tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post5218230021120028375..comments2023-10-16T03:16:38.135-04:00Comments on Crooked Stitches: Weight, lumps, and hormones...Karen Marchettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-5658513512072803012012-04-08T11:03:41.691-04:002012-04-08T11:03:41.691-04:00I have so much confidence in you, Karen! If you p...I have so much confidence in you, Karen! If you put your mind up to it, you can do anything! I'm proud of you quitting smoking and you will conquer the weight issue as well. You are going to feel so much better health wise and your confidence will come back to you and then watch out!!!!! They'll be no stopping the things you can accomplish! Look at all of your accomplishments now and with a healthier you, you'll be even more fantastic! :)Theresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-7578671146478182192012-04-06T20:42:54.746-04:002012-04-06T20:42:54.746-04:00Wow! That is fantastic. I know I can do this too...Wow! That is fantastic. I know I can do this too, just need a little time and some major adjustments! Thanks for your support.Karen Marchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-2813991387303230892012-04-06T20:25:08.900-04:002012-04-06T20:25:08.900-04:00You sure can do it Karen!!! Sometimes it takes som...You sure can do it Karen!!! Sometimes it takes something drastic for us DO something drastic. When I walked back to my house, almost five years ago, from the mailbox, with sweat pouring and breathing hard, I knew that if I didn't DO something drastic, that I would die. So, here I am today, almost five years later, eating healthy, feeling much better and have lost 130 pounds. Still have a little more to go, but it works, and you can do it too!!! It's so worth it!!! I'll be thiinking about you.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034571629435234127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-49926945551134305492012-04-05T11:09:22.148-04:002012-04-05T11:09:22.148-04:00Thanks,I look forward to that Pepper!Thanks,I look forward to that Pepper!Karen Marchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-24743371723978113222012-04-05T11:08:31.684-04:002012-04-05T11:08:31.684-04:00Aww... LOVE. Thanks for being a great friend! We...Aww... LOVE. Thanks for being a great friend! We will met one day and I'm sure they won't be able to shut us up! I am beautiful, this I know, I just need to change the wrapping paper! xoxo!!Karen Marchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-4823222307779570282012-04-05T11:07:18.106-04:002012-04-05T11:07:18.106-04:00Yay, please keep the prayers and excitement coming...Yay, please keep the prayers and excitement coming!Karen Marchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-35365077652646431462012-04-05T11:06:29.358-04:002012-04-05T11:06:29.358-04:00I'm hoping to get to "low carb", dep...I'm hoping to get to "low carb", depending on weight loss I should be on "no carb" for at minimum of three weeks. Then we can slowly start adding things back... slowly.Karen Marchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-79054890675187784902012-04-05T11:05:11.777-04:002012-04-05T11:05:11.777-04:00That's already on my agenda Nan!That's already on my agenda Nan!Karen Marchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-59906106803497189092012-04-05T11:04:11.934-04:002012-04-05T11:04:11.934-04:00Thank you, Hanne-Grete!Thank you, Hanne-Grete!Karen Marchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-50468105790950073422012-04-05T11:03:47.594-04:002012-04-05T11:03:47.594-04:00Thanks JL! It is rough, but I will do this!Thanks JL! It is rough, but I will do this!Karen Marchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-42675207103086183282012-04-05T11:03:08.368-04:002012-04-05T11:03:08.368-04:00xoxo!!!xoxo!!!Karen Marchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-69628048286960970992012-04-05T11:02:57.639-04:002012-04-05T11:02:57.639-04:00I'm hoping so! Thanks!I'm hoping so! Thanks!Karen Marchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-41467338565014903232012-04-05T11:02:27.116-04:002012-04-05T11:02:27.116-04:00Thanks, Elvira. I will definitely keep you inform...Thanks, Elvira. I will definitely keep you informed!Karen Marchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093214912454065272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-65752663577359488532012-04-05T10:53:44.628-04:002012-04-05T10:53:44.628-04:00Way to go Karen. I'm with you all the way on t...Way to go Karen. I'm with you all the way on this one. An ex-smoker too and the weight gain after quitting was indeed surprising. Sounds like you have a good medical team behind you. Hopefully we'll meet at some quilting event and share a yummy salad and skinny latte.Pepper Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840312463631790831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-46900962381777157232012-04-05T09:07:43.961-04:002012-04-05T09:07:43.961-04:00Oh Karen. I know it'll be hard adjustments to ...Oh Karen. I know it'll be hard adjustments to make but at least they are temporary and they can fix what is wrong. You deserve a major pat on the back for first of all quitting smoking and second making changes to get yourself better. For what it's worth I think you're beautiful just the way you are! But this is about you, your comfort, your confidence. I'm one of your cheerleaders!Lisa Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535205221573079908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-51301824498407886972012-04-05T08:33:34.189-04:002012-04-05T08:33:34.189-04:00I am so excited for you! You are in my weight los...I am so excited for you! You are in my weight lose prayers! Yes, those prayers are really intense since I have much to lose myself. :) :)Judeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132067297418281679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-57168362415709216272012-04-04T23:41:06.902-04:002012-04-04T23:41:06.902-04:00Karen, you and I are in the same boat, so you have...Karen, you and I are in the same boat, so you have my complete support. I know you will do it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-8877741435625263772012-04-04T23:28:12.805-04:002012-04-04T23:28:12.805-04:00I lost 30+lbs with the low carb diet. Those first ...I lost 30+lbs with the low carb diet. Those first two weeks are critical. Once you get over the sugar addiction, it's so easy. You just won't crave sweets. Wished that lack of craving would last forever.... it comes back when you eat sugar again! Bummer! I was recently diagnosed with lumps on my thyroid. So far not bad enough to treat, but where you are at now was explained to me to be my future. Good luck!jdqltrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614210753902918074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-42763188755791962132012-04-04T22:58:36.160-04:002012-04-04T22:58:36.160-04:00Find a good health food store, preferably one that...Find a good health food store, preferably one that has a cafe. Two of my daughters work in amazing health food stores and they cook/bake/makemuch better and healthier than I ever did.<br /><br />Nan MooreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-34568815280176723102012-04-04T21:44:57.119-04:002012-04-04T21:44:57.119-04:00Good going! Two extremely hard things to do, diet ...Good going! Two extremely hard things to do, diet and quit smoking. I applaude you!marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556547440592454791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-1509221689677550862012-04-04T21:44:56.837-04:002012-04-04T21:44:56.837-04:00You go girl!!!! I admire the fact that you are a n...You go girl!!!! I admire the fact that you are a non-smoker, I'm not...yet. Being a chronic smoke-stoppers for years I know how those pounds sneaks up on you;)So this time I am doing it the opposite way. Loosing those pesky pounds first, then stop smoking on May 22nd. I am like you doing the no-carb diet. The first week was not good, but during week two you will start to really feel the change in your body! So stay strong:)Loosing 25 pounds in 9 weeks does not feel bad at all (my underwear is gotten to big even:)) I am so looking forward to hear updates on your progress!! No-carb hugs from me:)) Hanne-GreteHanne-Gretehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827573000344137785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-52668067812536118912012-04-04T21:43:40.411-04:002012-04-04T21:43:40.411-04:00Good for you Karen.... keep up the good work! Loa...Good for you Karen.... keep up the good work! Loads of people are cheering you on; me too! Janet-LeeJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00414218250441567346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-80375543739785345132012-04-04T21:42:43.598-04:002012-04-04T21:42:43.598-04:00You go, girl!
xo
elpooYou go, girl!<br />xo<br />elpooElpoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09937816192419460331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-76953111067007058262012-04-04T21:34:09.040-04:002012-04-04T21:34:09.040-04:00Bless your heart Karen! You can do this. Every da...Bless your heart Karen! You can do this. Every day on your journey is one more day to a healthier you! Thank you for sharing this most personal story with us. I know your physical challenges will be a thing of the past quickly!Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04188208426944207449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985078669394737146.post-8755707132225497582012-04-04T21:23:46.226-04:002012-04-04T21:23:46.226-04:00You can do it! I would love to join you! Please le...You can do it! I would love to join you! Please let me know how you're doing!Elvirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742901439532614752noreply@blogger.com