Its Wednesday and Im doing the thread again!!!!!

pay i know all to well the eating wrong and trying to get back on track!!! atleast you have your support group to help you. i am still trying to find one here in ohio near me!!! i can't do the OH support group leader thing because i only have my cell phone and it would cost me an arm and a leg to be on the phone that long with OH.

have you tried the 5 day pouch test? it helped me get back on track but then i am back eating wrong once again!!! its so hard when you know that you don't dump on the wrong food group!!!

hang in there pat and i am sure you will get back on track once more!!

hugs judy g

pat--could it have anything to do with your thyroid meds?????

Actually Margo, at my physical on Monday, my PCP said my thyroid levels were perfect......it's me, not following the program, eating bad carbs, and too big of portions.
Had a really good day today.....just have to take it one day at a time, and I know my "tool" will work.

Thanks one and all for your words of encouragement.
I am truly grateful for my friends here.

Pat R.

Hi Carla,
So very glad you're feeling better. Just don't let this burst of energy allow you to over do it.

I'm troubled today. Troubled and disappointed about our little corner of the world. It used to be such a happy, loving a caring place to come and visit everyday. The people here were so understanding and lovely, we all would invite folks from other boards to come and join our little family.

As families go, we have gotten into some sort of turmoil. Pot stirring, name calling, harsh opinions have made this a place where I would be embarrassed to have someone come for a visit. Like a house that's clean on the surface, but has cobwebs and dirt hiding just under the surface. Pretty to look at, but grimy underneath.
So many have stopped coming by regularly. Some I have spoken to have said they are afraid to state opinions or say things that might be taken out of context or anger someone. What has happened here?
All of you have been here for me at one time or another, in sickness and in health, and for that I am grateful. At a point in my life, not too long ago, you were my only friends. I don't feel that anymore, and I'm so very sorry for that. Maybe it's just one of life's cycles and it's time to move on. I don't know. What I do know is that this is no longer a welcoming place for me and the turmoil and strife and stress that I sense here is more than I want to deal with.
I won't say I'm leaving, because this is a door I don't want to close, but I will say that I will continue to pm those who I know are still the people I once knew when I joined the board.

I wish all of you health and happiness, success and joy.

Lovingly,
Susan

Susan,

Too many of our "family" seems to be leaving, and that's a shame. Don't go. I look forward to seeing everyone here.

Oh Susan your post hit home. I will miss you.

Carla
You must be feeling better and that is good.  Boy, does my car need washing but here in Kansas you wash your car and you can get bet your sweet bippy it will snow or rain. LOL
Not much going on with me.  We had a scare here, they said we might not get paid this week (I work for the state) but then the governor signed whatever she had to sign and they said we would get paid.  I am not into working for free.   We have heard rumors of working 4 nine hour days. I would do that. I know I would lose 4 hours a week but I would like to have 3 days off.
The democrats blame the republicans and the republicans blame the democrats, why can't they just work together and try to figure this all out.
Which reminds me, it kind of sounds like this forum.  Susan, please don't be discouraged. You will always have somebody wanting to stir the pot, they are not happy unless they do. People don't like other people expressing their opinions. Only their opinion matters.  I don't like to be told what to do and I also don't need to be babysat, but some people feel that is their duty to run things.  It happens at work also and there's nothing you can do about it.
This is still a good place to come, you just have to ignore the troublemakers. I don't read their posts.  I guess that is why I don't know what is going on most of the time.
Margo, girl, it is good to see you still posting. Hang in there.
Pat R, I hope you can get things under control.  I am struggling with my eating right now also.  I need to get on track again.
Have a good day everybody.

Mickey

This is in response to those who think the comments that Darlene made were causing trouble.  There are two sides to every story and you should read the emails that she is getting from the very ones you guys are offering encouragement to.  I do not come here to stir up trouble and I know Darlene doesn't;however, we both have the right to our say.  She is being slammed on this board and in her message box and those who are doing the slamming are the very ones who are whinning about not being able to play with others.  I hate getting in the middle of this but was dragged in when a few of the members drug me in during their rantings to Darlene.  I don't give a crap about those stupid boxes that you guys seem to love to send; I also don't give a crap that some take out the expensive stuff and put in the cheap crap; that's why I don't do those activities; however, I do give a crap when people gang up on the very one who is trying to get this thing straightened out and especially when they accuse her of being the one who did the no religion thing.  THAT WAS ME NOT DARLENE.  So, if you want to say I cause trouble, fine.  I will tell you this, I went for a year without posting and read every single drama that came through here and trouble and fights were as prevalent then as now.  So, think again over who starts what and who needs babysetting and who doesn't. 

jeannie- i truly hope that you are not including me in the group of whomever is writing to darlene--i have not- will not- until  i can say something more positive....i don't need names- i am pretty much aware of at least one person--but i am not to be included in that group.....

I have read the email that the one nut case sent and it included me in the mix.