New here

September 23, 2001

Buffy,

Welcome, welcome!!! Congratulations on the weight loss, and the recommitment!

Now.... send those recipes. They both sound marvelous. Actually, I've started

a folder at yahoogroups for recipes.... can you add them to it please!! Thanks!

Hugs,

Connie

New here

Hello everyone:

I am new to the group but not to WW. I have been on since March and lost

up to 27lbs. And then just stopped doing anything. So I have gained some

back. But I decided today it is time to get my butt in gear where it was

before. So I spend the day cooking. I made some great blueberry corn

muffins- 3points a muffin. And a black bean pasta salad-4 points a cup.

I am a single mom of one boy who is 10. And keeps me on my toes. He is

very busy in Cub Scouts, church and sports.

I live in WI and am not looking forward to winter. But I know it is

coming so I must make the best of it. I am just looking forward to how

thin I will be come summer.

I like to cook and read and rollerblade. And once it is to cold for me

outside I will be joining the gym. There is a location near my home and

one in the building I work in. So I can always get there.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Buffy

September 24, 2001

--Hi Buffy

Welcome to the group ,you are going to love it here, am

also practically new and i feel like im in a nice cyber

family here,everyone here is very caring and supporting,

im looking forward to getting to know you, Sara.

- In Serious-Weight-Watchers@y..., BREWCITYGIRL@W... wrote:

> Hello everyone:

> I am new to the group but not to WW. I have been on since March and

lost

> up to 27lbs. And then just stopped doing anything. So I have gained

some

> back. But I decided today it is time to get my butt in gear where

it was

> before. So I spend the day cooking. I made some great blueberry corn

> muffins- 3points a muffin. And a black bean pasta salad-4 points a

cup.

>

> I am a single mom of one boy who is 10. And keeps me on my toes. He

is

> very busy in Cub Scouts, church and sports.

>

> I live in WI and am not looking forward to winter. But I know it is

> coming so I must make the best of it. I am just looking forward to

how

> thin I will be come summer.

>

> I like to cook and read and rollerblade. And once it is to cold for

me

> outside I will be joining the gym. There is a location near my home

and

> one in the building I work in. So I can always get there.

>

> Looking forward to meeting you all.

>

> Buffy

>

September 24, 2001

Welcome to the group, Buffy! Congratulations on your loss. I'm glad you've

decided to recommit, and glad you're here! I'm dreading winter as well. I'm in

Minnesota. We had 9 feet of snow in our back yard....it was above our eves last

year. UGH. I don't do the gyms yet...too self conscious, but love my tapes. I

have yet to try rollerblading...it looks like fun, but I'll have to get some

more weight off first so I don't hurt my knees!

Lyn

New here

Hello everyone:

I am new to the group but not to WW. I have been on since March and lost

up to 27lbs. And then just stopped doing anything. So I have gained some

back. But I decided today it is time to get my butt in gear where it was

before. So I spend the day cooking. I made some great blueberry corn

muffins- 3points a muffin. And a black bean pasta salad-4 points a cup.

I am a single mom of one boy who is 10. And keeps me on my toes. He is

very busy in Cub Scouts, church and sports.

I live in WI and am not looking forward to winter. But I know it is

coming so I must make the best of it. I am just looking forward to how

thin I will be come summer.

I like to cook and read and rollerblade. And once it is to cold for me

outside I will be joining the gym. There is a location near my home and

one in the building I work in. So I can always get there.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Buffy

October 2, 2001

, welcome again. If you have any specific questions, just ask. Helpful

tips: hmmm....trying to think back to when I started: measure everything, get

a kitchen scale if you can find one and weigh everything. Have snacks prepared

in advance so you don't go crazy looking for food! Mark points on your food

when you get home from the store. My favorite 2-point snack are chocolate chip

granola bars. Small, but yummy.

Lyn

new here

Hi, I am 29, mom of 2, married, from Ontario, Canada - wanting to

lose 30 pounds (may not seem like much but it's a mountain to me!).

I am one week into Weight Watchers point program and one minute into

this group. I have read a few posts and am so glad to have found you

guys. Any tips or helpful hints for a beginner?

October 17, 2001

Welcome, Tammy! I think that 123 program is excellent. Lots of people have

lost tons...and it's really not all that different than WP. Good luck!

Lyn

new here

Hi

I am Tammy. I am a sahm to 7 children ages from 14 down to almost 3

week old.

I have about 38 to 43 lbs. that I would like to lose. I have been

riding an exercise bike and using a health rider. I also plan on

roller skating soon. I am *very* serious about losing this weight.

I am using the WW 123 program that is a couple years old, but it

will

work for me. I will be adjusting it some since I am nursing.

Looking forward to meeting you all:)

Have a great day!!

~*~Tammy~*~

October 17, 2001

WoW Tammy!

*7* children! *whew*. 2 boys are plenty for me, although if I was ever

fortunate to be a sahm I wouldn't have minded more. Too old now though! I do

have 7 pet rats that I consider my " babies " though, does that count?

Welcome, and be sure to check out the WW site and http://www.healthdiscovery.net

for lots of information.

~Kim in Utah Two children, 12 and 9, two parakeets, and 7 rats. Oh yeah, and

one hubby (could count as a child eh?)

Hi

I am Tammy. I am a sahm to 7 children ages from 14 down to almost 3

week old.

I have about 38 to 43 lbs. that I would like to lose. I have been

riding an exercise bike and using a health rider. I also plan on

roller skating soon. I am *very* serious about losing this weight.

I am using the WW 123 program that is a couple years old, but it

will

work for me. I will be adjusting it some since I am nursing.

Looking forward to meeting you all:)

Have a great day!!

~*~Tammy~*~

January 20, 2002

Hi Kerry,

And welcome...I too have gone to WW before, got to goal, never did maintenance

and am back for the second round!! I'm doing it online also. I am loving

it....lots of useful info and support here. Nice to *meet* you!!

~Carla~

From: imkerrycrow

To: Serious-Weight-Watchers

Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 3:50 PM

Subject: New here

I'm new to the group here, and wanted to introduce myself. I am a

SERIOUS weight watcher, although currently only an online member as I

have trouble getting to the meetings due to my work schedule. I also

seem to find more motivation from the WW internet site than I ever

did at meetings. I probably just never found the right leader.

I have done WW a few times, but never followed through with getting

to goal and maintenance. I have kept most of the weight off, but

found this year that due to increased work stress and injury (back)

the pounds were creeping back. I know WW works and this time I am

determined to follow it through to the end, and do maintenance also.

Since mid November I have lost 12 pounds and I have about 5 pounds to

go to my WW goal, and 10 to my personal goal. (17 years ago I had

gotten up to 200#, so I can empathize with those who have more to

lose than I do.) This is the point where I have always gotten lazy

and abandoned the program. I'm also struggling with a lower point

range (18 - 23). So now is the time I need to seek all the support

and motivation I can frow other WW members.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Kerry

March 3, 2002

Welcome to the list .

Fran

>

> i am erin and i am new to the list. i

April 5, 2005

Welcome !

Joan

-----Original Message-----From: jcribbs72616 Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 11:45 PMTo: tae-bo_on Subject: New HereHello,I am new here and getting ready to start TaeBo.I bought 's earliest tapes. The set of 4 that include the introduction, the basic, the 8-minute and the advanced. If I can get through these, I will one day order the basic training. Hopefully.I was sent some question that I will answer so people will know a little about me.What is your name? JENNIFERHow old are you? I AM 47 AND HOPEP THIS IS NOT TOO OLD TO DO THESE TAPES. Where are you from? I AM FROM ARKANSAS AT PRESENT, ORIGINALLY FROM TEXAS AND GETTING READY TO MOVE TO ARKANSAS. MY HUSBAND JOBS TRANFERS FREQUENTLY. BUT IN MY HEART, I AM STILL A TEXAN.Tell us a bit about your family (spouse, kids, pets, etc.): I AM MARRIED WITH THREE GROWN CHILDREN. I CURRENTLY LIVE ALONE WITH 4 DOGS AND 4 CATS. HUSBAND IS STATIONED AT LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE IN VIRGINIA. I PLAN ON MOVING UP THERE THIS SUMMER. I AM CURRENTLY GETTING OUR HOUSE READY TO SELL SO I CAN MAKE THE TRANSITION.How long have you been doing Tae-Bo? MY TAPES WERE MAILED MONDAY THE 8TH OF MARCH. I HAVENT' RECEIVED THEM YET.What tapes do you have? I PURCHASED THE ORIGINAL TAPES WITH INCLUDE THE INTRODUCTION, THE BASIC WORKOUT, THE 8-MINTUE WORKOUT AND THE ADVANCED WORKOUT. MY HUSBAND IS GOING TO BUY ME THE BILLY BANDS TO USE WITH THESE TAPES.What are your fitness/weightloss goals? I NEED TO LOSE 50-60 LBS SO I CAN WEAR A BATHING SUIT.What results have you had so far (both physical and metal)? I HAVE BEEN WORKING OUT A LITTLE GETTING READY FOR MY TAPES. I USED TO BE IN EXCELLENT PHYSICAL CONDITION BUT THE LAST THREE YEARS I REALLY LET MYSELF GO AND GAINED WEIGHT. I AM READY TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT SINCE I AM FIXING TO MOVE NEAR THE OCEAN. I HAVE CLOTHES IN ALL SIZES AND REFUSE TO BUY LARGER CLOTHES ANY MRE.What do you like most about Tae-Bo? I WILL HAVE TO ANSWER THIS AFTER I GET STARTED WHEN MY TAPES ARRIVE. What do you like least about Tae-Bo? I WILL HAVE TO ANSWER THIS AFTER I GET STARTED WHEN MY TAPES ARRIVE. What other exercises/activities do you do? I DO FLOOR EXERCISES AT HOME AND ALSO RIDE A GAZELLE.What are your hobbies/interests? I READ AND WALK MY DOGS AND ALSO WORK NIGHTS AS A POLICE DISPATCHER..What would you like people to know about you? WELL, THERE IS NOT MUCH TO TELL AT THIS POINT. I AM JUST A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN NEEDING TO LOSE WEIGHT AND WOULD LIKE A SUPPORT GROUP.THANK YOU VERY MUCH, jENNIFER C.As Deb has said: "Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step.""This isn't about weight loss, it's about enlightenment" -

May 12, 2005

Welcome, I really like the Power series, it lets you really concentrate on technique and building stength and will be a good foundation for more advanced tapes when you are ready to add them to your collections. Delana.

-----Original Message-----From: tae-bo_on [mailto:tae-bo_on ]On Behalf Of shawndaddy32Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 8:58 PMTo: tae-bo_on Subject: new hereI have been doing Taebo for about five weeks now at least 3 times a week. I'm doing the Energy, Strength, and Power series I bought last year. I did it for a while and quit for no good reason but I'm back on the horse. This looks like an excellent group any encouragement would be greatly appreciated.As Deb has said: "Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step.""This isn't about weight loss, it's about enlightenment" -

February 2, 2010

Are you outside the US? If not, new MD asap or go right to the pediatric

neurosurgeon yourself...,.. what kind of MD leaves a kid in pain without

checking all possibilties. My heart goes out to you and Maddy. from a mom

to a mom, Randee

In a message dated 2/1/2010 9:37:50 P.M. Central Standard Time,

cedgecomb_1977@... writes:

My daughter Maddy has Chiari Malformation and Hydrocephalus.My daughter

Maddy has Chiari Malformation and Hydroc

leg pain in both legs at the back between her hips and knees,she refuses

to walk alot of the time.

neck pain

lower back pain,right around tailbone

she walks on her toes half the time

most recently arm pain in both arms between her shoulder and elbow

she will pee then go again a few minutes later or will say she has to go

but doesnt,she has been doing this for a couple months

she said her legs dont hurt when she is curled up

she has always had a problem with constipation

her headaches are frontal at the forehead.

She has been having these symptoms since about may but they didnt appear

at once,they came one at a time.

I feel

in my heart she has this. She was discharged from the hospital

toda,they didnt even address my concerns other then saying to have her

see a urologist for urodynamic testing (which appt is in 3 months) and

if she has a spastic bladder he will look into a tc. She is always in

pain and her doc wont give her anything but tylenol and motrin.

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

February 2, 2010

I agree with Randee... If your child's pain is Â not being controlled then the

doctor is not really doing their job!!Â

There are many doctors out there, there are people on this list from everywhere

maybe they can help point you in a direction to get help!!

Tommi

www.caringbridge.org/visit/amandapeters

Subject: Re: new here

To: tetheredspinalcord

Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 6:01 AM

Â

Are you outside the US? If not, new MD asap or go right to the pediatric

neurosurgeon yourself..., .. what kind of MD leaves a kid in pain without

checking all possibilties. My heart goes out to you and Maddy. from a mom

to a mom, Randee

In a message dated 2/1/2010 9:37:50 P.M. Central Standard Time,

cedgecomb_1977@ yahoo.com writes:

My daughter Maddy has Chiari Malformation and Hydrocephalus. My daughter

Maddy has Chiari Malformation and Hydroc

leg pain in both legs at the back between her hips and knees,she refuses

to walk alot of the time.

neck pain

lower back pain,right around tailbone

she walks on her toes half the time

most recently arm pain in both arms between her shoulder and elbow

she will pee then go again a few minutes later or will say she has to go

but doesnt,she has been doing this for a couple months

she said her legs dont hurt when she is curled up

she has always had a problem with constipation

her headaches are frontal at the forehead.

She has been having these symptoms since about may but they didnt appear

at once,they came one at a time.

I feel

in my heart she has this. She was discharged from the hospital

toda,they didnt even address my concerns other then saying to have her

see a urologist for urodynamic testing (which appt is in 3 months) and

if she has a spastic bladder he will look into a tc. She is always in

pain and her doc wont give her anything but tylenol and motrin.

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

February 2, 2010

The fact that Maddy has chiari and all the symptoms you are describing should

warrant a spine MRI to rule out tethered cord asap - I don't see any reason you

have to wait for the urodynamic testing to push for this -- I have had tc all my

life with no bladder issues but lots of others (mainly pain, muscle atrophy,

nerve damage). If a tethered cord is not clear on an MRI then urodynamic

testing and other symptoms, etc become more important in order to diagnose

tethered cord (eg occult tethered cord). The urodynamic testing is important,

but meanwhile I wouldn't wait to push for an appt with a NS and get an MRI as

well. Please know that a lot of MDs are not familiar with these conditions -

where are you located?

Good luck!

Dee

To: tetheredspinalcord

From: Randeejae@...

Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 07:01:43 -0500

Subject: Re: new here

Are you outside the US? If not, new MD asap or go right to the pediatric

neurosurgeon yourself...,.. what kind of MD leaves a kid in pain without

checking all possibilties. My heart goes out to you and Maddy. from a mom

to a mom, Randee

In a message dated 2/1/2010 9:37:50 P.M. Central Standard Time,

cedgecomb_1977@... writes:

My daughter Maddy has Chiari Malformation and Hydrocephalus.My daughter

Maddy has Chiari Malformation and Hydroc

leg pain in both legs at the back between her hips and knees,she refuses

to walk alot of the time.

neck pain

lower back pain,right around tailbone

she walks on her toes half the time

most recently arm pain in both arms between her shoulder and elbow

she will pee then go again a few minutes later or will say she has to go

but doesnt,she has been doing this for a couple months

she said her legs dont hurt when she is curled up

she has always had a problem with constipation

her headaches are frontal at the forehead.

She has been having these symptoms since about may but they didnt appear

at once,they came one at a time.

I feel

in my heart she has this. She was discharged from the hospital

toda,they didnt even address my concerns other then saying to have her

see a urologist for urodynamic testing (which appt is in 3 months) and

if she has a spastic bladder he will look into a tc. She is always in

pain and her doc wont give her anything but tylenol and motrin.

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

February 2, 2010

She had a mri of her spine about 4 months ago and it was normal according to

docs. I asked the doc is her cord was just too tight as well and he said no.I

will keep push for a sooner appt. I was hoping they would have done it when she

was inpatient yesterday as it is usually faster. We are in Fresno,CA

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To: tetheredspinalcord

Sent: Tue, February 2, 2010 9:23:03 AM

Subject: RE: new here