Sorry I won't be able to make it this week or next.  I'm on call this weekend and have a continuing education all day seminar next week end that I need to go to.   Have a good few weeks and enjoy this sunshine as long as we can.   Can you believe it is November?

(((Darla)))

I don't come out here much...trying to get better at it again, but as I approach my 5th year...I don't really know many ppl out here...and like you have said this board is DEAD.

I'm not working my tool as appropriately as I should.  I don't exercise at all...and I know if I did I would lose that 20 I've gained back from my lowest.  But I am happy with myself....for the most part...Like Marsha...I've discovered that I love beer...but I've also discovered that when I drink...I DON'T eat which is another self sabbotage in itself...UGH...

But dang it!  Be proud of how far you have come.  Maybe some us "old" posters need to freshen up this board.

For any of you struggling with teenage daughters, have a look at Dear Abby from yesterday.  It's awesome.

Life continues to stress me out.  My husband got a job in August, after almost two and a half years of being laid off.  He is a painter, so he was a bit leery of a company hiring at the END of summer, but they assured him they have work year 'round.  He was laid off Monday.  I took on a hobby job in August myself, and have had only 5 days off since then - working 7 days a week, oftentimes both of my jobs, which makes for 14 hour days.  It exhausts me, but it also gives me an escape from the the misery at home.  How's THAT for pathetic?

My daughter is almost 19, and although I love her with all my heart, the choices she makes these days break my heart - her boyfriend, her weight, her sense of entitlement and not feeling any kind of responsibility around home...  I could go on and on, but all I can do is pray that some day - SOON - the lightbulb in her noggin' will go on and she'll realize that her life is of her own creation, and it's up to HER to make the right choices and put in the effort to make things happen.  She is going to school, but I can't help worrying how seriously she's taking it - the frickin' loans she'll have to repay are PLENTY serious!

It just seems like everywhere I turn, I'm disappointed, anxious, stressed, and sometimes - downright angry.  The only thing I feel good about is the fact that I'm maintaining my weight, and some weeks even shedding a few pounds.  I had gained 20 from my lowest, but I've shaved about 5 of those off.  I just can't believe I'm not stuffing my face silly from all the stress - I didn't even go nuts with Halloween candy this year.  A few fun-size Twizzlers and Butterfingers, and that's about it. 

Thank God for Trazadone... without it, I wouldn't be able to sleep at night.

So there, my sob story.  I'm sorry - it makes me sad to see how dead this board has become, but with posts like this?  You can understand why I've been keeping to myself.  I'm just a big 'ol party on a stick these days.

I hope you are all working your tools...  Even when life sucks, it sucks a whole lot less at a normal weight than it would ginormously morbidly obese, like I was.  God bless you all ~

Hi all,
We are definitely a go! Men's clothes, women's clothes, kids clothes. All are welcome. Clean out those closets! Come get some great stuff!

Posting updates on the MN Message Board is limited, so PLEASE use the Facebook invite to indicate your participation. This is the easiest way for me to update everyone at the same time.

The invite is here:
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I am finishing up securing the space I had in mind. I have to get an insurance rider so y'all don't sue the church and only sue me. It will be a couple of days before we're locked in.  I'm waiting to hear from my insurance agent, then the corporate office has to approve the insurance before I can rent.

If you have a space that might work, I'm happy to pay for the rental (within reason). Any location must be handicap accessible with nearby parking. Suggestions welcome!

We have a group that meets in the North metro at the Barnes and Noble next to Northtown in Blaine on Saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm. We welcome all surgery types and love to see new faces! I can't tell you how much I think support groups help you stay on track!

Barnes and Noble
710 County Highway 10 NE
Blaine, MN 55434
763-786-0686

Best wishes,
Heidi