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[narilly]

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Wow, j-Vo and NS, what a great conversation you just had. I totally agree with NS, j-Vo, be nice to yourself. It is amazing how hard we are on ourselves while being so loving to others.

You know, I am 5 '2 and weigh about 130 lbs but back in 2009 I had gotten to the point of being 154lbs. I have always exercised a lot and thought I was eating properly but something wasn't working. So I went to a nutritionist and told her my story, she helped me fine tune my diet to lose the weight and then maintain it. It might be worth a try for you.
I had to go see her weekly and found I would stick to the diet because I had to see her and be accountable to someone.
I guess it's like being accountable for our drinking.

I am in bed now so goodnight lovely Loamers!

Xo Rox

Lil B, I had no idea about the animals in Louisiana. Crazy!

[narilly]

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I just cross posted about 5 people!

Hi Rahul yes, we are having success with sobriety on this thread.

Jane, I have had my fair share of dental work. Actually more than my fair share. I guess you'll feel better tomorrow sweetie.

Mary, I had an UP band and after about 8 months I got tired of it. It did motivate me at first though. Have fun with it!

J-Vo, a bike? Awesome! Have fun riding that. What a great way to get exercise

[narilly]

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NS, thank you for that video. It was very touching.

[little beagle]

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Thank you NS. yes it is hard watching someone be so destructive to themselves.
J-vo have a great trip. I too want a pic. Your trip sounds like fun.
Rahul keep coming back. I am starting to get a handle on some of the things that have bothered me for years by being here with everyone and working through things. I hope sharing our experiences can help you too.
Ouch Jane. Take care of yourself.
Marylou I am glad you are feeling better. You are doing great.
Narilly now you never will visit me. Sigh.
Ava hope your guys aren't wearing you out too much and your first week back to work isn't too stressful.
Take care everyone.

[Pavati]

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Hi, All:

Really beautiful poem, NS. Thanks for sharing.

I picked up on that comment, too, J-Vo. LOVE yourself first! Hope you have a great trip - I know it will be fun.

Nar - Wow - that is a lot of weight to lose. Congratulations. Sleep tight.

Rahul - Yes, success from accountability and friendship. Join us!

LB - so sorry about sd. That must be so hard and tense. I just was reading about ibogaine, a psychedelic used to rid patients of opioid addiction. I am not sure what her issues are, but it was an interesting article.

SL? Hope you're feeling better. You, too, Ava and Jane.

ML - Glad you're feeling better. There seems to be a pattern around here.

I'm off to bed also. Work is busy again lately, and my son is particularly needy as well.

xo
Pav

[j-vo]

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Nar, that's great advice. And being accountable? That's sounds sooooo familiar and works!

Jane, how cool. You hit the nail on the head with that! But I wasn't one that people huddled around, except at work! I love when they hang around my desk and bug the shit out of me! I'm trying to get stuff done, but nope, ain't happening at that moment of 10.

Ok ladies, off to our nation's capital. You're always on my mind. Will post when I can sneak away!

[little beagle]

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Jane what a beautiful post. It brought tears.

[available]

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hi loamers

just popping in, i am feeling like something the cat dragged in still so dont feel i have much to say but am reading daily. I did manage 3 days at work but went back to drs and i am dehydrated, have asthma, had a blood test and am on antibiotics. he told me to drink more, thank god he did not tell me that 6 months ago is all i will say. Permission off the dr to drink more, woo hoo to me!

Jane that was a great post and thanks so much for putting in the time to put in words such beautiful words. I was always picked last for anything sigh, mind you i am so not sporty but i was a great speller. You are a treasure.

Not sure if any of you noticed a thread started by Kimberley called: Hello again! And a Favor?
I dont know how to do the link thing but she is offering her book on "the happy addict" and its more for us alkies that have days up in letting go of our past and moving onto a better life instead of the "what now". I've started reading it and as im not much one of reading anything about al as i dont like being overloaded it is a great read thus far.

I have looked into doing a course in drug and al counselling which i think now that i would be able to contribute to and understand in some way although it depends on the price of course. I work full time so i am not eligible for any concessions. I for one, never get that concept of wanting to better oneself but cant afford to when people who dont want to work get courses thrown at them, so i will see what the price is like.

today i was emailing my friend who is engaged to my ex husband and she has now not drank for 3 months (or smoked) and is doing really well. I asked her what she told people now she was not drinking and she said that she was "turning into a lush and at 50 it was time to stop and she also has diabetes and is morbidly obese" so was trying to change her life. She told me she stopped drinking as i stopped drinking and "if i can stop drinking then she could" (gees and i thought i was not a bad drinker), she also told me she told a friend of hers about me stopping drinking and so this friend of hers stopped also and she was a bottle of scotch a day drinker. Its like i have started a domino effect but i felt proud that i had in some way made these women think about their drinking which enabled them to stop. Its the little things in life that are so important and my friends life is so much better now she was telling me.

So thats my story and i am glad everyone is staying sober and happy. Love to all. xxxx

[j-vo]

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Jane,
I only read mine this morning when I woke, but finally got a chance to read the rest. That was such a great post. I loved it.

[narilly]

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Jane!! Beautiful Jane, I loved that post! So funny, I actually used perfume this morning and I NEVER do that
Love you girl.

Ava, you have asthma? Poor girl. That made me laugh when the Dr. told you to drink plenty of liquids, oh yea, that would have been a bad thing just a short while ago! I think that sounds very interesting taking that course on addictions counselling. I may look into that myself.

J-Vo, gettin on the bus...have fun sweets. I have never been to the U.S. capital. Is that Silicon Valley? Haha...kidding...probably not funny to you Americans

Pav, have a geat day. Your son is a lucky boy.

Lil B, we have some of our own big animals up here. We have to be careful of Bears and cougars when we go camping. If we are lucky we get to see the occasional deer or moose. There are gophers everywhere (like in Caddyshack!) and we have mosquitos in the summer, which really suck...haha!
But we don't have have many bugs here because they don't live through the cold.
Saying all that, of course I will visit you Lil B! You are always with me in spirit anyway

I am going to be super busy at work today so probably won't be posting much.

Talk to you sweet ladies later. Oh, and Rahul and G.

[NoSugar]

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Jane, you seem to have a pretty astute read on all of us . Now it would be interesting to see pictures of what you imagine us all to look like :H! Hope your mouth has recovered from yesterday's assault.

Ava, it would be nice if you could just get paid for all the counseling you do here and then you wouldn't have to pay to take a course. You have an amazing ability to empathize while at the same time telling it exactly like it is. MWO is better because you are here :l. And look how you're leading a friend out of the wilderness! I hope you find a way to pursue your new goal.

SL, not to nag but I missed seeing you around yesterday . I hope those shingles aren't worsening. Really, that is one of the most painful things I've ever experienced. The first time I got them I was under a great deal of stress. The second time, I wasn't. Interestingly, although it is said they are not contagious, that time I had sat next to a man with shingles on a flight 3 weeks before. When I then developed them, it sure seemed like an amazing coincidence... Anyway, please let us know how you are doing if you have any spare minutes.

J, I do not envy you. I've chaperoned several trips for middle schoolers. Two were to Orlando - Fun but exhausting. Hope you and the kids have a wonderful time.

Pav, LB, and Nar, it is nice to see you each day. It sounds like things on the personal AF front are going well. That is so important and makes all the difference in how we handle everything else.

It suddenly is summer here so Dog and I are off to enjoy a walk. xx NS

[scottish lass]

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Can't not respond when I see Janes post.
That was really sweet - and hit the spot today....
Not feeling too chipper - don't do being sick very well. Pretty down in the dumps I am afraid and very grumpy...Moving thru the shingles - onto next phase...hopefully it keeps on moving along, you are right NS - no fun at all!
Will keep reading, but may not post too much (or even less than my norm) just now...

[j-vo]

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HI! I'm on the bus now. It's quite a bumpy ride as something's wrong with the airbags. Anyhow, I wanted to say hi. And I really hope as we continue being AF we don't leave this site or this thread. I don't know what I'd do without you girls.

SL, I hope you start to feel better! Glad you posted though. Hang in there pretty lady.

Nar, somehow I pictured you to be at least 5'7". I guess because you've got such a big personality!

Jane, wow, what a story. I can't say I've struggled all of my life with weight, but struggles in other areas for sure. I'm glad you found your way out with the weight struggles yourself. I feel sorry for your mother, as being thin and being healthy are not necessarily related. But my sister has always been thin and healthy. Eats right, exercises, and takes care of herself. So that kind of thin is good.

Ok, too bumpy to post. Have a great day.

[scottish lass]

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school buses are scary!
Have a great trip j-vo, as a parent I am so grateful for teachers like you. My #1's trip was a huge success and #2 goes in June - many thanks to two dedicated teahcers or they would not have had these opportunities.:l:l

Jane - the kids just want $$ to get their own food

On an anti-viral (acyclovir) - L-Lysine is for the other sort of herpes, the cold sore one - herpes simplex - shingles is h zoster

[little beagle]

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:H
I made a decision regarding the weight issue. I will eat healthy, avoid sugar, exercise and Not Care! Not count calories! My body struggles to remain here. 20 lbs overweight. WHO CARES! I have worn the same size for 5 years. I am going to be happy.