Re: You Can Do It!

[Guest guest]

Doesn't it really make you feel good when people go out of their way to

tell you how much better you look with the weight gone? It sure does

with me.

I've been at the Beach for over two years. I've had a few pounds slip

back on (maybe more than a few, but not terrible either). After New

Year's I decided that it was time to get serious again and get rid of

the extra baggage that slowly crept back. I have noticed that my energy

levels have dropped a bit as a result. When people are told that

exercise INCREASES your energy, they think you are kidding. Sure, you

may be a bit tired when you are done each time, but over the longer haul

you'll see energy levels climb.

Chuck

michael_shaver wrote:

>I wanted to finally introduce myself and give others some

>encouragement to others at the same time. I'm , 49 years old.

>December of 2004 I was having some dizziness so I went to the Doctor.

>He wasn't terribly concerned about the dizziness but went ahead and

>ordered blood work. A few days later in early January 2005 I returned

>and both my cholesterol and triglycerides were high. Also, at 6'3 " I

>weighed in at 254 pounds. I've been overweight my entire life. I can

>remember weighing that much at the age of 17. My Doctor, an

>endriconologist, wanted me to start the South Beach Diet as he

>indicated I had early signs of insulin resistance. He said I didn't

>really need to start with Phase I. Well, I went out and bought the

>books and read them. I was convinced I DID need to start with Phase I.

>It was difficult for me. You see I was a big bread, chip, cereal

>lover, etc. You can relate. Those two weeks I ate more eggs than I

>ever before but at the end of phase one I had lost 13 pounds. Not bad

>I thought, I guess I'm going to continue. Long story short and a year

>later my cholesterol and triglycerides are normal, my blood pressure

>is normal (my Dr. has even taken me off my BP med) AND I've dropped a

>total of 69 pounds. I now weigh 185 pounds. I must say that for me

>exercise is also a key component, I go to the gym 6 days a week and do

>aerobic activity (treadmill, etc) approximately 45 minutes a day. I

>weigh myself once a week at the same time each week. I stay away from

>the processed (junk) food, I don't go to fast food places. Breakfast

>consists of a simple bowl of low sugar high fiber cereal (usually

>Kashi Go Lean). Lunch is usually a salad of some sort followed by some

>sf jello. Two snacks during the day, yogurt, a piece of fruit or a

>handful of nuts. Dinner is usually a low fat meat with a side of

>vegetables. After dinner I'll have a sf popsicle or some ff sf

>pudding. I've also been on this list the entire time and have taken

>encouragement from various folks and their posts.

>

>I have more energy than ever before and feel great. I have a whole new

>set of clothes. Friends and people I work with constantly notice the

>change.

>

>I've never been able to take the weight off before but with South

>Beach I've had success. If I can do it, so can you. Good luck on your

>journey.

>

>-

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/9/2006 11:17:20 AM Eastern Standard Time,

glitter2699@... writes:

I don't know why that irritates me so badly. Actually, I do. It's just

plain rude and lazy to sit there, holding up traffic, so that you don't have to

walk as far. Grrrr.

No offense, but it's pretty rude to occupy the space if you don't need

it. When I shop alone, I don't care where I park. When I shop with my mom,

I try to get as close as possible as she's in her 70s and finds it hard to

walk.

Regardless of the reason, if you are leaving, why should you care if someone

wants the space?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/9/2006 12:18:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,

kelsey@... writes:

That's why they issue handicapped parking permits. If Mom has difficulty

walking, she likely will qualify for one.

My mother would prefer that someone truly handicapped use those spots. She's

just on the frail side.

Now, if you want to chat about the people taking handicapped parking spaces

that don't really need them....that's a whole 'nother area for discussion (but

nothing to do with SBD!).

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/9/2006 1:17:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,

glitter2699@... writes:

Also, how is it rude to of ME to continue to occupy a spot in a parking

lot. Regardless weather I " need " it or not?????

Well, when you write that you " may be evil " because you go back inside even

if you don't need the space, it sends a message that your behavior is rude.

And nobody said anything about " rushing to vacate a space " but simply waiting

for you to vacate. And if you don't intend to vacate, you can wave the

person on therefore alleviating any unnecessary congestion.

Sorry you were offended. My comments weren't meant to offend but to offer a

different perspective.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the uplifting, encouragin post!

michael_shaver michael_shaver@...> wrote: I wanted to finally introduce

myself and give others some

encouragement to others at the same time. I'm , 49 years old.

December of 2004 I was having some dizziness so I went to the Doctor.

He wasn't terribly concerned about the dizziness but went ahead and

ordered blood work. A few days later in early January 2005 I returned

and both my cholesterol and triglycerides were high. Also, at 6'3 " I

weighed in at 254 pounds. I've been overweight my entire life. I can

remember weighing that much at the age of 17. My Doctor, an

endriconologist, wanted me to start the South Beach Diet as he

indicated I had early signs of insulin resistance. He said I didn't

really need to start with Phase I. Well, I went out and bought the

books and read them. I was convinced I DID need to start with Phase I.

It was difficult for me. You see I was a big bread, chip, cereal

lover, etc. You can relate. Those two weeks I ate more eggs than I

ever before but at the end of phase one I had lost 13 pounds. Not bad

I thought, I guess I'm going to continue. Long story short and a year

later my cholesterol and triglycerides are normal, my blood pressure

is normal (my Dr. has even taken me off my BP med) AND I've dropped a

total of 69 pounds. I now weigh 185 pounds. I must say that for me

exercise is also a key component, I go to the gym 6 days a week and do

aerobic activity (treadmill, etc) approximately 45 minutes a day. I

weigh myself once a week at the same time each week. I stay away from

the processed (junk) food, I don't go to fast food places. Breakfast

consists of a simple bowl of low sugar high fiber cereal (usually

Kashi Go Lean). Lunch is usually a salad of some sort followed by some

sf jello. Two snacks during the day, yogurt, a piece of fruit or a

handful of nuts. Dinner is usually a low fat meat with a side of

vegetables. After dinner I'll have a sf popsicle or some ff sf

pudding. I've also been on this list the entire time and have taken

encouragement from various folks and their posts.

I have more energy than ever before and feel great. I have a whole new

set of clothes. Friends and people I work with constantly notice the

change.

I've never been able to take the weight off before but with South

Beach I've had success. If I can do it, so can you. Good luck on your

journey.

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[Guest guest]

And the funny (?) thing is really...how much further is that next space?? We

are not talking in increments of half/quarter miles. we are talking about a

matter of YARDS!! LOL

MB

Re: You Can Do It!

That is a huge pet peeve of mine. I have never been one to circle the lot

dozens of times waiting for a space close up. Now that I'm trying to lose

weight, I actually intentionally park at the back of the lot.

But I've noticed a disturbing trend in this area that REALLY gets on my

nerves. The other day I was putting items in my car after leaving the mall. I

looked up and there was a car sitting there with his turn signal on, obviously

waiting for me to vacate my parking spot so he could take it. (I happened to be

fairly close to the entrance that day.) There was a line of cars behind him

waiting for him to move so they could get by. That irritates me to no end.

Being the evil person I am, after putting my items in my car and locking it,

I smiled and walked back into the mall. I really didn't need to go back into

the mall. I just was being b*tchy. (I've tried just sitting in my car and

waiting the person out before, but found I don't have that mutch patience. So

now I've opted to get a little more exercise when it happens and go back

inside!)

I don't know why that irritates me so badly. Actually, I do. It's just

plain rude and lazy to sit there, holding up traffic, so that you don't have to

walk as far. Grrrr.

Take care,

Chris

Chuck Kelsey kelsey@...> wrote:

One added comment --

I never said I LIKED exercising, but when you do exercise regularly, you

feel better. Yes, there are times I have to make myself do it. I wish it

wasn't that way, but it is.

Did you ever stand outside the Wal-Mart store and watch people? Ever

notice that the overweight people will circle the parking lot for ten

minutes waiting for a parking space to open that is near the door? And

did you ever notice that it's the overweight people that tend to have

their cars all pulled up in the fire lane in front of the store so that

they can load their car up with bag after bag of potato chips and snack

cakes? Is it any wonder why so many people are overweight?

Chuck

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[Guest guest]

That's why they issue handicapped parking permits. If Mom has difficulty

walking, she likely will qualify for one.

Chuck

>No offense, but it's pretty rude to occupy the space if you don't need

>it. When I shop alone, I don't care where I park. When I shop with my mom,

>I try to get as close as possible as she's in her 70s and finds it hard to

>walk.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am disabled and when people who are perfectly able-bodied illegally

take all the disabled spots, I have to do exactly what that person

did, sit there and wait for someone to leave the nearby spots if I

see them getting into their car. That person could have really needed

that spot.

ann

>

> That is a huge pet peeve of mine. I have never been one to circle

the lot dozens of times waiting for a space close up. Now that I'm

trying to lose weight, I actually intentionally park at the back of

the lot.

>

> But I've noticed a disturbing trend in this area that REALLY gets

on my nerves. The other day I was putting items in my car after

leaving the mall. I looked up and there was a car sitting there with

his turn signal on, obviously waiting for me to vacate my parking

spot so he could take it. (I happened to be fairly close to the

entrance that day.) There was a line of cars behind him waiting for

him to move so they could get by. That irritates me to no end.

>

> Being the evil person I am, after putting my items in my car and

locking it, I smiled and walked back into the mall. I really didn't

need to go back into the mall. I just was being b*tchy. (I've tried

just sitting in my car and waiting the person out before, but found I

don't have that mutch patience. So now I've opted to get a little

more exercise when it happens and go back inside!)

>

> I don't know why that irritates me so badly. Actually, I do.

It's just plain rude and lazy to sit there, holding up traffic, so

that you don't have to walk as far. Grrrr.

>

> Take care,

> Chris

[Guest guest]

I don't care if they want the space. What bothers me is that they'll sit there

for a super long time waiting for people to leave their space. I've seen this

happen dozens and dozens of times. I've ended up sitting behind some of these

inconsiderate people while they sit there waiting for a space that *may* become

available.

I find it interesting that you think *I* am being rude by not rushing to

vacate the space I'm parked in, but you don't find it rude that someone should

hold other people up, as well as " rush " the person that's in the parking spot

*they* want just so they can walk a few less yards.

As I said, perhaps I am a bit evil because sometimes I don't jump right into

my car and rush off so that the person who is waiting will be able to have my

spot. As a matter of fact, often when I go to the mall and make a lot of

purchases (like at Christmas time) I tend to take bags to my car so I won't have

to lug them and then go back inside. So the person sitting there has not only

wasted their time because of their own laziness, but they've wasted the time of

all the people that are stuck behind them. How rude and inconsiderate.

There are special parking spaces for people that are handicapped, so as far as

I'm concerned, anyone else can either be dropped off at the door, which would

only take seconds, or they can find an already vacant spot.

Also, how is it rude to of ME to continue to occupy a spot in a parking lot.

Regardless weather I " need " it or not?????

-Chris

Offense taken. Sorry.

Brndastr2@... wrote:

In a message dated 1/9/2006 11:17:20 AM Eastern Standard Time,

glitter2699@... writes:

I don't know why that irritates me so badly. Actually, I do. It's just

plain rude and lazy to sit there, holding up traffic, so that you don't have to

walk as far. Grrrr.

No offense, but it's pretty rude to occupy the space if you don't need

it. When I shop alone, I don't care where I park. When I shop with my mom,

I try to get as close as possible as she's in her 70s and finds it hard to

walk.

Regardless of the reason, if you are leaving, why should you care if someone

wants the space?

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Oh well.

ann maryann127@...> wrote: I am disabled and when people who are

perfectly able-bodied illegally

take all the disabled spots, I have to do exactly what that person

did, sit there and wait for someone to leave the nearby spots if I

see them getting into their car. That person could have really needed

that spot.

ann

>

> That is a huge pet peeve of mine. I have never been one to circle

the lot dozens of times waiting for a space close up. Now that I'm

trying to lose weight, I actually intentionally park at the back of

the lot.

>

> But I've noticed a disturbing trend in this area that REALLY gets

on my nerves. The other day I was putting items in my car after

leaving the mall. I looked up and there was a car sitting there with

his turn signal on, obviously waiting for me to vacate my parking

spot so he could take it. (I happened to be fairly close to the

entrance that day.) There was a line of cars behind him waiting for

him to move so they could get by. That irritates me to no end.

>

> Being the evil person I am, after putting my items in my car and

locking it, I smiled and walked back into the mall. I really didn't

need to go back into the mall. I just was being b*tchy. (I've tried

just sitting in my car and waiting the person out before, but found I

don't have that mutch patience. So now I've opted to get a little

more exercise when it happens and go back inside!)

>

> I don't know why that irritates me so badly. Actually, I do.

It's just plain rude and lazy to sit there, holding up traffic, so

that you don't have to walk as far. Grrrr.

>

> Take care,

> Chris

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[Guest guest]

I guess whoever said you were rude was right! It will only take one

car accident for you to be the one who needs that spot.

I am disabled and when people who

are perfectly able-bodied illegally

> take all the disabled spots, I have to do exactly what that person

> did, sit there and wait for someone to leave the nearby spots if I

> see them getting into their car. That person could have really

needed

> that spot.

>

> ann