Guest guest Posted November 19, 1999 Report Share Posted November 19, 1999 Hi Kiki! What have you been up to? Apple " k. m. " wrote: original article:/group/12-step-free/?start=9563 > > > hi everybody, > > haven't been here in a while. just wanted to say s'up. > > kiki > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 1999 Report Share Posted November 19, 1999 Hey Kiki. Good to hear from you. How are things? Matt > >Reply-To: 12-step-freeegroups >To: 12-step-freeeGroups >Subject: Hi >Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:30:46 -0800 > > > >hi everybody, > > haven't been here in a while. just wanted to say s'up. > > kiki > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Looking for the latest consumer electronic gadgets or computer >equipment? eBay has thousands of audio equipment, computer >games & accessories. You never know what you might find at eBay! >http://clickhere./click/1142 > >-- Easily schedule meetings and events using the group calendar! >-- /cal?listname=12-step-free & m=1 > > > ______________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 1999 Report Share Posted November 19, 1999 Hey Kiki. Good to hear from you. How are things? Matt > >Reply-To: 12-step-freeegroups >To: 12-step-freeeGroups >Subject: Hi >Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:30:46 -0800 > > > >hi everybody, > > haven't been here in a while. just wanted to say s'up. > > kiki > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Looking for the latest consumer electronic gadgets or computer >equipment? eBay has thousands of audio equipment, computer >games & accessories. You never know what you might find at eBay! >http://clickhere./click/1142 > >-- Easily schedule meetings and events using the group calendar! >-- /cal?listname=12-step-free & m=1 > > > ______________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 I'm glad no one was seriously hurt....another reminder about seat belts....i know i am sometimes lax about wearing mine...hearing this story serves as a good reminder for me.... sounds like you'll have a busy week! take care and hang in there! caroline > Hi all, > > Wow, what a weekend! We started out more or less routinely-- yard work, got > a delivery of siding which we are staining before we replace the siding on > the house-- just stuff. > > My in-laws came over on Saturday night for pizza. They left at 9 pm. We got > a call at 9:30 from the Fire Department-- they'd been in an accident. They > were ok-- just bruised where the seat belts held them. But boy, you should > have seen the car. It looked like an accordion. > > We had them over most of yesterday so we could keep an eye on them! > > Well, I'll be acting as chauffer for the next few days until they get a > loaner car, buy a new car or whatever.... Whew. Just glad they are ok. > > Obviously, exercise was sort of abbreviated Sunday! Well, I will get to the > gym today though. > > Lucia > -- > lucia@t... > Lisle, Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 I'm glad no one was seriously hurt....another reminder about seat belts....i know i am sometimes lax about wearing mine...hearing this story serves as a good reminder for me.... sounds like you'll have a busy week! take care and hang in there! caroline > Hi all, > > Wow, what a weekend! We started out more or less routinely-- yard work, got > a delivery of siding which we are staining before we replace the siding on > the house-- just stuff. > > My in-laws came over on Saturday night for pizza. They left at 9 pm. We got > a call at 9:30 from the Fire Department-- they'd been in an accident. They > were ok-- just bruised where the seat belts held them. But boy, you should > have seen the car. It looked like an accordion. > > We had them over most of yesterday so we could keep an eye on them! > > Well, I'll be acting as chauffer for the next few days until they get a > loaner car, buy a new car or whatever.... Whew. Just glad they are ok. > > Obviously, exercise was sort of abbreviated Sunday! Well, I will get to the > gym today though. > > Lucia > -- > lucia@t... > Lisle, Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 Lucia, Wow! Sorry to hear that. Glad they are ok. I'm sure it's because they were wearing their seatbelts! Gena On Monday, November 11, 2002, at 04:44 AM, Lucia Liljegren wrote: > Hi all, > > Wow, what a weekend! We started out more or less routinely-- yard > work, got > a delivery of siding which we are staining before we replace the > siding on > the house-- just stuff. > > My in-laws came over on Saturday night for pizza. They left at 9 pm. > We got > a call at 9:30 from the Fire Department-- they'd been in an accident. > They > were ok-- just bruised where the seat belts held them. But boy, you > should > have seen the car. It looked like an accordion. > > We had them over most of yesterday so we could keep an eye on them! > > Well, I'll be acting as chauffer for the next few days until they get a > loaner car, buy a new car or whatever.... Whew. Just glad they are ok. > > Obviously, exercise was sort of abbreviated Sunday! Well, I will get > to the > gym today though. > > Lucia > -- > lucia@... > Lisle, Illinois > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 Lucia, Wow! Sorry to hear that. Glad they are ok. I'm sure it's because they were wearing their seatbelts! Gena On Monday, November 11, 2002, at 04:44 AM, Lucia Liljegren wrote: > Hi all, > > Wow, what a weekend! We started out more or less routinely-- yard > work, got > a delivery of siding which we are staining before we replace the > siding on > the house-- just stuff. > > My in-laws came over on Saturday night for pizza. They left at 9 pm. > We got > a call at 9:30 from the Fire Department-- they'd been in an accident. > They > were ok-- just bruised where the seat belts held them. But boy, you > should > have seen the car. It looked like an accordion. > > We had them over most of yesterday so we could keep an eye on them! > > Well, I'll be acting as chauffer for the next few days until they get a > loaner car, buy a new car or whatever.... Whew. Just glad they are ok. > > Obviously, exercise was sort of abbreviated Sunday! Well, I will get > to the > gym today though. > > Lucia > -- > lucia@... > Lisle, Illinois > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 Lucia OMG I am so glad that they were all right. What a feeling that must have been to have them just leaving and then get that call. Just keep up with your exercise, it is a great stress reliever. Arlene > Hi all, > > Wow, what a weekend! We started out more or less routinely-- yard work, got > a delivery of siding which we are staining before we replace the siding on > the house-- just stuff. > > My in-laws came over on Saturday night for pizza. They left at 9 pm. We got > a call at 9:30 from the Fire Department-- they'd been in an accident. They > were ok-- just bruised where the seat belts held them. But boy, you should > have seen the car. It looked like an accordion. > > We had them over most of yesterday so we could keep an eye on them! > > Well, I'll be acting as chauffer for the next few days until they get a > loaner car, buy a new car or whatever.... Whew. Just glad they are ok. > > Obviously, exercise was sort of abbreviated Sunday! Well, I will get to the > gym today though. > > Lucia > -- > lucia@t... > Lisle, Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 Lucia OMG I am so glad that they were all right. What a feeling that must have been to have them just leaving and then get that call. Just keep up with your exercise, it is a great stress reliever. Arlene > Hi all, > > Wow, what a weekend! We started out more or less routinely-- yard work, got > a delivery of siding which we are staining before we replace the siding on > the house-- just stuff. > > My in-laws came over on Saturday night for pizza. They left at 9 pm. We got > a call at 9:30 from the Fire Department-- they'd been in an accident. They > were ok-- just bruised where the seat belts held them. But boy, you should > have seen the car. It looked like an accordion. > > We had them over most of yesterday so we could keep an eye on them! > > Well, I'll be acting as chauffer for the next few days until they get a > loaner car, buy a new car or whatever.... Whew. Just glad they are ok. > > Obviously, exercise was sort of abbreviated Sunday! Well, I will get to the > gym today though. > > Lucia > -- > lucia@t... > Lisle, Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 On 11/11/02 12:10 PM, " weightlossbuddies2 " <weightlossbuddies2 > wrote: > Lucia, > Wow! Sorry to hear that. Glad they are ok. I'm sure it's because they > were wearing their seatbelts! > Gena Oh-- absolutely. Seat belts, air bags and the car is designed to crush at selected points. So the outside crushes instead of the passenger compartment. Cars are MUCH safer than when I was a kid. Lucia -- See my weight loss results at: http://www.thedietdiary.com/diet/myProgress/Results2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 On 11/11/02 12:10 PM, " weightlossbuddies2 " <weightlossbuddies2 > wrote: > Lucia, > Wow! Sorry to hear that. Glad they are ok. I'm sure it's because they > were wearing their seatbelts! > Gena Oh-- absolutely. Seat belts, air bags and the car is designed to crush at selected points. So the outside crushes instead of the passenger compartment. Cars are MUCH safer than when I was a kid. Lucia -- See my weight loss results at: http://www.thedietdiary.com/diet/myProgress/Results2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 Hello kiddies! Anywho...I am alive. No computer, no internet access...right now I am posting from Randy's (Mr Stubborn). I got digest on my sucky hotmail...I will post now and then...but right now I gotta go to work. Miss ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 We've missed you.... welcome back! Topper () On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 12:01:44 -0000 " " writes: > Hello kiddies! > > Anywho...I am alive. No computer, no internet access...right now I > am > posting from Randy's (Mr Stubborn). I got digest on my sucky > hotmail...I will post now and then...but right now I gotta go to > work. Miss ya! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hi > > >> Hi, I'd like to reintroduce myself to this group. I was in it awhile >> ago but I unsubscribed from it but I've decided to resubscribe. I'd also >> like to welcome my dear friend Connie to this list. >> >> As far as Connie's husband is concerned he is a stubborn and proud man >> and I'm not sure how much help Connie will be able to give him as far as >> his diabetes is concerned. He is starting to come around a little which >> is very good but if you shove him with too much information and if you >> keep nagging him you won't get anywhere with him. I hope that Connie >> will be able to have him tell her what is blood sugar readings are and I >> hope she will be able to encourage him to test himself after two hours >> after eating. And I do agree that Connie needs to learn about diabetes >> so she can help and encourage her husband but I think she'll have to work >> into it gradually. If she tries and pushes him too fast he'll tell her >> that he doesn't need someone telling him what to do and so on. Just >> thought I'd share that with you all. >> >> I'm doing allot better with my diabetes. My blood sugar readings are >> around 100 and sometimes below that. I've also lost allot of weight and >> I've been watching my carbs. I will be going to the doctor next week for >> my regular blood test but the ones in the past have been coming back >> okay. I'm now on one medication instead of two and three as before. >> >> I've also been trying to exercise regularly too which has helped to keep >> my blood sugars down. >> >> Terri > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.0/63 - Release Date: 8/3/2005 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Welcome back Terri! I did the same thing you have done, but I did it two years ago, and due to getting back in touch I am still alive today. Had I not done so, I don't believe I would have been around until now. I have never met Connie's husband, so I hope he is just stubbotrn and not stupid. If he follows the advice offered here, I am sure he will be a lot better off in a few months and maybe even sooner. I asked for help here, and I got it. I even taught my doctor what I learned here and now my doctor is a better doctor. I also stopped the dramatic decline in my health due to diabetes and even eliminated some of the complications of diabetes by following what was advised here. As I reflect on the matter, I can certainly say there is a fine line between being stubborn and stupid. Also there is only one big difference between intelligence and stupidity. Intelligence has its limits. So, if your diabetes has gotten out of control, you have certainly come back to the right place. Hi > > >> Hi, I'd like to reintroduce myself to this group. I was in it awhile >> ago but I unsubscribed from it but I've decided to resubscribe. I'd also >> like to welcome my dear friend Connie to this list. >> >> As far as Connie's husband is concerned he is a stubborn and proud man >> and I'm not sure how much help Connie will be able to give him as far as >> his diabetes is concerned. He is starting to come around a little which >> is very good but if you shove him with too much information and if you >> keep nagging him you won't get anywhere with him. I hope that Connie >> will be able to have him tell her what is blood sugar readings are and I >> hope she will be able to encourage him to test himself after two hours >> after eating. And I do agree that Connie needs to learn about diabetes >> so she can help and encourage her husband but I think she'll have to work >> into it gradually. If she tries and pushes him too fast he'll tell her >> that he doesn't need someone telling him what to do and so on. Just >> thought I'd share that with you all. >> >> I'm doing allot better with my diabetes. My blood sugar readings are >> around 100 and sometimes below that. I've also lost allot of weight and >> I've been watching my carbs. I will be going to the doctor next week for >> my regular blood test but the ones in the past have been coming back >> okay. I'm now on one medication instead of two and three as before. >> >> I've also been trying to exercise regularly too which has helped to keep >> my blood sugars down. >> >> Terri > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.0/63 - Release Date: 8/3/2005 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Welcome back Terri, Let's just hope connie's husband is still in the shock position of having to go on insulin and will be willing eventually to learn how to take better care of himself. It sounds like you are doing better too-congradulations! Fw: Hi Hi > > >> Hi, I'd like to reintroduce myself to this group. I was in it awhile >> ago but I unsubscribed from it but I've decided to resubscribe. I'd also >> like to welcome my dear friend Connie to this list. >> >> As far as Connie's husband is concerned he is a stubborn and proud man >> and I'm not sure how much help Connie will be able to give him as far as >> his diabetes is concerned. He is starting to come around a little which >> is very good but if you shove him with too much information and if you >> keep nagging him you won't get anywhere with him. I hope that Connie >> will be able to have him tell her what is blood sugar readings are and I >> hope she will be able to encourage him to test himself after two hours >> after eating. And I do agree that Connie needs to learn about diabetes >> so she can help and encourage her husband but I think she'll have to work >> into it gradually. If she tries and pushes him too fast he'll tell her >> that he doesn't need someone telling him what to do and so on. Just >> thought I'd share that with you all. >> >> I'm doing allot better with my diabetes. My blood sugar readings are >> around 100 and sometimes below that. I've also lost allot of weight and >> I've been watching my carbs. I will be going to the doctor next week for >> my regular blood test but the ones in the past have been coming back >> okay. I'm now on one medication instead of two and three as before. >> >> I've also been trying to exercise regularly too which has helped to keep >> my blood sugars down. >> >> Terri > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.0/63 - Release Date: 8/3/2005 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Welcome back Terri, Let's just hope connie's husband is still in the shock position of having to go on insulin and will be willing eventually to learn how to take better care of himself. It sounds like you are doing better too-congradulations! Fw: Hi Hi > > >> Hi, I'd like to reintroduce myself to this group. I was in it awhile >> ago but I unsubscribed from it but I've decided to resubscribe. I'd also >> like to welcome my dear friend Connie to this list. >> >> As far as Connie's husband is concerned he is a stubborn and proud man >> and I'm not sure how much help Connie will be able to give him as far as >> his diabetes is concerned. He is starting to come around a little which >> is very good but if you shove him with too much information and if you >> keep nagging him you won't get anywhere with him. I hope that Connie >> will be able to have him tell her what is blood sugar readings are and I >> hope she will be able to encourage him to test himself after two hours >> after eating. And I do agree that Connie needs to learn about diabetes >> so she can help and encourage her husband but I think she'll have to work >> into it gradually. If she tries and pushes him too fast he'll tell her >> that he doesn't need someone telling him what to do and so on. Just >> thought I'd share that with you all. >> >> I'm doing allot better with my diabetes. My blood sugar readings are >> around 100 and sometimes below that. I've also lost allot of weight and >> I've been watching my carbs. I will be going to the doctor next week for >> my regular blood test but the ones in the past have been coming back >> okay. I'm now on one medication instead of two and three as before. >> >> I've also been trying to exercise regularly too which has helped to keep >> my blood sugars down. >> >> Terri > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.0/63 - Release Date: 8/3/2005 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Welcome back Terri, Let's just hope connie's husband is still in the shock position of having to go on insulin and will be willing eventually to learn how to take better care of himself. It sounds like you are doing better too-congradulations! Fw: Hi Hi > > >> Hi, I'd like to reintroduce myself to this group. I was in it awhile >> ago but I unsubscribed from it but I've decided to resubscribe. I'd also >> like to welcome my dear friend Connie to this list. >> >> As far as Connie's husband is concerned he is a stubborn and proud man >> and I'm not sure how much help Connie will be able to give him as far as >> his diabetes is concerned. He is starting to come around a little which >> is very good but if you shove him with too much information and if you >> keep nagging him you won't get anywhere with him. I hope that Connie >> will be able to have him tell her what is blood sugar readings are and I >> hope she will be able to encourage him to test himself after two hours >> after eating. And I do agree that Connie needs to learn about diabetes >> so she can help and encourage her husband but I think she'll have to work >> into it gradually. If she tries and pushes him too fast he'll tell her >> that he doesn't need someone telling him what to do and so on. Just >> thought I'd share that with you all. >> >> I'm doing allot better with my diabetes. My blood sugar readings are >> around 100 and sometimes below that. I've also lost allot of weight and >> I've been watching my carbs. I will be going to the doctor next week for >> my regular blood test but the ones in the past have been coming back >> okay. I'm now on one medication instead of two and three as before. >> >> I've also been trying to exercise regularly too which has helped to keep >> my blood sugars down. >> >> Terri > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.0/63 - Release Date: 8/3/2005 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hi and Terri, Yes I think he is still in shock because he has to take the insulin. But I do think Terri is right. I've got to work slowly with Dennis. Great job on your progress Terri and welcome back. Keep up the good work. Connie Hi >> >> >>> Hi, I'd like to reintroduce myself to this group. I was in it awhile >>> ago but I unsubscribed from it but I've decided to resubscribe. I'd >>> also > >>> like to welcome my dear friend Connie to this list. >>> >>> As far as Connie's husband is concerned he is a stubborn and proud man >>> and I'm not sure how much help Connie will be able to give him as far as >>> his diabetes is concerned. He is starting to come around a little which >>> is very good but if you shove him with too much information and if you >>> keep nagging him you won't get anywhere with him. I hope that Connie >>> will be able to have him tell her what is blood sugar readings are and I >>> hope she will be able to encourage him to test himself after two hours >>> after eating. And I do agree that Connie needs to learn about diabetes >>> so she can help and encourage her husband but I think she'll have to >>> work > >>> into it gradually. If she tries and pushes him too fast he'll tell her >>> that he doesn't need someone telling him what to do and so on. Just >>> thought I'd share that with you all. >>> >>> I'm doing allot better with my diabetes. My blood sugar readings are >>> around 100 and sometimes below that. I've also lost allot of weight and >>> I've been watching my carbs. I will be going to the doctor next week >>> for > >>> my regular blood test but the ones in the past have been coming back >>> okay. I'm now on one medication instead of two and three as before. >>> >>> I've also been trying to exercise regularly too which has helped to keep >>> my blood sugars down. >>> >>> Terri >> >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >> Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.0/63 - Release Date: 8/3/2005 >> >> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Terri: I echo the sentiments of others in saying " welcome back " . Never mind that I wasn't on here when you were a denizen of this list before. (grin) Bravo on your effort to keep your diabetes under control.Having just completed a " power walk " on my morning coffee break, I say also bravo on the increased exercise. Definitely helps with those bG readings. Mike Freeman > > Hi >> >> >>> Hi, I'd like to reintroduce myself to this group. I was in it awhile >>> ago but I unsubscribed from it but I've decided to resubscribe. I'd also >>> like to welcome my dear friend Connie to this list. >>> >>> As far as Connie's husband is concerned he is a stubborn and proud man >>> and I'm not sure how much help Connie will be able to give him as far as >>> his diabetes is concerned. He is starting to come around a little which >>> is very good but if you shove him with too much information and if you >>> keep nagging him you won't get anywhere with him. I hope that Connie >>> will be able to have him tell her what is blood sugar readings are and I >>> hope she will be able to encourage him to test himself after two hours >>> after eating. And I do agree that Connie needs to learn about diabetes >>> so she can help and encourage her husband but I think she'll have to work >>> into it gradually. If she tries and pushes him too fast he'll tell her >>> that he doesn't need someone telling him what to do and so on. Just >>> thought I'd share that with you all. >>> >>> I'm doing allot better with my diabetes. My blood sugar readings are >>> around 100 and sometimes below that. I've also lost allot of weight and >>> I've been watching my carbs. I will be going to the doctor next week for >>> my regular blood test but the ones in the past have been coming back >>> okay. I'm now on one medication instead of two and three as before. >>> >>> I've also been trying to exercise regularly too which has helped to keep >>> my blood sugars down. >>> >>> Terri >> >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >> Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.0/63 - Release Date: 8/3/2005 >> >> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 > Hi. I'm the one who originally mentioned the WW restrictions, and I was on the flex plan, not the core. This year they reduced my points from 22 to 18 or 19, so I've been feeling deprived the whole year. They make seemingly arbitrary changes in the plan each year. Anyway, I'm not doing WW now, I'm trying to do IE. I had a pretty good day, although when I was hungry after work, I got a bunch of chocolate candies, and they were very tasty, but made me feel lightheaded and still quite hungry. I know I get spacey from candy. My blood sugar seems to plunge right away. I think I'm better off eating it at the end of a meal, rather than between meals, but I'm not going to make a rule out of it! I'm enjoying all the posts, this is a good group. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? > Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Hi LoisLane LilyIrene :-) just wanted to say hello ~ i am also new and am feeling really, really hopeful about this whole process. hopeful in the sense of finally being able to have a life again. i just turned 50 and i think that was my epiphany. i have spent 42 years of my life on a diet, truly, and it hasn't worked. i am not going to spend another 42 years wrapped up in this food obsession. i think this is the answer and i'm encouraged by all of the folks' stories here and hope you are as well. let's get free! hugz, lynette > > I've just joined this group. I'm excited after reading some of the > posts and the article by Anne Lamott. There really is hope! I'm 53 > years old, live in Queens, New York, and I've been dieting on and off > since about age 21. I'm not terribly overweight now--about 155 this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Hi Lynette and LoisLane, I'm feeling " FREE " too! It's amazing, isn't it? I just don't feel at all that sense of " doom " I normally do when I'm starting something and pretending to be excited about the prospect of the beginning of a new diet. This is the beginning of normalcy for me, don't you agree??? I'm 36 y/o and have two boys. Since my oldest (8 year old) was born I've pretty much hated myself, hated my body, hated my obsession with food. For the most part, it's the damn Weight Watchers and counting points. I could never free myself of that! To have a life again....you said it!! Having had started Overeaters Anonymous a couple of months ago -- I totally, seriously felt like my life was ending when I agreed to my sponsor's request of giving up sugar, flour and every single trigger food I could think of. I am just so thrilled to have found this site! I'm so hoping we can all get through this and stick with it and be success stories together!! Night Night, > > > > I've just joined this group. I'm excited after reading some of > the > > posts and the article by Anne Lamott. There really is hope! I'm > 53 > > years old, live in Queens, New York, and I've been dieting on and > off > > since about age 21. I'm not terribly overweight now--about 155 > this > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I CONCUR! Right ON Lynette!!!! Ive WASTED enough of my life on wishing, hoping and praying for some " thin " miracle! Where are the feminists??!!! They would never tolerate me to obsess and ramble about a man the way that Ive done so about FOOD OBSESSION!!! ***Please note.....food AND obsession not just food.*** Theres a reason I didnt say JUST food. Thats because I was never PRESENT with the FOOD when I was bingeing. I didnt allow myself to enjoy it or taste it AT ALL. No wonder I wanted more and more and more. It was like the worst relationship Ive ever been in, so much time together and still feeling so alone. The OBSESSION got between us constantly. The FOOD and I were never allowed to be alone and have a relationship because I was always trying to control it with some rigid rules someone else told me worked for them (yet often never really did work for long with anyone) FOOD OBSESSION has been like my constant companion, support, encouragement, my reason to be enthusiastic, my reason to be miserable, my hopes, my dreams, my life, my love, my air, my reason to walk at night, my reason to breathe, the answer to love and ultimately my weapon of hate, self loathing, fear and resentment. The fallacy of all this is that I thought food was doing this to me until I " gave into " its power and realized it had none over me. I blamed food. Why? Well, food cant answer back and it cant " break up " with me. Ultimately, I didnt want to take responsibility for myself. > > Hi LoisLane LilyIrene :-) > > just wanted to say hello ~ i am also new and am feeling really, > really hopeful about this whole process. hopeful in the sense of > finally being able to have a life again. i just turned 50 and i > think that was my epiphany. i have spent 42 years of my life on a > diet, truly, and it hasn't worked. i am not going to spend another > 42 years wrapped up in this food obsession. i think this is the > answer and i'm encouraged by all of the folks' stories here and hope > you are as well. > > let's get free! hugz, lynette > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Well said!! > > Ive WASTED enough of my life on wishing, hoping and praying for > some " thin " miracle! > > FOOD OBSESSION has been like my constant companion, support, > encouragement, my reason to be enthusiastic, my reason to be > miserable, my hopes, my dreams, my life, my love, my air, my reason > to walk at night, my reason to breathe, the answer to love and > ultimately my weapon of hate, self loathing, fear and resentment. > > The fallacy of all this is that I thought food was doing this to me > until I " gave into " its power and realized it had none over me. I > blamed food. Why? Well, food cant answer back and it cant " break > up " with me. Ultimately, I didnt want to take responsibility for > myself. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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