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Back in the saddle again - Feels GOOD
- By rakemp67 · New reply February 26, 2009
- 2 replies
- I have actually arrived at a place where I feel BETTER if I work out! I am sure that's mental for a good part, and physical too! I am finally past that horrible beginning period where any exercise is ...
Still pluggin away - its been rough couple days
- By rakemp67 · New reply February 25, 2009
- 3 replies
- My husband came down with a severe case of what turns out to be Vertigo on Sunday. On Monday, I decided he needed a diagnosis, cuz he was freakin me out (he has diabetes and high blood pressure and I ...
Oh No!!!!! Up THREE POUNDS from Saturday!?
- By rakemp67 · New reply February 23, 2009
- 2 replies
- Ok, so I am NOT practicing what I preach.....I have been weighing every other day (instead of once a week). My lowest weight was on Saturday at 287.8 This morning, I weigh 291!!!!! WHAT????? Taking deep ...
My newfound energy is making my house prettier
- By rakemp67 · New reply February 23, 2009
- 2 replies
- This weekend I stuck with my commitment to myself to do 30 minutes of cardio per day, but I also worked my butt off cleaning and rearranging my house....that has to count too! We are having my mother-in ...
A Happy Ending.
- By NikE · New reply February 22, 2009
- 10 replies
- Yesterday I got up and told myself "Today is going to be a great day." Turns out, I jinxed myself. Yesterday was just a marathon of unfortunate events... And I am unable to cope with stress favorably-because ...
Calorie spike - Trying to keep calm about it
- By rakemp67 · New reply February 22, 2009
- 1 reply
- Yesterday was an OK day. I didn't eat anything that was on the 'naughty' list, but I did break my routine, and when I tallied my consumed calories for the day, I about fell over. I have been averaging ...
Strength Exercises - Best done every other day! Who knew!?
- By rakemp67 · New reply February 21, 2009
- 3 replies
- So I took my youngest to work out with my oldest son last night. I went to curves first, and had a great conversation with the trainer/owner there. I've been going every day.....and we discussed that ...
Day 4 of working out at Curves, and my body is waking up
- By rakemp67 · New reply February 20, 2009
- 2 replies
- I can't believe how I am more conscious of my whole body and the way I hold myself when sitting, standing, walking now that I've only completed 4 days of full body workouts. I went and bought some light ...
My Cholesterol Journey
- By CKarger · Posted February 18, 2009
- 0 replies
- I just completed my annual doctors visit for all of my normal checks. Blood Work, Pap, Wellness Evaluation and Mammogram. Wow do I feel Great about what I am doing. LDL- (BAD) went from 151 down to 140 ...
The Others!
- By irishlady · New reply February 4, 2009
- 3 replies
- Hi All, I wanted to chat with anyone whom is paralyzed and in their 20's. I am 24/f and I would love to talk to someone who knows and understands what I go through on a daily basis. These walkies just ...
Update on my daughter Brianna
- By mom1993 · New reply February 2, 2009
- 1 reply
- Well it has been a long time since I have posted. My computer had to get fixed. On November 25th. Brianna had her cecostomy tube put in. It was a rough start. They had put an ng tube in to start the go ...
help please
- By pmintpattie · Posted January 24, 2009
- 0 replies
- My boyfriend is diabetic and I am having difficulty converting some of the recipes I use because of the high carbohydrates in things such as nuts and beans. Are there some tricks you can help me with ...
Ready to actually get more then a couple hours of sleep
- By MrsMeyer09 · New reply January 22, 2009
- 1 reply
- I am Very stressed out Tired but i cant ever fall asleep i have tried everything to sleep. melatonin over the counter sleep aids my new one is sleep md and it doesnt work for me either im frusterated ...
Harder than I thought!!
- By drojas · Posted January 21, 2009
- 0 replies
- I never thought losing a few (12-15) pounds would be so hard. Not because I'm lazy, it's just time consuming. Looking up recipes, shopping consciously (low-fat), working-out...aside from being Mom, Wife,Employee ...
Another small victory
- By paulettehar · New reply January 20, 2009
- 4 replies
- So 2 small (but very big) things happened to me. First this past Saturday I got on the scale and noticed that I loss 2 pounds. I know it's to early to celebrate, but I gotta tell you it felt great to ...
Work Out
- By drojas · New reply January 20, 2009
- 1 reply
- Went to Bally's this morning. Stretched and worked out. I'm heading back tomorrow. Nothing else on the agenda for the day. Will be relaxing w/ kids and hubby. Planning to do some more stretching and crunches ...
My Goal
- By drojas · New reply January 16, 2009
- 3 replies
- Going from 147 to 125. Getting toned/body sculpting. have an eye on swimsuit and dress, I plan to be wearing on July 4th. Beginning Bally's this Saturday. Maintaining good eating habits ...
New and a Narc
- By ChasDee · New reply January 12, 2009
- 4 replies
- June 2008 The sleeper gets AWAKEN.. Sorry, bit of sci-fi geek. I received the best news I wasn't expecting. I'm a NARC and not really crazy! Apparently text book and miss diagnoised for about 20yrs. This ...
The long weekend.....
- By ChasDee · Posted January 10, 2009
- 0 replies
- This is my 2nd entry and I've had someone already reply. Nice!!!! Thanks again! Up until 6 am this morning, trouble sleeping.(Imagine that...) I tried to get my meds refilled yesterday and couldn't. The ...
Afraid and confused.
- By Unsure · New reply January 5, 2009
- 5 replies
- I am still so unsure about sarcoidosis. I read everything I can get my hands on, but I'm just not quite understanding my own, individual case. I'm seeing several specialists and am getting multiple stories ...
