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#241

mooz49 , 04-27-2005 03:31 AM

Mornin chickies ....... sorry I have not posted for a few days. Not getting an unbroken nights sleep is leaving me tired a lot and I have to try and rest when I can get a chance during the day. Last night I had to get up to my mum at 2.30, 3.30, and 4.30! It is now 8.30 and she is still sleeping but I am up! The chiropodist is coming today to do both our feet and I will be so glad to get mine done
My weight is still the same but I have not been listening to the cd every day like I should be doing. I really must start and do it as it also helps me relax for 25 mins and I always fall asleep during it but waken up when he tells me to at the end. I will read your entries later but just wanted to let you know that I am still here!

Have a good day all.

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#242

Nita , 04-27-2005 10:57 AM

Good Morning Mooz,

I am sorry to hear about your Mom not sleeping well and as a result, you are very tired. However, I am so happy you let us know you are still with us. I am taking Gene to the doctor today and perhaps he can get some physical therapy. He, too, is becoming quite helpless when it comes to doing things for himself. Hopefully you will get to listen to your tape today and have a very restful night.

Take care,
Anita

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#243

1day@atime , 04-27-2005 01:45 PM

Hello Ladies,
Just a quick hello. Eating is not going to well today, nor is drinking my water.

Mooz - Sorry to hear you mum is not sleeping well. Hope your able to get your cd in today.

Nita - Wow, you have had a burst of energy. I think eating right gives us that. When I eat to many carbs, I tend to be lazy.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

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#244

Nita , 04-27-2005 07:51 PM

Patty,

Remember we cannot be perfect so don't beat yourself up. The day I really had the munchies I ended up having some 94% fat free micro popcorn. It's not my favorite treat but it did take away my hunger!

I went to the doctor today re my tests and he said I have the bones of a 20 year-old. That really pleases me and it gives me even more incentive to exercise more and more. I also told him about not taking any vitamins and he said I should go back on the calcium--1500 mg. per day and 400 mg. of Vit. D. So I will do as he says. We had our monthly luncheon at bowling and I did very well--I had a chicken thigh (and it was deep fried) but it wasn't too big. I also took about a tablespoon of macaroni salad and a tablespoon of potato salad. I also had one whole bread roll. I wasn't going to partake any of the "super" cake they had for dessert and then I decided to have just a very small piece. I really felt good afterwards because I wasn't stuffed, and as a result I had another three good games -- 548 total.

Hopefully we hear from the rest of our members real soon! Wishing you all a very good week.

Take care,
Anita

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#245

Catlover777 , 04-27-2005 10:02 PM

Nita--WTG on the bowling and on the eating--and on not beating yourself up over the cake! Hope the dr or PT can help DH. That must be very hard.

Mooz--sorry about your mom. Have you talked to the dr about her getting up?

Patty--hope you're doing better.

The training at work is so stressful and boring. So I feel I "deserve" a treat, which is silly.

Did I mention that one of the diabetes management magazines had an article on hypnotism as an adjunct to weight loss? I got a tape, but it didn't really work for me. There are some hypnotists in Lawrence--but they generally seem to do past life regression as well as weight control, pain etc. I could not be happy with someone who did past life regressions.

Well, I just the name of a therapist who does hypnosis--someone I had actually heard good things about already. So will try to call him tomorrow.

Love to all--
Catlover

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#246

Catlover777 , 04-28-2005 09:26 PM

Uh, oh where is everyone?
Kickin' us back up to the top.

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#247

HalGal , 04-28-2005 11:09 PM

RE: Can you say, "Plea Bargain?"...

Hello everyone!

I cannot honestly remember my last post, what I said or even how long it has been. My life is simply at an all time l-o-w at the moment. For the first time in my life, and I have been through much - I have had just about all I can handle.

The preliminary trial was Monday in north central Indiana. The county prosecutor has talked my sister into accepting a plea bargain on the murder trail for her only child and she has accepted - no questions ask. Not only that, no discussion with any family members. Bottom line, this young man will not only serve much less time, but he may negotiate the time he is given from the moment he is sentenced by doing things for an early release.

The plea bargain is from murder to voluntary manslaughter. The courts say the murder was in "the heat of the moment", thus more accurately fit into the category of voluntary manslaughter.

My sister told me that as my niece died, she lay on the floor begging this young man to dial 911. He taunted her as she described the dying process...letting him know she could not breathe, then she could not see, and then dying! He rang a variety of cell telephone ringer tones, never once dialing 911. Only after her 11 year old son determined what was happening, and he ran upstairs to get another cell telephone with a different number, and he dialed 911 was medical assistance summoned. Too little, too late for my poor niece.

Now, you tell me this is voluntary manslaughter? Remember, my sister told me this. She is the one that negotiated the plea bargain.

The murder charge will officially be dropped on May 23 at the sentencing hearing. According to my sister, 'this is when we all defend our niece'. I am at a total loss. I pray for peace and understanding. I do not understand.

I have not given up. I loved this young lady with all of my heart. I am haunted by the decisions that have been made, and the movement of the trial that is suppose to protect her interests now that she is gone. She will never have the opportunity for an early release from her grave. How on God's green earth do we allow these felony to walk with a minimum of years served?

Bottomline, our prison systems are at maximum capacity. Murder trials are expensive. Our world is a scary place for the average citizen that must rely upon our judicial systerm without the benefit of very expensive personal attorneys - which the average citizen cannot afford.

All beyond sad...

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#248

Nita , 04-28-2005 11:29 PM

HalGal,

I am so very sad for you as well! You are correct--the judicial system has many flaws and the victims sometimes are the only ones who suffer! Perhaps your sister is still in shock and that may be why she took the plea bargain. I will most definitely keep you in my prayers and I know your niece will always be in your heart and besides that she will be watching over you and her family!

Sincerely,
Anita

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#249

1day@atime , 04-29-2005 03:09 PM

Hal - I too am at a loss for words. Your right, what is happening to our judicial system? How can the prosecutor even think about pleaing this out? I don't know why your sister would of settled for a plea bargin, but like Anita said maybe she still in shock, or denial. I don't know what to say. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. If there is anything we can do please let us know and know that we are here for you if you need to vent out or scream or just anything. Don't keep this bottled up. We're here for you!

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#250

1day@atime , 04-29-2005 10:20 PM

just bringing us to the top!

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#251

thinlizzie , 04-30-2005 02:44 PM

Hi Chicks~~
Sorry i have not been good about keeping up with posts lately. We have decided on the day we are to leave the valley, and that will be Monday, so things are very hectic to say the least.

~~NITA~~ i'm very sorry we did not get together this winter, my DH does not like to drive in Phoenix at all, and i am not one to drive in the city either! So we will have to make a plan to meet in Mesa or something next year! I hope we can do more next year anyway, as this year it was mostly just work and not too much fun things. But i guess that is life

~~HALGAL~~ i'm sorry to hear your news on this plea bargain. Very frustrating and alot of emotions flying all around you and your family. Try to stay strong. Sending 's for you We are here to help in any way. Maybe writing your posts will help ease some of the feelings.

~~1day~~ Hope work is better again and you are handling all the stresses better(no sugar!) That is impossible for me it seems. Thanks for the link to the recipes. I always love finding new ones of those! I have chicken to use up from the freezer B4 we go, and maybe i'll find an interesting way to prepare it. It is difficult to NOT go shopping and just use up what we have on hand. Last night it was ckn. quesidias. (sorry for the spelling!) I have some yummy salsa left and we both used alot on those. Plus we had had leftover CHICKEN(sounds like we've been good??!! LOL but we did have steak about 3 meals this month! going out mostly w/family and friends) to put in the quesedias, and i did not use alot of cheese--plus it was lite cheese.

~~MOOZ~~~ hope your mom sleeps thru the night a bit more, or you may have to look outside the home for help. Don't get too run-down in the process. Perhaps a relative can help?

Well, chicks, i will still try to get on here B4 we go, and i usually can hook up at hotels these days, so i shall try my best to stay in the loop.

thinlizzie

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#252

1day@atime , 04-30-2005 09:59 PM

Hello ladies,
Did not have a good weigh in this week. Gained 2lbs., I figured I might of gained 1 but not 2. Anyway, getting back on track tomorrow.

Thin - I'm sure there is lots to do before you all head back home. Have a safe trip and drop us a line if you can.

Hope everyone is having a good day!

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#253

Nita , 05-01-2005 09:56 PM

Patty,

I know how you feel but don't beat yourself up. I, myself, maintained. You do know, however, that our weight is different sometime because we have retained water. In our meeting this week the Leader discussed just how important we are. And even though sometimes we do get frustrated, it is still worth it in the end. They talked about the 94% FF Kettle Corn and that it is something that could help your sweet tooth. Well, I tried it today and I can tell you it really fills you up and you can have quite a bit for just a few points.

I know the rest of our folks are busy getting ready for the upcoming week--I just want to reiterate that we need all of you for support! One of the things I know is really true and that is to stay busy--however to stay busy doing something you truly enjoy!

Take care ladies and post when you get a chance.

Thin, just in case you haven't left, have a safe and enjoyable trip back home! I agree next year we will definitely have to get together!

Anita

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#254

1day@atime , 05-01-2005 11:14 PM

Hello ladies,
Had a busy weekend, I got my old patio removed and got a new and bigger patio repoured. I had been getting quotes these last few weeks and a friend referred me to this person. He came out and quoted $ 1200 less then the highest and about 700 less then the lowest. So I said, let do it and they came out and did it this weekend. I just love it. Now I want new patio furniture and a patio cover but those will have to wait. Right now the Walmart chairs that I have will do just fine. OH and I have more room for my tomato and pepper plants.

Nita - WTG for maintaining this week. I will have to look for that popcorn. I know my problem is that I have not been prepared. When I lost I was bringing my lunch and snacks to work and when I gain it's because I eat out. With that said you think I would be prepared for tomorrow but i'm not.

Hope to hear from everyone soon!

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#255

HalGal , 05-02-2005 09:52 PM

RE: Keeping the Faith, We can all do this!

Hey Girls,

I really am just hanging in there... So much to do, think about and I it takes all that I have to remain positive. I have good and sad moments. I cherish the good ones, for sure!

I really appreciate this thread and each and every one of you!

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