posted November 24, 2003 11:14 PM         

I said "Don't talk to me"

posted November 29, 2003 08:19 PM         

~whispers to Proxieme~

go ahead, give em to her now, I got ya covered.

*l*

posted November 30, 2003 03:34 AM         

I have done a revised fit to my lifestyle low carb thing that has proved to be a magic formula for me. I've actually lost close to 120 pounds since May of this year. It's melted away. I think that the key to my success is to have finally figured out that I needed to make the plan work for me instead of making me work for the plan.
People fail again and again because making extreme changes in our daily habits takes us way out of our comfort zones. I've discovered that I could make it work and stay comfortable at the same time.

Ok..so, now I think that would pretty much make me an expert on the padding vs. no padding issue. I can assure you that at 250lbs I was freezin' my buns off. Perhaps even more so...I mean, just think about it, more skin area exposed to the elements. *s*

If weight had added insulation that kept me warm, I'd have been in a perpetual mink coat all winter...which of course would have been nice, but...e gads...that coat doesn't come off in the summer.

posted November 30, 2003 07:44 PM         

lioneye, I wish I had some advice for you, but the bottom line, I think, is that only you can find what works for you. We are all a little different. Atkins works for some (I'm a vegetarian, so it's out of the question for me), low fat works for some...and perhaps, for you, it's just a little hormonal imbalance. And don't forget the importance of the thyroid! If you've been feeling especially tired, moody, if your skin is more dry than usual, you might want to consider a test for hypothyroidism. There are other indicators too, of an underactive thyroid. We've written about some of them in a thread in Health & Healing.
I'd be happy to talk with you about it further if you have any interest.

posted December 01, 2003 08:00 PM         

Thanks for your input, guys. My sister has lost about 12 pounds by just limiting her complex carbohydrate intake. (pasta, rice, potatoes, bread) She makes spaghetti with spaghetti squash instead of pasta, wraps with lettuce leaves instead of flat bread, and eats loads of salads and skillet fried onions, mushrooms, peppers, etc for side dished in place of the carb. side dishes.

posted December 10, 2003 12:48 AM         

You, my dear, are one of the brightest souls I have ever (not) met. I know how you feel in losing your independence, and I think we all struggle with similar things in our own ways. I commiserate. I understand. I could say so much more, but I am not a man who thinks when women vent, we need solutions. I am a woman who knows and understand that when we vent, we just need release. And maybe a tub of Ben N Jerry's.

posted December 10, 2003 01:56 PM         

As a writer, when I read your posts, I always see you as one who should be a writer, too. I've wondered if writing is something you might pursue.

posted December 10, 2003 02:20 PM         

And remember that everything on earth is temporary.

posted December 10, 2003 04:15 PM         

How are you feeling today? I am sorry you are so overwhelmed. I cannot say that I identify because I do not have any babies, but I do empathize with you. My heart goes out to you. Hang in there Sweetie, it will work out and remember one thing - You have a beautiful creation of your love and the love of Jase inside of you. I can think of nothing more amazing that a baby in the belly and how wonderful it must be to know that you are responsible for such a miracle.

posted February 03, 2004 05:59 PM         

Ok, I know I'm not allowed to have her in my suite, but why the heck should HE care? I guess he'd rather I put her out in the minus 30 degree cold. Just goes to show you he's a $hit disturber, and just he LOVES it when he's able to complain about me for something. If I don't give him any reason to complain, he digs for one. He has to get his jollies, you know. Such a f-ing a-hole.

posted February 03, 2004 06:20 PM         

Well, I am kind of bummed, but at least I was expecting this. We have really decided to let go of Mr. Leo. It's okay though because we all knew it was coming and he has had a couple of interviews with some big Ag companies. I think he will have a new job in about 2 weeks and we have a severance package to cover him until the 15th of April. ( I got my company to extend his time, plus use vacation etc.. for tax reasons).

We are both pretty sad, but I am working with a few companies out west to see about employment and had a great meeting last week in Phoenix. Looks like the cattlemen connections I made will help with the job outlook, but still - it is scary to know that Mr. Leo and I will not have the time together that we used to.

He is really looking for a job for me in the Northwest!! Yipppeee, what a dude. It really touches me.

But, I hate the dorks here. They are trying to move us into a new building and take away our offices. They want to put the Sr. Scientist, the lab tech and myself in cubicles so that the 80 year old freak can watch us through his new office with a plate glass window. LOL....whatever...guess I am in the 3rd grade now.