there are machines that will open up Dh's air way while he is sleeping.He is not getting enough air through his windpipe because there is to much tissue in a certain area and it is restricting the amount of air thus making him tired during the day and unable to sleep at night because he isn't breathing right.

I use to do atkins a couple of years ago and I lost about 20 lbs then it stopped working for me; so a couple of months ago I started Weight Watchers.Back in the middle of July exactly.Since then I have lost 30lbs or so.

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lynnie

Deondra, I've been on atkins since July 7th... I love it, its the only diet that I've been able to feel in control I've been losing very slow because I don't exercise and I have a cheat day every two weeks or so, it makes me feel human lololol and not deprived. So far as of today and even with Aunt Flo visiting I've lost 23 lbs.

Are you following any plan ?

Lynnie, Thanks for the info on the machines. I was feeling a little dumb for a minute there. I am glad to hear that WW is working for you. I hear alot of people like the new flex plan!

Leens, Great job on Atkins. I tried Atkins, but all the meat made me ill (don't eat beef or pork). Plus I don't think I have enough willpower. Right now I am not following any plan, just making good choices, and going back to exercise next week!

Have a great weekend all !

Hi everyone.

Deondra--I just wondered what part of Northern VA you are from? I moved from the Winchester area about 4 years ago out here to beautiful and HOT Arizona. Just wondered how close we might have been to each other.

Well I haven't posted much in here, but I have been in here reading every day. I just don't have a whole lot to say normally, or I am in a hurry and keep getting interrupted by one meeting or another.

I guess I can say that diet wise, I am doing alright. I don't know if I have lost anything, because my scale is messed up and doesn't want to give me the right weight. I know that sounds funny, but I mean it.....I weighed myself at home 1st thing in the morning, before eating anything, and after using the restroom, and I weighed 185. Then I went over to my friend's house, mid afternoon, after eating breakfast and now being fully clothed, and her scale said I weighed 173. Obviously I liked what her scale said better. I just think it is time for me to get a new scale.....mine is like 13 years old. But anyway, I have been eating at least half-way sensibly....I have slipped up a couple times and had a snack of something I shouldn't have, but the rest of those days have been pretty good (low points for those of us doing the WW123 program---OLD program for me).

Well, it is 3:30pm Friday and I get to leave here in about 1 1/2 hours so I better get a little more work done before I leave. If I don't get back on here this weekend, I hope that you all have a wonderful and relaxing weekend.

Lynette

Leenie....I didn't realize you have lost 23 pounds.....that is just great!!!!!!!!!!!!....so you have been doing Atkins since July....23 lbs. in 3 months is quite good....I think....I don't think it is too slow.

I haven't been exercising either.....I know I should.

My DS2 has been doing Atkins since mid August....he has lost 31 lbs.

April

I'm feeling really TRAPPED. I'm eating all the wrong stuff (bingeing on carbs and fats), and I need support! There are ongoing problems at home, and I just need to get out and do something for myself. I want to work, but right now the only job I've got is being a chaffeur for my husband and son. We only have 1 vehicle-praise God I can drive it-it's equipped with hand controls. Last night I mentioned about applying for a job where he(DH) works (Lowe's). I know they're one of the few places around here who are pro-active about hiring handicapped workers. I thought he'd agree (it might help w/the transportation prob), but he had a million reasons why I SHOULDN'T. I don't know-maybe I'm just being over sensitive. He wants me to work too-but on HIS terms. In the meantime, DS is copping a 'tude about everything (he wants free access to our 1 vehicle), and my husband is catering to him instead of telling him to straighten up. All this is playing havoc with my emotions and making it hard to stay on an eating plan. I'm sorry I'm venting, but other than the LORD, I don't really know where to turn.

Cin: I'd like to do a study on "Victory Over the Darkness". I think I need to read it again! Do you get Neil Anderson's e-mail devotional-it's available through Crosswalk.com


Liz: Get some rest! And enjoy the weekend w/your DH.
I hope everyone has a restful weekend!

Hey gang - it's 7:45 in louisiana - can anybody chat?
i'm gonna run into the chatroom and see if anybody shows up!

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