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I'm so sorry you've been feeling so rough the last couple of months. I well know the pain of fibromyalgia...though, it has been significantly better since I've lost almost 40 pounds. And winter is definitely the hardest time to deal with it. Hope your thyroid tests come back ok...as in, NO cancer. My stepdad has hypothyroidism. Before he was diagnosed, he about drove the family crazy. He always felt bad, was cranky, had headaches...my mom thought he was a hypochondriac. Turns out, his thyroid was out of whack. Once the doctor got him on some medication, he improved drastically. Hope the same happens for you. Let us know how you're doing. I'll be praying for you, Melinda. God Bless ~~ Hilary

hjsmith — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:34:22 GMT

I'm so sorry you've been feeling so rough the last couple of months. I well know the pain of fibromyalgia...though, it has been significantly better since I've lost almost 40 pounds. And winter is definitely the hardest time to deal with it. Hope your thyroid tests come back ok...as in, NO cancer. My stepdad has hypothyroidism. Before he was diagnosed, he about drove the family crazy. He always felt bad, was cranky, had headaches...my mom thought he was a hypochondriac. Turns out, his thyroid was out of whack. Once the doctor got him on some medication, he improved drastically. Hope the same happens for you. Let us know how you're doing. I'll be praying for you, Melinda. God Bless ~~ Hilary

Your post made me so happy, not of your troubles, but that you are still here and still going at it. I was worried. Thyroids is something I can relate with.. I was diagnosed when I was 19 of being hypothyroidism, not sure if yours are under or overactive. Mine are under active. This is a cause to a lot of my issues.. weight included. I'm now 40 and just starting to take it seriously.. I take my meds daily and feel a HUGE difference. You'll feel so much better once you get them in order.. it takes a while, right meds right dose.. but you know about that all too well. Thank you for the post again today, it was super nice to hear from you. Happy New Year, Coni

Anonymous — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:09:15 GMT

Your post made me so happy, not of your troubles, but that you are still here and still going at it. I was worried. Thyroids is something I can relate with.. I was diagnosed when I was 19 of being hypothyroidism, not sure if yours are under or overactive. Mine are under active. This is a cause to a lot of my issues.. weight included. I'm now 40 and just starting to take it seriously.. I take my meds daily and feel a HUGE difference. You'll feel so much better once you get them in order.. it takes a while, right meds right dose.. but you know about that all too well. Thank you for the post again today, it was super nice to hear from you. Happy New Year, Coni

For a Christmas present to myself I'm out visiting all my buddies, wishing you the best of the season, hope it is filled with much happiness. I've missed you and your posts. My computer has been down for a while... moving.. LIFE.. I'm back on track now feeling good. Hope all is going well with you. I really missed you. Peace Coni

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:45:42 GMT

For a Christmas present to myself I'm out visiting all my buddies, wishing you the best of the season, hope it is filled with much happiness. I've missed you and your posts. My computer has been down for a while... moving.. LIFE.. I'm back on track now feeling good. Hope all is going well with you. I really missed you. Peace Coni

Just want you to know that you are missed. I don't think notifications are going to our email addresses anymore, so unless you check in on the SF site, you may not even get this message. Hope you are doing well. Don't let this cold weather get you down. Now is when you need to fight the hardest! God Bless ~~ Hilary

hjsmith — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:46:47 GMT

Just want you to know that you are missed. I don't think notifications are going to our email addresses anymore, so unless you check in on the SF site, you may not even get this message. Hope you are doing well. Don't let this cold weather get you down. Now is when you need to fight the hardest! God Bless ~~ Hilary

Just wondering if you're still with us?? How is water aerobics going? When I was doing it for my pain, it did seem to help some. I just wasn't able to go as much as I needed to b/c I didn't have anyone to watch my kids for me. Hope you are doing well. Please check in! God Bless ~~ Hilary

hjsmith — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:50:13 GMT

Just wondering if you're still with us?? How is water aerobics going? When I was doing it for my pain, it did seem to help some. I just wasn't able to go as much as I needed to b/c I didn't have anyone to watch my kids for me. Hope you are doing well. Please check in! God Bless ~~ Hilary

Aerobics?? Aren’t you my hero, with everything your body is dealing with.. you just keep going. I love that. I love that you are not going to let the pain win, you will win. Thanks for keep checking on me… I need it. I’m not having the smoothest transition into changing my life. I have ups and downs, and I must admit it is hard. I see people on here and they just decided to change one day.. and down the weight goes.. mine is not that smooth of a transition. I won’t quit. I’ll tell you that I’ll win this war, but I’m losing a few battles along the way. It’s nice to have buddies like you to help remind me that I can and will do it! And I’m so proud of you for not giving up yourself!

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:10:03 GMT

Aerobics?? Aren’t you my hero, with everything your body is dealing with.. you just keep going. I love that. I love that you are not going to let the pain win, you will win. Thanks for keep checking on me… I need it. I’m not having the smoothest transition into changing my life. I have ups and downs, and I must admit it is hard. I see people on here and they just decided to change one day.. and down the weight goes.. mine is not that smooth of a transition. I won’t quit. I’ll tell you that I’ll win this war, but I’m losing a few battles along the way. It’s nice to have buddies like you to help remind me that I can and will do it! And I’m so proud of you for not giving up yourself!

I live in the DFW area known as the Mid-Cities. I've been an active person my whole life so I'm not too worried about the water aerobics. My dance class was a bit pushy for me because of the strain on my knees but in the water I won't have that problem. I've always enjoyed excercising in the water because of that. I'll let you know how it goes. I hope you enjoy yours. I'm looking foward to getting back into an actual excerise routine as opposed to stolen moments here and there. Good luck with all!

alenammetz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:11:36 GMT

I live in the DFW area known as the Mid-Cities. I've been an active person my whole life so I'm not too worried about the water aerobics. My dance class was a bit pushy for me because of the strain on my knees but in the water I won't have that problem. I've always enjoyed excercising in the water because of that. I'll let you know how it goes. I hope you enjoy yours. I'm looking foward to getting back into an actual excerise routine as opposed to stolen moments here and there.

Good luck with all!

Hey Melinda. Sorry I've not been very good about keeping in contact w/ my buddies this week. It's been a busy one. Hate to hear you're having so much trouble with pain. I definitely know how you feel. Cold weather is not my friend. Just wondering if you are making sure to drink at least your 8 servings of water a day? I have found that my pain is so much better when I stay hydrated. Also, the low carb thing may be a good idea. I believe that sugar makes my pain worse. Let me know if the low carb shakes have any affect on your pain....I may have to give it a try. Hope this week goes well for you. Talk to you soon. God Bless -- Hilary

hjsmith — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:41:16 GMT

Hey Melinda. Sorry I've not been very good about keeping in contact w/ my buddies this week. It's been a busy one. Hate to hear you're having so much trouble with pain. I definitely know how you feel. Cold weather is not my friend. Just wondering if you are making sure to drink at least your 8 servings of water a day? I have found that my pain is so much better when I stay hydrated. Also, the low carb thing may be a good idea. I believe that sugar makes my pain worse. Let me know if the low carb shakes have any affect on your pain....I may have to give it a try. Hope this week goes well for you. Talk to you soon. God Bless -- Hilary

Even thought life if not going your way.. I'm so proud of you to keep on posting and keep on trying. You are a very strong individual to keep on like you are.. You will not quit yoga, you problem solved and talked to your instructor.. good move on your part. You want to keep losing weight w/ SF so you problem solve once again, you will drink the lo-carb. You are very aware of your bodies limits, but also want to change. You are doing fantastic despite the one pound gain. I have faith in this weight loss journey, you will be one of the winers.

Anonymous — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:14 GMT

Even thought life if not going your way.. I'm so proud of you to keep on posting and keep on trying. You are a very strong individual to keep on like you are.. You will not quit yoga, you problem solved and talked to your instructor.. good move on your part. You want to keep losing weight w/ SF so you problem solve once again, you will drink the lo-carb. You are very aware of your bodies limits, but also want to change. You are doing fantastic despite the one pound gain. I have faith in this weight loss journey, you will be one of the winers.

Melinda - i'm sorry to hear your week hasn't been a good one. :( It definitly makes losing the weight harder when your feeling down about yourself. On the up side, I'm glad you finally found a yoga instructor that is willing to stay with you! Keep her around! Thank you for the web address, I'm going to look into this more! I never asked before but where are you located? I'm assuming down south since you are still having some 'warm' weather. I will also definitly try to come on more often so we can chitchat. Find something to look forward to, to help keep your spirits up when your health is looking down. I know it's really had sometimes, I have a hard time doing that myself, but any little thing helps :). I've hit a stand still in my weight loss, I've only been on the diet for almost two weeks but not seeing a change can get discouraging. Especially when we can't hit the gym to speed things along. you just have to think that even if we arn't losing every week we are still eating healthier than before and that's one step closer to being a healthier person. :) Hope you have a blessed day tomorrow Shauna

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:43:41 GMT

Melinda - i'm sorry to hear your week hasn't been a good one. :( It definitly makes losing the weight harder when your feeling down about yourself. On the up side, I'm glad you finally found a yoga instructor that is willing to stay with you! Keep her around! Thank you for the web address, I'm going to look into this more! I never asked before but where are you located? I'm assuming down south since you are still having some 'warm' weather. I will also definitly try to come on more often so we can chitchat. Find something to look forward to, to help keep your spirits up when your health is looking down. I know it's really had sometimes, I have a hard time doing that myself, but any little thing helps :).

I've hit a stand still in my weight loss, I've only been on the diet for almost two weeks but not seeing a change can get discouraging. Especially when we can't hit the gym to speed things along. you just have to think that even if we arn't losing every week we are still eating healthier than before and that's one step closer to being a healthier person. :)

Hope you have a blessed day tomorrow

Shauna

My first weigh in went 'ok'. I lost 4 pounds but then gained 2 back because of my halloween candy temptation! I know, I'm mad at myself for falling of track. You seem to be doing really well! It must be nice to see the weight coming off every week even if it is just 1 pound. Like you mentioned, losing 1 pound is better than gaining one! It's gotton so cold out that I just want to stay snuggled up all day! I hope this winter doesn't lead to extra pounds. Your on the right track!! Keep it up!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:30:18 GMT

My first weigh in went 'ok'. I lost 4 pounds but then gained 2 back because of my halloween candy temptation! I know, I'm mad at myself for falling of track. You seem to be doing really well! It must be nice to see the weight coming off every week even if it is just 1 pound. Like you mentioned, losing 1 pound is better than gaining one!

It's gotton so cold out that I just want to stay snuggled up all day! I hope this winter doesn't lead to extra pounds.

Your on the right track!! Keep it up!

What a bad day I'm sure. I can see your frustration.. I'm glad you posted. These posting are great for you to look back and reflect on, they are also good for other people to read, and they do. They realize they are not alone with their frustrations. Sometime we have a goal in mind that we want so bad we would do anything to reach it and reach it yesterday . Sometimes it just isn't what is right for us at the time.. you can only do so much. I think your plan is fantastic. Take care of your health.. take care of your family.. drink your SF for maintenance. I believe you'll be surprised what will happen when you change your focus. Take care of yourself girlie. Peace Coni

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:04:03 GMT

What a bad day I'm sure. I can see your frustration.. I'm glad you posted. These posting are great for you to look back and reflect on, they are also good for other people to read, and they do. They realize they are not alone with their frustrations. Sometime we have a goal in mind that we want so bad we would do anything to reach it and reach it yesterday. Sometimes it just isn't what is right for us at the time.. you can only do so much. I think your plan is fantastic. Take care of your health.. take care of your family.. drink your SF for maintenance. I believe you'll be surprised what will happen when you change your focus. Take care of yourself girlie. Peace Coni

Melinda, you are welcome anytime in Florida! I've never been to Texas. If I do make it, I'll be sure to look you up. Romanced going to your state fair this year.. I hear it is one of the best. I've only been as far as New Orleans to the west. Your weather sounds much like ours. You'd never make it up north, nor would I. I hear about people having to shovel their driveways before they leave to work?? I'd never be on time!

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:59:23 GMT

Melinda, you are welcome anytime in Florida! I've never been to Texas. If I do make it, I'll be sure to look you up. Romanced going to your state fair this year.. I hear it is one of the best. I've only been as far as New Orleans to the west. Your weather sounds much like ours. You'd never make it up north, nor would I. I hear about people having to shovel their driveways before they leave to work?? I'd never be on time!

Long road is right! Crap, I think about it; then, I try NOT to think about it. I need this time to learn so much.. I'm a babe in the woods right now. Thank you so much for your comment, "not letting food control you but you are in controlling it" That's sooo big, for me especially. I needed that today. Hope your pain level is tolerable today. Peace Coni

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:52:42 GMT

Long road is right! Crap, I think about it; then, I try NOT to think about it. I need this time to learn so much.. I'm a babe in the woods right now. Thank you so much for your comment, "not letting food control you but you are in controlling it" That's sooo big, for me especially. I needed that today. Hope your pain level is tolerable today. Peace Coni

Melinda- It's so good to hear you have had two good weigh ins! Today is my first weigh-in and I am nervous and excited at the same time. I've decided that I will do my weigh-ins at the end of each week at the end of the day. I don't really know when the best time to weigh yourself is? I have been researching yoga/physical therapists in my area that make 'house calls'. Thank you for that suggestion!!. I'm glad to see you still so strong and encouraged to lose the weight dispite your disadvantages. You keep me motivated :) Best wishes Shauna

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:58:07 GMT

Melinda-

It's so good to hear you have had two good weigh ins! Today is my first weigh-in and I am nervous and excited at the same time. I've decided that I will do my weigh-ins at the end of each week at the end of the day. I don't really know when the best time to weigh yourself is?

I have been researching yoga/physical therapists in my area that make 'house calls'. Thank you for that suggestion!!. I'm glad to see you still so strong and encouraged to lose the weight dispite your disadvantages. You keep me motivated :)

Best wishes

Shauna

thank you thank you for your support! it does feel good! hope you are doing well, congrats on the -1!

Beachgirly — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:51:58 GMT

thank you thank you for your support! it does feel good! hope you are doing well, congrats on the -1!

Hey girl. I know what you mean about your pain feeling worse with the colder weather. I'm dealing with the same thing right now. My pain is always much worse in the winter than the summer. But, I will say this...my pain is less this year than it was last year. Probably due to my weightloss and increased activity...and fewer carbohydrates. I SWEAR that sugar and too many other carbs make my pain worse. I had more sugar than usual yesterday and my pain is worse this morning. Now that I know, I can avoid overindulging in sweets...and not have to deal with as many aches. And, it's great that you were able to go to your kids' parties. I try really hard not to let my pain affect my children any more than it has to. Now that I am trying to make healthier choices, I know they are starting to notice the difference in me. So glad you tried the powder. It is SO much better than the canned. Thanks for telling us about the instant coffee. I've been considering doing that, but wasn't sure if it would be good. I'll have to go buy some...not something I keep on hand. Congrats on the 1 pounds. I would be ecstatic if I weighed 134 pounds...I would definitely consider that my ideal weight. Haven't weighed in the 130's probably since middle school. It's my dream. You are doing so well...especially since you have trouble exercising. Good for you! God Bless -- Hilary

hjsmith — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:26:09 GMT

Hey girl. I know what you mean about your pain feeling worse with the colder weather. I'm dealing with the same thing right now. My pain is always much worse in the winter than the summer. But, I will say this...my pain is less this year than it was last year. Probably due to my weightloss and increased activity...and fewer carbohydrates. I SWEAR that sugar and too many other carbs make my pain worse. I had more sugar than usual yesterday and my pain is worse this morning. Now that I know, I can avoid overindulging in sweets...and not have to deal with as many aches. And, it's great that you were able to go to your kids' parties. I try really hard not to let my pain affect my children any more than it has to. Now that I am trying to make healthier choices, I know they are starting to notice the difference in me.

So glad you tried the powder. It is SO much better than the canned. Thanks for telling us about the instant coffee. I've been considering doing that, but wasn't sure if it would be good. I'll have to go buy some...not something I keep on hand. Congrats on the 1 pounds. I would be ecstatic if I weighed 134 pounds...I would definitely consider that my ideal weight. Haven't weighed in the 130's probably since middle school. It's my dream. You are doing so well...especially since you have trouble exercising. Good for you! God Bless -- Hilary

How nice of a Halloween Treat! Two parties with the kids and you are down one pound. That is just the most fantastic news. I bet your kids really loved having mom there too. No tricks for you girlie!

Anonymous — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:27:48 GMT

How nice of a Halloween Treat! Two parties with the kids and you are down one pound. That is just the most fantastic news. I bet your kids really loved having mom there too. No tricks for you girlie!

thanks so much for the encouraging words. A month in a month.. I'm looking forward to the, 365 day Post. I'm always looking ahead of myself! Down three pounds is great.. fantastic I must say! So the cold weather is getting to you; You must dream of the beach.. of love the beach? I just say because of the cute flip-flop picture. I live in Neptune Beach, a little over a mile from the ocean. Todays highs are 85. Not really fall like weather here. Hope your health stays well over the holiday season, staying at least regulated on the pain end. Hope kitty is well too.. I bet he helps on those hard days.. my Spot sure does. I miss my kitty.. thx again for the post, means a lot. Peace Coni

Anonymous — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:40:46 GMT

thanks so much for the encouraging words. A month in a month.. I'm looking forward to the, 365 day Post. I'm always looking ahead of myself! Down three pounds is great.. fantastic I must say! So the cold weather is getting to you; You must dream of the beach.. of love the beach? I just say because of the cute flip-flop picture. I live in Neptune Beach, a little over a mile from the ocean. Todays highs are 85. Not really fall like weather here. Hope your health stays well over the holiday season, staying at least regulated on the pain end. Hope kitty is well too.. I bet he helps on those hard days.. my Spot sure does. I miss my kitty.. thx again for the post, means a lot. Peace Coni

Have you tried the canisters of SF powder? I like it SO much better than the pre-made stuff in a can. The Chocolate Royale is really good, and I like the Milk Chocolate, too. In the canned SF, I buy the Cappuccino...but I only drink the cans when I have to be out of the house early on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I will drink the canned Strawberry, but I don't love it. Thanks for the prayers, goodness knows I need 'em! God Bless -- Hilary

hjsmith — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:29:54 GMT

Have you tried the canisters of SF powder? I like it SO much better than the pre-made stuff in a can. The Chocolate Royale is really good, and I like the Milk Chocolate, too. In the canned SF, I buy the Cappuccino...but I only drink the cans when I have to be out of the house early on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I will drink the canned Strawberry, but I don't love it. Thanks for the prayers, goodness knows I need 'em! God Bless -- Hilary