weight loss challenge with a prize.....July sign
07-23-2010, 08:52 PM
#475
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Originally Posted by Twilliebee
Hello Everyone, Joined the board too late to participate in July, but I love the encouragement and the tips I've read. Hope you're doing this again in August. If so, count me in! I simply can't imagine where I acquired an extra 100 lbs, but it's got to leave before the health issues get worse. Grandma12, Thanks for your wonderful last post and the yummy healthy treat!
As for me, I did not have surgery to help loose the weight.
So have intentionally directed trupeach to remove me from the running, no matter what...so that others who struggle and really want/need that fabric can have a chance.
I was in the hospital from Nov-Dec...discharged just in time to sit and look gray for Christmas...believing it would be my last really did not make it a very cheerful occasion for the family.
I was not supposed to survive to my birthday...which was back in April. So now that God has spoken to me letting me know that he still has need of me, regardless of what any doctor specialist has to say about it...am beginning to feel better, loose weight, and found a doctor to take more regular care of me, and not just click the stop watch...saying "we have 5 minutes...go!"
For me to quit my diet is to die...literally.
They gave me mega doses of a steroid cocktail to keep me breathing...and it burned out some essential organs and glands ...no big complaints here, I am still alive.
But now I take meds like you would not believe...and also am now totally insulin dependent. Deviation from the ultra strict diet I am on is to die...I can not get tired or bored...I am simply not quite ready to go.
...so I will be seeing you here...and you can see me here.
Lets all work together to make this dieting a success for each and every one.
Hugs, Prayers and Blessings to you all...
Your very own, Grandma12
07-23-2010, 09:11 PM
#479
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 70
Originally Posted by CAROLJ
There is an old saying: "Fake it until you make."
When I am feeling down, frusterated, drained and ready to call it quits...
I take a nice shower, with the more expensive good smelling stuff some have gifted me with...
I put on some extra special cloths, some uplifting music, treat myself to an extra cup of zero calorie hot herbal fruity tea...and believe...having faith that tomorrow or the next day after that will be better.
If I would be extra gentle and kind to a young child who was ill or suffering...then I should also be extra gentle and kind to my own inner child.
So I do not simply fake it...I make it.
Reality is irrelevant. I control my mood...I do use mood enhancing stuff....some good smelling aroma therapy, the joy of water on my skin in the shower...do something nice with my hair...spritz a bit of something lovely on my pillow or clothing...
I have asthma, so have to be careful ...pull out something pastel and cheerful to sew on...listen to something soothing, uplifting...
or read a good book...
faking it, to me, means putting on a mask.
I would rather be real...and just change my reality.
And I come here to find all my friends, the winners who loose and have gentle hearts and understanding ways...and you comfort me.
When my thoughts grow dark and foreboding, I open the door of my bedroom (only a short time ago, it was a 2 car garage...) and beckon to my lovely horses...and they come on the trot...for some affection and good loving. No food required. I brush them as far as I can reach...feed them the leaves from my cup of tea...and talk soft and gentle to them...and they minister to my spirit.
I have 2 Morgans...Romeo & Juliet.
1 Shetland Pony...Little Ceasar (his short little legs can fly!)
1 Haflinger...Roscoe (don't look at me, I didn't name him)
One of these days I will have DH take some good photos of my lovelies and post them...
The road this grandma is walking is covered with pot holes, huge boulders, thorny bushes, trip grass...and spikey pits to avoid or fall into...and all uphill. If you find wisdom in my words, they are hard won, and lovingly shared.
Be kind to yourselves. I cry that I can not be there with you, personally, to put my arms around you, hold you tight and promise you that you are love-able...and lovely. Just as you are.
Loose the weight for yourselves...not so someone else will be nicer to you, or notice you.
And one last thing...do not put me up on some mystical pedestal...or call me some angel...angels do not get 2nd chances or have souls. I am simply me...the lady God made me.
No preaching...just loving.
07-23-2010, 09:24 PM
#480
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 70
Originally Posted by Gwyn
Grandma12: How do you do your hair like that. I have long hair, and tried for years to figure out how to have that braid crown. Please teach me. You are a beautiful lady, all 40+ pounds less of you. You've been a friend to all. And your poetry is to die for. Love being your friend, Gwyn
Then pin in place...the hardest part to do myself is the small extra bit in the back...usually finish things off with a big clip on bow..to cover the messy beginning/end.
But while I was in the hospital, the staff all claimed to not know how to brush out or wash long hair...and it became so snarled and nasty, it all got whacked off...so does not even cover my neck at this point in time.
I feel so naked and shhh ugly...without my hair.
I have not sported short hair in about 30 years...although I was regularly cutting off 18 inches each year and giving it to "locks of love" for children who have lost their hair to cancer...just gets too long to manage well...drags in potty water if your not careful...wraps around neck while sleeping if I toss & turn...
But if God above grants me life...it will grow back.
Another hair style that is easy-weasy...
the waist band from old panty hose...cut it off to preserve the elastic band plus a few inches...
wear on head with hair all coming out the back...then roll/tuck the length into the extra for a bun that crowns the head as well...
looks very special.
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