Guest guest Posted April 16, 1999 Report Share Posted April 16, 1999 , Hi and welcome to the list. My name is Shera I am a single stay at home mom to Princess Tea who turned 8 months old on the 13th of this month. I plan on nursing her until she is ready to stop. I live in California. I hope you enjoy this list it has some very wonderful women on it. ~shera --- Wendi wrote: > , > > Welcome to the list. I am Wendi sahm to Kaija 7yo > (homeschools) & Zaid 17months (nursing) we live in > No. California and I am married. I nursed Kaija for > 13 months. > > Wendi > > > Introduction > > From: j-j@... ( and ) > > Hi, > > I'm new to this group. My name's . I have 2 > kids, and > Kaedon. I breastfed Sam until she was one (she's > now 6), and I'm > currently breastfeeding Kaedon, he's 5 1/2 months > old. My dh's name > is , and he works at Ernst and Young, but I > don't work. We live > in Westville, Durban, South Africa. I look forward > to getting to know > you all. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > You can now easily share photos and documents with > your fellow list members > http://www.ONElist.com > Check out our homepage for details on how to use our > new shared files feature! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Breastfeeding is Best!! > http://www.mariaann.com/breastfeeding > > If you like this list also check out > http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies > ATTACHMENT part 2 application/ms-tnef _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 1999 Report Share Posted April 23, 1999 Welcome Maisa, I am Stacie Mommy to Lexi who is 16 months old. She is my first, and she is Breastfeeding, and I plan on allowing her to continue as long as it is still benifiting both of us!! Again Welcome to the group, and I look forward to hearing your ideas Stacie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 1999 Report Share Posted April 23, 1999 welcome and congrats! i love all the wonderful support that is ingrained in your culture...i wish american society would learn as well...we'd be better off with our nation's children. look forward to learning more! tracy At 05:07 AM 4/23/99 EDT, you wrote: >Hello ! My name is Maisa . I'm new to this list , so let me tell you a little >about myself. The cute new addition to my family is AbdulRahman , born >2-11-99, who is BF. I am a first time mommy and with that came alot of >hardships ! I probably am the only Middle Eastren on the list , I am from >Saudi Arabia ( currently living in US ). I would like to share some of my >culture regarding BF or baby care in general . If you have any questions >please do not hesitate. > In our religion (Islam) , Bf is highly encouraged , for 2 years . In our >culture it is soooo common to see mothers BF their babies , you just grow up >with it . Everyone does it , bottles are introduced to babies of working >mothers, or after they can start taking cows milk. Otherwise it is normal to >go to a family gathering and have a couple of moms BF thier babies while >chatting. And since Saudi Arabia is a rather young society ( meaning , a high >% of the population are children ) , every family has a considerable number >of infants and /or toddlers . Neighbor SAHMs would visit each other during >their free time and BF while they chat away. BF is also common in public. >Because Muslim women wear long robes in public, BF is done in a very discrete >manner. I was a BF baby and so were all of my siblings, my mom, dad, and >grandparents etc. They just didn't know anything else !! > I am glad to be part of this ring. I will write my experience with BF soon . >How ironic it is ! I grew up seeing all these women BF, I had alot of support >from Mom and dh , and was commited to BF . But , I had a bumpy start ! > > Maisa > Proud mommy of AbdulRahman 2-11-99 > > >Return-path: BFbabyOS@... >From: BFbabyOS@... >Full-name: BFbabyOS >Message-ID: >Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 04:55:35 EDT >Subject: Introduction >To: BFbabyOS@... >MIME-Version: 1.0 >Content-Type: text/plain; charset= " us-ascii " >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit >X-Mailer: AOL 4.0 for Windows 95 sub 13 >Reply-To: BFbabyOS@... > >Hello ! My name is Maisa . I'm new to this list , so let me tell you a little >about myself. The cute new addition to my family is AbdulRahman , born >2-11-99, who is BF. I am a first time mommy and with that came alot of >hardships ! I probably am the only Middle Eastren on the list , I am from >Saudi Arabia ( currently living in US ). I would like to share some of my >culture regarding BF or baby care in general . If you have any questions >please do not hesitate. >In our religion (Islam) , Bf is highly encouraged , for 2 years . In our >culture it is soooo common to see mothers BF their babies , you just grow up >with it . Everyone does it , bottles are introduced to babies of working >mothers, or after they can start taking cows milk. Otherwise it is normal to >go to a family gathering and have a couple of moms BF thier babies while >chatting. And since Saudi Arabia is a rather young society ( meaning , a high >% of the population are children ) , every family has a considerable number >of infants and /or toddlers . Neighbor SAHMs would visit each other during >their free time and BF while they chat away. BF is also common in public. >Because Muslim women wear long robes in public, BF is done in a very discrete >manner. I was a BF baby and so were all of my siblings, my mom, dad, and >grandparents etc. They just didn't know anything else !! >I am glad to be part of this ring. I will write my experience with BF soon . >How ironic it is ! I grew up seeing all these women BF, I had alot of support >from Mom and dh , and was commited to BF . But , I had a bumpy start ! > >Maisa >Proud mommy of AbdulRahman 2-11-99 > >Because I grew up in an environment where BF was so common, I did not doubt >that I will BF my baby. But what I didn't prepare myself to , was the fact >that sometimes it isnt all that natural and you might need help. >During preg , I read anything I could lay my hands on about my preg and what >is happening to my body and my fetus. i knew month by month exactly , evfery >single chcnge or sypmtom. The only chapter I never read was the one about BF >. I thought , that is soo natural ! Its easy , baby is born, he is put to the >breast, he sucks away , he sleeps , then wakes up ( it could of been after 7 >hours for all I knew ! ) , cries , takes some more breast ! Viola ! Piece of >cake. My BF experience was so bumpy , it was one mistake after another. >First, I had a C-section , so I was so tired and drowsy after the operation , >i slept before I could Bf the baby . The nurses encouraged me get a couple of >hours sleep before I stared BF. Now I know that babies latch on better in the >first hour after birth. >Secondly , tiny AbdulRahman was soo sleepy , that when I atrttempted BF after >athat , he wouldn't wake up > ************************************************* - Proud mommy of Gilbert Cory (01-10-99) Imagination Station RFH Childcare " Parenting a child has the greatest potential for pain and love that a human could ever endure " ************************************************* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 1999 Report Share Posted April 23, 1999 Welcome ! It's nice to hear of a culture where bf is the norm.... Hopefully we can regain that here.... ) BFbabyOS@... wrote: > Hello ! My name is Maisa . I'm new to this list , so let me tell you a little > about myself. The cute new addition to my family is AbdulRahman , born > 2-11-99, who is BF. I am a first time mommy and with that came alot of > hardships ! I probably am the only Middle Eastren on the list , I am from > Saudi Arabia ( currently living in US ). I would like to share some of my > culture regarding BF or baby care in general . If you have any questions > please do not hesitate. > In our religion (Islam) , Bf is highly encouraged , for 2 years . In our > culture it is soooo common to see mothers BF their babies , you just grow up > with it . Everyone does it , bottles are introduced to babies of working > mothers, or after they can start taking cows milk. Otherwise it is normal to > go to a family gathering and have a couple of moms BF thier babies while > chatting. And since Saudi Arabia is a rather young society ( meaning , a high > % of the population are children ) , every family has a considerable number > of infants and /or toddlers . Neighbor SAHMs would visit each other during > their free time and BF while they chat away. BF is also common in public. > Because Muslim women wear long robes in public, BF is done in a very discrete > manner. I was a BF baby and so were all of my siblings, my mom, dad, and > grandparents etc. They just didn't know anything else !! > I am glad to be part of this ring. I will write my experience with BF soon . > How ironic it is ! I grew up seeing all these women BF, I had alot of support > from Mom and dh , and was commited to BF . But , I had a bumpy start ! > > Maisa > Proud mommy of AbdulRahman 2-11-99 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Introduction > Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 04:55:35 EDT > From: BFbabyOS@... > To: BFbabyOS@... > > Hello ! My name is Maisa . I'm new to this list , so let me tell you a little > about myself. The cute new addition to my family is AbdulRahman , born > 2-11-99, who is BF. I am a first time mommy and with that came alot of > hardships ! I probably am the only Middle Eastren on the list , I am from > Saudi Arabia ( currently living in US ). I would like to share some of my > culture regarding BF or baby care in general . If you have any questions > please do not hesitate. > In our religion (Islam) , Bf is highly encouraged , for 2 years . In our > culture it is soooo common to see mothers BF their babies , you just grow up > with it . Everyone does it , bottles are introduced to babies of working > mothers, or after they can start taking cows milk. Otherwise it is normal to > go to a family gathering and have a couple of moms BF thier babies while > chatting. And since Saudi Arabia is a rather young society ( meaning , a high > % of the population are children ) , every family has a considerable number > of infants and /or toddlers . Neighbor SAHMs would visit each other during > their free time and BF while they chat away. BF is also common in public. > Because Muslim women wear long robes in public, BF is done in a very discrete > manner. I was a BF baby and so were all of my siblings, my mom, dad, and > grandparents etc. They just didn't know anything else !! > I am glad to be part of this ring. I will write my experience with BF soon . > How ironic it is ! I grew up seeing all these women BF, I had alot of support > from Mom and dh , and was commited to BF . But , I had a bumpy start ! > > Maisa > Proud mommy of AbdulRahman 2-11-99 > > Because I grew up in an environment where BF was so common, I did not doubt > that I will BF my baby. But what I didn't prepare myself to , was the fact > that sometimes it isnt all that natural and you might need help. > During preg , I read anything I could lay my hands on about my preg and what > is happening to my body and my fetus. i knew month by month exactly , evfery > single chcnge or sypmtom. The only chapter I never read was the one about BF > . I thought , that is soo natural ! Its easy , baby is born, he is put to the > breast, he sucks away , he sleeps , then wakes up ( it could of been after 7 > hours for all I knew ! ) , cries , takes some more breast ! Viola ! Piece of > cake. My BF experience was so bumpy , it was one mistake after another. > First, I had a C-section , so I was so tired and drowsy after the operation , > i slept before I could Bf the baby . The nurses encouraged me get a couple of > hours sleep before I stared BF. Now I know that babies latch on better in the > first hour after birth. > Secondly , tiny AbdulRahman was soo sleepy , that when I atrttempted BF after > athat , he wouldn't wake up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 1999 Report Share Posted April 23, 1999 Hello ! In response to your question , I learned English before I spoke Arabic . I did my Elementary school in an American school ( my Dad was a grad student here in US ). Currently I am a grad student on a scholarship from my country. So does that explain it ? I am going back to school next week , and I have armed myself with one very important weapon ! A good pump ( Medela In-style pump) , a precious gift from my mother . I am determined to continue to breastfeed even though I am going back full time . I know it will not be an easy task , but at least I know my ds will be getting part of me when we are separated. Does that ease off some of the guilt?? I probably will need lots of advice on pumping and the pressure of being a Mom and a student. I am really counting on this ring for support. One night , when AbbdulRahman was 5 weeks old , and in the midst of the crying , a never-ending 4am feeding and lack of sleep , I thought for one crazy moment about supplementing with formula , " How am I going to survive once I go back to school ? " I eventually fell back to sleep with Abdul in my arms . In the morning , I woke up and found that my baby's tiny hand had found its way through the slit in my nightgown and was tucked between my breasts ! He is trying to tell me something! That's it ! I'm sorry I even thought of it. It's only the breast for you , and nothing else !! Maisa - Mommy to AbdulRahman ( 2-11-99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 1999 Report Share Posted May 4, 1999 Tammy, My 3 1/2 year old still nurses at night before bed.. He is my 4th of 5 children, and I must say that we have really had a great experience with it..Once we got past a year old, he was hooked for life it seemed.. I couldn't wean him even if I wanted, and now that he is this old, it is a nice comfort for him.. He sits on one side, and my 3 month old lays over him and they both nurse.. its cute, and I am glad that I got the experience of tandem nursing.. Take care Christi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 1999 Report Share Posted May 4, 1999 Tammy, Welcome I am Wendi sahm to Kaija 7yo (homeschools) and Zaid 18months, my nursling. I am also in new territory as my dd weaned at 13 months. I am loving it. Zaid is really cute and has been making all these yum and smacking noises at my breast to show me how much he loves it. I am just starting the process to become a LLL leader so might be attending the conference but I don't know yet. Glad to have you here. Wendi Re: Introduction Hi! I'm Tammy, wife of and mom to ,13, ,10 and Maddie, 15 months. All three of my children were (are)breastfed, for different periods of time. The boys were both born in the hospital and we supplemented with formula for a few weeks, and then exclusively breastfed for about 10 months each. We had Maddie at a birth center and she nursed for the first time when she was about 10 minutes old. She's still going strong. I've never nursed a toddler before and was hoping I could find some support and advice from those who have; and give some support and advice to those just starting out. I am a LLL member and plan on attending the conference in July. I would love to talk to others that are going too. I've been in " lurking " mode for a day or so and I have to say the lactating men thread is cracking me up. Maddie tries for Daddy's nipples all the time, and then laughs at him for having such silly little things. Tammy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wanting to get back in touch with old friends? http://www.onelist.com Reunite through a ONElist community. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.maclee.com/breastfeeding If you like this list also check out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 1999 Report Share Posted May 4, 1999 Tammy, welcome to the list It is great:) Jenn (24) DH:Andy(29) DD:Paige (1-13-99) homepage: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/cottage/1595 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 1999 Report Share Posted May 6, 1999 Welcome to the list Tammy, I am Martha SAHM to Hannah (21 months) and (5 months). We live in GA. Look forward to getting to know you. This list is great!!! Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 1999 Report Share Posted May 10, 1999 Welcome Beth! You will fit right in here and I am sure can add a lot with all of your experience. - Mommy to Jake 5 yrs and Clay 18 mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 1999 Report Share Posted June 30, 1999 you can buy a buckie online from the lang company....( if you can't find one locally) i bought mine there...keeps my head very cool at night.... http://www.makura.com/lang/ nicki wrote: snip > 4 Are there any Canadians on the list who know where in Ontario I can buy a > Buckwheat pillow? > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 1999 Report Share Posted June 30, 1999 Hello I recently joined the list. I was diagnosed with cea in early 1998 at the age of 22, after being misdiagnosed for about 6 years. Because I spent those first 22 years on a the small island where there were only 2 dermatologists and locally trained doctors had not heard of cea, all doctors insisted I had acne. When I finally went to a dermatologist whose waiting list wasn't months long, she too insisted I had ance and when Retin-A didn't work, she told me to " get a facial " . I was finally diagnosed by a London trained dermatologist. By that point my face would periodically swell enourmously. I'm now studying in Ontario, and I must say that the transition from the tropics to a cold climate was somewhat good for my skin, especially in the winter. These are my questions: 1 Can anyone explain the role aspirin plays in fare-ups? 2 Have many of you been diagnosed at relatively young ages? 3 Have any of you attempted to confront those medical practitioners who misdiagnosed you, and have you felt any beneficial effect from it? 4 Are there any Canadians on the list who know where in Ontario I can buy a Buckwheat pillow? 5 How does one deal with the social effects of this disease? For instance, I've been to one club in my life and I still get pangs of social inadequacy due to my 6 years of hermitage. Sorry for the length of this email ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 1999 Report Share Posted June 30, 1999 wrote: > 1 Can anyone explain the role aspirin plays in fare-ups? No clue. > 2 Have many of you been diagnosed at relatively young ages? My skin problems started when I was18, at which time I was diagnosed as having perioral dermatitis and mild acne by my GP. I finally got referred to a derm. at age 22-23, and he said the same thing. I was told I had rosacea at age 25 by a different derm. > 3 Have any of you attempted to confront those medical practitioners who > misdiagnosed you, and have you felt any beneficial effect from it? I never confronted my first derm, although I asked my new derm why the first one didn't make the correct diagnosis. He said that my skin may have looked different a few years previously (which is true - I didn't have flushing and the pinkish complexion with my first derm, just pimples, although I did have pink areas around my nose and mouth, hence the perioral dermatitis diagnosis). He also said that in the early years, rosacea can be hard to distinguish from acne. I personally didn't think it was worth confronting my first derm - I remember reading up on rosacea at that time and *I* didn't even think I had rosacea. I thought I had something very rare ('cos I couldn't find my symptoms anywhere!), but a few years went by and gradually more rosacea symptoms started popping up. So I think it depends on what your symptoms were at the time of your misdiagnosis. In my case, I could understand how my first derm didn't *see* the rosacea. Dermatology isn't an exact science, but I guess it depends on whether you feel the doctor's misdiagnosis could be justified or not. If you had some of the classic symptoms and the derm missed it, then they would benefit from knowing so that they can recognize the symptoms in others. > 5 How does one deal with the social effects of this disease? For instance, > I've been to one club in my life and I still get pangs of social inadequacy > due to my 6 years of hermitage I took me awhile to get rid of the self-conscious feeling, but one day I just decided to *try* not to let it bother me, and it helps a lot. I think being in a long-term relationship helps, because my spouse does not notice my skin hardly at all, unless I'm in a flush. So, since his opinion is the most important to me, and he isn't bothered by my rosacea, then what should I care what other, *less-important* people think. As soon as I stopped fussing so much with my make-up and adopted a *who-cares* attitude, my levels of stress and self-consciousness went, and I think that improved my skin a bit as well. I definitely feel happier and more at ease about having rosacea. I just keep thinking that I could have a lot worse conditions than just rosacea, and that keeps it in perspective. This is easier said than done (it took me a couple years to get to this point), but just keep trying little by little. One thing I hate is having to wear make-up. I still wear it to work and when I go out socially, but I used to wear it even when I went to the corner store! So, I just started putting challenges out to myself - go to the corner store without makeup, then go to the grocery store (longer trip), then go the mall for a couple hours. Pretty soon I got desensitized to it. Like I said, I still wear it to work and socially, but knowing that I can leave the house without it for a bunch of other routines takes a load of stress of my back. It feels good when I get back home and I remember - Oh yeah, I forgot I wasn't wearing make-up!! Again, easier said than done, but taking little steps at a time to get over the fear will help. It may just take time until you're ready to take these steps, but when you do you'll feel really good. Hope this helps, ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2002 Report Share Posted February 15, 2002 Welcome and welcome also to other newbies I am sure I missed. My mother-in-law is also who got me involved in WW and it changed my life. Nice to have you here. I am sure you will love the group and the support. Divide and Conquer! dy 188/157/150 (this time around) > Hi! > I am a new subscriber to this list. > > Let me introduce myself. My name is Betsey Syms (newly married on > 9/22/01) and I started WW on 1/13/01. I was inspired by my mother- in- > laws 25 lb weightloss with Weight Watchers. I'd read some article on > MSN that said that a new moon was a good time to start a diet. Next > one was on 1/13, so I thought I'd give it a shot. > > I have been overweight since I was eight years old. I don't remember > what happened then, but my activity level no longer could keep up > with my eating habits. I've been everywhere from 130 lbs to 250 lbs > over the years (I am 33). I started WW on 1/13 at 243. I am now > 232. I hope to continue to lose. > > I look forward to reading everyone's posts! > > Betsey Syms > > Here's a low point recipe that I got from my email buddy Polly: > > CHEESE FRIES-------2 points per serving/ serves 4 > > 2 large potatoes, Idaho, peeled and cut into 1/2 " thick strips > 1/8 tsp salt > 1/8 tsp pepper > 1/2 c low-fat shredded cheddar cheese > > preheat oven to 400. coat a large baking shee with olive oil flavored > cooking spray > > arrange potatoes on prepared baking sheet and season to taste w/salt > and pepper. bake until golden brown and fork-tender, about 40 > mintues. move potatoes so that they are close together on baking > sheet, top w/cheese. bake until cheese melts, about 5 more minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 Welcome to the group Betsey! Grab some water and make yourself to home! Maureen introduction Hi!I am a new subscriber to this list. Let me introduce myself. My name is Betsey Syms (newly married on 9/22/01) and I started WW on 1/13/01. I was inspired by my mother-in-laws 25 lb weightloss with Weight Watchers. I'd read some article on MSN that said that a new moon was a good time to start a diet. Next one was on 1/13, so I thought I'd give it a shot.I have been overweight since I was eight years old. I don't remember what happened then, but my activity level no longer could keep up with my eating habits. I've been everywhere from 130 lbs to 250 lbs over the years (I am 33). I started WW on 1/13 at 243. I am now 232. I hope to continue to lose.I look forward to reading everyone's posts!Betsey SymsHere's a low point recipe that I got from my email buddy Polly:CHEESE FRIES-------2 points per serving/ serves 42 large potatoes, Idaho, peeled and cut into 1/2 " thick strips1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper1/2 c low-fat shredded cheddar cheesepreheat oven to 400. coat a large baking shee with olive oil flavored cooking sprayarrange potatoes on prepared baking sheet and season to taste w/salt and pepper. bake until golden brown and fork-tender, about 40 mintues. move potatoes so that they are close together on baking sheet, top w/cheese. bake until cheese melts, about 5 more minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Thanks for the welcome! I've been reading through emails and you guys seem wonderful. I am an " online only " member and it's nice to be a part of a community of support. Thanks! Betsey > Betsey - > Welcome to the group. You have landed in a wonderful, caring community. > Good luck with your new journey. It sounds like you are off to a great > start. > Sherrie K (MN) > > > " Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. " > -- Dean > 8/01/01 - 184.5/135/135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Thanks for the welcome. This group seems lively, prolific and caring. I look forward to my daily digest! Betsey > Welcome and welcome also to other newbies I am sure I missed. My > mother-in-law is also who got me involved in WW and it changed my > life. Nice to have you here. I am sure you will love the group and > the support. > > Divide and Conquer! > > dy > 188/157/150 (this time around) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Hi Betsey! Welcome to our wonderful group! Post often so we can get to know you and share with you! Hugs, Maggie -----Original Message-----From: ebrydone Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 10:54 PMTo: wwliterside Subject: introductionHi!I am a new subscriber to this list. Let me introduce myself. My name is Betsey Syms (newly married on 9/22/01) and I started WW on 1/13/01. I was inspired by my mother-in-laws 25 lb weightloss with Weight Watchers. I'd read some article on MSN that said that a new moon was a good time to start a diet. Next one was on 1/13, so I thought I'd give it a shot.I have been overweight since I was eight years old. I don't remember what happened then, but my activity level no longer could keep up with my eating habits. I've been everywhere from 130 lbs to 250 lbs over the years (I am 33). I started WW on 1/13 at 243. I am now 232. I hope to continue to lose.I look forward to reading everyone's posts!Betsey SymsHere's a low point recipe that I got from my email buddy Polly:CHEESE FRIES-------2 points per serving/ serves 42 large potatoes, Idaho, peeled and cut into 1/2 " thick strips1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper1/2 c low-fat shredded cheddar cheesepreheat oven to 400. coat a large baking shee with olive oil flavored cooking sprayarrange potatoes on prepared baking sheet and season to taste w/salt and pepper. bake until golden brown and fork-tender, about 40 mintues. move potatoes so that they are close together on baking sheet, top w/cheese. bake until cheese melts, about 5 more minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Welcome! You have found a wonderful supportive group. It sounds like you are doing great so far, keep it going! And thanks for the recipe, I'm going to try it tonight. -- introduction Hi!I am a new subscriber to this list. Let me introduce myself. My name is Betsey Syms (newly married on 9/22/01) and I started WW on 1/13/01. I was inspired by my mother-in-laws 25 lb weightloss with Weight Watchers. I'd read some article on MSN that said that a new moon was a good time to start a diet. Next one was on 1/13, so I thought I'd give it a shot.I have been overweight since I was eight years old. I don't remember what happened then, but my activity level no longer could keep up with my eating habits. I've been everywhere from 130 lbs to 250 lbs over the years (I am 33). I started WW on 1/13 at 243. I am now 232. I hope to continue to lose.I look forward to reading everyone's posts!Betsey SymsHere's a low point recipe that I got from my email buddy Polly:CHEESE FRIES-------2 points per serving/ serves 42 large potatoes, Idaho, peeled and cut into 1/2 " thick strips1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper1/2 c low-fat shredded cheddar cheesepreheat oven to 400. coat a large baking shee with olive oil flavored cooking sprayarrange potatoes on prepared baking sheet and season to taste w/salt and pepper. bake until golden brown and fork-tender, about 40 mintues. move potatoes so that they are close together on baking sheet, top w/cheese. bake until cheese melts, about 5 more minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Betsey, I have the same problem. Water is a huge problem for me on the weekends, as is controling my points. I did great 2 weekends ago, but this weekend I blew it again. Suggestions from anyone would be great! Maggie -----Original Message-----From: ebrydone Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 11:46 AMTo: wwliterside Subject: Re: introductionHi Maureen!Thanks for the welcome. This group seems great! I try to drink at least 100 ounces of water a day, but I have a tough time sticking to it on the weekends at home. I wonder why it is so much easier for me to stay on program at work? I do okay with points, but I get dehydrated on the weekends. I have pretty much stopped drinking carbonated sodas and stick to water.I had a bad setback last week. I gained three pounds. It freaked me out because I was at or below points range all week, but I had been bad about water and fiber all weekend and Monday is WI. I lose it all during the week, but I seem to gain it back on the weekends.Any suggestionsTake care, all!Betsey243/235/132OP 1/13/02> Welcome to the group Betsey! Grab some water and make yourself to home!> > Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Maureen- I get at least 100 ounces of water a day M-F. Weekends are the time that I tend to let that number slip. I was pretty good this weekend, though. I have a 50 ounce bottle and I was able to drink it Sunday and Monday (filled twice a day). I tend to eat low end or under points, although I have a few days of upper range. When I see myself going for a low day, I try to fix it before the day is out, but often it's too late and I am still under points. I have a broken ankle in a cast, so I am limited in the amount type of exercises I can do. I am able to ab and upper body work with an exercise ball and resistant bands. I also walk for 20 minutes every few days. I am trying to exercise 5 days a week. On a happier note, I lost 4 lbs this week...WHAHOOOO!! Betsey > Hi Betsey, > > First of all, you really need to make sure to get the water in!!!! I know that it can be hard at times. I have a difficult time at work because I work at a school and am either in classrooms teaching or in the office. At home I always have a 32 ounce mug with me and drink all day! Secondly, you need to eat at least your minimum points every day! I know that this too is hard, this was my hardest thing to do since joining ww. I would go all day without eating. This sends your body into starvation mode and it will hold onto all the fat!!! In fact the best thing to do is mix up your points, all within your range, having one day at the low end, one in the middle, and one on the high end. This way your body doesn't know what to expect and is more likely to let go of the fat. > > Are you journaling everything you eat and drink? That maybe one way to help you visualize what you are doing. What about exercising? > > Maureen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Hi Maggie! Thanks for the warm welcome! I plan on posting often and getting involved with the group. I am on " online only " WWer, so the more support I get from email groups like this one the better! Take care, Betsey > Hi Betsey! > > Welcome to our wonderful group! Post often so we can get to know you and > share with you! > > Hugs, > Maggie > > > introduction > > > Hi! > I am a new subscriber to this list. > > Let me introduce myself. My name is Betsey Syms (newly married on > 9/22/01) and I started WW on 1/13/01. I was inspired by my mother- in- > laws 25 lb weightloss with Weight Watchers. I'd read some article on > MSN that said that a new moon was a good time to start a diet. Next > one was on 1/13, so I thought I'd give it a shot. > > I have been overweight since I was eight years old. I don't remember > what happened then, but my activity level no longer could keep up > with my eating habits. I've been everywhere from 130 lbs to 250 lbs > over the years (I am 33). I started WW on 1/13 at 243. I am now > 232. I hope to continue to lose. > > I look forward to reading everyone's posts! > > Betsey Syms > > Here's a low point recipe that I got from my email buddy Polly: > > CHEESE FRIES-------2 points per serving/ serves 4 > > 2 large potatoes, Idaho, peeled and cut into 1/2 " thick strips > 1/8 tsp salt > 1/8 tsp pepper > 1/2 c low-fat shredded cheddar cheese > > preheat oven to 400. coat a large baking shee with olive oil flavored > cooking spray > > arrange potatoes on prepared baking sheet and season to taste w/salt > and pepper. bake until golden brown and fork-tender, about 40 > mintues. move potatoes so that they are close together on baking > sheet, top w/cheese. bake until cheese melts, about 5 more minutes. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Thanks ! I think that this group will be great for lots of support. I look forward to my daily digests! Betsey > Welcome! You have found a wonderful supportive group. It sounds like you > are doing great so far, keep it going! And thanks for the recipe, I'm going > to try it tonight. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 Welcome Keli! I know for me just reading the post is a big inspiration to me. Pop in when you have time and good luck on your journey. -- introduction Hello everyone,I just wanted to introduce myself again..I've been coming and going so thought I'd jump back in and say hello!My name is Kelli, I'm 39, married with 2 great kids. I work fulltime as a manager of a travel agency, my job keeps me VERY busy, as do my kids, so I don't get to post much, but I do read every post I can. I find it so motivating and it really helps me to stay focused.Recently I have been wavering between weight loss programs. Low Carb, Somersizing and Weight Watchers. I haven't ever given any of the programs a true test by staying with them long enough to know if they really work or not! I have been so bad. I have about a 100 lbs to lose and I really need to get serious about losing it once and for all!What I've decided is that I'm going to combine the best of both Low Carb and Weight Watchers, which means I'll just incorporate more lean proteins into my diet with whole grains and fruits and veggies, no white flour or sugar. Sounds good on paper, now if I can just DO IT!Thanks for letting me be part of your group. I look forward to getting to know you all.Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 Hi Kelli! Welcome to this great group! In week 6 of the WW program they begin to talk about how to eat for your body (ie lower carb, more carb, etc). I myself am a ex-Carb Addict dieter, and this is so much easier! Post often so we can get to know each other! Maggie -----Original Message-----From: kellbell55068 Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 7:18 AMTo: wwliterside Subject: introductionHello everyone,I just wanted to introduce myself again..I've been coming and going so thought I'd jump back in and say hello!My name is Kelli, I'm 39, married with 2 great kids. I work fulltime as a manager of a travel agency, my job keeps me VERY busy, as do my kids, so I don't get to post much, but I do read every post I can. I find it so motivating and it really helps me to stay focused.Recently I have been wavering between weight loss programs. Low Carb, Somersizing and Weight Watchers. I haven't ever given any of the programs a true test by staying with them long enough to know if they really work or not! I have been so bad. I have about a 100 lbs to lose and I really need to get serious about losing it once and for all!What I've decided is that I'm going to combine the best of both Low Carb and Weight Watchers, which means I'll just incorporate more lean proteins into my diet with whole grains and fruits and veggies, no white flour or sugar. Sounds good on paper, now if I can just DO IT!Thanks for letting me be part of your group. I look forward to getting to know you all.Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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