Hi all … I’m still here! Just been too busy, too hot, and swimming in my head
I am caught up on all the posts.
First and foremost -- Oh
Ciecie – I sure am glad to hear your dad is doing better. That had to be a little scary for you and your siblings. I’m praying for a quick healing for his nose. I love to hear he has a great sense of humor. That always can take the “edge” off difficult situations.
AND!! Glad to hear his doctor gave you the correct information. I hope you feel better soon. It could be a release from the stress from your dad falling … Be good to yourself.
Eni … I love your avatar. It looks like a sketch. Is it you? Did you do it? Very nice work!
Casslill6 … Great that you stopped in. No guilt re creeping in on us… but, glad you felt comfortable enough to jump in and be vulnerable. I hope your guilt has alleviated
Terry: a friend told me about Miranda … I found some of her stuff on youtube. Also, check out one of her lectures. Great understanding about aging. Here’s the one I watched and I thought it was very informative -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hLMitXvvbY
Sundove: glad to hear the breathing exercises are working … and that you are feeling better. I loved it when you said “I promised myself…” and then you kept your promise! GREAT JOB!!
Hey
Chunkahlunkah – maybe you need to try the “cheesecake diet” and you’ll drop a pound
It worked for me and another ...
Nichols – I have fasted in the past. Typically I did a 3 day fast… liquids only. The first two days were difficult after that it got much easier. A trick someone told me about is … when fasting and you get hungry – brush your teeth... it works!
FYML – I understand what you mean about “seeing a difference.” I never saw myself as big as I was…but the other day I did see my reflection in a glass door and “saw” a smaller me. (Like Nichols it was after 50 pounds) I think there is hope that you too will eventually see “the difference.”
Hey girl – I just read yesterday’s post… chill! It will happen. Be KIND to yourself! The weight didn’t come on over night and it won’t go away overnight. We all need to realize this is a journey and not a marathon, and we have to sign up for the long-haul. Little by little. I also have about 60 pounds more to my goal. I lost 50 in 5 months. This month is slower than the others have been, but then I think my skin is catching up with my body --- AND THAT’S OKAY! Give yourself a hug … and know that you are NOT alone – we are here for you!! The strangest thing for me is … I’ll have an out of the norm – high calorie day and lose a pound! Our bodies like a little shake-up now and again. You’ll get there … it may just take some time.
Magistra (hey girl!! I’ve been MIA … explanation to come) – BUT! Isn’t it hilarious that we do things to ourselves and we don’t remember? But, then all of a sudden a LIGHT BULB goes on and it’s like – oh! Yeah! Hmmm! Hang in there! Here’s a link to find out your BMI (easy)
http://www.lowfatlowcarb.com/toolbox-bmi.php
Inkrid – it sounds like you are doing a great job… what an eclectic group we have here… you modeled!? Awesome!! Your menu for yesterday sounded sooooo gooood
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Diana – I’m ramping up the prayers for you as you go into the month end process
Hey
CoolMom – sounds like we have been mirroring each other’s life… I’ve been busy busy (not with kids but others) and I too have been binge watching – Flipping Out with Jeff Lewis. I couldn’t remember when I’d last watched it – so, I just started with season 1.
Good luck finding your next “fix.” I think mine is going to be Dharma and Greg
Flower, Misti, Kelijpa (sorry no cliff notes this time
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Sassypants, Ennay, and others... miss you all!
Gail