills us, we will tell ourselves that

we are beautiful and wondeful and special??? It will

kind of be like when we do the 21 day challenge with

Taebo - we have to do this every day for a week. I

don't know if it will help us, but it can't hurt!

What do you all think???? Hugs to everyone! Sherry :>

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[Guest guest]

Janick: I know we all feel that way - especially

right now! But you know what? No one can help us but

ourselves. We can guide one another, we can hold each

other's hands and be there for each other - but only

You can help you and only I can help myself. Does

that make any sense?? How are we ever going to pull

out of this rut if we don't just do it???? Sending an

extra big squeeze... Sherry !!! :>

--- janickcm wrote:

> > Hi everyone. In the last few days I have seen so

> many

> > of you going through what I have been going

> through

> > for so long. A lot of us have low self esteem, do

> not

> > like the way we look, and seem to get down even

> > further really easily.

>

> Well, I like the idea of your challenge, but I don't

> think I can

> manage to go one full week without squinting when I

> look at myself in

> the mirror! I so wish I could see what I have

> become, but I just

> can't! Even with all the positive reinforcement

> I've been getting

> from my spouse... I guess it's hopeless...

>

> Janick

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

That's a great idea Colleen! I know I have to try to

be more positive with myself. I am always upbeat

around my friends but I need to be that way with

myself now! Thanks!!!!! Sherry :>

--- Colleen Meacham wrote:

> Sherry,

>

> That sounds like a great plan. Another thing I did

> when I " started to

> regain my life back " was to make myself 3 times a

> day say something

> positive about what I'd done or accomplished. Even

> if it was as simple

> as " I got to work on time " . It really helped me

> focus on positive

> things and I actually started gaining my self-esteem

> back.

>

> Colleen

>

> Re: Re: a pledge for all of us

> :>

>

>

> Hi everyone. In the last few days I have seen so

> many

> of you going through what I have been going through

> for so long. A lot of us have low self esteem, do

> not

> like the way we look, and seem to get down even

> further really easily. Just a thought - what if we

> all pledge for one week that we won't say anything

> negative about ourself. We will look in the mirror

> and, even if it kills us, we will tell ourselves

> that

> we are beautiful and wondeful and special??? It

> will

> kind of be like when we do the 21 day challenge

> with

> Taebo - we have to do this every day for a week. I

> don't know if it will help us, but it can't hurt!

> What do you all think???? Hugs to everyone!

> Sherry :>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Ok guys. Everyone who wants to try this, let's start

tomorrow (Wednesday). No reason to wait, right? And

let's email in with some examples of good things we

are saying to ourselves to inspire one another! All

ready, let me know!!!! Sherry :> (I'm actually

perking up thinking about us doing this together!!)

--- zklp25@... wrote:

> In a message dated 3/12/2002 3:17:35 PM Eastern

> Standard Time,

> sherrym01@... writes:

>

>

> > ??? It will

> > kind of be like when we do the 21 day challenge

> with

> > Taebo - we have to do this every day for a week.

> I

> > don't know if it will help us, but it can't hurt!

> > What do you all think???? Hugs to everyone!

> Sherry :>

> >

>

> I think it's a great idea! When should we start?

>

>

>

>

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> removed]

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/12/2002 8:57:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,

sherrym01@... writes:

> Ok guys. Everyone who wants to try this, let's start

> tomorrow (Wednesday). No reason to wait, right? And

> let's email in with some examples of good things we

> are saying to ourselves to inspire one another! All

> ready, let me know!!!! Sherry :> (I'm actually

> perking up thinking about us doing this together!!)

>

>

I didn't know until now that we are starting today. It's a good thing I said

nice things about myself today! :) I have issues....I don't always like

what I see, but I'm always looking in the mirror. It's some type of twisted

vanity. Anyway, I walked around today with my head held high and shoulders

back. I felt good, and I LOOKED good today. Each time I went to the ladies

room today, I looked at my reflection in the mirror and gave myself a BIG

smile and a thumbs up sign! LOL

[Guest guest]

ALRIGHT KIMBERLY! THAT'S THE SPIRIT!!! :> SHERRY

--- zklp25@... wrote:

> In a message dated 3/12/2002 8:57:29 PM Eastern

> Standard Time,

> sherrym01@... writes:

>

>

> > Ok guys. Everyone who wants to try this, let's

> start

> > tomorrow (Wednesday). No reason to wait, right?

> And

> > let's email in with some examples of good things

> we

> > are saying to ourselves to inspire one another!

> All

> > ready, let me know!!!! Sherry :> (I'm actually

> > perking up thinking about us doing this

> together!!)

> >

> >

>

> I didn't know until now that we are starting today.

> It's a good thing I said

> nice things about myself today! :) I have

> issues....I don't always like

> what I see, but I'm always looking in the mirror.

> It's some type of twisted

> vanity. Anyway, I walked around today with my head

> held high and shoulders

> back. I felt good, and I LOOKED good today. Each

> time I went to the ladies

> room today, I looked at my reflection in the mirror

> and gave myself a BIG

> smile and a thumbs up sign! LOL

>

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ohhh I know about those breakouts! I am allergic to wheat and it occurs

in the form of a rash and break outs on my face. Plus my face is so

sensitive, almost anything makes it break out at first!! I just read an

article in Fitness RX (a great new mag by the way), that recommended

using a product with Salicylic acid and retinol on your face. I'm trying

out a product by Neutrogena and just in two days, my face feels

better!!! And I actually am starting to have a more even complexion!!!

Maybe this will help some of you guys also.

Colleen

Re: Re: a pledge for all of us :>

MICHELLE: Hi! My face breaks out around PMS time! I

think it is wierd to be 34 and have pimples!!!!! :>

But hey, we will always look younger, right??? :> I

bet you look a lot better than you give yourself

credit for! We are harder on ourselves, you know?! I

get those on my shoulders and back too - I think

because I have such long hair. My husband teases me

all the time!!!! :> Sherry

[Guest guest]

Janick,

I've also heard that as you exercise, you also increase your

testosterone levels and that may cause an increase in breakouts,

especially if you are first starting an exercise program. Do you know if

there is validity to this? I do know if you take a good look at

bodybuilders who do use steroids, they usually have telltale acne

breakouts heavily on the shoulder and back area.

Also some tips my doctors gave me: wash with a very mild soap, I use one

called Purpose, it's a very basic face soap. Then he prescribed a

topical solution called Cleocin T (it has a % after the name but I can't

remember what it is) and now I've been adding the Neutrogena lotion

twice daily that has salicylic acid and retin A for acne/wrinkles.

Another thing I do, which is not the healthiest (I know I know) is that

I go to a tanning bed about twice a week and it really helps clear my

face up.

Colleen

Re: a pledge for all of us :>

> MICHELLE: Hi! My face breaks out around PMS time! I

> think it is wierd to be 34 and have pimples!!!!! :>

You know of course that adult females that have acne secrete an

excess of androgen (a virilizing hormone), which is also

associated

with excessive hair growth?? If you are like me, you have

excessive

facial hairs as well. Believe it or not I have to " shave " my

facial

hairs every 3 days, because it was becoming too much of a mess

to wax

it off.

Janick

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/14/2002 7:52:14 AM Eastern Standard Time,

janou_pou@... writes:

> If anyone out there has a " miracle " for them or a good product or

> something, please let me know!!

>

> Janick

I don't have a miracle, but I do have advice I received from a dermatologist

when I was a pre-teen. He told me to only use soap and water to cleanse my

skin. That's it; very simple. I use Ivory or any other mild UNSCENTED soap

during the winter. During the summer, I use and 's Baby Bar.

I'm sure all the moms know about this product! :) I also use a Neutrogena

Sensitive skin moisturizer or some other less expensive brand. I NEVER use

astringents or facial masks because they cause massive breakouts and

irritaiton. Drinking lots of water helps too. I've been taking birthcontrol

pills since I was 16 (used to treat my migraines). I switched to

ortho-tricyclen 2 or 3 years ago. It is wonderful for the complexion! I

still get an occassional blemish though when taking the last row of placebo

pills.

[Guest guest]

--- janickcm wrote:

If you are like me,

> you have excessive

> facial hairs as well. Believe it or not I have to

> " shave " my facial

> hairs every 3 days, because it was becoming too much

> of a mess to wax

> it off.

>

> Janick

I'm definately like you Janick. I have to shave my

face every few days as well.

Sandie, Tae and Bo who hates having this excess hair (

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" The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us. "

" Faith is the daring of the soul to go farther than it can see. "

" Act as if it were impossible to fail. "

" There are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going. "

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