Welcome to a great group of people. Who pray and encourage each other. Everyone is welcome!!!

Blessing this morning,
I really need some prayer right now. Yesterday My MIL had a stroke! Now I have both my MIL and FIL in the same hospital with a stroke! My MIL's appears to be mild but she does have blockage. I went for my test tue and I am so upset. I had an EMG (and one other test) I knew the min the Dr walked in it wasn't going to go well. He rushed in didn't even intro himself. zapped me 3 times in each leg and then took 1 needle and stuck me 3 times in each leg (didn't even touch the place I don't have feeling) I tried to tell him where the place was that I have no feeling but he acted like he couldn't hear me. He then jump up and said your fine and RAN out the door. He spent a total of 3 mins with me! And when I left they handed me a copy of the bill He charged me 1147.00 for that 3 mins!!!!!!! I was so mad I told the nurse 3 min of his time was not worth 1147.00. I called two other friends who had the same tests and both of them said it took over an hour to do there tests. So I am filing a complaint. If any of you have advice what steps or where to turn I would treasure your support.

Patricia-Wow this has been a fast 6 weeks. Way to go on 2 more lbs.

Ginny-God will help you through the changes that your life is about to take.

Wilma-How are you feeling today? I pray that you are feeling fine and thankful you didn't break anything.

Pravda-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!! Just do like I do if turning older bums you pick an age and stick to it. My DH got me two cakes one that said 25 and one that said the lost years LOL

Bethanne-Hang in there! Satan wants you to have bad days and give up. Just take it one meal at a time!!!!! And we are here for you!

Gary-How are you feeling after working out in your new home gym?

Chick4christ-Thank you for your prayers it means so much to me.

Zoe-How are you?

To all the others I am missing (sorry I am so stressed I can't remember names) I am praying and lifting you up in prayer.

This is the day that the LORD has made let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Sami

I just wanted to say hi!
I think this group is a great idea, I don't know a single person where I live that's Christian. I know a lot of atheists though.Some times it feels like I'm alone in Christianity.I'm also trying to shed some pounds. I'm not sure how many, I figured I'd figure it out as a go and mostly just try to consintrate on each pound so i don't feel overwhelmed.

God bless!

I said some Prayers for you Sami.
I hope your MIL and FIL heal up fine with no further problems.
I've had problems with doctors before too, that's a huge bill!
I had to pay over $350 for a 2 mins with a doctor and all he gave me for a severe allergic reaction to injested food is a 1 single sleeping pill and he sent me home. I was having problems breathing and was afraid if I fell asleep i'd die. so I stayed up and went to anouther hospital and was given some medicine to help me and not just put me to sleep. I'm not sure what to do legally, but you probably need some sort of proof proving how long your test is supposed to take to submit to a lawyer. Maybe anouther doctors written statement?

I pray for the best for you *HUGS*

Hi All, its thursday.. tomorrow is FRIDAY!! Whooppeee!!
Well I'm down another 1 lb. I think its because I drank 128 oz of water yesterday. Boy was I in the bathroom a lot!! My goal is 160 oz today, but I'm already behind. Gotta start drinkin like crazy!! I still can't believe I drank a whole gallon of water yesterday! Pretty insane.

Had our bible study last night, which was so great and uplifting (as always). Our group is doing special music at the end of April in Church.. so we practiced.. it was so fun to praise the Lord together... we were singing for over an hour!! It was so much fun though, well worth the late night.

Sami- I will DEFINATELY be praying for you. Do you have health insurance? Or are you paying out of pocket?? If so, I would refuse to pay the bill until the test is redone, and done properly. If you have health insurance, call and file a complaint about it, and see what they will do. Check out websites for information about "what to expect" with that test. Print the info (I suggest webmd.com). If it is drastically different than what you experienced, you can use that as "ammo". Call the supervisor of the clinic/lab you went to and complain. Patients have rights too ya know!! I will also be praying for your in-laws!!

AngelCat - welcome!! I hope we can encourage you on your journey. It's really hard to be alone in a "sea of non-believers". I hope you can try and find a good church to go to.. with people your age you can interact with. Christian fellowship is SO important!!!

to everyone else - I hope you have a WONDERFUL day. Celebrate Him!!

Good Morning! It's a beautiful clear day here and I'd rather be walking than working!! I hope I can get out there after work. I don't have anyone to feed by myself tonight and I have a big pot of soup waiting. I didn't get my walk in yesterday. I find it really hard to get out right after work. It is getting lighter out in the evening so I can start walking in the evening soon!

Chick: Sorry about that! WOE means way of eating - whatever you are doing to eat healthy.

Sami: When it rains it pours! I am praying for you and your family during this stressful time. I can't advise you on what to do about your bill but it does seem unfair. In Canada, we have a system that pays the medical expenses for us. We end up paying for it through our taxes but it is nice not to have up front costs.

AngelCat: Welcome!! This is a super place to come for encouragement. Tell us more about yourself. What are you doing to lose the weight and how much are you wanting to lose?

Dee: You're just dropping those pounds! Thanks for being such an inspiration for me.

Zoe: Just eat healthy and allow yourself little treats along the way and you'll do fine. I also tell myself that if I want that treat I need to get moving to get rid of it. How did you enjoy "Amazing Race"? I enjoy watching it.

Ginny: I hope you're getting the rest you need. I think being a mom is one of the most stressful jobs there is!! My visit with the accountant wasn't too bad. We're even getting money back which will be really nice. We're still looking for a place to buy and the lower our debt the better things will look for us.

Hello to all I haven't addressed. Thank you all for "Being there" for me.

Good day ladies-- Thought I would say hi before I headed off to my son's softball game. Wilma, our dinner went well--we made a whopping $6.00. Oh well, it isn't really a fundraiser but a way to help people get to church on a busy Wed. night for Lent services. We only had 57 people I think--hoped for 80. Those that came had good food and plenty of it and great fellowship!!!
Sami, sorry about your M/FIL--I will say prayers for them--as far as the Dr. bill is concerned, I"d call the COPS!!! that is grand theft for sure!!!!
Welcome Angel Cat. Hey Zoe why don't you give that journal a good home in the closet for awhile and just write down WHATEVER comes to mind in your journal-- a thank-you to someone, letter to an old friend or realitive you have been meaning to contact-- a list of your blessings or just make a wish list. Those calories can count themselves--you klnow what-when-why and how by now--take a break. Didn't get to see the Amazing Race yesterday but I sure enjoyed the first one.
Well I am outta here before you guys throw me out---In Our Lord's Love--Gary

Huge major giant accomplishment of the day... I ONLY ATE 29 POINTS TODAY!!!!! I've had a rough week really, at the top or above my points EVERY day.. the only saving grace has been the water!!! I'll see what my official loss is for this week, but as of this morning it looked like it was 2.5 lbs for this week, bringing me to 14 total.

I had a busy day today... Only got in 100 oz of water, but hey, that's better than none!! I actually met every requirement today. I went for a walk at lunch, ate 29 points, got all my fruit and veggie servings, avoided carbs at lunch, drank all my water, and got my milk requirement filled too!! And managed to save enough points to have one of my choclate chip cookies.. So all in all a great day, but we'll see what the scale says tomorrow!

I'm so excited you all like Amazing Race as well!! My H and I are very addicted!!

have a great night!
BA

I am offically 30 today. I was not looking forward to it, but, it has not been too bad yet!
Then again, it is only the 1st few hours into my 30's. I will let you know more later! hahahahaha!

Congrats Beth anne on keeping to your points! That is great!!!! Keep it up. Does nt make you feel so good about your self when you see the scale go down!


Angel Cat- Welcome! This is a great place to get support! Come back and visit soon!

Zoe- Keep your chin up! I like Gary's suggestion. That might help a little. Try it and see, I know that I start to feel guilty when I do not follow the "rules" that I have set for myself, but convince yourself that it is ok, and it will not hurt you far a few days.

Gary-glad that your potato dinner went ok, sorry that you didn't raise that much money, but if it was for another reason. Atleast you got some people to come to church. That is always a good out come.
Hope you have a good time at your sons game, and good luck for him!

Sami- I hope your inlaws are doing better. I have been praying for you and them. Hang in there, there is a silver lining out there somewhere!

Well-if I have missed anyone, I am sorry!

Have a great weekend.

Pravda

Hi! I just had to come here and let you know that I made it out for a walk today. As you know I've been struggling with getting out there and today I made myself go. I feel so much better about it. I know what I need to do to get this weight to disappear. I've taken my measurements and hopefully by the time the first wedding comes around I'll be down a few lbs. (The first wedding is last weekend in April.) I bought a really nice dress that was 1/2 price while in the city. It's just a little snug so I know it'll fit well for the wedding.

I am committing to going walking or some form of exercise 3 times a week. I will increase the times as the weather warms up and the days stay lighter longer.

Pravda: Happy birthday to you!!! Remember, 30 is just a number. My DH's grandmother at 90 years said that she still felt 18 inside and that's what counts!!
Have a wonderful day!

BethAnn: WTG on the points. I know how difficult it is. Are you doing any exercising at all? That'll help a lot too.

Gary: Did your son's team win? I really miss those days of watching ball. My ds was a really good player but doesn't play anymore. I love the atmosphere and being able to relax (?) and watch the game.

Sami: How are your inlaws doing? You are all in my prayers!!

Have a great day and do something special for yourselves this weekend!!

I don't know what I should weigh, different charts give conflicting numbers from other charts. Some charts say I'm small boned, some say I'm medium boned. My BMI finally says I'm in a "normal" range(barely). In past years it said I was borderlne obese.I guess I just want to loose fat and have good muscle tone with some definition to it. I have to drop body fat % to see any of the muscle i'm working hard to build. I'm not sure how much body fat I have.The scale can be misleading because muscle weighs more than fat does. I've never found a weight range for those who do a lot of weight training. My starting weight this time around is 150.60 I'm 5 ft 4 and a size 12. I started reducing my calories in early Jan. I didn't hit the gym till mid Jan. I'd like to loose 2 clothing sizes. I'm not sure if that is possible because last time it took me loosing 20 pounds before I dropped a size. I don't think dropping 40 pounds is possible for me.

As far as church goes, I do go to church every week.My congregation is mostly elderly people. My church has many different service times, so any new faces are figured to just be people from a different service. I'm a very shy person untill i am around people for quite awhile. I'm not married and I don't have kids so that seems to outcast me to some extent away from other people my age.

Good Saturday Morning everyone

Well, here it is, another Saturday. I LOVE Saturdays....no work to get up to, no work the next day so I can just have a peaceful mind. I have an appt at 8am for a manicure and while I do that, my car will get inspected.

I found out yesterday that we have a black tie affair to attend next Sunday, the 24th. Now, there I was, in my car yesterday, driving and talking out loud...."I'm being punished. Ok, maybe just being taught a lesson. If I had been sticking to my eating plan and not going on these 'binges', I wouldn't be feeling like I was going to have to sausage into some long gown and look like a ball. " <sigh>.....so I'll be shopping for a dress this weekend and all of next week, getting depressed.....hey, ok Lord, I know, I know ~ You are trying to show me that I really do need to get rid of this 40 or so pounds....ok, I really do want to and I really do understand. I'll suffer through this event and then, I'll be looking great by the tme the company Christmas party comes around in the beginning of December..........Hey, thanks for listening to that my friends

Ginny ~ Hope you're feeling energized now and not so tired. I get like that too sometimes and I hate the feeling. Walking will tend to make you feel better.

Gary ~ thanks so much for your advise. I had already decided to put the journal (for eating) away and your idea about the writing of anything else is a good one. I had been feeling like I was trapped in this DIET thing and it was getting me down. I want to be able to eat when I'm hungry and not just because I WANT it. I am so bad that way so I'm praying about that. Oh, and the Amazing Race was good. I saw the first one too and that was great.....this one looks to be a good one too. Hope you can catch it.

Sami ~ I am praying for your MIL and FIL. I pray for you too, that God will keep you strong through all this. As for the doctor, I would report him to wherever you report doctors. That sounds a little 'fishy' to me.

AngelCat ~ Welcome to a wonderful group. Even though being around other Christians is a blessing, you can now come in here and fellowship with us. I have friends that are Christians but I do not live with any. So I know how you feel. Where do you live? Rural or city? Maybe a change in church to a younger crowd, may be good for you.

Beth Anne ~ Congrats on staying within your points!! I know that can be difficult at times. 14 lbs!!! Woo Hoo....keep up the good work girl!

Wilma ~ good going on your walking. I've been using my treadmill about 4 times a week. I am now thinking about roller skating with a friend. I hear that it's great exercise and I think I'll love it.

Pravda ~ Hope you had a great B'day yesterday. I fell apart when I turned 30 but I made it through and to be honest, I wish I was 30 again .....

Hope I didn't miss anyone. Gotta run and get ready to go. Have a wonderfully blessed day everyone.

Zoe <><

Hi Christian Chicks,
I havent been on the computer much this week. Real busy and tired, also my eating has been way off program which is probably why I'm not feeling alot better. I had doctor's appointments 2 times after work this week and my daughter was also sick. This combined with work had me stuffing my face and falling into bed.
Definitely feeling the sugar blues. Weighed down with the yuks.

On a more positive note, I did walk the track,3 times this week. I am now trying to get back in the groove with my program and I will try to walk 4 times this week. Oh yeah , I did make it to church today although I wasn't feeling much better.

Love in Christ,De

Blessing this evening,
I am feeling really stressed today. It has caused my head to pound all day. My FIL isn't doing well. I think he is filling up with fluids again and is becoming very depressed. My MIL got the bad news that she has a 99% blockage in her neck and will have to have surgery. They are worried that she will have another stroke if they don't do it soon. And my nephew who had the bad infection and had surgery to remove it the infection has come back and may need surgery again. And this morning I did a blood stick and my fasting was 149 so my blood sugars are up again. The plus is my scales say I have lost another 2 lbs! I need your prayers to help me through this stress.

Sorry to not address all of you will post more Mon.
Thank you for being such a blessing!
Sami