Valorie- you said… (move on and keep trying. How many times did Edison try to make a light bulb before he found success??) I LOVE YOUR ATTITUDE!!
I have NO doubt that in the end, you WILL be successful. Just let YOUR “light” shine often. I believe in you and know that you CAN DO THIS! Hang in there. Hugssss
Zed.. I love your charm idea! The heart
…the butterfly… splendid idea! Maybe your next one could be a little “chick”
for 3fatchicks!
Carol - how are you doing?? Did you like my little subliminal message!! Oh I so want to get into the 2sies! I didn’t lose anything this week…ugg..no doubt because I wasn’t truly OP after that trip the Paula Deens! Yikes…I ate myself silly
and paid for it with an awful tummy ache! I am back OP now and working hard to meet my goal before the end of the month. No word yet from you know who! Still praying for a miracle!
Angie how have you been? It must be a scary thing to find out you are pre-diabetic especially after having a family member die from those complications. The good news is that you can do something about it. I am sending you strength
through this post..and prayers that you will find the answers asap and get your plan in progress. When I started on my Nutritional Take In…back in Jan. the first thin I did was look at and track my sugars. I read so much about how eating low fat or fat free was not working for most people with a weight issue, but that eating less than 50 grams of sugar a day I believe has been essential to me losing 39 pounds. ( I try to average about 30-35 grams a day)
Tina- OMG….how exciting to be buying your new house!!
KUDOS to you!!
Ratkitten…HUGS
to you…I am praying for you that you can find peace within…I wish that you could look into the mirror and see the beautiful soul that you are.
Cyn- sending hugs
your way and hoping that if you do go to counseling, that it is effective for you. Know that you are doing the Lord’s work….Matthew 25:40 “Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” And remember also… 2 Thessalonians 3:13 … But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. I know that it must be difficult for you…but I also know that somewhere inside, of YOU…there is that amazing special lady
that God obviously trusts because He has assigned you so much of His work to do. Focus on Him…and He will see you through. God Bless You.
Sandra- I wish that you lived closer to me…we’d just tackle this together! You have always been such an inspiration to me with your vast knowledge
…I declare I think you could write a book about what do to do be successful…and it would be a huge best seller! I wish that you could impart some of that information and apply it to yourself! I had a thought…maybe, you could go “start” anew…I remember when I first decided to start this Nutritional Take In…It was in Dec…and I was so excited. I started gathering information and then on Jan. 8th, 2008, I began this journey. I had zeal and commitment and excitement. Maybe if you can go back and find that energy that it seems we all have when we begin, when we just get back to the basics…maybe that would help you get back on track…and get your desire and yearning to becoming a better YOU… back in your bloodstream. I believe in you. I KNOW you can do this.
Sandy – you said… If a man is worth anything, he'll accept you and love you for who you are. …WOW….that is so true! I hope that all is well with you. (.25 is a whole stick of butter you don’t have to lose again)…I will REMEMBER that…I will never look at stick of butter the same!! hahahahaha
Catherine –
I imagine all the people will be surprised to see the beams glow with “pride” What a wonderful thing you are doing! Your spirit just “shines” through your posts all the time! Your posts always either make me smile, laugh or be thankful. Thank YOU.
Cuckoo and Earthshaker -
I’m Looking foward to getting to know you…post as often as you can. This is a great site with tons of knowledge and FABULOUS ladies!
DMPLS – I know I said it before, but I just love your new pic on your avatar! LOVE THOSE DIMPLES!! Thanks for the cranberry tip! And the BErNICE! Made me smile! I love drinking water. I never have any problem getting my water in daily. I guzzle tons while working out and after working out. Have you tried the Splenda packets you an add to water…I love to mix one Raspberry and one Lemonade in one bottle of water. I don’t care for any other non-sugar sweetener except Splenda. Maybe you can try those little packets. KUDOS…for reaching your goal early!!
That is such a wonderful accomplishment…I AM SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!
Luan – I know what you mean about being busy! Glad to see you back. We missed you!
Nancy – oooooooh I am so excited for you dating.
I remember when after my divorce, and for about 2-3 years, I thought I would always feel that way….I gained about 80 pounds after my divorce over the course of the 3 years…and that of course added to my frustration. I never had any trouble getting a date. I had trouble allowing myself to accept the attention in the way of opening myself to the possibility of being loved again. I would date a few times, then retreat, being scared to trust. I was refusing to make myself vulnerable. I would say things like I don’t need a man to take care of me, I can take care of myself! Then one day I met Nigel. He was persistent. He never gave up on getting me to tear down that jaded wall. So I put my trust in the Lord, and said, OK Lord, I will do it your way. I will learn to let someone love me again. I will allow someone to love ME. (even though I thought how could someone love me when I am 150 pounds overweight??) Now…2 years later, we are happily married. I discovered how wonderful it is to be loved again. I never had a problem loving…giving love…I had the problem of believing that someone else really loved ME. I guess I said all that to say this…Allow yourself to be loved.
Debi – I hope you get to feeling better soon….I sometimes deal with allergies and sinus issues and IT’S NO FUN!!
Annie - good luck on the new job!! I am sure it is the right move for you! Everyone deserves to do the job they love. I declare, you seem to be shrinking before our eyes! Another 2 pounds…KUDOSSSSSS to you! That is awesome! I so love that smile of yours!
Keep doing what you are doing…you are amazing!
Anne - back to you! I declare that you are the workout queen!
I don’t know how you have such energy!! I am still managing to ride my 10 miles on my bicycle…getting a little used to the route I mapped out…I did go riding on the beach this past weekend, and it is much more difficult on the sand that on the pavement. Good luck with your weight training. I recently purchased weight loss for dummies!
Sharon - I wish I lived closer to you, I’d just come over and give you a great big HUG in person!
You have NO idea what a blessing you are to me and many others. Go back and read some of your previous posts…and you will see sunshine and moonbeams and then you can see the YOU that you are! Go back and look at yourself in that white top! Ooolala sexy! YOU CAN DO THIS. Now is not the time to get weary. We are all in this TOGETHER! Lean on us anytime time you need….we will carry you the distance!!!!!!
Julee – I know what you mean about being stubborn….I am pretty stubborn myself. I loved your story you shared…made me think…how the heck do I know that there is a hole, see the hole and then let myself fall in the stupid hole anyway??? Heck, sometimes I think I even acknowledge the hole beforehand, and then jump right in!
(Perhaps… I think that if I acknowledge the hole, it makes it acceptable for me to jump in! Haha)
Penny – kudos to you for going swimming with your daughter.
Nigel and I are just itching to get back into the pool. Its looks so inviting and while the temp here is getting into the high 70’s now, the water temp in the pool is still about 59…and CC-HH-i—L-L---Y!! Hopefully by the end of this month or mid month April I can be back swimming laps!! I am like a dolphin in the water! Like Shelly Winters once said in the movie the Poseidon Adventure… when it comes to swimming I’m a real skinny lady!
TheWalrus – so sorry to hear about your back problems…hang in there!
Debbie – YOU are one amazing lady…and SO BRAVE. I think it is an awesome idea to stat your own business selling healthy treats.
wooohoooo keep us posted!
Betty grrl- way to go about the cubbies…great idea!
Wendy – ewww the flu….hope you feel better soon.
I have been so fortunate to have avoided the flu all season! Drink tons and tons of water!
cheeriooooo
rainbowsmiles