[JesikaBeth]

Hello everyone. I hope you all are well

Thank you for the condolences and encouragement. I'm grateful to be back, not only because of the weight gain, but because of having some sense of normalcy in my life again

I'm wading through my grief, definitely have a lot of ups and downs, but I'm doing better. So that's a plus.

I hope everyone has a good day!

[IBelieveInMe2]

Okay, I just tried to post TWO times and lost both posts , so I will take that as a sign to keep it brief. Today is my son's 21st birthday , so it is a very special day for me, especially because it is also his twin's 21st birthday in heaven! (One of my twins died just 14+ hours after birth due to extreme prematurity; born at 28 weeks.) He met a girl in one of his college classes awhile ago (she approached him) and things have been going really well with her, so he is a happy camper for the moment!

Lisa: So happy to hear from you! Hope you are getting settled into your new home smoothly. Thinking of you and looking forward to more posts when you have your computer up and running again.

Coop: SO incredibly happy and thankful to hear that your sister does NOT have cancer!!! That must be a HUGE relief for you and for her! Thanks for the update.

Cinnamonhearts: Thank you for explaining how to do the video diary on my smartphone. But holy cow (no pun intended), I HATE when that camera flips toward me on my phone!!! It shows my double chins and I look horrendous! But I guess those feelings mean I need to do it and show a bit of compassion for myself instead of horror at my appearance.

I hope you managed to have a relaxing weekend. How did your appointment go with your doctor today?

Holly: Best of luck to you on South Beach! I know you'll be successful, because that's just how you roll!

JesikaBeth: Thanks for checking in. Still thinking about you lots and hoping your grief subsides a little more with each passing day. It's just gonna take time, I'm afraid. Hope Weight Watchers will help you to lose the weight you desire to lose. Please keep us updated on your progress. Big hugs to you!

So much for keeping it brief! I'm gonna hit "submit" before I lose this post, too!

[EasySpirit]

Hello everyone,

I have been dealing with sciatica and a pinched nerve in my shoulder/neck area. Unfortunately, I have been eating junk, junk and more junk out of frustration. I have tried to post a few times, but they disappeared to add to my frustration. I am doing physical therapy, accupuncture, massage and chiropractor visits to try to get through this as quickly as possible.

[EasySpirit]

I am going to attempt a series of small posts.

Kathleen, I am so happy to hear that your son is okay at this point.

Holly, this past week we have had the coldest temps of the winter! THank goodness no snow, just high winds. I might attempt South Beach, too, when I am feeling better.

Lisa, good luck with your move.

Jessika, it takes time for the grief to ease after losing your mother. Be kind to yourself.

Coop, I was sorry to hear about your situation with your father. You might want to decide what is best for you - trying to keep in touch or not bothering and just doing holidays, etc.


Greetings to everyone else. I will try to post more often now that I feel a bit better. On a scale of 1-10 my pain was 10+, now it is about an 8.

Take care, my friends.


Monica

[VermontMom]

good evening chicks! I'm gonna be prepared and have another window open when I post this so I don't lose it!

First, hi to Lisa in her new home, and thanks for the shoutout to us, we know you are offline for now and look forward to when can talk to us again

Monica, oh so sorry to hear you were in so much pain! hope so much you are totally free of pain SOON.

Kathleen, Happy 21st to your two sons and how cool that he has a girl situation

Coop, HI and hope you and OH are good

Cinnamonhearts, thank you for the nice writing about yourself! like I said you can tell as little or much as you like here, and I really liked reading about you.

JesikaBeth, oh gosh hang in there, it takes a long time sorry but I think that's the truth. You never forget but eventually it doesn't hurt so much.

I am incredibly amazed to report that I have had 6 DAYS WITHOUT SUGAR or flour or starch and it hasn't been that bad. It's the first 2 weeks of South Beach diet. I eat eggs and sauteed veggies for breakfast (i did buy EggBeaters because you can have a cup of that for very low calories and a lot of filling protein) my lunch is my homemade veggie stew (mostly tomato products and beans) and dinner is chicken and salad. Snacks are nuts, yogurt, small amounts of sugar free peanut butter.

I have been reading about how awful sugar is (refined sugar) and I wonder how long I can stay away from it (says the pastry baker!!

[JesikaBeth]

Thanks everyone.

Interestingly enough, at 36 years of age - this is my first experience with death. I don't have much of an extended family that we are in contact with, so it's pretty much just been me, my mom, and dad (they were divorced though.) So yea, it being A. my first experience with death and B. my mother has really taken a toll on me. But I'm working through the grief process and doing much better with everything - a little bit at a time, and riding the waves

I'll be back tomorrow on weigh in day to check in for accountability and say hello.

Have a great day, my friends

[lisaloveshearts]

The internet guy is coming Sunday afternoon to get my internet hooked up. If all goes well, I will be back posting.

Do personals then.

[JesikaBeth]

Hi everyone, just wanted to say have a great day

[VermontMom]

Originally Posted by lisaloveshearts

The internet guy is coming Sunday afternoon to get my internet hooked up. If all goes well, I will be back posting.

Do personals then.

It will be great to have you back for reals Lisa

I have completed 7 DAYS without sugar, flour, starch I can not believe it