Guest guest Posted December 17, 2006 Report Posted December 17, 2006 Hi Sunny, Hopefully my husband and son will both care more about their health one day. I think a lot of people don't realize that you really do need to feed your body, rather than just simply eat. Since I was once so sick, I value my health so much. Neither my son nor husband know what this is like and I hope they never do. Swimming and skating as a family sounds like so much fun! Emma will love being your fitness coach. I was talking to Dr. Leu the other day and asked about implants. Since I was never implanted, it's still a mental battle I fight. I'd love so much to have a more youthful bust line. It's the one thing on my body that I can't change. I look much younger than I am, some guess me as young as 15 to 20 years younger than I am. I am fit, eat right and have small, half-breasts -- my children sucked away half of them when I nursed them. Anyway, I was asking him how terrible implants would really be for me, from a medical standpoint. He told me that I'd have to be insane to ever implant! Of course I knew this from reading all of the posts here but it was nice to have my doctor validate it for me personally. Of course I won't implant but will probably always wish I could. I will not jeopardize my health for perky breasts. Crazy, isn't it... Take care! Kenda > Kenda, I empathize with you....when my sons were little and I was a > single mom, they were on a super healthy diet, as was I. Then I got > married to a man with 2 sons, raised 4 wonderful sons, and I took to > cooking what he liked, and veered away from healthy eating. Not to > blame him...I found it difficult to cook two separate suppers. > Finally, got a system going that worked. Now, as adults my sons do > like to have their fruit & veggies still, and my married son is a > little more health conscious than my son Mike, my room-mate. With > Mike, it was always financial...living on a very limited budget. Now > that we are roomies, we share most food and everytime I eat fruit or > veggies I put a big plate out for the 2 of us. He digs right in! > > Still struggle with some " comfort " foods, but all in all, after being > poisoned from the implants, I am more than motivated to get my health > back. We're going to go swimming and skating as a family once a > week, so Emma will be my personal fitness coach!! lol > > Keep up the good fight....you always have good things to say...I've > learned lots from your posts. > > Love always, > > Sunny > > >>>> >>>> My 14-year old daughter uses agave syrup and stevia on anything >>> she wants >>>> sweetened. She likes them both. I'm with Rogene, I don't care >>> much for >>>> sweet things any more either. Ice cream was always my favorite >>> cheat. I >>>> ate it a few weeks ago and didn't even like it any more. It was > a >>>> disappointment when I ate it because it didn't taste good. >>> Haven't had it >>>> since. >>>> >>>> Kenda >>>> >>>> >>>>> , >>>>> >>>>> I'll defer to Lynda on Agave syrup. I've never heard of it! >>>>> >>>>> Personally, I've come to the point that I don't have any >>> desire for sweet >>>>> drinks . . . I think tea tastes wonderful without sweetners. >>>>> >>>>> Rogene >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2006 Report Posted December 17, 2006 Kenda, You sound like me when I got implants . . . If only the doctor had recommended the mastopexy I ended up with when my implants came out. With sagging breasts and no mastectomy, you can end up with larger sagging breasts. . . I think the models with slim figures (often almost no breasts) look so very elegant and beautiful! And natural! Watch the TV commercials - small breasts are coming back in style. . . They usually feature small breasted women with upscale merchandise. They save big breasted women for bimbo ads! Rogene Quote
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Posted December 18, 2006 Hi Rogene, The funny thing is, when I sent to the PS a couple of years ago, I never wanted large or even larger implants. I just wanted my old, round breasts back. I am a very small person, just 94 pounds, I certainly don't need or want knockers. I, too, believe small breasts are coming back. As the fitness craze becomes more popular, large breasts will go out of fashion. Large breasts just don't look right on a toned-athletic body. Kenda > Kenda, > > You sound like me when I got implants . . . If only the doctor had > recommended the mastopexy I ended up with when my implants came out. > > With sagging breasts and no mastectomy, you can end up with larger sagging > breasts. . . > > I think the models with slim figures (often almost no breasts) look so very > elegant and beautiful! And natural! > > Watch the TV commercials - small breasts are coming back in style. . . They > usually feature small breasted women with upscale merchandise. They save big > breasted women for bimbo ads! > > Rogene > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Posted December 19, 2006 Kenda, thanks for sharing about your breasts and how you feel. Years ago when I implanted I was a 32A, very small breasts - I was raised being heckled about my size and about developing late, etc. And on it goes. I must re-iterate how upset and disgusted I am with our North American society and media sleez! Most of us grew up being influenced by these unrealistic images of what we SHOULD look like. After my explant, my breasts are a little fuller than they were at implant, however that's because of my age and the extra weight I've put on. Your body sounds just like what I'd like to look like (moreso feel like) right about now. I'm carrying an extra 25 lbs. and with my small frame it feels really heavy. I know I have a fitness gal inside me and I watched my son train for and run a marathon 2 years ago, I felt the excitement rise up inside of me! Hey, I can do that...well, maybe half-a-marathon. There were all kinds of people running - I really want to get in shape again. While I was ill from the implants, I lost alot of self-esteem and didn't care as much what I eat, or how much. And with my sister passing away in 2002, I really got into the evening munchies. That part is better now. Anyway, thanks for sharing your true feelings...your breasts are yours and beautiful as is. Our breasts are supposed to change shape and sag, and whatever. That's what motherhood is all about. The REAL reason for breasts. Erase any and all advertising, put-down comments and gargage you've heard about smaller breasts, etc. and just enjoy and celebrate yourself as is! Lots of Love & Healing Prayers, Sunny xo -- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: > > Hi Sunny, > > Hopefully my husband and son will both care more about their health one day. > I think a lot of people don't realize that you really do need to feed your > body, rather than just simply eat. Since I was once so sick, I value my > health so much. Neither my son nor husband know what this is like and I > hope they never do. > > Swimming and skating as a family sounds like so much fun! Emma will love > being your fitness coach. > > I was talking to Dr. Leu the other day and asked about implants. Since I > was never implanted, it's still a mental battle I fight. I'd love so much > to have a more youthful bust line. It's the one thing on my body that I > can't change. I look much younger than I am, some guess me as young as 15 > to 20 years younger than I am. I am fit, eat right and have small, > half-breasts -- my children sucked away half of them when I nursed them. > Anyway, I was asking him how terrible implants would really be for me, from > a medical standpoint. He told me that I'd have to be insane to ever > implant! Of course I knew this from reading all of the posts here but it > was nice to have my doctor validate it for me personally. Of course I won't > implant but will probably always wish I could. I will not jeopardize my > health for perky breasts. Crazy, isn't it... > > Take care! > > Kenda > > > > > Kenda, I empathize with you....when my sons were little and I was a > > single mom, they were on a super healthy diet, as was I. Then I got > > married to a man with 2 sons, raised 4 wonderful sons, and I took to > > cooking what he liked, and veered away from healthy eating. Not to > > blame him...I found it difficult to cook two separate suppers. > > Finally, got a system going that worked. Now, as adults my sons do > > like to have their fruit & veggies still, and my married son is a > > little more health conscious than my son Mike, my room-mate. With > > Mike, it was always financial...living on a very limited budget. Now > > that we are roomies, we share most food and everytime I eat fruit or > > veggies I put a big plate out for the 2 of us. He digs right in! > > > > Still struggle with some " comfort " foods, but all in all, after being > > poisoned from the implants, I am more than motivated to get my health > > back. We're going to go swimming and skating as a family once a > > week, so Emma will be my personal fitness coach!! lol > > > > Keep up the good fight....you always have good things to say...I've > > learned lots from your posts. > > > > Love always, > > > > Sunny > > > > --- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@> wrote: > >> > >> My daughter very much takes after me. She very rarely eats sweets > > and only > >> eats healthy foods. I think it started with her wanting to be like > > me and > >> has developed into her way of life. She is also a celiac so she is > > always > >> reading labels. My 17-year old son, on the other hand, is much > > like his > >> father. Fast food, fast food, fast food. :( My son is > > very thin, > >> his father is not. One day it will catch up to him in gained > > weight and > >> possibly lost health. Maybe then my voice will run through his > > head. > >> > >> Kenda > >> > >> > >>> Kenda, that is amazing you have your teenage daughter so aware of > >>> healthy sweeteners - how did you get her so receptive to that? I > >>> think it is fabulous she is so young but heading your advice. > >>> > >>> I never have had a sweet tooth - I just was experimenting with raw > >>> recipes that called for Agave and will sometimes use it - > > sparingly. > >>> > >>> -- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> My 14-year old daughter uses agave syrup and stevia on anything > >>> she wants > >>>> sweetened. She likes them both. I'm with Rogene, I don't care > >>> much for > >>>> sweet things any more either. Ice cream was always my favorite > >>> cheat. I > >>>> ate it a few weeks ago and didn't even like it any more. It was > > a > >>>> disappointment when I ate it because it didn't taste good. > >>> Haven't had it > >>>> since. > >>>> > >>>> Kenda > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>> , > >>>>> > >>>>> I'll defer to Lynda on Agave syrup. I've never heard of it! > >>>>> > >>>>> Personally, I've come to the point that I don't have any > >>> desire for sweet > >>>>> drinks . . . I think tea tastes wonderful without sweetners. > >>>>> > >>>>> Rogene > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >> > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Posted December 19, 2006 Kenda, I was 95 lbs. until my late forties...when I was implanted I was 32A and it matched my body...well, I thought I was symmetrical enough. My former husband thought if I had bigger boobs they would match my butt better. Right. I went from a 32A to a 34C and looked very top heavy and felt so restricted. I lived with being compared to Penthouse and Playboy models - or should I say air-brushed cuties??? I love my " new " breasts and can't wait until my body slims down again to match them!! Thanks for your inspiration...a goal for me to work towards! Love, Sunny xo > > Hi Rogene, > > The funny thing is, when I sent to the PS a couple of years ago, I never > wanted large or even larger implants. I just wanted my old, round breasts > back. I am a very small person, just 94 pounds, I certainly don't need or > want knockers. > > I, too, believe small breasts are coming back. As the fitness craze becomes > more popular, large breasts will go out of fashion. Large breasts just > don't look right on a toned-athletic body. > > Kenda > > > Kenda, > > > > You sound like me when I got implants . . . If only the doctor had > > recommended the mastopexy I ended up with when my implants came out. > > > > With sagging breasts and no mastectomy, you can end up with larger sagging > > breasts. . . > > > > I think the models with slim figures (often almost no breasts) look so very > > elegant and beautiful! And natural! > > > > Watch the TV commercials - small breasts are coming back in style. . . They > > usually feature small breasted women with upscale merchandise. They save big > > breasted women for bimbo ads! > > > > Rogene > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Posted December 19, 2006 Hi Sunny, You sound so much like me. I have a round butt but very small bust. When I was younger, before child birth, I was much larger. My trainer said that a lot of women with round butts are pretty small chested but that implanting them brings balance to their bodies. He's very pro-implant. Most of the ladies at the gym I train at are implanted -- there are only a couple of us who are not. I am so natural minded, natural health, value my health, etc., that it boggles my mind as to why I think rounder breasts would make me happier. Not to worry though, I won't do it, I can't do it to myself. Kenda > Kenda, I was 95 lbs. until my late forties...when I was implanted I > was 32A and it matched my body...well, I thought I was symmetrical > enough. My former husband thought if I had bigger boobs they would > match my butt better. Right. I went from a 32A to a 34C and looked > very top heavy and felt so restricted. I lived with being compared to > Penthouse and Playboy models - or should I say air-brushed cuties??? > > I love my " new " breasts and can't wait until my body slims down again > to match them!! Thanks for your inspiration...a goal for me to work > towards! > > Love, > > Sunny xo > > >> >> Hi Rogene, >> >> The funny thing is, when I sent to the PS a couple of years ago, I > never >> wanted large or even larger implants. I just wanted my old, round > breasts >> back. I am a very small person, just 94 pounds, I certainly don't > need or >> want knockers. >> >> I, too, believe small breasts are coming back. As the fitness > craze becomes >> more popular, large breasts will go out of fashion. Large breasts > just >> don't look right on a toned-athletic body. >> >> Kenda >> >>> Kenda, >>> >>> You sound like me when I got implants . . . If only the doctor > had >>> recommended the mastopexy I ended up with when my implants came > out. >>> >>> With sagging breasts and no mastectomy, you can end up with > larger sagging >>> breasts. . . >>> >>> I think the models with slim figures (often almost no breasts) > look so very >>> elegant and beautiful! And natural! >>> >>> Watch the TV commercials - small breasts are coming back in > style. . . They >>> usually feature small breasted women with upscale merchandise. > They save big >>> breasted women for bimbo ads! >>> >>> Rogene >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Posted December 19, 2006 Hi again, Sunny! It is strange that we believe we should look like something other than what we are. I am very small framed and don't feel the need to be anything other than what I am. What is the difference with my body size and breast size? Why should I want to be larger breasted, or have younger looking breasts than I do? My God, I'm 46 years old and shouldn't have 20-year old looking breasts! It's all so strange to me. It seems growing older isn't acceptable any longer. I find it funny that in magazines they often show thin stars and the caption will read " how thin is too thin " . It really ticks me off, being a naturally thin person because you'd never read the caption " how fat is too fat " ! We all ought to be fine the way we are! I know you'll do well with your fitness goals. You are very focused on your healing and will get where ever you set your mind to go. It's exciting to watch you get better and heal. Thank you for the pep talk. You are so right, my breasts are mine and they are a part of me. When I decided not to implant two years ago, I swear my breasts let out a sigh of relief. Kenda > Kenda, thanks for sharing about your breasts and how you feel. Years > ago when I implanted I was a 32A, very small breasts - I was raised > being heckled about my size and about developing late, etc. And on > it goes. I must re-iterate how upset and disgusted I am with our > North American society and media sleez! Most of us grew up being > influenced by these unrealistic images of what we SHOULD look like. > > After my explant, my breasts are a little fuller than they were at > implant, however that's because of my age and the extra weight I've > put on. Your body sounds just like what I'd like to look like > (moreso feel like) right about now. I'm carrying an extra 25 lbs. > and with my small frame it feels really heavy. I know I have a > fitness gal inside me and I watched my son train for and run a > marathon 2 years ago, I felt the excitement rise up inside of me! > Hey, I can do that...well, maybe half-a-marathon. There were all > kinds of people running - I really want to get in shape again. > > While I was ill from the implants, I lost alot of self-esteem and > didn't care as much what I eat, or how much. And with my sister > passing away in 2002, I really got into the evening munchies. That > part is better now. > > Anyway, thanks for sharing your true feelings...your breasts are > yours and beautiful as is. Our breasts are supposed to change shape > and sag, and whatever. That's what motherhood is all about. The > REAL reason for breasts. Erase any and all advertising, put-down > comments and gargage you've heard about smaller breasts, etc. and > just enjoy and celebrate yourself as is! > > Lots of Love & Healing Prayers, > > Sunny xo > > -- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: >> >> Hi Sunny, >> >> Hopefully my husband and son will both care more about their health > one day. >> I think a lot of people don't realize that you really do need to > feed your >> body, rather than just simply eat. Since I was once so sick, I > value my >> health so much. Neither my son nor husband know what this is like > and I >> hope they never do. >> >> Swimming and skating as a family sounds like so much fun! Emma > will love >> being your fitness coach. >> >> I was talking to Dr. Leu the other day and asked about implants. > Since I >> was never implanted, it's still a mental battle I fight. I'd love > so much >> to have a more youthful bust line. It's the one thing on my body > that I >> can't change. I look much younger than I am, some guess me as > young as 15 >> to 20 years younger than I am. I am fit, eat right and have small, >> half-breasts -- my children sucked away half of them when I nursed > them. >> Anyway, I was asking him how terrible implants would really be for > me, from >> a medical standpoint. He told me that I'd have to be insane to ever >> implant! Of course I knew this from reading all of the posts here > but it >> was nice to have my doctor validate it for me personally. Of > course I won't >> implant but will probably always wish I could. I will not > jeopardize my >> health for perky breasts. Crazy, isn't it... >> >> Take care! >> >> Kenda >> >> >> >>> Kenda, I empathize with you....when my sons were little and I was > a >>> single mom, they were on a super healthy diet, as was I. Then I > got >>> married to a man with 2 sons, raised 4 wonderful sons, and I took > to >>> cooking what he liked, and veered away from healthy eating. Not to >>> blame him...I found it difficult to cook two separate suppers. >>> Finally, got a system going that worked. Now, as adults my sons do >>> like to have their fruit & veggies still, and my married son is a >>> little more health conscious than my son Mike, my room-mate. With >>> Mike, it was always financial...living on a very limited budget. > Now >>> that we are roomies, we share most food and everytime I eat fruit > or >>> veggies I put a big plate out for the 2 of us. He digs right in! >>> >>> Still struggle with some " comfort " foods, but all in all, after > being >>> poisoned from the implants, I am more than motivated to get my > health >>> back. We're going to go swimming and skating as a family once a >>> week, so Emma will be my personal fitness coach!! lol >>> >>> Keep up the good fight....you always have good things to > say...I've >>> learned lots from your posts. >>> >>> Love always, >>> >>> Sunny >>> >>> >>>>>> >>>>>> My 14-year old daughter uses agave syrup and stevia on anything >>>>> she wants >>>>>> sweetened. She likes them both. I'm with Rogene, I don't care >>>>> much for >>>>>> sweet things any more either. Ice cream was always my favorite >>>>> cheat. I >>>>>> ate it a few weeks ago and didn't even like it any more. It > was >>> a >>>>>> disappointment when I ate it because it didn't taste good. >>>>> Haven't had it >>>>>> since. >>>>>> >>>>>> Kenda >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> , >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'll defer to Lynda on Agave syrup. I've never heard of it! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Personally, I've come to the point that I don't have any >>>>> desire for sweet >>>>>>> drinks . . . I think tea tastes wonderful without sweetners. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Rogene >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Posted December 19, 2006 Kenda, I'm so glad you recognize your feelings . . . We're being "programmed" from so many sources. The "ideal" figure has changed drastically over the years . . . Watch the implant ads . . .They constantly try to tell women the answer to happiness and self-esteem is to be found in larger breasts! We've seen enough sick women to know that implants can backfire in ways they never imagined! Beauty comes from inside - It always has! . . . Show your love for others, respect yourself, and everyone will see your beauty - regardless of what you look like! Rogene Quote
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Posted December 19, 2006 Kenda, I have a round butt and a very small waist, but my breasts seemed out of proportion. When I got implants, it gave me the classic hourglass figure, and, yes, I did like how clothes looked on me. For a short time it was fun. But I never got used to the feeling of having those fake things in my body. I couldn't sleep in my stomach. I lost sensation in one of breasts. When I was with my sweetheart, I never felt quite natural. Out in the world, it seemed like every man was staring at my chest, and every woman was looking me up and down, knowing I had implants, and thinking, "What a narcissist." Being very health conscious, I always had this weird feeling that there was something wrong inside. And when I got sick, those puppies felt like toxic alien invaders. So, though I intially liked the look of my implants, the ultimate result was still negative. I am so much happier without them. Sadly, I had to go through hell to get here. Bindi Re: Re: Healthy Mentors Hi again, Sunny!It is strange that we believe we should look like something other than whatwe are. I am very small framed and don't feel the need to be anything otherthan what I am. What is the difference with my body size and breast size?Why should I want to be larger breasted, or have younger looking breaststhan I do? My God, I'm 46 years old and shouldn't have 20-year old lookingbreasts! It's all so strange to me. It seems growing older isn'tacceptable any longer. I find it funny that in magazines they often showthin stars and the caption will read "how thin is too thin". It reallyticks me off, being a naturally thin person because you'd never read thecaption "how fat is too fat"! We all ought to be fine the way we are!I know you'll do well with your fitness goals. You are very focused on yourhealing and will get where ever you set your mind to go. It's exciting towatch you get better and heal.Thank you for the pep talk. You are so right, my breasts are mine and theyare a part of me. When I decided not to implant two years ago, I swear mybreasts let out a sigh of relief. :)Kenda> Kenda, thanks for sharing about your breasts and how you feel. Years> ago when I implanted I was a 32A, very small breasts - I was raised> being heckled about my size and about developing late, etc. And on> it goes. I must re-iterate how upset and disgusted I am with our> North American society and media sleez! Most of us grew up being> influenced by these unrealistic images of what we SHOULD look like.> > After my explant, my breasts are a little fuller than they were at> implant, however that's because of my age and the extra weight I've> put on. Your body sounds just like what I'd like to look like> (moreso feel like) right about now. I'm carrying an extra 25 lbs.> and with my small frame it feels really heavy. I know I have a> fitness gal inside me and I watched my son train for and run a> marathon 2 years ago, I felt the excitement rise up inside of me!> Hey, I can do that...well, maybe half-a-marathon. There were all> kinds of people running - I really want to get in shape again.> > While I was ill from the implants, I lost alot of self-esteem and> didn't care as much what I eat, or how much. And with my sister> passing away in 2002, I really got into the evening munchies. That> part is better now.> > Anyway, thanks for sharing your true feelings...your breasts are> yours and beautiful as is. Our breasts are supposed to change shape> and sag, and whatever. That's what motherhood is all about. The> REAL reason for breasts. Erase any and all advertising, put-down> comments and gargage you've heard about smaller breasts, etc. and> just enjoy and celebrate yourself as is!> > Lots of Love & Healing Prayers,> > Sunny xo> > -- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote:>> >> Hi Sunny,>> >> Hopefully my husband and son will both care more about their health> one day.>> I think a lot of people don't realize that you really do need to> feed your>> body, rather than just simply eat. Since I was once so sick, I> value my>> health so much. Neither my son nor husband know what this is like> and I>> hope they never do.>> >> Swimming and skating as a family sounds like so much fun! Emma> will love>> being your fitness coach. >> >> I was talking to Dr. Leu the other day and asked about implants.> Since I>> was never implanted, it's still a mental battle I fight. I'd love> so much>> to have a more youthful bust line. It's the one thing on my body> that I>> can't change. I look much younger than I am, some guess me as> young as 15>> to 20 years younger than I am. I am fit, eat right and have small,>> half-breasts -- my children sucked away half of them when I nursed> them. >> Anyway, I was asking him how terrible implants would really be for> me, from>> a medical standpoint. He told me that I'd have to be insane to ever>> implant! Of course I knew this from reading all of the posts here> but it>> was nice to have my doctor validate it for me personally. Of> course I won't>> implant but will probably always wish I could. I will not> jeopardize my>> health for perky breasts. Crazy, isn't it...>> >> Take care!>> >> Kenda>> >> >> >>> Kenda, I empathize with you....when my sons were little and I was> a>>> single mom, they were on a super healthy diet, as was I. Then I> got>>> married to a man with 2 sons, raised 4 wonderful sons, and I took> to>>> cooking what he liked, and veered away from healthy eating. Not to>>> blame him...I found it difficult to cook two separate suppers.>>> Finally, got a system going that worked. Now, as adults my sons do>>> like to have their fruit & veggies still, and my married son is a>>> little more health conscious than my son Mike, my room-mate. With>>> Mike, it was always financial...living on a very limited budget.> Now>>> that we are roomies, we share most food and everytime I eat fruit> or>>> veggies I put a big plate out for the 2 of us. He digs right in!>>> >>> Still struggle with some "comfort" foods, but all in all, after> being>>> poisoned from the implants, I am more than motivated to get my> health>>> back. We're going to go swimming and skating as a family once a>>> week, so Emma will be my personal fitness coach!! lol>>> >>> Keep up the good fight....you always have good things to> say...I've>>> learned lots from your posts.>>> >>> Love always,>>> >>> Sunny >>> >>> >>>>>> >>>>>> My 14-year old daughter uses agave syrup and stevia on anything>>>>> she wants>>>>>> sweetened. She likes them both. I'm with Rogene, I don't care>>>>> much for>>>>>> sweet things any more either. Ice cream was always my favorite>>>>> cheat. I>>>>>> ate it a few weeks ago and didn't even like it any more. It> was>>> a>>>>>> disappointment when I ate it because it didn't taste good.>>>>> Haven't had it>>>>>> since.>>>>>> >>>>>> Kenda>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> , >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'll defer to Lynda on Agave syrup. I've never heard of it!>>>>>>> >>>>>>> Personally, I've come to the point that I don't have any>>>>> desire for sweet>>>>>>> drinks . . . I think tea tastes wonderful without sweetners.>>>>>>> >>>>>>> Rogene>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > > No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.24/592 - Release Date: 12/18/2006 1:45 PM Quote
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 Hi Bindi, You sound like we are built very similarly. I know I would like the look of implants but the health risk is too great. I guess because I have never been sick from them, I don't have the closure I would like on my decision not to implant. I am so grateful for the life stories that have been shared here. They keep me from giving in to the side of my brain that doesn' think! Implants and the lifestyle I enjoy don't work together!! Kenda > > Kenda, > I have a round butt and a very small waist, but my breasts seemed out of proportion. When I got implants, it gave me the classic hourglass figure, and, yes, I did like how clothes looked on me. For a short time it was fun. > > But I never got used to the feeling of having those fake things in my body. I couldn't sleep in my stomach. I lost sensation in one of breasts. When I was with my sweetheart, I never felt quite natural. Out in the world, it seemed like every man was staring at my chest, and every woman was looking me up and down, knowing I had implants, and thinking, " What a narcissist. " Being very health conscious, I always had this weird feeling that there was something wrong inside. And when I got sick, those puppies felt like toxic alien invaders. > > So, though I intially liked the look of my implants, the ultimate result was still negative. I am so much happier without them. Sadly, I had to go through hell to get here. > Bindi > > > Re: Re: Healthy Mentors > > > Hi again, Sunny! > > It is strange that we believe we should look like something other than what > we are. I am very small framed and don't feel the need to be anything other > than what I am. What is the difference with my body size and breast size? > Why should I want to be larger breasted, or have younger looking breasts > than I do? My God, I'm 46 years old and shouldn't have 20-year old looking > breasts! It's all so strange to me. It seems growing older isn't > acceptable any longer. I find it funny that in magazines they often show > thin stars and the caption will read " how thin is too thin " . It really > ticks me off, being a naturally thin person because you'd never read the > caption " how fat is too fat " ! We all ought to be fine the way we are! > > I know you'll do well with your fitness goals. You are very focused on your > healing and will get where ever you set your mind to go. It's exciting to > watch you get better and heal. > > Thank you for the pep talk. You are so right, my breasts are mine and they > are a part of me. When I decided not to implant two years ago, I swear my > breasts let out a sigh of relief. > > Kenda > > > Kenda, thanks for sharing about your breasts and how you feel. Years > > ago when I implanted I was a 32A, very small breasts - I was raised > > being heckled about my size and about developing late, etc. And on > > it goes. I must re-iterate how upset and disgusted I am with our > > North American society and media sleez! Most of us grew up being > > influenced by these unrealistic images of what we SHOULD look like. > > > > After my explant, my breasts are a little fuller than they were at > > implant, however that's because of my age and the extra weight I've > > put on. Your body sounds just like what I'd like to look like > > (moreso feel like) right about now. I'm carrying an extra 25 lbs. > > and with my small frame it feels really heavy. I know I have a > > fitness gal inside me and I watched my son train for and run a > > marathon 2 years ago, I felt the excitement rise up inside of me! > > Hey, I can do that...well, maybe half-a-marathon. There were all > > kinds of people running - I really want to get in shape again. > > > > While I was ill from the implants, I lost alot of self-esteem and > > didn't care as much what I eat, or how much. And with my sister > > passing away in 2002, I really got into the evening munchies. That > > part is better now. > > > > Anyway, thanks for sharing your true feelings...your breasts are > > yours and beautiful as is. Our breasts are supposed to change shape > > and sag, and whatever. That's what motherhood is all about. The > > REAL reason for breasts. Erase any and all advertising, put-down > > comments and gargage you've heard about smaller breasts, etc. and > > just enjoy and celebrate yourself as is! > > > > Lots of Love & Healing Prayers, > > > > Sunny xo > > > > -- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@> wrote: > >> > >> Hi Sunny, > >> > >> Hopefully my husband and son will both care more about their health > > one day. > >> I think a lot of people don't realize that you really do need to > > feed your > >> body, rather than just simply eat. Since I was once so sick, I > > value my > >> health so much. Neither my son nor husband know what this is like > > and I > >> hope they never do. > >> > >> Swimming and skating as a family sounds like so much fun! Emma > > will love > >> being your fitness coach. > >> > >> I was talking to Dr. Leu the other day and asked about implants. > > Since I > >> was never implanted, it's still a mental battle I fight. I'd love > > so much > >> to have a more youthful bust line. It's the one thing on my body > > that I > >> can't change. I look much younger than I am, some guess me as > > young as 15 > >> to 20 years younger than I am. I am fit, eat right and have small, > >> half-breasts -- my children sucked away half of them when I nursed > > them. > >> Anyway, I was asking him how terrible implants would really be for > > me, from > >> a medical standpoint. He told me that I'd have to be insane to ever > >> implant! Of course I knew this from reading all of the posts here > > but it > >> was nice to have my doctor validate it for me personally. Of > > course I won't > >> implant but will probably always wish I could. I will not > > jeopardize my > >> health for perky breasts. Crazy, isn't it... > >> > >> Take care! > >> > >> Kenda > >> > >> > >> > >>> Kenda, I empathize with you....when my sons were little and I was > > a > >>> single mom, they were on a super healthy diet, as was I. Then I > > got > >>> married to a man with 2 sons, raised 4 wonderful sons, and I took > > to > >>> cooking what he liked, and veered away from healthy eating. Not to > >>> blame him...I found it difficult to cook two separate suppers. > >>> Finally, got a system going that worked. Now, as adults my sons do > >>> like to have their fruit & veggies still, and my married son is a > >>> little more health conscious than my son Mike, my room-mate. With > >>> Mike, it was always financial...living on a very limited budget. > > Now > >>> that we are roomies, we share most food and everytime I eat fruit > > or > >>> veggies I put a big plate out for the 2 of us. He digs right in! > >>> > >>> Still struggle with some " comfort " foods, but all in all, after > > being > >>> poisoned from the implants, I am more than motivated to get my > > health > >>> back. We're going to go swimming and skating as a family once a > >>> week, so Emma will be my personal fitness coach!! lol > >>> > >>> Keep up the good fight....you always have good things to > > say...I've > >>> learned lots from your posts. > >>> > >>> Love always, > >>> > >>> Sunny > >>> > >>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> My 14-year old daughter uses agave syrup and stevia on anything > >>>>> she wants > >>>>>> sweetened. She likes them both. I'm with Rogene, I don't care > >>>>> much for > >>>>>> sweet things any more either. Ice cream was always my favorite > >>>>> cheat. I > >>>>>> ate it a few weeks ago and didn't even like it any more. It > > was > >>> a > >>>>>> disappointment when I ate it because it didn't taste good. > >>>>> Haven't had it > >>>>>> since. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Kenda > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> , > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> I'll defer to Lynda on Agave syrup. I've never heard of it! > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Personally, I've come to the point that I don't have any > >>>>> desire for sweet > >>>>>>> drinks . . . I think tea tastes wonderful without sweetners. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Rogene > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.24/592 - Release Date: 12/18/ 2006 1:45 PM > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 Kenda, I don't know if you'll ever have closure. The temptation will probably always be there, sort of like the temptation to eat bread is always there for the gluten intolerant! But all it takes is the remembrance of suffering, and I think most women would say NO SIR, NO THANKS when faced with the consequences. It is a learning curve I guess, but unfortunately, with breast implants, it's not like you can just stop being exposed. Your stuck until some medical professional can undo the damage, and even then it might be too late. I'm thankful that our stories have helped you. Just print off a few of the worst case scenarios we've experienced, and read them when the temptation strikes! I am glad you've already seen that implants and a HEALTHY lifestyle do not go together in the least! They are total opposites. Patty Re: Re: Healthy Mentors> > > Hi again, Sunny!> > It is strange that we believe we should look like something other than what> we are. I am very small framed and don't feel the need to be anything other> than what I am. What is the difference with my body size and breast size?> Why should I want to be larger breasted, or have younger looking breasts> than I do? My God, I'm 46 years old and shouldn't have 20-year old looking> breasts! It's all so strange to me. It seems growing older isn't> acceptable any longer. I find it funny that in magazines they often show> thin stars and the caption will read "how thin is too thin". It really> ticks me off, being a naturally thin person because you'd never read the> caption "how fat is too fat"! We all ought to be fine the way we are!> > I know you'll do well with your fitness goals. You are very focused on your> healing and will get where ever you set your mind to go. It's exciting to> watch you get better and heal.> > Thank you for the pep talk. You are so right, my breasts are mine and they> are a part of me. When I decided not to implant two years ago, I swear my> breasts let out a sigh of relief. > > Kenda> > > Kenda, thanks for sharing about your breasts and how you feel. Years> > ago when I implanted I was a 32A, very small breasts - I was raised> > being heckled about my size and about developing late, etc. And on> > it goes. I must re-iterate how upset and disgusted I am with our> > North American society and media sleez! Most of us grew up being> > influenced by these unrealistic images of what we SHOULD look like.> > > > After my explant, my breasts are a little fuller than they were at> > implant, however that's because of my age and the extra weight I've> > put on. Your body sounds just like what I'd like to look like> > (moreso feel like) right about now. I'm carrying an extra 25 lbs.> > and with my small frame it feels really heavy. I know I have a> > fitness gal inside me and I watched my son train for and run a> > marathon 2 years ago, I felt the excitement rise up inside of me!> > Hey, I can do that...well, maybe half-a-marathon. There were all> > kinds of people running - I really want to get in shape again.> > > > While I was ill from the implants, I lost alot of self-esteem and> > didn't care as much what I eat, or how much. And with my sister> > passing away in 2002, I really got into the evening munchies. That> > part is better now.> > > > Anyway, thanks for sharing your true feelings...your breasts are> > yours and beautiful as is. Our breasts are supposed to change shape> > and sag, and whatever. That's what motherhood is all about. The> > REAL reason for breasts. Erase any and all advertising, put-down> > comments and gargage you've heard about smaller breasts, etc. and> > just enjoy and celebrate yourself as is!> > > > Lots of Love & Healing Prayers,> > > > Sunny xo> > > > -- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@> wrote:> >> > >> Hi Sunny,> >> > >> Hopefully my husband and son will both care more about their health> > one day.> >> I think a lot of people don't realize that you really do need to> > feed your> >> body, rather than just simply eat. Since I was once so sick, I> > value my> >> health so much. Neither my son nor husband know what this is like> > and I> >> hope they never do.> >> > >> Swimming and skating as a family sounds like so much fun! Emma> > will love> >> being your fitness coach. > >> > >> I was talking to Dr. Leu the other day and asked about implants.> > Since I> >> was never implanted, it's still a mental battle I fight. I'd love> > so much> >> to have a more youthful bust line. It's the one thing on my body> > that I> >> can't change. I look much younger than I am, some guess me as> > young as 15> >> to 20 years younger than I am. I am fit, eat right and have small,> >> half-breasts -- my children sucked away half of them when I nursed> > them. > >> Anyway, I was asking him how terrible implants would really be for> > me, from> >> a medical standpoint. He told me that I'd have to be insane to ever> >> implant! Of course I knew this from reading all of the posts here> > but it> >> was nice to have my doctor validate it for me personally. Of> > course I won't> >> implant but will probably always wish I could. I will not> > jeopardize my> >> health for perky breasts. Crazy, isn't it...> >> > >> Take care!> >> > >> Kenda> >> > >> > >> > >>> Kenda, I empathize with you....when my sons were little and I was> > a> >>> single mom, they were on a super healthy diet, as was I. Then I> > got> >>> married to a man with 2 sons, raised 4 wonderful sons, and I took> > to> >>> cooking what he liked, and veered away from healthy eating. Not to> >>> blame him...I found it difficult to cook two separate suppers.> >>> Finally, got a system going that worked. Now, as adults my sons do> >>> like to have their fruit & veggies still, and my married son is a> >>> little more health conscious than my son Mike, my room-mate. With> >>> Mike, it was always financial... living on a very limited budget.> > Now> >>> that we are roomies, we share most food and everytime I eat fruit> > or> >>> veggies I put a big plate out for the 2 of us. He digs right in!> >>> > >>> Still struggle with some "comfort" foods, but all in all, after> > being> >>> poisoned from the implants, I am more than motivated to get my> > health> >>> back. We're going to go swimming and skating as a family once a> >>> week, so Emma will be my personal fitness coach!! lol> >>> > >>> Keep up the good fight....you always have good things to> > say...I've> >>> learned lots from your posts.> >>> > >>> Love always,> >>> > >>> Sunny > >>> > >>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> My 14-year old daughter uses agave syrup and stevia on anything> >>>>> she wants> >>>>>> sweetened. She likes them both. I'm with Rogene, I don't care> >>>>> much for> >>>>>> sweet things any more either. Ice cream was always my favorite> >>>>> cheat. I> >>>>>> ate it a few weeks ago and didn't even like it any more. It> > was> >>> a> >>>>>> disappointment when I ate it because it didn't taste good.> >>>>> Haven't had it> >>>>>> since.> >>>>>> > >>>>>> Kenda> >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> , > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> I'll defer to Lynda on Agave syrup. I've never heard of it!> >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Personally, I've come to the point that I don't have any> >>>>> desire for sweet> >>>>>>> drinks . . . I think tea tastes wonderful without sweetners.> >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Rogene> >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -> > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.24/592 - Release Date: 12/18/2006 1:45 PM> __________________________________________________ Quote
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Posted December 21, 2006 Hi Patty, I'm sure you are right. Because I was never sick from implants, I'll always wonder if maybe I would be lucky and not become ill. Of course, my BRAIN tells me otherwise -- thankfully! I have read way too many life stories here that mirror my previous sick life. I wouldn't trade anything in the world for the healthy lifestyle I enjoy -- not ever! Thanks for the pep talk!! Kenda > Kenda, > I don't know if you'll ever have closure. The temptation will probably always > be there, sort of like the temptation to eat bread is always there for the > gluten intolerant! But all it takes is the remembrance of suffering, and I > think most women would say NO SIR, NO THANKS when faced with the consequences. > It is a learning curve I guess, but unfortunately, with breast implants, it's > not like you can just stop being exposed. Your stuck until some medical > professional can undo the damage, and even then it might be too late. > > I'm thankful that our stories have helped you. Just print off a few of the > worst case scenarios we've experienced, and read them when the temptation > strikes! I am glad you've already seen that implants and a HEALTHY lifestyle > do not go together in the least! They are total opposites. > Patty > > > Re: Re: Healthy Mentors >> >> >> Hi again, Sunny! >> >> It is strange that we believe we should look like something other than what >> we are. I am very small framed and don't feel the need to be anything other >> than what I am. What is the difference with my body size and breast size? >> Why should I want to be larger breasted, or have younger looking breasts >> than I do? My God, I'm 46 years old and shouldn't have 20-year old looking >> breasts! It's all so strange to me. It seems growing older isn't >> acceptable any longer. I find it funny that in magazines they often show >> thin stars and the caption will read " how thin is too thin " . It really >> ticks me off, being a naturally thin person because you'd never read the >> caption " how fat is too fat " ! We all ought to be fine the way we are! >> >> I know you'll do well with your fitness goals. You are very focused on your >> healing and will get where ever you set your mind to go. It's exciting to >> watch you get better and heal. >> >> Thank you for the pep talk. You are so right, my breasts are mine and they >> are a part of me. When I decided not to implant two years ago, I swear my >> breasts let out a sigh of relief. >> >> Kenda >> >>> Kenda, thanks for sharing about your breasts and how you feel. Years >>> ago when I implanted I was a 32A, very small breasts - I was raised >>> being heckled about my size and about developing late, etc. And on >>> it goes. I must re-iterate how upset and disgusted I am with our >>> North American society and media sleez! Most of us grew up being >>> influenced by these unrealistic images of what we SHOULD look like. >>> >>> After my explant, my breasts are a little fuller than they were at >>> implant, however that's because of my age and the extra weight I've >>> put on. Your body sounds just like what I'd like to look like >>> (moreso feel like) right about now. I'm carrying an extra 25 lbs. >>> and with my small frame it feels really heavy. I know I have a >>> fitness gal inside me and I watched my son train for and run a >>> marathon 2 years ago, I felt the excitement rise up inside of me! >>> Hey, I can do that...well, maybe half-a-marathon. There were all >>> kinds of people running - I really want to get in shape again. >>> >>> While I was ill from the implants, I lost alot of self-esteem and >>> didn't care as much what I eat, or how much. And with my sister >>> passing away in 2002, I really got into the evening munchies. That >>> part is better now. >>> >>> Anyway, thanks for sharing your true feelings...your breasts are >>> yours and beautiful as is. Our breasts are supposed to change shape >>> and sag, and whatever. That's what motherhood is all about. The >>> REAL reason for breasts. Erase any and all advertising, put-down >>> comments and gargage you've heard about smaller breasts, etc. and >>> just enjoy and celebrate yourself as is! >>> >>> Lots of Love & Healing Prayers, >>> >>> Sunny xo >>> >>> -- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@> > wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Sunny, >>>> >>>> Hopefully my husband and son will both care more about their health >>> one day. >>>> I think a lot of people don't realize that you really do need to >>> feed your >>>> body, rather than just simply eat. Since I was once so sick, I >>> value my >>>> health so much. Neither my son nor husband know what this is like >>> and I >>>> hope they never do. >>>> >>>> Swimming and skating as a family sounds like so much fun! Emma >>> will love >>>> being your fitness coach. >>>> >>>> I was talking to Dr. Leu the other day and asked about implants. >>> Since I >>>> was never implanted, it's still a mental battle I fight. I'd love >>> so much >>>> to have a more youthful bust line. It's the one thing on my body >>> that I >>>> can't change. I look much younger than I am, some guess me as >>> young as 15 >>>> to 20 years younger than I am. I am fit, eat right and have small, >>>> half-breasts -- my children sucked away half of them when I nursed >>> them. >>>> Anyway, I was asking him how terrible implants would really be for >>> me, from >>>> a medical standpoint. He told me that I'd have to be insane to ever >>>> implant! Of course I knew this from reading all of the posts here >>> but it >>>> was nice to have my doctor validate it for me personally. Of >>> course I won't >>>> implant but will probably always wish I could. I will not >>> jeopardize my >>>> health for perky breasts. Crazy, isn't it... >>>> >>>> Take care! >>>> >>>> Kenda >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Kenda, I empathize with you....when my sons were little and I was >>> a >>>>> single mom, they were on a super healthy diet, as was I. Then I >>> got >>>>> married to a man with 2 sons, raised 4 wonderful sons, and I took >>> to >>>>> cooking what he liked, and veered away from healthy eating. Not to >>>>> blame him...I found it difficult to cook two separate suppers. >>>>> Finally, got a system going that worked. Now, as adults my sons do >>>>> like to have their fruit & veggies still, and my married son is a >>>>> little more health conscious than my son Mike, my room-mate. With >>>>> Mike, it was always financial... living on a very limited budget. >>> Now >>>>> that we are roomies, we share most food and everytime I eat fruit >>> or >>>>> veggies I put a big plate out for the 2 of us. He digs right in! >>>>> >>>>> Still struggle with some " comfort " foods, but all in all, after >>> being >>>>> poisoned from the implants, I am more than motivated to get my >>> health >>>>> back. We're going to go swimming and skating as a family once a >>>>> week, so Emma will be my personal fitness coach!! lol >>>>> >>>>> Keep up the good fight....you always have good things to >>> say...I've >>>>> learned lots from your posts. >>>>> >>>>> Love always, >>>>> >>>>> Sunny >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My 14-year old daughter uses agave syrup and stevia on anything >>>>>>> she wants >>>>>>>> sweetened. She likes them both. I'm with Rogene, I don't care >>>>>>> much for >>>>>>>> sweet things any more either. Ice cream was always my favorite >>>>>>> cheat. I >>>>>>>> ate it a few weeks ago and didn't even like it any more. It >>> was >>>>> a >>>>>>>> disappointment when I ate it because it didn't taste good. >>>>>>> Haven't had it >>>>>>>> since. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kenda >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> , >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'll defer to Lynda on Agave syrup. I've never heard of it! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Personally, I've come to the point that I don't have any >>>>>>> desire for sweet >>>>>>>>> drinks . . . I think tea tastes wonderful without sweetners. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Rogene >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.24/592 - Release Date: 12/18/ > 2006 1:45 PM >> > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Posted December 21, 2006 Kenda, I LOVED this message. I'm going to save it for inspiration when I'm having a down time. There's a song we used to sing in a church I attended years ago, " I love myself the way I am, there's nothing I need to change, when I feel the love inside myself there's nothing to re-arrange, I'm beautiful and capable of being the best me I can, and I love myself just the way I am. " And that's all she wrote. Love ya, Sunny > >>>>>> > >>>>>> My 14-year old daughter uses agave syrup and stevia on anything > >>>>> she wants > >>>>>> sweetened. She likes them both. I'm with Rogene, I don't care > >>>>> much for > >>>>>> sweet things any more either. Ice cream was always my favorite > >>>>> cheat. I > >>>>>> ate it a few weeks ago and didn't even like it any more. It > > was > >>> a > >>>>>> disappointment when I ate it because it didn't taste good. > >>>>> Haven't had it > >>>>>> since. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Kenda > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> , > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> I'll defer to Lynda on Agave syrup. I've never heard of it! > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Personally, I've come to the point that I don't have any > >>>>> desire for sweet > >>>>>>> drinks . . . I think tea tastes wonderful without sweetners. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Rogene > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >> > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Posted December 21, 2006 And everybody said, AMEN! Love, Sunny > > Kenda, > > I'm so glad you recognize your feelings . . . We're being " programmed " from so many sources. The " ideal " figure has changed drastically over the years . . . > > Watch the implant ads . . .They constantly try to tell women the answer to happiness and self-esteem is to be found in larger breasts! We've seen enough sick women to know that implants can backfire in ways they never imagined! > > Beauty comes from inside - It always has! . . . Show your love for others, respect yourself, and everyone will see your beauty - regardless of what you look like! > > Rogene > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Posted December 21, 2006 I love the song!! Kenda > Kenda, I LOVED this message. I'm going to save it for inspiration > when I'm having a down time. There's a song we used to sing in a > church I attended years ago, " I love myself the way I am, there's > nothing I need to change, when I feel the love inside myself there's > nothing to re-arrange, I'm beautiful and capable of being the best me > I can, and I love myself just the way I am. " > > And that's all she wrote. > > Love ya, > > Sunny > > >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My 14-year old daughter uses agave syrup and stevia on > anything >>>>>>> she wants >>>>>>>> sweetened. She likes them both. I'm with Rogene, I don't > care >>>>>>> much for >>>>>>>> sweet things any more either. Ice cream was always my > favorite >>>>>>> cheat. I >>>>>>>> ate it a few weeks ago and didn't even like it any more. It >>> was >>>>> a >>>>>>>> disappointment when I ate it because it didn't taste good. >>>>>>> Haven't had it >>>>>>>> since. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kenda >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> , >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'll defer to Lynda on Agave syrup. I've never heard of > it! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Personally, I've come to the point that I don't have any >>>>>>> desire for sweet >>>>>>>>> drinks . . . I think tea tastes wonderful without sweetners. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Rogene >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > > Quote
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