I was a junk food addict until September 2007 when I decided to take responsibility for what I eat. It has worked well so far (over 30 pounds down and counting!) I've been a "happy fat person" my whole life which makes me seem OK on the outside but on the inside I can really beat myself up emotionally. High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, lower back and sciatica pain are why I'm trying to lose weight and exercise regularly. I want to live well and Daily Strength is really helping me achieve my goal!
I love my family and am a loyal and true daughter, sister, wife, auntie and friend. I am a songwriter, collaborator, singer, sax player, and music lover. I've been playing music with my band mates for over 15 years now and it's more of a hobby now than anything. But I want to look good and not have huge waves of anxiety when I get up on stage and sing to an audience.
susanparks04 wrote a journal entry: Thoughts, not random 12:19pm
I'm busy. Busy with work. We have a new CEO and he has been here for one week. So far, he seems like…
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Hey Gene! So sorry to have made you feel like I was offended or something...I haven't been on here a…
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Hey friend - just read your message and it sounds like you have a hard decision to make. Please stay…
susanparks04 replied to heart72’s discussion post LETS TALK REALITY in the Obesity support group 11:27pm
Hey Heart - Yeah I've tried the pills and so many other lose weight quick schemes. I've been on the ultimate…
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Mike, this is a great recap. Thanks for sharing it, and I look forward to your next excellent adventure!…
October 8, 2008 12:19pm
I'm busy. Busy with work. We have a new CEO and he has been here for one week. So far, he seems like a good fit, but who am I to know? We have …
October 2, 2008 7:22am
Hi. I know it has been a long time since my last entry. I have been lax in taking good care of myself in terms of the food choices I've made. I …
September 2, 2008 11:36am
I've been trying so hard to kick the blues I've had since returning from Cape Cod but it's not going as well as I hoped. Today I'm in …
August 27, 2008 8:00pm
Hi. I can't wait for summer to wind down, well, actually I just want the weather to get cold. Not cool, but cold. Cold enough to have to wear …
Sue: Good day to my good friend. Sara & I are sharing my cold. Hope you & your Mr. are well. I had Thai food at this super place in Hanover for lunch friday, and Sara surprised me w/ twin lobsters (fraternal) friday night. Made up, somewhat, for our cold. They were great. I only have the real use of my right arm, so Sara dissembled my lobster. Waiting for Mass Health (in all their schmuckdom) to approve some more weeks of physical therapy, so my legs loosen up allowing me to walk short distances w/ what is called a hemi-walker (half cuz of my lousy left arm). Quit our eBay business, cuz w/ the new lowered shipping/handling fees we would wind up LOSING money. Less to fight about. I miss the routine & occasional sale..added income. Write when you can, kiddo. I think this may be Indian Summer. Very pleasant here. Lotsa businesses shut down in Fall making this a ghost town, and we live across from the town cementery (no problems w/ neighbors). Su amigo, Gene
Sweet Sue: No need to apogolize. I was having an oversensitive week & thought all was ill w/ the world. Now I have a cold. Oh boy. I'm glad to have met you too. Do you have a tape of your music? I used to review freelance & would be curious to sample your wares if you want to share them w/ me. If you have the free time during the week, walk into Bread of Life & ask for Gaby. She is cool like you; you will like her & vice versa. She composes & is very into music, as am I. Trying to get ahold of the new Brian Wilson CD now that Sara discovered we can't afford his Boston date for my birthday on the 23rd. Sounds like the old Brian. His voice is better & sidemen very capable. Fall is coming too quickly. Hope you are hanging in there. I worked biotech for awhile as office assistant...what b-o-r-i-n-g folks. Very challenging for a blabbermouth like I. Talk soon? Gene
Susan: Did I say something wrong? Are we not talking? If you don't want to talk to me, I won't bother you. Just say the word. I'm sorry if I said something I shouldn't. Thought I could open up; sorry if I misread you. Gene
Just curious, Do you know Gabriella at Bread of Life on Main Street. You would likely get along w/ her. She is a composer as well, and a heck of a nice lady except she & I have lost touch since my move to Hull & my stroke. Try & meet her; she knows everybody...very big heart. I'm just babbling. Your compadre, Gene PS: Patty was likely neglected & underfed. Hard to type w/ only one hand; used to type 85 wpm.
Your Motorhead is a cutie. Did you see my Boomer & Patty? Ptty, I think, was negled...unloved & underfed. Now she is plump & the lovingest, taking no crap from dopey lovable Boomer. Sara can't have kids anymore so they suffice. You know how it is. Your secret Admirer, Gene
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I cannot walk in long strides or stand or bend for long periods of time before my lower back is in pain so much that it makes me sweat and the outer part of my right thigh goes numb and feels like it's hot and painful.
I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea after years and years of not sleeping well. I gained a LOT of weight My body swelled up. I fell asleep at work, while watching TV during loud car crash scenes in movie theaters, and behind the wheel. I'm on CPAP therapy now and it has changed my life.
Hi. I'm a newly-diagnosed D-2 from Boston. My fasting blood sugar has gone from 134 to 176 over the past 2 months. I've just taken my first A1C test and have to call the lab for the results in a couple days. I have a lot to learn, and I hope you can help me.
