What I've Learned Lately

I found that Propel makes a calcium added version. It's actually calcium citrate so it may do us some good. I've learned that stained glass is the perfect hobby to keep me from snacking. Seems there's lead in the solder so if I don't want to inflict anymore brain damage on myself, it's best that I not handle food and stained glass supplies at the same time. I've learned that I'm not a detail person. Great thing to know after sinking 500.00 into stained glass supplies and classes to learn a very detail oriented art. I've learned that people tend to stay away from this boeard when they are having trouble. Isn't that funny? It seems that most of the time when someone drops off the board, they are struggling. Shouldn't this be the place they turn to? What do I know... Connie

Connie! So good to read your posting. I was very impressed when you talked before about doing the stain glass classes. I've always admired that type of work but knew i'd not be able to handle it. My craft of choice to relax is knitting and crocheting. I do pretty good with that and dont' end up with blood all over everytnign which is the other reason why I've not done stained glass. are you struggling? your message makes me wonder if you've got things on your mind. This is the place I turn to with all my struggles. Silly isn't it? I turn to typing on a keyboard to get thigns all worked out. Its my own little journal what I like about it is that when I write them down people write me back. mY diary doesn't do that which is good cause if it did it might mean I had more problems that I thought I had... pam

I've never been a Propel drinker, but I might just check out the calcium added and see how it goes. I find if I am occupied (preferably with my hands) I won't snack. It's the boredom factor that makes me pick things up. Mmmmmmm ... details??? I think I'm with you on that one. Even non-detail things I can't always follow through with. I'm always here on the board, the difference is that I haven't really posted consistently. I haven't considered that I have 'struggled' as such, but then my view of things and someone else's might be different. I know that I am battling a weight gain and it's a very strange feeling to say out loud, I need to lose 30-40 pounds (like a 'normal' person might) as opposed to saying I need to lose 130 pound. I have discovered that I am 'average' now. When I look around, I am an average size. There are women (and men) who are bigger and smaller than I am, but for the most part, I fit right in as opposed to wanting to disappear into the woodwork because I am a blob. We Marylanders have an active state board and group that supports each other both on and off line. I am commited to posting on that board every day to keep it active and I will try to carry that commitment to this board as well. Even if all I am doing is reposting my Maryland post here. (unless of course it is about our upcoming Tea Party ... y'all are invited, but it might be a long trip ). Take care. Hugs, Mo

Connie, you are absolutely right in this is where they should come when there is troubled waters. That is what makes Support Group work. I will check out the propel as well, I love the stuff. It's tastes pretty good & tastes better than plain water. Not too many caloreis either. Take care Marilyn, the Bearlady

Hi Connie; You make a good point about folks staying away when having problems. I think that we are dealing with a basic human nature issue here. Everyone loves to talk about their success, but who wants to admit their failures?? One thing to remember, though, I firmly believe that those of us who are having problems still look in on this board even if they are not posting. Those of you who have kept this board going through the "Quiet times" should remember that you are most likely still a lifeboat to those that need one. Mike