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From: kkoberle
Date: 05-02-2003, 07:38 AM (1 of 52)
Can you explain how 2 pounds of Chocolate can become 5 pounds of Fat!!!!
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User: kkoberle
Member since: 02-02-2000 Total posts: 218 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 05-02-2003, 02:25 PM (2 of 52)
No, I cannot explain it, but if you need an example of it, I can be your model..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: joannequilts
Date: 05-02-2003, 02:36 PM (3 of 52)
| I know everyone's metabolism is very different. That has alot to do with it but heck with chocolate I don't count lbs...yum. |
User: joannequilts
Member since: 12-22-2000 Total posts: 3070 
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From: Bama
Date: 05-03-2003, 08:07 PM (4 of 52)
I can't explain it either Krystal. I weigh more now than I did the DAY my daughter was born and I used to eat more back then. 
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User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116 
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From: Dede
Date: 05-05-2003, 08:07 AM (5 of 52)
| We had that discussion at WW when I first joined them. They cannot explain why but: take 3 of those Hershey's kisses, if you eat them one per day it's something like 1 point each but if you have them all at the same time it's 4 points. Looks like all that sugar and fat in one sitting is more damageable than making the pleasure last longer. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: craftyboi
Date: 05-06-2003, 11:54 AM (6 of 52)
| sewers butt is a highly contagious desease.........i have it.......in one year i gained 50 pds.........and it's all my sewing machines fault........oh and the computers too.......thank god we still have other things we can blame for our weight gain........in the last 3 months i have tried to lose a pound or two.........but i gained more weight........why is this........it can't be the pizzas......or the fried chicken........or the chocolate mousse.....or the nachos.......i can't figure it out..........anybody that can.........let me know.......donny |
User: craftyboi
Member since: 10-04-2002 Total posts: 26 
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From: icebrug
Date: 05-06-2003, 12:47 PM (7 of 52)
| Craftyboi you've got me on that one i can't figure out for the life of me whay that would be either can't be the it the doughnuts and icecream----- or the patatoechips let me know if you find out. |
User: icebrug
Member since: 04-28-2003 Total posts: 11 
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From: MissMinx
Date: 05-06-2003, 11:58 PM (8 of 52)
Oooooooo la la, you are a craftyboi! Is that your real picture or just someone’s pretty face?? 
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User: MissMinx
Member since: 02-14-2003 Total posts: 140 |
From: Magot
Date: 05-07-2003, 01:14 AM (9 of 52)
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Minxie! Down girl! Get a grip!
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: MissMinx
Date: 05-07-2003, 03:02 AM (10 of 52)
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I thought I better update my 'dress'!
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User: MissMinx
Member since: 02-14-2003 Total posts: 140 |
From: bren
Date: 05-07-2003, 07:22 AM (11 of 52)
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Hi MissMinx , Your outfit is certainly a little tighter fit, a little different then the last one LOL. 
Bren:
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User: bren
Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489 
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From: bren
Date: 05-07-2003, 07:28 AM (12 of 52)
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Hi craftyboi , Welcome to the board's, I don't know diet Miss Minx went on but it sure changed her share.I think she should share it LOL
Bren:
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User: bren
Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489
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From: MissMinx
Date: 05-07-2003, 07:58 AM (13 of 52)
Absolutely, Bren! I never diet, I just watch what I eat. And you know what, all doctors say you need some exercise daily – too true, even walking (briskly, not strolling!) for 30 minutes a day will do the trick! As I always sit at my computers (one at work and one at home) I try to do something vigorous ALMOST every day, like rake the leaves in the garden or clean 3 big windows a day! It all helps, as they say: use it or loose it… Oh boy, all this talk about muscles makes me tired… 
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User: MissMinx
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From: MaryW
Date: 05-08-2003, 07:31 PM (14 of 52)
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Every once in a while Joannequilts will tell me how she has gained 2 lbs. That is cruel, I gain 20, she is "happy" with 2. There is no justice in this world. 
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Princessdeni199
Date: 05-10-2003, 09:11 AM (15 of 52)
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I'm just the opposite, when I sew or use the computer, I don't eat! Get to engrosed in my work and forget until late in the evening! Generally I only eat once a day, I know, that's not healthy but then that's just me. Chalk it up o CRS! Dawn
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User: Princessdeni199
Member since: 04-23-2003 Total posts: 30 
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From: icebrug
Date: 05-10-2003, 03:50 PM (16 of 52)
| I get so busy with my quilting that its bedtime by the time i get done and i have'nt eaten all day so i usally just grap some fruit and eat it before i go to sleep. When my kids were at home i did'nt have a eating problem they were my food alarm clock when they siad i am hungry i knew it was time to fixs a meal. |
User: icebrug
Member since: 04-28-2003 Total posts: 11
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From: Princessdeni199
Date: 05-10-2003, 07:55 PM (17 of 52)
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Iceberg, I know what you mean, my son moved out and so did my alarm.LOL Dawn |
User: Princessdeni199
Member since: 04-23-2003 Total posts: 30
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From: MaryW
Date: 05-10-2003, 08:12 PM (18 of 52)
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That is very well said, kids are alarm clocks. LOL.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: MissMinx
Date: 05-10-2003, 09:23 PM (19 of 52)
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I have just heard that one of the best ways to loose weight is fasting, anybody tried that? I normally eat only during the day when I am at the office, and skip dinner. My DH packs my lunch - a sandwich (multigrain bread) with lean ham or turkey with lots of greens; some fruit and vegs, so after ‘grazing’ all day I don’t feel hungry at night (for food that is!). 
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User: MissMinx
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From: sewingrandma
Date: 05-11-2003, 10:36 AM (20 of 52)
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A day or two of fasting won't hurt you, but anything extended is the worse way to try to loose weight. The body sort of goes into a shut down mode as far as using up it's stores of fat and sugar because it doesn't know when it will get more food to eat! The best way is to eat sensibly and to cut down on portion size and the amount of fat, sugar, and processed foods. Easier said than done! Ask me I know.
Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: MissMinx
Date: 05-12-2003, 07:01 AM (21 of 52)
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You are right, Sewingrandma, you need to watch everything you put into your mouth these days, can’t trust many things you read, either. We have this great kafoofle here at the moment, discredited drug maker Pan Pharmaceuticals (vitamin pills, health supplements, drugs etc), they were so bad, they had staff in their products that was illegal and they made drugs for many companies. So they are recalling thousands of products right now. And yes, the size of the portion does matter. They say it’s better to eat a few small meals a day, rather than 2 or 3 huge ones. Eating small meals shrinks your stomach (eventually) and you feel satisfied after only a small amount of food. 
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User: MissMinx
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From: Magot
Date: 05-25-2003, 03:41 PM (22 of 52)
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If it goes passed the lips, it's on the hips.. I have fasted for up to 3 days (not for weight reasons but to concentrate the mind in prayer). You don't lose weight for this length of time because, as previously stated, your body goes into starvation mode and your metabolic rate slows way down. This means when you start eating again go slow as it takes time for your BMI to catch up and it can pile on. If you are going to do this is is a good idea to give up tea and coffee a few days before or you will really get headaches. ( don't drink tea and coffee when fasting it gives you the willies!) I have found that this kind of fasting does break bad eating habits and you can reestablish better habits when you start eating again. The wierest thing was when I gave up tea and coffe for 40 days. It was really hard to find a hot drink I liked but BOY! was I mellow at the end by the time the caffeine had worked out of the system! love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: Aimee S
Date: 05-25-2003, 05:12 PM (23 of 52)
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Want to talk about bad weight gain. After 9/11 they told me that I would be activated in May of this year and I needed to lose 45 lbs by then. I swear I tried. they activated me in April. they put me in charge of The PT. Goal to loose that 45 lbs. Running in the moring 7 miles. obstical course and general PT in the evening and all day on Saturday. only eating Military meals on station. clothes feel looser but I gained another 21 lbs. Doc says I can get Gastrutic bypass in 20 lbs. they are now testing my thyroid and I am changing my PT to only cardio. I am firm on top bu there is a large fat mass that i cant get rid of. Let you know how the tests turn out.
The more you disaprove, the more fun I am having!
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User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488 
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From: Llantrisant
Date: 06-04-2003, 08:22 AM (24 of 52)
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Well now hmmmm lol.I just love choccies to bits,but like the old saying! past the lips over the gums, look out stomach here it comes lol.Weight problems yes i do have a struggle also.Pasta,bread,cheese and potatoes are all starch foods,not to mention munchies therefore ahem, they all fattening!!!So ive talked my self into not eating a full size meal,cutting down on the portions i eat is helping, and walking each day does help.Sometimes even good to turn on the radio in your own space and just dance to the music. It seems that the couch potatoe- has been replaced with the puter potatoe eh lol. After dinner my hubby and I go for a walk,ive noticed that if i don't, my dinner just sits there like a lump on a logg ,hard to digest if i sit around too much.Last fall I bought my self a bike and go riding around the neighbor hood on it now.That helps also. If at first you don't suceed, try-try again!
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User: Llantrisant
Member since: 06-02-2002 Total posts: 144 
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From: Aimee S
Date: 06-04-2003, 10:39 AM (25 of 52)
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We have found the reason for my weight gain. Yet another ovarian cycst. Bet you did not know that they can cause you to gain weight. I have had a history of these darn things and this is the first time I have gained weight. it tricks your body into thinking it needs the weight to feed a pregnancy. Well had it removed. this time it was easier no evasive surgery . walked out 3 hours later. Miricles of medical science The more you disaprove, the more fun I am having!
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User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488
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From: Magot
Date: 06-04-2003, 10:46 AM (26 of 52)
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Glad the tests showed up something - better out than in as they say. A friend of mine had an ovarian cyst removed and she said it was like a pregnancy so maybe this will see an end to it for you. Will they still have you on cardio exercises or do you have to recoup a bit first?
love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: Aimee S
Date: 06-04-2003, 11:06 AM (27 of 52)
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They have back on the bike yesterday. today they wnated me to run told them to ....... you can guess. for me this is acuallly the smallest one. I have had 8 over my life time. Fist three removed when i was 12. this is the first one that made me gain rapid weight. Not even pregnancy did that. the last one I did gain some weight. but this was crazy. I could nto fi in any clothing but the hubby's I can tell you I am hot the last two days. I can t stop sweating. I can feel for women going through the change. I had it done on Monday early morning. I was home before the kids left for school. The more you disaprove, the more fun I am having!
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User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488
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From: Magot
Date: 06-04-2003, 12:16 PM (28 of 52)
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You have your gorgeous boys, I know it's a bit drastic but ever felt the urge to have your ovaries removed? Early menopause the instant result, of course.
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: Aimee S
Date: 06-04-2003, 12:45 PM (29 of 52)
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The doc and I have discussed it but even on a second consult we have decided to wait for another 10 years unless I get too many more. many meaning more then 3 in the next three years. Now they can take care of the problem like a D&C. out patient care.
The more you disaprove, the more fun I am having!
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User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488
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From: Magot
Date: 06-04-2003, 02:35 PM (30 of 52)
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fair enough, avoid the major surgery if you can. Keep well,
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: b.terra
Date: 06-08-2003, 07:04 PM (31 of 52)
| I purchased a small box of peanut brittle from See's Candy for Father's day and just finished it! My head is pounding and I feel like crap! So why did I just eat this junk? Who is controlling my brain..... |
User: b.terra
Member since: 05-25-2003 Total posts: 3 
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-09-2003, 11:09 AM (32 of 52)
Hi b.terra, welcome to Sew Whats New.  Right now, that peanut brittle is controlling you. LOL. My grandson gets the worst chocolate headache, he always regrets it. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: b.terra
Date: 06-09-2003, 09:25 PM (33 of 52)
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geesh! are you ever correct at sweets/food controlling us! I am being a good girl today beverlie
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User: b.terra
Member since: 05-25-2003 Total posts: 3
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From: Magot
Date: 06-09-2003, 10:48 PM (34 of 52)
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I attended a conference on eating disorders a few years back and the tutor ( an ex anorexic) said that thre was no such thing as good or bad food, there is only food. Some has more nutrients than others - but our problem is the we abuse food. I have never beeen anywhere where so much of the discussion ranged around our lunch boxes!
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-10-2003, 07:12 AM (35 of 52)
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My grandson has symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome. He is very particular about texture sometimes.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: Magot
Date: 06-10-2003, 10:02 AM (36 of 52)
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Needing certain tastes/textures and smells for comfort is quite common in Aspergers.
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: Bama
Date: 06-10-2003, 11:53 AM (37 of 52)
| Mary, my son is funny about food textures too. I've been told it's common with Tourette Syndrome also. |
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-10-2003, 12:49 PM (38 of 52)
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He LOVES mashed potatoes, but soup is a big deal. You should see him pick thru it, you would think I had laced it with something terrible. He loves scrambled eggs but don't ask him to put a piece of hard boiled egg in his mouth. Bleck!
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: sewingrandma
Date: 06-10-2003, 01:14 PM (39 of 52)
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I love cheese, cooked. Don't ask me to put a chunk of cold cheese in my mouth. It is the worse feeling stuff I've ever felt. Same with chicken breast vs thigh or leg. Its grainy feeling and I can't stand it. DH thinks there is something wrong with me
Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: Magot
Date: 06-10-2003, 05:40 PM (40 of 52)
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You want to worry! My daughter salivates at lumps of raw meat - she says they look so good she could eat them as they are. well, she does like sushi and RAW steak - I think you would call it blue.
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: MissMinx
Date: 06-11-2003, 06:40 AM (41 of 52)
| Magot, you are lucky, no need to think what to prepare for your daughter, just feed her steak tartar! Easy. |
User: MissMinx
Member since: 02-14-2003 Total posts: 140 |
From: Magot
Date: 06-11-2003, 10:13 AM (42 of 52)
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I think she's a vampire with role reversal...she just loves giving blood. they took it out of both arms last week. My turn tomorrow, we just love that red stuff.
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: Bama
Date: 07-20-2003, 08:45 PM (43 of 52)
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Today my daughter and I went to visit my hubby's almost 97 year old aunt. She commented that I looked like I had put on some weight. Gee...... thanks Aunt Ruby, I hadn't noticed. Glad you told me. I didn't have the heart to say I had actually lost 5 pounds.
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User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116
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From: plrlegal
Date: 07-21-2003, 12:58 AM (44 of 52)
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Bama don't feel bad. I see my Mother only once or maybe twice a year and the only thing she seems to be able to focus on as soon as she sees me is how fat I am. Actually, I'm not really obese or anything although I do have a few extra pounds that I could easily do without. My husband always laughs. He thinks it's really funny when she says those things to me. The last time it was the fact that she thought I had had breast implants. That really tickled dh's funny bone. I do the same thing you did, I just let her think whatever she wants to about how big I am. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: Bama
Date: 07-25-2003, 08:04 PM (45 of 52)
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That sounds fimiliar Patsy, but not with my side of the family. They rarely say anything about my weight. My hubby's mother will though. And the strange thing about it is I'm the thinnest of all her DILs. I've never heard her say anything to them about how much they weigh. But she has talked about it when they leave. The older I get, the harder it's getting to control my weight. I'm not obese, but at 5'3" and 150 pounds, I feel like it's getting out of control.  I just got pictures developed from our trip to the beach. My son had already commented that I wear granny swimsuits. I asked him if he'd rather I squeezed into a bikini. He said no.My hubby saw the pictures and said "look at grandma"  I calmly said, "You know, I never say anything about how other people look, because I realize I'm no beauty myself." Made him feel about an inch tall. |
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116
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From: Magot
Date: 07-26-2003, 03:15 AM (46 of 52)
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It's those throw away remarks that hurt isn't it? If only we recognised how fragile we can be, we would watch what we say to other people. One night my husband snuggled up in bed and caled me his cuddly cane toad. He meant it as a compliment ((((((! )))))) but boy did it hurt. I'm happier with myself now than I was then so it wouldn't hurt the same but = ouch.
love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: MaryW
Date: 07-30-2003, 05:54 AM (47 of 52)
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I think my husband has had a few hurtful comments thrown at him. People think they are being funny, but it definitely is not funny for the people the remark is aimed at.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: Dede
Date: 07-30-2003, 08:12 AM (48 of 52)
| I fully agree with you; there is nothing funny about making comments on people's appearance. I gained 40+ pounds at one point and the people I taught were the closest to me were the first ones to put their 2 cents in. I don't think they realized I wasn't the only one putting on the pounds. I will not say anything to them as I refuse to fall into that category of people who get some kind of satisfaction in pointing out other people's flaws. Not worth it. I have now lost 25 of pounds and nobody paid comments on it. Isn't that funny ... |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-30-2003, 06:24 PM (49 of 52)
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Dede Congratulations... I'm really proud of you.. I know how hard it is to lose...Keep up the good work... Pat yourself on the back!!
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: Magot
Date: 07-31-2003, 02:47 AM (50 of 52)
Keep hanging in there Dede, you are going a good job! It is a long term effort though, don't let your current "physical setback" stop you from going for it. You will just have to eat yur dinner off the mantlepiece!
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: Dede
Date: 07-31-2003, 08:09 AM (51 of 52)
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You gals are making me blush Can't pat myself in the back yet; my butt is still too sore. I eat everything I want, just cut the portions quite a bit. And of course, I have my glass of wine at night ... after I've done a little quilting.
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User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: weB2cats
Date: 08-19-2003, 01:10 AM (52 of 52)
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Chocolate is not a problem for me as it gives me such a killer migraine that I don't dare touch it. Unfortunately, I love crunchy, salty foods like chips. One of the best exercise I get is playing with my 2 dogs, Sebastian (a lab) and his sister, Ginger (mostly German Shepherd mix). Throwing the ball and running in the yard keeps me moving. Also, gardening can be quite a workout, what with the weeding and constant watering required to keep the plants alive in this 90 degree weather! And, sweating takes off a few pounds too... |
User: weB2cats
Member since: 11-07-2002 Total posts: 232 |
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