Mary Ann's Journey

[Sunny_0ne]

MaryAnn, glad the success stories are helping you over the humps.

You will be one of those success stories, too, if you will stick to your program.

It's not always easy, but it is SO worth it!

Remember that although you can't control your circumstances at work, you have full control over YOU.... and you CAN stick to this way of life and reap the beautiful benefits -- for yourself!

Also, if you will MAKE yourself start and stick to an exercise program, it will help a lot with the stress. I hate to exercise, but make myself do it, and I always feel so much better on the days I do.

This is all about rebuilding your life and your future.

Be strong!

[imagood1]

hey MaryAnn -- has the lightheadedness gone away? I'm sorry you don't like your job, I've had to many of those to count - but had no choice because I had to work to survive. I hope things settle down for you at work and at home.

How did the meal at MIL go? Georgiann gave you some great advise, I printed it out also, just to have! I haven't lost much weight for awhile but I reallly think it has more to do with the meds, my age and the fact that I needed a kick start in the butt to get going more with the exercise. About all I was doing was walking around the block a few time a week and a few miles on the bike...so I talked to myself and got it in gear.

I wish you luck to get where you want to be. I still have so much to loose it seems like it will take forever, but then I figure I'm not in any hurry and it will come off slowly so I might as well just sit back and enjoy the journey!

[odirish]

I haven't been here for awhile. Yesterday, my daughter delived her baby 3 months early. He weighs 1 lb.8 oz. Her blood pressure is through the roof and is on seizure medication. She was supposed to come off of it today, but they aren't satisfied with her lab work. I can't pronounce what caused all this but was told if it had gone on any longer we would have lost both of them. Hopefully they will both be ok.

Mary Ann

[imagood1]

you and your family are in my prayers Mary Ann. Congratulations on your grandchild I pray the baby will be ok! Keep in touch and let us know how things are going.

[Sunny_0ne]

Mary Ann, so sorry to hear of the troubles with your daughter and her baby's health.

I just said a prayer for all of you, too.

And, as Carole said, please DO keep us posted!

[odirish]

I have totally fallen off plan. My little grandson is up to 1 lb. 14 oz.
he is at 15 mils of milk, so far so good. My daughter has been in and out of the emergency room for her blood pressure. She has had tests done and at her drs. visit, they determined that it's just stress. I offered to get her a massage, but she declined. Nothing else going on here. I need to get into the gym, but i'm too lazy.

Mary Ann

[imagood1]

hi Mary Ann -- I just wanted to let you know we're still thinking of you & your family. Great news that your grandson is gaining and drinking more milk! Stress can really mess with our systems - I hope your daughter can get her stress under control. You are also under a lot of stress -- take care of yourself.