Feeling Hopeless

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Posting here is a wonderful start. You already know you'll find support and help. Here's a {{{hug}}}
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"Billie Severy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:21593-3FAE783C-213@storefull-
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Quoted message said:

Well, not QUITE hopeless........since if I felt entirely hopeless I wouldn't be posting
here at all.

I have a chronic illness which doesn't allow me to do much in the way of exercise, as it causes
me to have much more pain and fatigue than I can handle. I try to do 20 minutes on the
treadmill every other day or so. Two months ago I broke my ankle and have not been able to do
anything.......that, coupled with plying myself with "comfort" foods to get through the
frustration of being incapacitated has caused a big weight gain. I have not been back to ww for
an official weigh -in but my home scale shows about a 10-15 lbs gain! Yes. I KNOW that
chocolate doesn't really help the pain and swelling of an ankle injury.....but of course I HAD
to give it a try!

The Doc said I could try going back on the treadmill, but then I got the flu and have been too
sick to do it. But NOT too sick to EAT whatever I feel like! Each day I PLAN to write down my
points and each day I DON'T. I feel miserable, partake of the "comfort" foods, then feel depressed
because I can't exercise and can't seem to curb my eating. I am desperate to get back on my
healthy eating plan and lose the newly gained lbs.......but just can't seem to do it.

The only reason I don't feel completely hopeless is because I know that you all are here ready to
offer support and that if I just get back on here reading and posting that I CAN find the
motivation to get going again. It looks grim to me now......but I know I can turn it around, and
with your help, succeed.

I will commit to reading and posting everyday, joining the NYNY challenge, the HHH challenge, and
Journaling my points daily as well. I'll go back to WW for an official Weigh-in tomorrow. That
sounds like a tough order given my mind state at the moment, but I know from past experience that
if I ACT motivated, I can actually BECOME motivated!

Thank you all for being here and letting me ramble on,

Billie (who is changing HOPEless to HOPEful even as we speak)

Here's a big hug for you Billie. You have certainly had a bit of a rough time but I hope you're
over the flue by now & have at least that behind you. I know it's very hard to be OP when you
are constantly in pain and you must try your best as the excess weight will only cause more
problems & more depression. Hopefully, we will be able to help keep you motivated. Wish you all
the best. Elaine K
331.4/201.2/179

Billie Severy said:

Well, not QUITE hopeless........since if I felt entirely hopeless I wouldn't be posting
here at all.

I have a chronic illness which doesn't allow me to do much in the way of exercise, as it causes
me to have much more pain and fatigue than I can handle. I try to do 20 minutes on the
treadmill every other day or so. Two months ago I broke my ankle and have not been able to do
anything.......that, coupled with plying myself with "comfort" foods to get through the
frustration of being incapacitated has caused a big weight gain. I have not been back to ww for
an official weigh -in but my home scale shows about a 10-15 lbs gain! Yes. I KNOW that
chocolate doesn't really help the pain and swelling of an ankle injury.....but of course I HAD
to give it a try!

The Doc said I could try going back on the treadmill, but then I got the flu and have been too
sick to do it. But NOT too sick to EAT whatever I feel like! Each day I PLAN to write down my
points and each day I DON'T. I feel miserable, partake of the "comfort" foods, then feel depressed
because I can't exercise and can't seem to curb my eating. I am desperate to get back on my
healthy eating plan and lose the newly gained lbs.......but just can't seem to do it.

The only reason I don't feel completely hopeless is because I know that you all are here ready to
offer support and that if I just get back on here reading and posting that I CAN find the
motivation to get going again. It looks grim to me now......but I know I can turn it around, and
with your help, succeed.

I will commit to reading and posting everyday, joining the NYNY challenge, the HHH challenge, and
Journaling my points daily as well. I'll go back to WW for an official Weigh-in tomorrow. That
sounds like a tough order given my mind state at the moment, but I know from past experience that
if I ACT motivated, I can actually BECOME motivated!

Thank you all for being here and letting me ramble on,

Billie (who is changing HOPEless to HOPEful even as we speak)

You've come to the right place! Cry on our shoulder whenever you need to.

Suggestion: Start out with doing 5 minutes on the treadmill the first day, or second and third and
fourth. Then increase to 10 minutes and keep increasing as you feel like it. Even if you increase
just a minute or two each time, pretty soon you'll be doing more and more.
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"Billie Severy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:21593-3FAE783C-213@storefull-
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Quoted message said:

Well, not QUITE hopeless........since if I felt entirely hopeless I wouldn't be posting
here at all.

I have a chronic illness which doesn't allow me to do much in the way of exercise, as it causes
me to have much more pain and fatigue than I can handle. I try to do 20 minutes on the
treadmill every other day or so. Two months ago I broke my ankle and have not been able to do
anything.......that, coupled with plying myself with "comfort" foods to get through the
frustration of being incapacitated has caused a big weight gain. I have not been back to ww for
an official weigh -in but my home scale shows about a 10-15 lbs gain! Yes. I KNOW that
chocolate doesn't really help the pain and swelling of an ankle injury.....but of course I HAD
to give it a try!

The Doc said I could try going back on the treadmill, but then I got the flu and have been too
sick to do it. But NOT too sick to EAT whatever I feel like! Each day I PLAN to write down my
points and each day I DON'T. I feel miserable, partake of the "comfort" foods, then feel depressed
because I can't exercise and can't seem to curb my eating. I am desperate to get back on my
healthy eating plan and lose the newly gained lbs.......but just can't seem to do it.

The only reason I don't feel completely hopeless is because I know that you all are here ready to
offer support and that if I just get back on here reading and posting that I CAN find the
motivation to get going again. It looks grim to me now......but I know I can turn it around, and
with your help, succeed.

I will commit to reading and posting everyday, joining the NYNY challenge, the HHH challenge, and
Journaling my points daily as well. I'll go back to WW for an official Weigh-in tomorrow. That
sounds like a tough order given my mind state at the moment, but I know from past experience that
if I ACT motivated, I can actually BECOME motivated!

Thank you all for being here and letting me ramble on,

Billie (who is changing HOPEless to HOPEful even as we speak)

Oh you are going to feel so so so Great when you get started again! I will be watching for your
weigh in post.

I would know. I started over about 30 times before I finally did it this last time, and got to goal.

Lesanne
(365)247/160/164

"Billie Severy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:21593-3FAE783C-213@storefull-
2114.public.lawson.webtv.net...

Quoted message said:

Well, not QUITE hopeless........since if I felt entirely hopeless I wouldn't be posting
here at all.

I have a chronic illness which doesn't allow me to do much in the way of exercise, as it causes
me to have much more pain and fatigue than I can handle. I try to do 20 minutes on the
treadmill every other day or so. Two months ago I broke my ankle and have not been able to do
anything.......that, coupled with plying myself with "comfort" foods to get through the
frustration of being incapacitated has caused a big weight gain. I have not been back to ww for
an official weigh -in but my home scale shows about a 10-15 lbs gain! Yes. I KNOW that
chocolate doesn't really help the pain and swelling of an ankle injury.....but of course I HAD
to give it a try!

The Doc said I could try going back on the treadmill, but then I got the flu and have been too
sick to do it. But NOT too sick to EAT whatever I feel like! Each day I PLAN to write down my
points and each day I DON'T. I feel miserable, partake of the "comfort" foods, then feel depressed
because I can't exercise and can't seem to curb my eating. I am desperate to get back on my
healthy eating plan and lose the newly gained lbs.......but just can't seem to do it.

The only reason I don't feel completely hopeless is because I know that you all are here ready to
offer support and that if I just get back on here reading and posting that I CAN find the
motivation to get going again. It looks grim to me now......but I know I can turn it around, and
with your help, succeed.

I will commit to reading and posting everyday, joining the NYNY challenge, the HHH challenge, and
Journaling my points daily as well. I'll go back to WW for an official Weigh-in tomorrow. That
sounds like a tough order given my mind state at the moment, but I know from past experience that
if I ACT motivated, I can actually BECOME motivated!

Thank you all for being here and letting me ramble on,

Billie (who is changing HOPEless to HOPEful even as we speak)

Quoted message said:

I have a chronic illness which doesn't allow me to do much in the way of exercise, as it causes me
to have much more pain and fatigue than I can handle. I try to do 20 minutes on the treadmill every
other day or so.

Quoted message said:

my home scale shows about a 10-15 lbs gain! The Doc said I could try going back on the treadmill
<snip>.......but just can't seem to do it.

I've been reading up on exercise and stuff. 20 minutes 3 times a week is great. A nice addition is
to do 'interval' training. Instead of doing 20 minutes at one level, try to do a minute at an easy
pace, then a minute a bit harder, then go back to easy, then harder. Not only does it make the time
go quicker but also it's supposed to be more effective and burn fat for longer. If you can go a
little bit longer than 20 minutes, then so much the better. Try doing 1 more minute, then as that
becomes easier try 2 minutes etc. Be aware that after a couple of weeks off you may have to back off
a bit to get back into the swing of things.

Is there any other form of exercise you can do? Swimming is very low impact. What about getting a
set of dumbells? Sounds silly but actually works really well.

Quoted message said:

I will commit to reading and posting everyday, joining the NYNY challenge, the HHH challenge, and
Journaling my points daily as well.

Journalling is the best thing, and take measurements every week. Plot your weight, your points and
your exercise time in excel and you'll see your weight come down over time.

Quoted message said:

I'll go back to WW for an official Weigh-in tomorrow. That sounds like a tough order given my mind
state at the moment, but I know from past experience that if I ACT motivated, I can actually BECOME
motivated!

Now thats a better state of mind already

Good luck

Ray
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Billie,

Great start to a new attitude!!

I have talked to other people who have had trouble with exercise, either because of excess weight or
bad knees, legs etc..., and they found that doing an aerobic tape while sitting in a straight backed
chair worked wonderfully. You obviously couldn't do everything they do but you could certainly move
your legs in the walking motion--without the impact on your ankle--and move your arms in the motions
they do. Many people have found this was a great way to start until they were down to a weight that
would allow them to be up moving or their knees and legs healed properly. Something to try if you
have videos to workout to!!

You can do this!! Come here for support often!!

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"Billie Severy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:21593-3FAE783C-213@storefull-
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Quoted message said:

Well, not QUITE hopeless........since if I felt entirely hopeless I wouldn't be posting
here at all.

I have a chronic illness which doesn't allow me to do much in the way of exercise, as it causes
me to have much more pain and fatigue than I can handle. I try to do 20 minutes on the
treadmill every other day or so. Two months ago I broke my ankle and have not been able to do
anything.......that, coupled with plying myself with "comfort" foods to get through the
frustration of being incapacitated has caused a big weight gain. I have not been back to ww for
an official weigh -in but my home scale shows about a 10-15 lbs gain! Yes. I KNOW that
chocolate doesn't really help the pain and swelling of an ankle injury.....but of course I HAD
to give it a try!

The Doc said I could try going back on the treadmill, but then I got the flu and have been too
sick to do it. But NOT too sick to EAT whatever I feel like! Each day I PLAN to write down my
points and each day I DON'T. I feel miserable, partake of the "comfort" foods, then feel depressed
because I can't exercise and can't seem to curb my eating. I am desperate to get back on my
healthy eating plan and lose the newly gained lbs.......but just can't seem to do it.

The only reason I don't feel completely hopeless is because I know that you all are here ready to
offer support and that if I just get back on here reading and posting that I CAN find the
motivation to get going again. It looks grim to me now......but I know I can turn it around, and
with your help, succeed.

I will commit to reading and posting everyday, joining the NYNY challenge, the HHH challenge, and
Journaling my points daily as well. I'll go back to WW for an official Weigh-in tomorrow. That
sounds like a tough order given my mind state at the moment, but I know from past experience that
if I ACT motivated, I can actually BECOME motivated!

Thank you all for being here and letting me ramble on,

Billie (who is changing HOPEless to HOPEful even as we speak)

Hey HUGSSSSS for staying with us and having the courage to face your demons and even more, relating
them to us. That takes courage! Best of luck with going forward. We know you can do it!!!!!!!

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"Billie Severy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Well, not QUITE hopeless........since if I felt entirely hopeless I
wouldn't be posting here at all.

I have a chronic illness which doesn't allow me to do much in the way of
exercise, as it causes me to have much more pain and fatigue than I can
handle. I try to do 20 minutes on the treadmill every other day or so.
Two months ago I broke my ankle and have not been able to do
anything.......that, coupled with plying myself with "comfort" foods to
get through the frustration of being incapacitated has caused a big
weight gain. I have not been back to ww for an official weigh -in but my
home scale shows about a 10-15 lbs gain! Yes. I KNOW that chocolate
doesn't really help the pain and swelling of an ankle injury.....but of
course I HAD to give it a try!

The Doc said I could try going back on the treadmill, but then I got the
flu and have been too sick to do it. But NOT too sick to EAT whatever I
feel like! Each day I PLAN to write down my points and each day I DON'T.
I feel miserable, partake of the "comfort" foods, then feel depressed
because I can't exercise and can't seem to curb my eating. I am
desperate to get back on my healthy eating plan and lose the newly
gained lbs.......but just can't seem to do it.

The only reason I don't feel completely hopeless is because I know that
you all are here ready to offer support and that if I just get back on
here reading and posting that I CAN find the motivation to get going
again. It looks grim to me now......but I know I can turn it around, and
with your help, succeed.

I will commit to reading and posting everyday, joining the NYNY
challenge, the HHH challenge, and Journaling my points daily as well.
I'll go back to WW for an official Weigh-in tomorrow. That sounds like a
tough order given my mind state at the moment, but I know from past
experience that if I ACT motivated, I can actually BECOME motivated!

Thank you all for being here and letting me ramble on,

Billie (who is changing HOPEless to HOPEful even as we speak)

Welcome aboard. I'm sure you'll figure out the right exercise program for you. BTW, my first 15
pounds were lost without adding any exercise to my daily routine. You can follow the WW plan without
adding exercise if you are not able to do it because of your ankle.

"Billie Severy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:21593-3FAE783C-213@storefull-
2114.public.lawson.webtv.net...

Quoted message said:

Well, not QUITE hopeless........since if I felt entirely hopeless I wouldn't be posting
here at all.

I have a chronic illness which doesn't allow me to do much in the way of exercise, as it causes
me to have much more pain and fatigue than I can handle. I try to do 20 minutes on the
treadmill every other day or so. Two months ago I broke my ankle and have not been able to do
anything.......that, coupled with plying myself with "comfort" foods to get through the
frustration of being incapacitated has caused a big weight gain. I have not been back to ww for
an official weigh -in but my home scale shows about a 10-15 lbs gain! Yes. I KNOW that
chocolate doesn't really help the pain and swelling of an ankle injury.....but of course I HAD
to give it a try!

The Doc said I could try going back on the treadmill, but then I got the flu and have been too
sick to do it. But NOT too sick to EAT whatever I feel like! Each day I PLAN to write down my
points and each day I DON'T. I feel miserable, partake of the "comfort" foods, then feel depressed
because I can't exercise and can't seem to curb my eating. I am desperate to get back on my
healthy eating plan and lose the newly gained lbs.......but just can't seem to do it.

The only reason I don't feel completely hopeless is because I know that you all are here ready to
offer support and that if I just get back on here reading and posting that I CAN find the
motivation to get going again. It looks grim to me now......but I know I can turn it around, and
with your help, succeed.

I will commit to reading and posting everyday, joining the NYNY challenge, the HHH challenge, and
Journaling my points daily as well. I'll go back to WW for an official Weigh-in tomorrow. That
sounds like a tough order given my mind state at the moment, but I know from past experience that
if I ACT motivated, I can actually BECOME motivated!

Thank you all for being here and letting me ramble on,

Billie (who is changing HOPEless to HOPEful even as we speak)

good for you!!! Taking action on a plan you have self devised is so very
empowering, Lee
Billie Severy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Well, not QUITE hopeless........since if I felt entirely hopeless I wouldn't be posting
here at all.

I have a chronic illness which doesn't allow me to do much in the way of exercise, as it causes
me to have much more pain and fatigue than I can handle. I try to do 20 minutes on the
treadmill every other day or so. Two months ago I broke my ankle and have not been able to do
anything.......that, coupled with plying myself with "comfort" foods to get through the
frustration of being incapacitated has caused a big weight gain. I have not been back to ww for
an official weigh -in but my home scale shows about a 10-15 lbs gain! Yes. I KNOW that
chocolate doesn't really help the pain and swelling of an ankle injury.....but of course I HAD
to give it a try!

The Doc said I could try going back on the treadmill, but then I got the flu and have been too
sick to do it. But NOT too sick to EAT whatever I feel like! Each day I PLAN to write down my
points and each day I DON'T. I feel miserable, partake of the "comfort" foods, then feel depressed
because I can't exercise and can't seem to curb my eating. I am desperate to get back on my
healthy eating plan and lose the newly gained lbs.......but just can't seem to do it.

The only reason I don't feel completely hopeless is because I know that you all are here ready to
offer support and that if I just get back on here reading and posting that I CAN find the
motivation to get going again. It looks grim to me now......but I know I can turn it around, and
with your help, succeed.

I will commit to reading and posting everyday, joining the NYNY challenge, the HHH challenge, and
Journaling my points daily as well. I'll go back to WW for an official Weigh-in tomorrow. That
sounds like a tough order given my mind state at the moment, but I know from past experience that
if I ACT motivated, I can actually BECOME motivated!

Thank you all for being here and letting me ramble on,

Billie (who is changing HOPEless to HOPEful even as we speak)

Billie Severy said:

Well, not QUITE hopeless........since if I felt entirely hopeless I wouldn't be posting
here at all.

Well, that's a very good start! Well done.

Quoted message said:

I have a chronic illness which doesn't allow me to do much in the way of exercise, as it causes
me to have much more pain and fatigue than I can handle. I try to do 20 minutes on the
treadmill every other day or so. Two months ago I broke my ankle and have not been able to do
anything.......that, coupled with plying myself with "comfort" foods to get through the
frustration of being incapacitated has caused a big weight gain. I have not been back to ww for
an official weigh -in but my home scale shows about a 10-15 lbs gain! Yes. I KNOW that
chocolate doesn't really help the pain and swelling of an ankle injury.....but of course I HAD
to give it a try!

UGH! BTDT! I have fibromyalgia, and while it isn't crippling, it can be a severe pain in the joints
- all of them at once! I also have gall bladder disease, so I HAVE to be good with the diet or I
really suffer!

Plying yourself with chocolate can be beneficial, so long as you can just make do with a square or
two, not a whole 12 oz bar! And a broken ankle is as good an excuse as any!

Quoted message said:

The Doc said I could try going back on the treadmill, but then I got the flu and have been too
sick to do it. But NOT too sick to EAT whatever I feel like! Each day I PLAN to write down my
points and each day I DON'T. I feel miserable, partake of the "comfort" foods, then feel depressed
because I can't exercise and can't seem to curb my eating. I am desperate to get back on my
healthy eating plan and lose the newly gained lbs.......but just can't seem to do it.

UGH! Flue is like that and just makes you feel like you are in a black fog and the only answer is a
whole packet of chocolate chip cookies! take it gently with the treadmill, and don't forget to do
the exercises the physioterrorist gives you as well!

Quoted message said:

The only reason I don't feel completely hopeless is because I know that you all are here ready to
offer support and that if I just get back on here reading and posting that I CAN find the
motivation to get going again. It looks grim to me now......but I know I can turn it around, and
with your help, succeed.

Excellent attitude! Well done, and yes, we're here to help and encourage you all the way.

Quoted message said:

I will commit to reading and posting everyday, joining the NYNY challenge, the HHH challenge, and
Journaling my points daily as well. I'll go back to WW for an official Weigh-in tomorrow. That
sounds like a tough order given my mind state at the moment, but I know from past experience that
if I ACT motivated, I can actually BECOME motivated!

Coo! Well done again!

Quoted message said:

Thank you all for being here and letting me ramble on,

You're very welcome!

Quoted message said:

Billie (who is changing HOPEless to HOPEful even as we speak)

Good lass!

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On Sun, 9 Nov 2003 09:24:12 -0800 (PST), [email hidden] (Billie

Severy) said:

Billie (who is changing HOPEless to HOPEful even as we speak)

Sorry about your ankle Billie. Best of luck getting back on track. Keep us updated on how
you're going.

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NYNY goal 180.6lbs (82 kilos)

"It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves" Sir Edmund Hilary

Thanks Everyone for all the HUGS and support........

I crawled....well, actually, hobbled, back to WW this morning and got the official total gained
during my 2 month absence......7.4, which was NOT the 10-15 lbs. I had expected......So a big
YAY to that!

I feel thoroughly back on track, eating on points and even did a 10 minute trial on the treadmill
with no ill effects on my ankle so far. I will sign up today for the challenges and look forward to
a great week!

Thanks again to all of you who posted to me, I know it is helping me regain my positive attitude.

(To Kate: I also have Fibromyalgia)

Billie
207/171/141

My mother does this kind of exercise. The Arthritis foundation has many places with this type of
exercise class. She uses dumbbells and weights. Some of the people in her class stand up during many
parts of the program but my mother can not walk unassisted so she does them sitting down.

"Janice Kennish" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:Gczrb.114829$275.326165@attbi_s53...

Quoted message said:

Billie,

Great start to a new attitude!!

I have talked to other people who have had trouble with exercise, either because of excess weight
or bad knees, legs etc..., and they found that doing an aerobic tape while sitting in a straight
backed chair worked wonderfully. You obviously couldn't do everything they do but you could
certainly move your legs in the walking motion--without the impact on your ankle--and move your
arms in the motions they do. Many people have found this was a great way to start until they were
down to a weight that would allow them to be up moving or their knees and legs healed properly.
Something to try if you have videos to workout to!!

You can do this!! Come here for support often!!

--
Janice

"Billie Severy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:21593-3FAE783C-213@storefull-
2114.public.lawson.webtv.net...

Quoted message said:

Well, not QUITE hopeless........since if I felt entirely hopeless I wouldn't be posting here
at all.

I have a chronic illness which doesn't allow me to do much in the way of exercise, as it causes
me to have much more pain and fatigue than I can handle. I try to do 20 minutes on the treadmill
every other day or so. Two months ago I broke my ankle and have not been able to do
anything.......that, coupled with plying myself with "comfort" foods to get through the
frustration of being incapacitated has caused a big weight gain. I have not been back to ww for
an official weigh -in but my home scale shows about a 10-15 lbs gain! Yes. I KNOW that chocolate
doesn't really help the pain and swelling of an ankle injury.....but of course I HAD to give it
a try!

The Doc said I could try going back on the treadmill, but then I got the flu and have been too
sick to do it. But NOT too sick to EAT whatever I feel like! Each day I PLAN to write down my
points and each day I DON'T. I feel miserable, partake of the "comfort" foods, then feel
depressed because I can't exercise and can't seem to curb my eating. I am desperate to get back
on my healthy eating plan and lose the newly gained lbs.......but just can't seem to do it.

The only reason I don't feel completely hopeless is because I know that you all are here ready
to offer support and that if I just get back on here reading and posting that I CAN find the
motivation to get going again. It looks grim to me now......but I know I can turn it around, and
with your help, succeed.

I will commit to reading and posting everyday, joining the NYNY challenge, the HHH challenge,
and Journaling my points daily as well. I'll go back to WW for an official Weigh-in tomorrow.
That sounds like a tough order given my mind state at the moment, but I know from past
experience that if I ACT motivated, I can actually BECOME motivated!

Thank you all for being here and letting me ramble on,

Billie (who is changing HOPEless to HOPEful even as we speak)

Way to go, Billie! I guess you weren't as far off program as you thought! I
look forward to hearing more positive posts from you! :-)

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"Billie Severy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:2873-3FB0145C-148@storefull-
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Quoted message said:

Thanks Everyone for all the HUGS and support........

I crawled....well, actually, hobbled, back to WW this morning and got the official total gained
during my 2 month absence......7.4, which was NOT the 10-15 lbs. I had expected......So a big YAY
to that!

I feel thoroughly back on track, eating on points and even did a 10 minute trial on the treadmill
with no ill effects on my ankle so far. I will sign up today for the challenges and look forward
to a great week!

Thanks again to all of you who posted to me, I know it is helping me regain my positive attitude.

(To Kate: I also have Fibromyalgia)

Billie
207/171/141

what good news, you are getting going again and it is not as bad as you
thought, Lee cheering
Billie Severy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Thanks Everyone for all the HUGS and support........

I crawled....well, actually, hobbled, back to WW this morning and got the official total gained
during my 2 month absence......7.4, which was NOT the 10-15 lbs. I had expected......So a big YAY
to that!

I feel thoroughly back on track, eating on points and even did a 10 minute trial on the treadmill
with no ill effects on my ankle so far. I will sign up today for the challenges and look forward
to a great week!

Thanks again to all of you who posted to me, I know it is helping me regain my positive attitude.

(To Kate: I also have Fibromyalgia)

Billie
207/171/141

Billie Severy said:

Thanks Everyone for all the HUGS and support........

I crawled....well, actually, hobbled, back to WW this morning and got the official total gained
during my 2 month absence......7.4, which was NOT the 10-15 lbs. I had expected......So a big YAY
to that!

I feel thoroughly back on track, eating on points and even did a 10 minute trial on the treadmill
with no ill effects on my ankle so far. I will sign up today for the challenges and look forward
to a great week!

Thanks again to all of you who posted to me, I know it is helping me regain my positive attitude.

(To Kate: I also have Fibromyalgia)

It's the pits, that Fibro! Today I feel like my elbows are coming unscrewed!

Glad to hear you were up less than you thought. I was warned against doing high impact stuff, so my
exercise is my daily brisk 2 mile walk, to collect my son from school. I need well padded shoe soles
for this - looks like I will be shoe hunting in the sales after Christmas, as the present ones are a
bit worn! I just wish the local swimming pool was a nice one, so I could go swimming!
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Billie,

You can get that 7.4 off in no time Irma "Billie Severy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:2873-3FB0145C-148@storefull-
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Quoted message said:

Thanks Everyone for all the HUGS and support........

I crawled....well, actually, hobbled, back to WW this morning and got the official total gained
during my 2 month absence......7.4, which was NOT the 10-15 lbs. I had expected......So a big YAY
to that!

I feel thoroughly back on track, eating on points and even did a 10 minute trial on the treadmill
with no ill effects on my ankle so far. I will sign up today for the challenges and look forward
to a great week!

Thanks again to all of you who posted to me, I know it is helping me regain my positive attitude.

(To Kate: I also have Fibromyalgia)

Billie
207/171/141

Great attitude Billie! You'll be rid of that 7.4 in no time.
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"Billie Severy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:2873-3FB0145C-148@storefull-
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Quoted message said:

Thanks Everyone for all the HUGS and support........

I crawled....well, actually, hobbled, back to WW this morning and got the official total gained
during my 2 month absence......7.4, which was NOT the 10-15 lbs. I had expected......So a big YAY
to that!

I feel thoroughly back on track, eating on points and even did a 10 minute trial on the treadmill
with no ill effects on my ankle so far. I will sign up today for the challenges and look forward
to a great week!

Thanks again to all of you who posted to me, I know it is helping me regain my positive attitude.

(To Kate: I also have Fibromyalgia)

Billie
207/171/141

Missed your original follow-up post, Billie. I just wanted to say I'm so glad you got back to WW for
a weigh-in. That's how I felt last week at Curves after not weighing in there since June. *sigh*
Hang in there, you'll get those pounds back off again soon!

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"Brenda Hammond" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Great attitude Billie! You'll be rid of that 7.4 in no time.
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209/172/150 NYNY goal 160

"Billie Severy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:2873-3FB0145C-148@storefull-
2115.public.lawson.webtv.net...

Quoted message said:

Thanks Everyone for all the HUGS and support........

I crawled....well, actually, hobbled, back to WW this morning and got the official total gained
during my 2 month absence......7.4, which was NOT the 10-15 lbs. I had expected......So a big
YAY to that!

I feel thoroughly back on track, eating on points and even did a 10 minute trial on the
treadmill with no ill effects on my ankle so far. I will sign up today for the challenges and
look forward to a great week!

Thanks again to all of you who posted to me, I know it is helping me regain my positive
attitude.

(To Kate: I also have Fibromyalgia)

Billie
207/171/141