One Step at a Time - March 2017

[actiongirl46]

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Hi Steppers!! I hope you had a great Thursday. Lots going on in our lives!

Rusty, I'm so glad you are feeling better. I like to look forward too, much better view there.

Ne, you crack me up. Post away!! We love it. You are doing really well. I think you and I are around the same amount of days.

I watched the 600lb life show tonight. Usually person with obesity finds a way to limit their calories and lose weight. Unfortunately, tonight's episode about James did not have that outcome. He gained 100+ pounds in 2 months. I think I find it inspiring (not tonight obviously) because they all clearly have a SERIOUS food addiction. They are killing themselves with food, numbing things out, comforting themselves, racking up very bad habits . . . sound familiar??!! But most of them make significant strides in losing weight and changing their lives. The guy tonight seemed like he just could not stop. Said things like you only live once and I deserve to enjoy it, meanwhile he hadn't sat up in three years. Sad, but familiar and scary.

I have one more trip out of town for work tomorrow. What a week! Youngest made the baseball team so we are on to that sport now. Oldest son's brass octet made the Band State Finals so we will be there on Saturday. Time is going so fast with them, I want to enjoy every minute!

Onward!

[actiongirl46]

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Oops, more here - Techie, RUN LIKE THE WIND!

Liz, thanks for the shout out. Things are ok but not great. I'm still angry and I think I've been masking some anger for quite some time but didn't know it due to the wine. I see my wonderful therapist next week so I'm holding off on any big deep conversations with him until I have a chance to process my feelings with her. Plus, it will be hard to get his attention with all this March Madness basketball going on (ha, that last part was mostly a joke!!)

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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@actiongirl I think we are around the same quit. Mine was Feb 3. So 42 days? I can’t keep track of my own age, and don’t expect to be able to keep track of that. Funny thing, the last time I quit, it was on Feb 4 (2011). Good luck on trip!
I have a bff who is addicted to food. And hoarding. He was a meth addict in his early 20s, too. It’s painful to watch, actually. Fortunately, he’s not bad enough to end up on TV (but then how many of us are?) but he’s had health problems since his early 30s because of his weight. I don’t relish (and am NOT thankful!) for having alcoholism, but I am thankful I don’t have serious food issues. I also know a lot of women, some of them close friends, who have other kinds of food issues. Think about it. We hate the beer ads and how pervasive booze is. Imagine having to manage food? It’s heartbreaking.

Well, it looks like I’ve beat you all to the punch this morning and I don’t have a bazillion posts to catch up with. Hope it’s a good day!

[Wildflowers]

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[Glass Half Empty]

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Hi all
Sorry I've been absent. I sold my house a couple of weeks ago with a very short settlement period so I'm frantically trying to get things ready to move while working on a very busy work project. I'll try and check in a bit more.
Thinking of you all.

[actiongirl46]

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Where is everyone today?? Very quiet for this group :sendflowers: I hope you are well.

Ne, we are around the same quit! Life is good.

Going to bed early again tonight. I'm getting old! Take care all - AG

[Lizann]

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Good morning.
Erin is currently it's hospital. She had a significant dizzy spell at school yesterday. Hubby went to get her and they met the doctor at the hospital. Baby is fine. They found she has a heart murmur (could be common in pregnancy). They did and echocardiogram and she will have a consult with a cardiologist hopefully today. I went right from work and spent my evening there with her. This during an extremely stressful day at work.
I did not drink, I didn't even want to. Positive thoughts and prayers would appreciated.
Hope everyone else is doing ok.

[Rusty]

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Liz:hug: So sorry to hear about Erin! That must've been very scary for her, her husband, and you. So proud of you for not drinking I am even more delighted that you didn't even think about it. Prayers and positive thoughts are coming your way.

Nora- where are you? You haven't posted in a couple of days. Are you OK?

NE-I hope you're having a nice visit with your family.

Big hellos to everyone else! My refrigerator is coming today so there was much to do before it arrives. I will check back in later tonight.

[SKendall]

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Liz, thinking of you.

Nora, hope you are okay.

[Wildflowers]

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Prayers for you and your family Liz. :hug: Truly hope mama, baby will be OK. They will be. Glad she's under good care. Please keep us updated. So good to hear drink never entered you mind.

Nora, Hope everything is okay. Sorry to hear of your boss's illness. Life just can be so stressful at times. It was good to read you e-mailed your brothers kids. Don't take no for an answer. They need to help and be involved. My brother receives a small S.S. check as he has been ill for years. Please do ck in when you have a free moment. We will begin to worry.

SK, Hope your ear infection is healing from antibiotics. Wonder if any of your dental work contributed, along with all the stress. Surgeries coming up soon. Will send you positive healing thoughts.

Ne, Can't member everything from yest, but so glad you made it through all the awkwardness with family visiting. I use to reg have nails done. Found Kissame nails and they look salon quality. I like french tip. Haven't had a pedi as I've fallen twice since last July due to drinking poison. Drinking is ugly, progressive in nature. Don't play Tetris, but have similar app on phone. After my Mom passed haven't had much interest.

Glassie, Glad you were able to sell your house. You must be exhausted. Moving is so much work, on top of your career. Hope you get a moment to rest your feet. Real estate market has low inventory here and houses sell fast. New construction is booming here. Wondering how long this will last.

AG, Glad your moving on quickly from your slip with a positive attitude. My last lapse was a three day binge. Have had more sober days over the last two months. I was so sick and have no desire to drink. Can't do this to self anymore. Passing thru the wine aisle yest was NP. It helps to ck in here. Also went to meeting to get my head clear. Hope you have a good wknd with your family.

Pauly oh pauly where are you? Did I ever tell you I like your user name? When I was a kid so long ago..... Not in spirit hahaha. Use to catch pollywogs at the pond and put them in jars. Then we would build planitariums. Think I've always liked doing boy type things. Thankfully, now days there aren't too many stereotypes. It was fun going to the pond and seeing them in diff life stages. When my girls were little I took them too. One liked and other not so much.
Were all thinking of you girl. Please come back and let us help. You also help us too. Please don't run with the wind. I don't love AA and don't go often and maybe I should go more. I've learned it's these times that I should go more. They help me sometimes. One thing I always member is "let us love you till you can love yourself ". Now find woman's meetings more appealing. So, If you feel alone, feel like you don't care at the moi, here and there is a wonderful place for love, support, and even laughter. Maybe you could go out for coffee after. Tho do believe you care. :hug:

Rusty, Thank you so much for holding us up with arms of strength, a heart of love and care. I'm loving your go- go get er done. Hope your new fridge gives many good working years. In 24 hours you will finally be able to fill, re-arrange to your hearts delight. Kinda fun. Some day when you have time we look fwd to hearing your story. Hope you have time for a little R&R.

Hope I haven't forgotten anyone? Please give a shout out if I've un-intentionally done. Have had two much coffee with a headache. SE from gout RX. Let alone need air in this house. Come on Spring. May be back later. :heartbeat:

[actiongirl46]

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MAE all! Thanks WF, I am trying to catch up this weekend and also just get some rest from a crazy week.

Liz, sending good vibes your way for Erin and the baby. Scary. I'm glad she has access to good care and you can be there with her.

Not much going on here today. I've decided to stay home from the Band performance (the thought of driving out of town today just puts me over the edge) and will take youngest son shopping for baseball pants. Knowing him, I'm sure he will manage to find a lot more than that that he "needs". :thumbsup:

Have a good Saturday all! I'll be back later, lucky Steppers you! Onward!

[Glass Half Empty]

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Hi Liz
I'm thinking of you and Erin and sending thoughts and prayers. xxxxxxxxxxx

[paulywogg]

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Liz,((hugs)) hope everything is ok

[SKendall]

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WF, great post. I am worried about Nora, Liz and Pauly.

AG, seems as if you are more relaxed in setting boundaries. It's wonderful to be a non-drinker isn't it?

WF, since you asked about the correlation between dental work and ear infection, you are definitely right. My last appt. was 4+ hrs. with mouth open. When the freezing wore off, I couldn't yawn and the bone near my ear was painful. Add that to cabin pressure in airplane sucked the ear wax into the canal so the ear couldn't drain, so ear infection. That's probably TMI.

Getting hot in TX. Very humid and 78, will be 80+ next week.

Talk to you later.

[NoraC]

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Liz - Prayers. Hang in there. Keep us posted as you can. :hug: :heartbeat: