[ras8779]

Good Morning Oers!

Juliette-Way to go! I told you it's so much easier to stick with O when you do it in the mornings. I did my L2 this morning. I think I might have gotten too much sleep over the weekend. I had a very lazy weekend. I didn't do much of anything which is good sometimes. I did manage to exercise and do O though. That's about the only thing that saved me. Keep it up you're doing great!

Claire and Barbg-How are you doing? Check in please it's been a while!

Threads-I'm worried about you! Please check in and let us know what's going on.

I hope you all managed some heavy breathing today!

[Threads]

Thank you for all the prayers! Surgery is tomorrow at about 1:00 p.m. The biopsy was inconclusive so the lymph node is coming out. It was going to have to come out anyway as it is annoying me. I don't think it is cancer. I have no other lumps or bumps (other than a few fat rolls) and my red an white blood counts are normal. I have to confess that I haven't been excercising though. Oh well after this is all over. I have been losing a few pounds. PTL! Take care. and thank you again for the support.

[ras8779]

Threads,
I'm so glad you posted. I will keep you in my prayers and I'm sure the surgery will go well. Please post as soon as you are able to let us know how you are doing. And remember we are here for you whenever you need to talk. Here's to your fast recovery. God bless!

[ageoldie]

Rose is right, we all will keep you in our thought and prayers tomorrow. Please post again as soon as you feel like it because we are all concerned for you.

[ras8779]

Hi all you Oers!

It's getting kind of lonely on here. I know everyone has been busy but drop in and say hi!

I didn't get any O time in this morning. I woke up and my head was so congested I could barely breath let alone do O! Maybe tonight I'll be able to get some in. I did manage to do some stretching without the breaths but it's just not the same. I hate allergy season! I hope everyone is doing well and has been able to get some O in.

Threads-My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hi Barbg! I'm glad to see you're still hanging in there with us.

Juliette-Hows it going? Check in when you can. I hope you did some O for me this morning!

Okay I'll check back later but now it's time for work.

[Lucidone]

Yes Rose! I O!d for you this morning. In fact, I even did L2 - your favorite!

I have really been enjoying it in the mornings. In fact, this morning I practically leapt out of bed in anticipation of doing it.

I just keep reminding myself that I lose an inch all over if I do it consistently for a week... I pray that will keep me motivated!

Also did the 8 minute Tae Bo workout afterwards. Great way to start the day!

Threads - I hope your surgery went OK. Must be especially difficult with everything so inconclusive. But I know you'll pull through with flying colors!

Barbg and Rose - Thanks for always continuing to post. It is so good to know that there is always a hO!me here to come back to - even when I slack off a little.

But, I shouldn't be slacking off too much anymore... With the weather getting warmer and the sun out longer, it energizes me more....

Well, back to work. Have a great day everybody!

[ras8779]

Hi everyone!

Juliette-It's great to see your post! I'm glad you enjoy oeing in the mornings as much as I do. Hey I do the 8 minute Tae Bo's too. Which one do you have? I have three of the 8 minute tapes. I bought two off of EBay. Just because I like the 8 minute tapes and don't want to buy the whole package to get it. It worked out for me. It really does get your heart rate up there. I did my L2 this morning. I'm thinking of doing L4 tomorrow just for variety. If I didn't do O in the morning I would end up not doing it at all. I'm glad you're doing so well and sticking with it. An inch a week is awesome! And you will always have a home here. Me and Barbg will make sure you do. Post when you can.

Barbg-How are you doing out there?

Claire-Where did you go? Check in when you can.

SusanR-Are you still out there. I know you are such a busy woman. Check in when you can. I miss your motivation on here.

Okay I have a ton of work to do but I had to say hi to my Oxycise gals. Hang in there and keep breathing!

[Threads]

Ouch!!!! I can now say that I have had my throat cut! They (doctors) decided to do a CAT scan just before surgery. What they found was scary. More enlarged lymph nodes. That wasn't a good sign. So then they did another ultra sound and drew a pattern on my neck. (being a seamstress I could appreciate having a pattern before cutting) The patholigist stayed after hours and did the test to see if I have cancer. Praise the Lord,,,it came back negative. Now to wait for the 3" incission to heal. I hope to get my "O" tapes this week..I have a question,,,when you are talking about losing a inch a week (if done daily) do you mean a total of one inch or a inch in each area? Well I am getting dizzy so I guess I will go lay down. Thank you for the prayers.

[ras8779]

Threads,
I saw your post and had to reply. I'm so glad everything it okay! I'm glad no cancer was found. I'm sorry you have to go through so much discomfort and I hope you heal quickly. Make sure you take time to fully recover. I know you're anxious to get started with O but make sure you take your time. We'll still be here. Have a great day and get some rest!

[Lucidone]

O!d again this morning! Unfortunately, didn't have enough time to do a whole tape. Did everything but the floor part of L2. Also, I'm going out of town tomorrow and Friday, so I have to remember to follow the book and do it in the evenings for those two days. Just can't believe that I"ve been able to keep up with it!!! I think it has something to do with the weather getting warmer...

Threads - your surgery description made me shiver. You are very courageous for going through that! I'm glad you are up and about though! Also glad that there is no cancer!

When I say I lost an inch, it is usually in one or two place. I measure: waist, hips, chest, arms, thighs, and normally at least two of those areas will go down 1/2 an inch to a full inch in that week. Most of the time, if someone says they've lost 16 inches, it normally means total in all areas.

You guys may not hear from me for a few days, but I will be back! Keep on O!ing!

[ageoldie]

Threads So glad the report came back negative. You have been in my prayers.
Okay everyone, I'm glad you're all over your sinus infections and colds. Now it's my turn. Finally went to the doctor today and she said she really couldn't see into my sinuses very well because my ears and nose were so swollen with infection. Great huh?? Anyway I've had two doses of antibotic and am beginning to feel better. I hope that by Sunday or Monday I will be over this and able to get back to O'ing.
Yes, Rose and I will always be here. I may not lose much at times, but I can be a great cheerleader!!!
Keep up the good work all of you.

[ras8779]

Hello everyone!

Okay ladies I didn't O this morning. I was sore from my workout last night and (I'll admit it) a little lazy. Well I can still do it tonight. Maybe a little abs/upper body is just what I need.

Juliette-You are doing so awesome! Way to go on sticking with the O! Give yourself a pat for such a good job. Those inches will be falling off you.

Barbg-I'm glad you're hanging in here with us. I'd miss you if you didn't.

Take care everyone. Work calls.

[ras8779]

I only have a hot second to post. Real busy today which isn't fair on a FRIDAY!

Anyway I managed to do my abs/upper body video last night! I was so happy that I did it. I felt so much better afterwards. However this morning I woke up with cramps and didn't have the energy to workout. I will try to do one of the tapes tonight though. I hope you all are getting in some O time! Please post when you can!

[waterbaby]

Wow! It's been busy in here!

Threads -- thank the Lord that you're going to be fine. Prayers for your speedy complete recovery

Barbg -- I haven't deserted the ship. I'm just now beginning to feel better. Rampant allergies are what caused all the sinus infections

I'm on two antihistamines, one whopping decongestant and have restarted ER4YT to boost my immune system and help me feel better. When I followed it four years ago, I never felt better, had energy galore and slept like a rock. All this while the unfaithful husband (now ex) was on his way out the door...

that was then, this is now and I have an for a spouse. But the program DID work and if it could work for me through all that stress, it will work even better through allergies

I'm breathing enough better that I'm back to my commuter tape. From there, I plan to boost my workout to include one of Jill's videotapes. Love 'em!!!

Rose, you just keep on getting better and better. Thanks to you and Barbg for keeping the thread going.

Now that I'm approaching normalcy again I'll post more often.

Hugs!
Claire
262.75/255/119 Little bones, lotta fat!

[ras8779]

Hi everyone!

Claire-It was so great to see your post! Hey where did you find all the cute new smilies? I can't seem to locate the new legend board on this new board yet? I'm so glad you are feeling better. Allergies are the worst. I know, I've been there and done that. It's so hard to breath at all let alone do O! But I'm glad you are back and getting back into O! It's been lonely without you.

Barbg-How are you doing? It's been a while since we've heard from you. Check in when you can.

Threads-How is the recovery coming? I know it must be painful. I hope you are back to 100% soon and can join us. Get well soon.

Juliette-Are you still Oeing in the mornings? I know you are you are so motivated! It sure was hard to do this morning but I did it. I'm glad I did too.

Okay I need to get back to work. Another busy day but at least the time is flying by. Keep Oeing everyone and post when you can!