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    About Me

    I am a christian who works on the open water primarily in oil field support, that's a boat instead of a rig/platform for you land lubbers. myspace.com/captainishmael Look me up!

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  • Journal

    • Further progress!

      Mood June 13, 2008 12:38am

      Hey there, everyone!

       

      I've managed to lose ten pounds in the last few months...  I had thought I had gained it and more, but now …

    • Can't stand it any longer.... arrgh!

      Mood May 27, 2008 8:49am

      I can't wait to get back home.

       

      I opted for a shorter hitch, so I should be heading home sometime within the next week or so.  I've …

    • Learning the language...

      Mood April 11, 2008 2:26am

      Hello everyone, or should I say, O-hai-o go-sai-mas!

       

      I'm learning a good deal about this culture and it's possibilities.  I …

    • Overseas... finally... :)

      Mood March 19, 2008 12:36pm

      Hello to everyone who reads this stuff.

       

      I'm on my way to Japan for a six month tour.  I'll be working with the government, the USA …

    • Starting to lose again... finally.

      Mood March 6, 2008 2:00am

      Alrighty then!  I'm down to 219 again.  I can actually feel some muscle under my belly roll now!  LOL...

       

      Still out to …

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      From DanieLou September 15

      HEY!!! Hope you are doing well!!!

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      From DanieLou August 7

      HEY!! Hope you are doing well! HUGS!! Danie

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      From DanieLou July 9

      Hey Ish!!! Hope you are doing well! Hope your mom is doing better! Hugs. Danie

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      Hello from Orlando FL, hope all is well with you and have a great 4th, Stephan

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  • Goals

    Get into better shape.

    Progress

    50 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 25, 08 36 more days.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    215

  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Pain

      I am a Christian. In 2001 I herniated my 1st disk, L-4. In 2006 I ruptured a second disk, L-5 (extruded). I have learned to deal with my new body restrictions in spite of the pain. Laid off after the most recent injury. Been working on the ocean since January this year.

      Treatments

      Acupressure Not Working
      The buzzing effect was weird. I think it had a placebo effect at 1st. Didn't help in the end.
      Heat Not Working
      Actually made things worse during the use of heat.
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      I used Lortab for a couple of weeks. Being occupationally concerned about addiction I ceased the meds.
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      I thought I was all better after 2 months and went back to work. Went back to PT after a day. Eventually began my own personal version of PT. It has worked pretty well, so far.
      Ibuprofen Working / Worked
      I take 1000mg every morning and again in the afternoon (rarely) if desperate. Takes 45 minutes to take the edge off and I'm killing my kidneys/liver.

    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      Married since 1998. Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. I am a Christian man who has learned the hard way why not to marry a wicked woman. Left in December, her idea. Filed for divorce this summer.

      Treatments

      Leave Somewhat Helpful
      Was working fine until she tracked me down across 2800 miles and broke into the house and stole/forged checks. Warrants for her arrest are still waiting on her location being found. She has been stalking me for nearly a year now.
      Pets Somewhat Helpful
      Was working fine until she killed my dog.

    • Open Obesity

      I was weighing nearly 270#s last October. By watching my intake and working in a more strenuous environment, I have lost about 40#s in a year.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      I cut out all dairy, nuts, and have limited my bread intake. I've also begun to recently go one day a week without food. Its not the same as fasting; I consider it 'learning self control.'
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      I started by using the treadmill for short periods. I eventually worked my way up to two hours a night while listening to books on cd. It helped me boost my morale and helped me recover from an injury at the same time. Now that I work harder, I don't do any EXTRA exercise, but I'm still losing weight and toning up. Aside from the spinal injury, I feel better than I have in years.

    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      Treatments

      Divorce Not Working
      Leave Too Soon to Tell
      Talking Working / Worked

    • Open Healthy Sex

      Uhmm. What exactly is this community designed for? Doesn't everyone prefer healthy sex? I may not be active since my seperation with my STBX but there's always the hope that I'll find the perfect woman for me sometime.

      Treatments

      Patience Somewhat Helpful
      Currently abstaining until I can find the right woman and eventually marry.

    • Open Abstinence & Celibacy

      Practical abstinance is a blessing, but not very enjoyable...

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