Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Hey , welcome! That abusive relationship stuff can play havoc with your self-esteem.Good for you that you got out of it! A lot of women don't. I am Jinx,49, single mom to Gavin,8 and usually a special ed teacher (although I'm not teaching now). You will start seeing these posts as notes from your friends.. Sometimes I think to myself, I wonder if Gena has seen the moose today, or what will happen with Shan and D? You can do this and we are all in this together. Jinx New member Hello everyone, my name is monica and i am 25 and single living in Minnesota. I have been heavy all my life, when i was 16 i weighed 300 pounds when I was 17 I started working and living on my own and lost 100 pounds. I continued to lose weight through 18, 19, and 20. I felt great energetic, happy, secure, outgoing.... but at 21 I got involved in a mentally and emotionally draining and sometimes abusive relationship, that lasted until this past december when i said Goodbye for the last time. But during the past few years I have gained over 75 pounds. I feel insecure, fat, ugly and sometimes lonely. i started the new year exercising and eating good but have lost interest. I work 3rd shift so it is hard for me to keep it going. I still eat healthy and have cut out a lot of pop. But can't find the motivation to exercise. I am not originally from MN. I have a few friends but don't have any quality friendships to do things with and talk to you know? I wanted to join this group to find and give motivation to if not in person than online. please feel free to email me privately or through the message boards and we can help do this together. .... thanks and I can't wait to get to know all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Hey , welcome! That abusive relationship stuff can play havoc with your self-esteem.Good for you that you got out of it! A lot of women don't. I am Jinx,49, single mom to Gavin,8 and usually a special ed teacher (although I'm not teaching now). You will start seeing these posts as notes from your friends.. Sometimes I think to myself, I wonder if Gena has seen the moose today, or what will happen with Shan and D? You can do this and we are all in this together. Jinx New member Hello everyone, my name is monica and i am 25 and single living in Minnesota. I have been heavy all my life, when i was 16 i weighed 300 pounds when I was 17 I started working and living on my own and lost 100 pounds. I continued to lose weight through 18, 19, and 20. I felt great energetic, happy, secure, outgoing.... but at 21 I got involved in a mentally and emotionally draining and sometimes abusive relationship, that lasted until this past december when i said Goodbye for the last time. But during the past few years I have gained over 75 pounds. I feel insecure, fat, ugly and sometimes lonely. i started the new year exercising and eating good but have lost interest. I work 3rd shift so it is hard for me to keep it going. I still eat healthy and have cut out a lot of pop. But can't find the motivation to exercise. I am not originally from MN. I have a few friends but don't have any quality friendships to do things with and talk to you know? I wanted to join this group to find and give motivation to if not in person than online. please feel free to email me privately or through the message boards and we can help do this together. .... thanks and I can't wait to get to know all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Hey , welcome! That abusive relationship stuff can play havoc with your self-esteem.Good for you that you got out of it! A lot of women don't. I am Jinx,49, single mom to Gavin,8 and usually a special ed teacher (although I'm not teaching now). You will start seeing these posts as notes from your friends.. Sometimes I think to myself, I wonder if Gena has seen the moose today, or what will happen with Shan and D? You can do this and we are all in this together. Jinx New member Hello everyone, my name is monica and i am 25 and single living in Minnesota. I have been heavy all my life, when i was 16 i weighed 300 pounds when I was 17 I started working and living on my own and lost 100 pounds. I continued to lose weight through 18, 19, and 20. I felt great energetic, happy, secure, outgoing.... but at 21 I got involved in a mentally and emotionally draining and sometimes abusive relationship, that lasted until this past december when i said Goodbye for the last time. But during the past few years I have gained over 75 pounds. I feel insecure, fat, ugly and sometimes lonely. i started the new year exercising and eating good but have lost interest. I work 3rd shift so it is hard for me to keep it going. I still eat healthy and have cut out a lot of pop. But can't find the motivation to exercise. I am not originally from MN. I have a few friends but don't have any quality friendships to do things with and talk to you know? I wanted to join this group to find and give motivation to if not in person than online. please feel free to email me privately or through the message boards and we can help do this together. .... thanks and I can't wait to get to know all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Sue, Nice to have a fellow flybaby aboard! Jinx Re: New member Hi , My name is Sue and I live in Fla. I'm new to this group too and as you'll soon find out you've come to the right place for support and friendship. It's great to hear from people with the same " problems " and how they are succssfully overcoming them. We all have to learn to take it one day at a time and the motivation factor does get in the way! Just start by watching your portions and drink more water, those are the " baby steps " I'm taking, oh and of course more moving. I'm in another group on Yahoo that taught me " you can do ANYTHING for 15 minutes " so why not try setting your timer and see what happens. Good luck, read and post often and hope to get to know you better. Sue from Fla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Sue, Nice to have a fellow flybaby aboard! Jinx Re: New member Hi , My name is Sue and I live in Fla. I'm new to this group too and as you'll soon find out you've come to the right place for support and friendship. It's great to hear from people with the same " problems " and how they are succssfully overcoming them. We all have to learn to take it one day at a time and the motivation factor does get in the way! Just start by watching your portions and drink more water, those are the " baby steps " I'm taking, oh and of course more moving. I'm in another group on Yahoo that taught me " you can do ANYTHING for 15 minutes " so why not try setting your timer and see what happens. Good luck, read and post often and hope to get to know you better. Sue from Fla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Sue, Nice to have a fellow flybaby aboard! Jinx Re: New member Hi , My name is Sue and I live in Fla. I'm new to this group too and as you'll soon find out you've come to the right place for support and friendship. It's great to hear from people with the same " problems " and how they are succssfully overcoming them. We all have to learn to take it one day at a time and the motivation factor does get in the way! Just start by watching your portions and drink more water, those are the " baby steps " I'm taking, oh and of course more moving. I'm in another group on Yahoo that taught me " you can do ANYTHING for 15 minutes " so why not try setting your timer and see what happens. Good luck, read and post often and hope to get to know you better. Sue from Fla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Hi sue! Where abouts in FLA are you in? My parents were stationed at eglin Ab down there, I've only visited myself. I hear ya on the more water thing, I have been doing that part, I have replaced a lot of pop with crystal light and flavored water.but I can't seem to get rid of the pop...even though I have cut down ALOT, I still love to drink pepsi. Ugh! > Hi , > My name is Sue and I live in Fla. I'm new to this group too and as you'll > soon find out you've come to the right place for support and friendship. > It's great to hear from people with the same " problems " and how they are > succssfully overcoming them. > We all have to learn to take it one day at a time and the motivation factor > does get in the way! > Just start by watching your portions and drink more water, those are the > " baby steps " I'm taking, oh and of course more moving. > I'm in another group on Yahoo that taught me " you can do ANYTHING for 15 > minutes " so why not try setting your timer and see what happens. > Good luck, read and post often and hope to get to know you better. > Sue from Fla > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Hi sue! Where abouts in FLA are you in? My parents were stationed at eglin Ab down there, I've only visited myself. I hear ya on the more water thing, I have been doing that part, I have replaced a lot of pop with crystal light and flavored water.but I can't seem to get rid of the pop...even though I have cut down ALOT, I still love to drink pepsi. Ugh! > Hi , > My name is Sue and I live in Fla. I'm new to this group too and as you'll > soon find out you've come to the right place for support and friendship. > It's great to hear from people with the same " problems " and how they are > succssfully overcoming them. > We all have to learn to take it one day at a time and the motivation factor > does get in the way! > Just start by watching your portions and drink more water, those are the > " baby steps " I'm taking, oh and of course more moving. > I'm in another group on Yahoo that taught me " you can do ANYTHING for 15 > minutes " so why not try setting your timer and see what happens. > Good luck, read and post often and hope to get to know you better. > Sue from Fla > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 I'm with you all the way! Jinx Re: New member Hey Jinx, What gave me away, the 15 minute rule. Guess it's so ingrained in me I have to share with everybody!!! Hope you'll be joining me in " Blessing our Hearts " this month?? Two groups working on getting fit, how lucky can I get?? Sue in Fla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 I'm with you all the way! Jinx Re: New member Hey Jinx, What gave me away, the 15 minute rule. Guess it's so ingrained in me I have to share with everybody!!! Hope you'll be joining me in " Blessing our Hearts " this month?? Two groups working on getting fit, how lucky can I get?? Sue in Fla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 I'm with you all the way! Jinx Re: New member Hey Jinx, What gave me away, the 15 minute rule. Guess it's so ingrained in me I have to share with everybody!!! Hope you'll be joining me in " Blessing our Hearts " this month?? Two groups working on getting fit, how lucky can I get?? Sue in Fla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2003 Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 Hi Welcome to WLB!!!! Possibly the best group on the web. It's great to have you on board and you will get lots of support, not to mention the motivation, inspiration and friendship you will find here. I'm Sue H. 53 til Monday lol. married 34yrs, with 2 grown kids. Gosh just realised they are both older than you ;-( Makes me feel old, Whats that I hear? Some say you are old?? Huh!!! LOL. Sorry just my weird sense of humor. Looking forward to hearing from you again. Hugs Sue H. ===== Anything that knocks you off track does so because you have allowed it to. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2003 Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 Hi Welcome to WLB!!!! Possibly the best group on the web. It's great to have you on board and you will get lots of support, not to mention the motivation, inspiration and friendship you will find here. I'm Sue H. 53 til Monday lol. married 34yrs, with 2 grown kids. Gosh just realised they are both older than you ;-( Makes me feel old, Whats that I hear? Some say you are old?? Huh!!! LOL. Sorry just my weird sense of humor. Looking forward to hearing from you again. Hugs Sue H. ===== Anything that knocks you off track does so because you have allowed it to. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 Welcome to the list Cheryl. You'll find lots of support here. My name is een, my husband is . We've been married 11 years. Our daughter is 10 and has normal hearing. Our son is 6 and was diagnosed with a progressive hearing loss in February. The group has been a real life line for me. Welcome again. een New Member Hello, all, My name is Cheryl . I've just joined this group today and am looking forward to being here. Some background: My husband's name is . We have been married 6.5 years. Our daughter is Kylie Rose. She just turned 7 months yesterday. We live in Deep River, Ontario, which is 2 hours NW of Ottawa. Kylie had a routine infant hearing test when she was 2 days old. She got a referral on both ears and has since had 3 more attempts at the BERA (brain stem) test, but she always refuses to go to sleep. She's a very extroverted little gal and always wants to " visit " with the audiologists. =) On Monday Kylie saw an ENT at the Children's Hospital (CHEO) in Ottawa. He ruled out fluid in the middle ears (which had been there, but is now gone, PTL!) and wax. Long story short, he managed to get some audiologists to give her some more tests and we finally learned that they are 99.9% sure she has severe to moderate hearing loss due to nerve damage in the cochlea. Hearing aids will be a must for her and the audiologist is certain that they will bring Kylie's hearing up to where it needs to be. Kylie will have the BERA on Aug. 13. This time they will put her to sleep first. They had hoped she would fall asleep on her own or be calm enough to do another type of test, but I know my daughter all too well. If there are new faces about, she wants to interact. At that time we will learn for certain what her threshold of hearing is and chart our next course of action I know that we will need to learn a lot about what it means to have a hearing impaired child, so that's why I'm here. Also, although I know several other moms in our small town who have children with special needs, I don't know of any that have a hearing impaired child. So, I'm also here to find a support system. We are thousands of miles away from any family, so we sort of feel we are on our own. Thanks for reading all of this. Cheryl Kylie Rose 12.30.03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 Welcome to the list Cheryl. You'll find lots of support here. My name is een, my husband is . We've been married 11 years. Our daughter is 10 and has normal hearing. Our son is 6 and was diagnosed with a progressive hearing loss in February. The group has been a real life line for me. Welcome again. een New Member Hello, all, My name is Cheryl . I've just joined this group today and am looking forward to being here. Some background: My husband's name is . We have been married 6.5 years. Our daughter is Kylie Rose. She just turned 7 months yesterday. We live in Deep River, Ontario, which is 2 hours NW of Ottawa. Kylie had a routine infant hearing test when she was 2 days old. She got a referral on both ears and has since had 3 more attempts at the BERA (brain stem) test, but she always refuses to go to sleep. She's a very extroverted little gal and always wants to " visit " with the audiologists. =) On Monday Kylie saw an ENT at the Children's Hospital (CHEO) in Ottawa. He ruled out fluid in the middle ears (which had been there, but is now gone, PTL!) and wax. Long story short, he managed to get some audiologists to give her some more tests and we finally learned that they are 99.9% sure she has severe to moderate hearing loss due to nerve damage in the cochlea. Hearing aids will be a must for her and the audiologist is certain that they will bring Kylie's hearing up to where it needs to be. Kylie will have the BERA on Aug. 13. This time they will put her to sleep first. They had hoped she would fall asleep on her own or be calm enough to do another type of test, but I know my daughter all too well. If there are new faces about, she wants to interact. At that time we will learn for certain what her threshold of hearing is and chart our next course of action I know that we will need to learn a lot about what it means to have a hearing impaired child, so that's why I'm here. Also, although I know several other moms in our small town who have children with special needs, I don't know of any that have a hearing impaired child. So, I'm also here to find a support system. We are thousands of miles away from any family, so we sort of feel we are on our own. Thanks for reading all of this. Cheryl Kylie Rose 12.30.03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Hi ! I'm very glad to see you on here- you will love this group! Tori says hi to and Kathleen, and is looking forward to our sunday picnic. (Note to group- is one of Tori's best friends and is just about the cutest, smartest girl around!) It was great coming home from work and seeing your post tonight. I am busy burning dinner, so I'll call you later- I just wanted to say a big welcome to you! Tc and give the girls a hug from us- & Tori P.S. Speaking of burning- we went to the theater wednesday night after we left your place, and minutes after we were seated (popcorn and drinks in hand) they evacuated the theater! (Because of the fire at Beacon Hill). We finally got to see it last night... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Hi ! I'm very glad to see you on here- you will love this group! Tori says hi to and Kathleen, and is looking forward to our sunday picnic. (Note to group- is one of Tori's best friends and is just about the cutest, smartest girl around!) It was great coming home from work and seeing your post tonight. I am busy burning dinner, so I'll call you later- I just wanted to say a big welcome to you! Tc and give the girls a hug from us- & Tori P.S. Speaking of burning- we went to the theater wednesday night after we left your place, and minutes after we were seated (popcorn and drinks in hand) they evacuated the theater! (Because of the fire at Beacon Hill). We finally got to see it last night... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Hi ! I'm very glad to see you on here- you will love this group! Tori says hi to and Kathleen, and is looking forward to our sunday picnic. (Note to group- is one of Tori's best friends and is just about the cutest, smartest girl around!) It was great coming home from work and seeing your post tonight. I am busy burning dinner, so I'll call you later- I just wanted to say a big welcome to you! Tc and give the girls a hug from us- & Tori P.S. Speaking of burning- we went to the theater wednesday night after we left your place, and minutes after we were seated (popcorn and drinks in hand) they evacuated the theater! (Because of the fire at Beacon Hill). We finally got to see it last night... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Hi Alisa! Welcome to the group! I'm fairly new to this group & I have soaked up all kinds of information & learned so much from everyone & know you will as well! Can you tell me what Modini Syndrome is- I'm definitely not familiar with that...we have a five year old named Zachary who has a profound hearing loss which was diagnosed last September & he also has microcephaly (a small head) & autistic tendencies. He wears hearing aids & we've noticed a difference in him so I think we're on the right path. Hugs to & Hannah from Zachary (what beautiful names!) Collette -- New Member Hello Everyone, My name is Alisa and I have 2 daughters named (almost 3) and Hannah (9 months). Hannah was diagnosed with a hearing loss at birth. She has a moderate loss in her left ear and a severe loss in her right ear. She has been aided since 8 weeks old. She has been diagnosed with Modini Syndrome and Enlarged Vestibular Aqueducts. I look forward to speaking with and learning from other parents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Hi Alisa! Welcome to the group! I'm fairly new to this group & I have soaked up all kinds of information & learned so much from everyone & know you will as well! Can you tell me what Modini Syndrome is- I'm definitely not familiar with that...we have a five year old named Zachary who has a profound hearing loss which was diagnosed last September & he also has microcephaly (a small head) & autistic tendencies. He wears hearing aids & we've noticed a difference in him so I think we're on the right path. Hugs to & Hannah from Zachary (what beautiful names!) Collette -- New Member Hello Everyone, My name is Alisa and I have 2 daughters named (almost 3) and Hannah (9 months). Hannah was diagnosed with a hearing loss at birth. She has a moderate loss in her left ear and a severe loss in her right ear. She has been aided since 8 weeks old. She has been diagnosed with Modini Syndrome and Enlarged Vestibular Aqueducts. I look forward to speaking with and learning from other parents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Hi Alisa! Welcome to the group! I'm fairly new to this group & I have soaked up all kinds of information & learned so much from everyone & know you will as well! Can you tell me what Modini Syndrome is- I'm definitely not familiar with that...we have a five year old named Zachary who has a profound hearing loss which was diagnosed last September & he also has microcephaly (a small head) & autistic tendencies. He wears hearing aids & we've noticed a difference in him so I think we're on the right path. Hugs to & Hannah from Zachary (what beautiful names!) Collette -- New Member Hello Everyone, My name is Alisa and I have 2 daughters named (almost 3) and Hannah (9 months). Hannah was diagnosed with a hearing loss at birth. She has a moderate loss in her left ear and a severe loss in her right ear. She has been aided since 8 weeks old. She has been diagnosed with Modini Syndrome and Enlarged Vestibular Aqueducts. I look forward to speaking with and learning from other parents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 In a message dated 10/10/2003 3:58:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, taebogymmie@... writes: > Welcome Priscilla )!!!!!!!!!! > > Congrats on your 29 pounds so far )!!!!!!! > Thanks =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Hi Priscilla from MA - Welcome to the best WW support group on the Net!! Bette in CA 278/235/175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Welcome Priscilla )!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on your 29 pounds so far )!!!!!!! fitnessgurl777@... wrote: Hi Everyone, My names Priscilla, i'm a 20 female from MA, i love researching diet and fitness and right now i'm on my journey to losing weight and reaching my goal, my sw. 250 cw. 221 gw. 120 i've lost 29 lbs so far and i believe so now its time to achieve, i would love to meet the rest of the group!!! Be a F.R.O.G., GLYSDI, I love living in the FOG Gymmie, Tae and Bo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Welcome Priscilla )!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on your 29 pounds so far )!!!!!!! fitnessgurl777@... wrote: Hi Everyone, My names Priscilla, i'm a 20 female from MA, i love researching diet and fitness and right now i'm on my journey to losing weight and reaching my goal, my sw. 250 cw. 221 gw. 120 i've lost 29 lbs so far and i believe so now its time to achieve, i would love to meet the rest of the group!!! Be a F.R.O.G., GLYSDI, I love living in the FOG Gymmie, Tae and Bo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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