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jennb40
on 1/30/08 9:34 pm - Nashua, NH

Well Stephanie, Rick and I have just finished up another month of motivational messages. Now we need input from you MARCHers as to whether we should continue or not. I wish our message board was like the main board so you could see how many people looked at our messages and we would know if they were worth continuing. We know you don't have to post to every message, nor do we expect you to. But we just need to know how many people find them helpful and if we should go on or not. Let us know.... The Motivational Team - Barbara, Rick & Stephanie

jennb40
on 1/30/08 9:31 pm - Nashua, NH

RNY on 03/13/06

Topic: RE: Enjoying the ride.

You up for bungee jumping, ski diving, or mountain climbing? Somehow if I weighed 100 pounds I wouldn't try some of those! Ruth Ann was going skating - wonder if she did that? I am not "settling" but am content with being able to walk wherever I want, climbing stairs, cleaning house, getting up and down from the floor...just everyday things that skinny people take for granted! But you know, even at my heaviest I have always tried to live life to the fullest extent - and as you add "possible". Life is just better if you have that attitude, but possible did limit some things like walking, climbing stairs, etc. So I am thankful for the small things I can do without difficulty and I love every day and thank God for giving me another healthy wonderful day! Thanks for keeping us thinking...Barbara

jennb40
on 1/30/08 9:25 pm - Nashua, NH

RNY on 03/13/06

Topic: RE: Roll Call Walkers

Saw your email - you know I posted it last week, but I bet I forgot to send on here after I hit "I accept" - and fail to hit "submit this post" I do that some times. Week before last I only had 14 miles...oops!!! This last week I was up a bit to 23 miles, but I really want 30 each week - or more. Thanks for keeping up with me!

Rick A.
on 1/30/08 12:23 pm - Far Northern, CA

RNY on 03/20/06

Topic: Enjoying the ride.

Okay now most of us are at goal or certainly a lot closer to it then we ever thought we would be. I think we need to remember why we started this journey and what we plan to do with our new life. I realize some of us are still suffering with health concerns, but I think even those with their struggles have a better quality of life then they previously did. My challenge each and every day is to live life to the fullest extent possible. I need to use this gift I have been given to open up new worlds to me. I no longer have an excuse to hold back and not lead a more physically active life. I certainly can do a lot more then I could before. I have to find the ambition to go out and make it happen. There are a lot fewer limitations on me than there were in the past. Do you still find yourself holding back and not taking part in new adventures? I know I do and that is something I need to work on. Our challenge is to go out there and live life and surprise those around us as well as ourselves. So what are you willing to do or try? Life is great, Rick

BabyRuth2u
on 1/30/08 7:37 am - Pittsburgh, PA

RNY on 03/24/06

Topic: RE: ****WDYET or What Will You Eat Today (WWYTD) Wednesday****

B- oatmeal packet w/ cinnamon, almonds, soy milk. Coffee Mid morn- protein shake w/ almonds L- salad w/ grilled chicken, 2 tbs ranch dressing Mid aft- protein shakes rest of almonds i took D- Salad w/ 1/2 c. chili

Rick A.
on 1/30/08 3:40 am - Far Northern, CA

RNY on 03/20/06

Topic: RE: The power of the list

Well STephanie, they I am VERY manly. I say as I am beating my (flabby) chest. I guess I will just say it's my sensitive side. Thanks for the support. Rick

Rick A.
on 1/30/08 3:37 am - Far Northern, CA

RNY on 03/20/06

Topic: RE: Just do it.

Barbara, Okay you win, you get credit for protein also. I gotta admit I love the nuts also. Mostly I snack on peanuts and cashews. Thank God for Costco. Take care, Rick