Prayers going out for Rosebud, Shy, and Trish for healing of both body and spirit. for you all!
Just want to say that even when i don't write personals to everyone, i really enjoy reading your posts and getting to know more about your lives. It helps me see that I'm not so alone in my struggle against the weight and everything else the enemy throws at us day-to-day. Thanks to everyone.
We've been so busy running and running (not the sneaker to the sidewalk kind of running though-lol!). Just back and forth to town (40 miles rt) for football practices, fittings for mouth guard (because the 1st one was lost somewhere between the dentist and the coach! We never even saw it!), trying to find glasses that will actually fit under the helmet (who knew the helmets were so tight?!), and then trying to figure out all the forms for dual-enrollment into a different school system than we live in (not even the schools knew how to do the paperwork!), orientation at the HS (gee, can my kid have a locker to keep his winter gear in? They didn't know the answer to that either!). Oh, well, it all develops perseverance, right? That and headaches
But, DS2 is enjoying football and is getting to know some more kids. He's feeling some of the pain, though and more !! He was actually on the local news last night, in almost a close-up in the team shot(we got on-line and were able to blow it up to be sure- lol!), when they spotlighted his team in the sports section. Cool, huh? I'm just so proud that he's wanted to do this and is sticking with it and working so hard to catch up to the others (he's playing football on a team for the first time as an 11th grader!).
So, besides more football practice and running around this afternoon, I'm making stewed tomatoes to freeze and need to freeze peppers and maybe green beans today as well. Why does the garden always wait to produce until there are too many other things going on? Think I'll make some Cincy chili to freeze today too,since we're having incredibly cool weather (low 80's) for this time of the year, and it doesn't get so hot in the kitchen!
Hope you all have a really great day! You are all in my prayers
ronni
Sounds like you have a lot going on lol. Doesn't it just work that way. Everything in the garden is ready at one time and is never ready until we are already busy lol.
Just
I am doing better. The knees are killing me. Oh well, this will pass. I am NOT a Ted Nugent fan, I would have rather seen the Oak Ridge Boys and Charlie Daniels but sometimes we give to those we love so they can enjoy. lol he was like a kid at the concert with all the other ( grown ) kids. It was a blast to watch him have so much fun. I was totally surprised that about 1/2 of the 1800 or more people at the concert were under 25. Someday I will be able to hear again but was worth the headache lol. I thought the stands were going to fall down with everyone stomping and jumping up and down. Oh my gosh I have never acted like those ( grown ) children in my life. I sat there in wonder lol. You take care of yourself. Sometimes to move forward we have to stand still for awhile.
Candy
Thank you. I know I am going to go through this all through my life. When it hits it gets to me sometimes. God doesn't put more on us than we can take I have been told. I just wish he would put something on me besides extra pounds lol.
CC
Will keep you in my prayers. Sometimes in life when things are hard prayer is all we have but remember sometimes prayer is all we need.
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO IS PRAYING FOR ME ... {Shy, Ronni, Courtney} ... I appreciate it so much. When something like this happens, you get so concerned about your health and wondering "Gee, why is this happening to me again?" But I know that it is all a part of life and GOD can use this for his Glory; getting all His children to pray for each other; and He gets to show everyone how much He cares and takes good care of us all too!
We had a good day; it was nice and cool with sunny spots and a few small showers, but DH got that foundation base all finished today, so I took some pics for him. Now he has to put in the supporting wall foundation blocks next and then we can start the floor. We were able to come home earlier and had leftover chicken and veggies with rice for dinner and kept OP again today.
I only did a little bit of walking around today, as I did a lot of walking yesterday when we went for our weekly shopping excursion; my doctor wants me to get my legs up as often as I can, so I do some reading and puzzles; and in the morning, my daily devotions too.
THANKS ... SHY ~ it seems that some of us have been going through these physical trials for such a long, long time: myself included since I was a child, but GOD has been so gracious to me; and has helped me through so much pain. Honestly, it has always been my faith in GOD and JESUS that has carried me through everything in my life. I often think that I can't even imagaine and wouldn't even want to imagine my life without GOD in it. THE LORD IS INDEED THE ROCK OF MY LIFE!
RONNI ~ Our family has been going through some terrible trials over the past few years; we've been through the wringer as some people here already know. GOD has brought us through, although there is still some pain there now and then; I know it will take some time for us all to heal completely. And yes, I have asked those questions like 'WHY' many times. I know that these trials we endure will make us much stronger and better people; and this school of life is really tough sometimes.
The Lord didn't promise to take us out of this world, or to take all our problems away for us; he just promised to be with us here and to help us overcome them all (as the book of Psalms says so often): that is His Glory and our Victory! Glad your DS is enjoying the football, and the pain is all part of it, right?
I love to make my own Chili Sauce or Rosy Relish went I have an abundance of tomatoes and sweet peppers. It's a bit of work, but homemade Chili Sauce tastes better than any other kind and we use it for so many dishes. I will have more carrots and onions, plus green and yellow beans this year, I think.
Well that's all the news for now; my leg seems to be doing a bit better. Looks like the salve and antiobiotics are helping too. Once again, thanks for all your prayers!!!
HELLO TO EVERYONE ELSE AND ALL OUR MIA'S TOO! Hope you all are having a wonderful, healthy, OP week ...
Take good care, your fellow encourager ROSEBUD ^^PRAYERS^^ continue for everyone ...
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Gary - we will miss you! Glad you had extra time home with Angie before you left!
Shy and Rosebud - prayers going up for a quick recovery for you. Both of you have a strong faith and have endured so much. You are such wonderful Christian examples for all of us!
Trish - I hope things turn around soon. I am praying that God will give you the strength and wisdom and help that you need to get through this time. Keep your faith and trust strong, you will be OK.
Courtney - glad you are doing good!
Ronni - it does seem that chores bunch up at the most inopportune times doesn't it. Particularly gardens. That is why I finally stopped growing my own veggies. They all needed harvesting and freezing right when school was starting, which is a crazy busy time of 12 hour days at work. I'm visiting the farmer's market instead.
It's good to be home, and we enjoyed the mini-vacation. Got in lots of walking/hiking and a bit of shopping and some touristy things as well.
Off to get some laundry and unpacking done.
Blessings to all - and prayers going up for all of you!
Thankyou all sooo much for your prayers and please know that I have been thinking and praying about all of you as well, sometimes I feel so much better just praying for someone else. I am doing better with this funk thing I'm not completely through it but I'm trying to let it go, I keep wanting to pick it back up though and I guess thats just human nature.
I've made myself go out the last couple of days to work in the yard and it definitely has brightened my mood somewhat. I'm a girl that needs the sunshine and fresh air, so I'm planning on spending more time out today. Tomorrow I sing at church then have to move DS in to college then have to rush home to go do Jail service so I'm not gonna get out on Sunday I doubt. Worship helps lift the spirits too though so I should be ok.
Again, I am so blessed to have all of you here to comfort and encourage me throughout the rocky places and rejoice with me on the mountaintops, thankyou for being here.
Want to thank everyone so much for your prayers. I am feeling a bit better today. Even walked down the stairs instead of coming down them on my butt hehehe. We have a mirror on the landing at the bottom of the stairs. I am not quiet sure who I saw in that mirror as I was coming down the stairs but I think it was Mr Man In The Moons Wife lol. I love this style of pants that have two buttons on the waist line. Do you know you can use that outside button as an inside button and still pack a 50 pound package into a 20 pound bag lol.
SHY ~ on the downward movement on that ticker; it looks to me like you have lost some more lbs! How many; how many??? I'm glad that you are also feeling better; it just takes time that's all.
TRISH ~ And the same for you, so very glad you are feeling better; hope you enjoy some of the day tomorrow. Your Sunday is jam-packed with activities. It's true that when we focus on others, sometimes it helps us to forget our problems for awhile.
COUNTING ~ Thanks for your prayers and kind words; always appreciated.
HELLO TO EVERYONE ELSE and ALL OUR MIA's; hope you all are having a great weekend!
Take good care everybody, your fellow encouragerROSEBUD^^PRAYERS^^ continue for everyone here ...
Just
I am dreading my weigh in this Wednesday. My body has held off as long as it could putting on weight with all these meds. The last week or so my clothes have gotten tighter and tighter. I am really watching what I eat. That is about all I can do. I am not going to let this get me down when I see a 10 pound gain lol. I got it off once. I put a few on the last time I was on the meds and took it off again. This extra weight will come off again. That is just the nature of the beast when you have to be on and off the meds for the rest of your life.
Hi all, just checking in! Shy, I'm betting most of any gain will be water weight. The puffiness is definitely fluid - not fat, so don't despair! You are doing fabulously given the circumstances!
Trish - glad you are feeling better. Doing things for others and getting outside are both important for me too.
Rosebud - hope you are improving today as well!
Busy weekend here, finished siding the shed and then cleaned my car (which was pretty ugly). DS2 had borrowed it for a while a couple months back. I never realized how yucky it was getting since I have ridden the scooter all summer. Well, I'm glad it is done
I hope everyone is having a blessed weekend! Take care! Prayers continuing!
I can't believe how fast this month is flying by! I don't know if I'm going to make my August goal or not! Once again I've managed to put back on the same 4 pounds I keep losing. I just wish they'd become a thing of the past already! lol I've decided to add calorie counting to my plan to see if that will help keep me on track. I think I've just got too much freedom with YOAD (or I'm not following the guidelines close enough).
Well, not much else to say right now. Hope everyone is OK. Have a great day!
Blue - hang in there - my weight ping-ponged up and down a bit too. And - it absolutely can be done with calorie counting. Shy is doing GREAT counting calories, as have so many others.
I don't think another plan would have worked for me. I like eating anything I want (in controlled quantities of course)
HELLO EVERYONE ~ we stayed home this weekend and caught up on yard work and some laundry. Have to take it easy a bit to help my leg heal as well; the skin is really improving esp on the right side that got all scraped up. The cream the doctor gave me is working wonders and I imagine the antibiotics are helping too. I just have one scrape right in the middle front that is having a bit of a hard time healing up, but I'm being diligent with the routine.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS: they are very appreciated and I can see such improvement too!!!
HEY SHY ~ I still think that you are doing great too; and everyone's allowed some water-weight lbs here and there as that's very normal. I'm sure you be back on track in no time; and I am so glad to hear that you are feeling better.
COUNTING ~ thanks for your well wishes and prayers ...
BLUE SERENITY ~ yah, the counting thing will get better as you get used to the right amounts and so on. I used a combination of calorie counting and portions which I like much better. I measure all my portions and decided on them based on their calorie count. I'm staying OP (on plan) much better right now; my meals were pretty good, it was my snacking that I have had to work on the most.
Lately, I feel that the Lord is impressing on me that learning MODERATION is the key to disciplining over-indulgence (for me, at least); and I think that's why portioning fits so well for me; and I am finding it much simpler. I'm also trying to avoid JUNK FOODS and eating healthy foods that I like more often, i.e. I'm choosing all my favorite healthy foods and focusing on them more.
We had rain today, so we just staying home and did stuff around here; now I'm gonna go put my feet up (doctor's orders) with some tea and do a puzzle or two; and maybe enjoy some OLYMPIC coverage after that. So take good care, your fellow encourager ROSEBUD ^^PRAYERS^^ are continuing for all ...
Hi Rosebud, my mom uses portions to control her carbs (and calories). She's been doing it for a few months now since being diagnosed with diabetes. She says it has gotten easier for her, too. She keeps telling me I need to count my calories if I want to lose weight ... I think I've just been putting off the inevitable. But I'm ready to see some real results. I can do this! (Today has actually been good considering I need to go grocery shopping.)
CountingDown, thanks. I think I will check out the Calorie Counting forum a bit and meet some of the regular counters. Funny, I never put 2 and 2 together about your screen name until realizing that you counted calories. lol
Blue~ Hi... I dont think we have talked before... But I just wanted to say that counting cals really does work... I started doing it like mid July I was 255 and now im 239! And lets just say I wasnt always eatting the right thing... Im back on track now... I go the the gym as offten as possible... So at least 5 times a week... For one to two hours... I feel better... I have more energy... Plus, the healthy foods I eat is very satisfiying! I really do like it. Good luck~!
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Hello, all!
I'm Alex, and I'm 17... I've struggled with my weight most of my life, and worry about someday getting diabetes / cancer, seeing as how I don't know (and probably won't find out) any of my family history for illnesses. This summer was supposed to be my "WOW, you look great!" Summer... where I lost a bunch of weight and went back to school, for my senior year, looking good. Wellllll..... hasn't happened. *Sigh* But, one good thing that has happened this summer is that after four years of being a nonbeliever, I am back on track. How did I ever stray from that???? I guess growing up in a Christian home isn't enough for a stubborn, bullheaded teenager such as myself. But, this summer was a time for growth, spiritually and mentally, thank God not physically haha.
So, I suppose I should end by saying that I really, really want to get back on track, and lose some weight before my 18th birthday. I'm very worried about winter, though, because I tend to gain about 15 to 20 pounds each winter. Today is officially Day 1, and I hope to find some support on this site!! People around my house tend to not care if they or others are overweight / obese... and don't really give any support on my weightloss efforts. I just want to be healthy!!!!
on the downward movement on that ticker; it looks to me like you have lost some more lbs! How many; how many??? I'm glad that you are also feeling better; it just takes time that's all.
Hello! How is everybody doing?
But, this summer was a time for growth, spiritually and mentally, thank God not physically haha.
Today is officially Day 1, and I hope to find some support on this site!! People around my house tend to not care if they or others are overweight / obese... and don't really give any support on my weightloss efforts. 
I just want to be healthy!!!!