COCOA- MELBOURNE-VERO, FLORIDA

Muriel Varia · 12-25-2002, 12:27 AM

Hello Everyone,

Just thought I'd outreach through this BB to see if there are any neighbors out there for support....

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL LCers!

settler · 12-28-2002, 12:35 PM

hello
i just had to say hello we have holidayed in florida for the last 4 years and hope to go again next year spent 4 days in cocoa beach this year brill
this is my first post on this board
shirley

Muriel Varia · 12-29-2002, 01:12 AM

So glad to meet you.

Hope you enjoyed Cocoa as we do. So close to all wonderful recreation facilities. Disney, Sea World, Universal and etc.

We are about 50 minutes away from Cocoa beach.

Will you be Low Carbing?

Hope to hear from you again.

settler · 12-29-2002, 12:59 PM

cant low carb on holiday too much good food and all you can eat
im back on low carb today after being of it for christmas but i put on half a stone ate far too many sweets
shirley

Muriel Varia · 12-29-2002, 10:26 PM

Glad to see that you are again LC (low carbing). I have been doing it since 7/15/02 but really learning all about it since mid August. It is the first time that I have been able to lose weight and feel wonderful doing it. This is definitely a WOL (way of life) for me.

I did slip a little durng the holidays, about a pound. I am truly trying to read my body, stress vs. indulgenge and etc. with a degree of success. How much is a stone???

It is going to be 72 today. A comfortable temperature. One that you would definitely enjoy.

Hope to hear from you soon.
HAVE A TERRIFIC LC DAY!

settler · 12-30-2002, 11:34 AM

a stone is 14lbs
i sure would enjoy that heat
i know i am going to get to my target weight probably by end of january but not sure how i am going to maintain it because i was only going to low carb till i reached it
i just like all those other foods but when i start eating them i tend to binge
this seems to be the only diet i dont cheat on
how much weight have you got to lose and how much have you lost
shirley

Muriel Varia · 12-30-2002, 11:12 PM

Since July I have lost 18 pounds and 8 inches since 10/25/02.

As you can see I am only 4'7" tall. One pound on me looks like 5 on another person. On my signature it shows original wt. as 170, now 152, and goal of 106.

I am doing it for health reasons primarily, but I do have a VAIN streak in me. Want and need to look GOOD.

I am doing the LIFESPAN PROGRAM by Drs. Hellers. Started that on 8/15. Feel absolutely energized.

I also am a Carbohydrate Addict. There is no such thing as ONE piece of bread. Must have the loaf, sort to speak.

Today, will be 77. Enjoy our poolside chats yesterday with friends. Unfortunately the pool heater broke down and water temp. was only 67....No way for me. TTTTOOOOO COLD.

HAVE A TERRIFIC LC DAY!

settler · 01-06-2003, 01:12 PM

hi
couldnt get near the computer over the holidays as my sons were home and they were on it put weight back on but i enjoyed it
toast and butter are my failing
i am back to 11 st which is 154 lbs
have to lose 14 lbs then who knows i am 5 ft 5inches
im not too over weight but if i dont control it i could be
yor pool heater broke down thats a shame
i work in a clothes retail shop a large one and it was so cold inside today i had two jackets a waistcoat a blouse and a vest on and sometimes my gloves
i think they are trying to save money on the heating i am going to do some complaining if they dont sort it out
shirley

Muriel Varia · 01-06-2003, 09:53 PM

Nice to hear from you again.

Sounds like you are having a bit of problems keeping worm at work. Have had a few of those cold days in past work places. Very uncomfortable for 8 hour shifts. Hope you words will be heard.

Your children came home. How nice. How many do you have? I only have one son and lives in Rhode Island.

How lucky you are to only have 14 lbs. to lose. I certainly know what you mean about toast and butter. I am a carbohydrate addict. Can't just have ONE of anything. I even make my own Italian bread for DBF. I haven't had a slice in two months. During the Christmas season, I had 1 cup of pasta, which was prepared with cauliflower, breadcrumbs, olive oil and parmesean cheese. It is an ITALIAN TRADITION to have the "VIGILE" on the eve of Christmas. (DBF (dear boy friend) is very ITALIAN. To get to the story...I truly enjoyed the pasta; but the next day I felt horrible. I was lethargic and my body felt like it weighed 1000 lbs. This is just like I felt before starting this WOL. Now this is the 3rd. time since July that I had carbs and the 3rd. time that I did not feel well. So, I am truly beginning to feel that carbohydrates are truly bad for me. LIVE AND LEARN.

Very cold today. Only going to be 54. Something to do with "el nino". We have had a cooler longer cold spell than any year I can remember since 1996.

Hope you have a TERRIFIC LC DAY!

jedsnj · 01-07-2003, 10:30 AM

Hiya Muriel

JUST SURFING -I'M NORMA FROM THE JANUARY JEWELS -CHALLENGE BOARD. SOME OF US ARE PLANNING A JEWEL GET TOGETHER SOME TIME AFTER IT WARMS UP. COCOA BEACH WAS ONE OF THE SPOTS WE ARE THINKING OF. CAN YOU TELL ME WHEN DOES IT GET WARM THERE ? WARM ENOUGHT FOR THE BEACH. MOST OF US LIVE IN COLD CLIMITS AND WOULD ENJOY THE SUNSHINE AND FUN. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. NJ

settler · 01-07-2003, 12:11 PM

carbs make me feel tired i only realised this the other day and could wait to get back on atkins but i do miss the taste and texture though
i had to de ice the jeep before i could get into it today it is below freezing up here
nj what are the january jewels
shirley

jedsnj · 01-07-2003, 12:22 PM

hi settler

the january jewels are located on the low carb challeng board. if you're asking where we live --all in the us. i live in kentucky. nice to meet you.
nj

Muriel Varia · 01-07-2003, 10:27 PM

Well, concerning weather warm-up...This year has been an EARLIER AND COLDER WINTER SEASON...

Norma~ if you are planning a gathering in Cocoa Beach, a safe time should be March, before spring break. Surf around the net for real good prices on accommodations. Also, if AAA member they sometimes buy group of rooms at special prices. We did save lots in Vegas this year through their booking.

If you come to Cocoa...even look into 3 day cruises to Bahamas. About $279....all meals are included and etc...

If staying in Cocoa...there are the gambling ships that go right out for 4 hrs. FREE... PICK-UP/DELIVER FROM HOTEL, FOOD, MUSIC, GAMBLING AND JUST A NICE DAY OR NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN. SUN CRUZ OR STERLING ARE THEIR NAMES (SHOULD BE ONLINE).

Hope that helps. UMM Maybe I should start TRAVEL AGENCY...LOL

Shirley has vacationed in Cocoa Beach...Think she too can attest to above...

PERSONALLY, I LIKE THE CRUISE IDEA...

jedsnj · 01-08-2003, 07:57 AM

THANKS MURIEL,for the info.

Sounds great...i sent the info to the other jewels. I have a sister that lives in Leesburg but i don't know anything else about Fl. We went there to spend last Christmas with them but that's it,no way to judge the weather that time of year. She is from Baltimore,retired there,but they are moving back north as soon as house is sold. Grandkids keep them on the road or in the air going to school stuff and ect...so they're moving back!!!!

Thanks again...nj

Muriel Varia · 01-08-2003, 11:39 PM

Can be a wonderful place for a gathering! Let me know if they decide to come on down.

HAVE A TERRIFIC LC DAY!

jedsnj · 01-14-2003, 03:58 AM

MORNING MURIEL

WELL SO FAR SOME OF THE JEWELS HAVE DECIDED ON ORLANDO WITH A RENTAL CAR WE CAN DRIVE TO COCOA BEACH..ECT.
NOT GOING TO SEE MICKY...I DON'T THINK.
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP........OYELL WE ARE GOING THERE APRIL10-14 TH.

LOOK OUT FLORIDA

Muriel Varia · 01-14-2003, 11:22 PM

Glad to hear that you have chosen Micky country for your reunion. Lots to do there. I will be leaving Melbourne 4/12 for my return north for the summer.

Have a terrific time!

fla gal 57 · 01-31-2003, 07:34 AM

do any of you ever come up my way to jacksonville?
if so let me know and we can get together maybe for lunch,
i have relatives living in melbourne but i hardly ever get down there. we do about once a year go to epcot or disney world for the week-end. and some to the cape to watch a shuttle launch.

let me hear from some of you fla people sometimes.

Muriel Varia · 01-31-2003, 09:14 PM

Only time I pass through Jacksonville is when I'm coming down or going back up to New England. Spring/fall.

Hope you are successful in LC WOL.

Do let me know.

12-25-2002, 12:27 AM	#1
Muriel Varia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida/Massachusetts Posts: 717 Gallery: Muriel Varia Stats: 12/12/04=170/164/106 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Orig.7/15/02-Restarted 12/5/04	COCOA- MELBOURNE-VERO, FLORIDA Hello Everyone, Just thought I'd outreach through this BB to see if there are any neighbors out there for support.... HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL LCers!

12-29-2002, 01:12 AM	#3
Muriel Varia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida/Massachusetts Posts: 717 Gallery: Muriel Varia Stats: 12/12/04=170/164/106 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Orig.7/15/02-Restarted 12/5/04	GOOD MORNING SHIRLEY! So glad to meet you. Hope you enjoyed Cocoa as we do. So close to all wonderful recreation facilities. Disney, Sea World, Universal and etc. We are about 50 minutes away from Cocoa beach. Will you be Low Carbing? Hope to hear from you again.

12-29-2002, 10:26 PM	#5
Muriel Varia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida/Massachusetts Posts: 717 Gallery: Muriel Varia Stats: 12/12/04=170/164/106 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Orig.7/15/02-Restarted 12/5/04	GOOD MORNING SHIRLEY Glad to see that you are again LC (low carbing). I have been doing it since 7/15/02 but really learning all about it since mid August. It is the first time that I have been able to lose weight and feel wonderful doing it. This is definitely a WOL (way of life) for me. I did slip a little durng the holidays, about a pound. I am truly trying to read my body, stress vs. indulgenge and etc. with a degree of success. How much is a stone??? It is going to be 72 today. A comfortable temperature. One that you would definitely enjoy. Hope to hear from you soon. HAVE A TERRIFIC LC DAY! __________________ Muriel - 4'7" Started LC 7/15/02 170/164/106 Updated 12/12/04

12-30-2002, 11:12 PM	#7
Muriel Varia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida/Massachusetts Posts: 717 Gallery: Muriel Varia Stats: 12/12/04=170/164/106 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Orig.7/15/02-Restarted 12/5/04	GOOD MORNING! Since July I have lost 18 pounds and 8 inches since 10/25/02. As you can see I am only 4'7" tall. One pound on me looks like 5 on another person. On my signature it shows original wt. as 170, now 152, and goal of 106. I am doing it for health reasons primarily, but I do have a VAIN streak in me. Want and need to look GOOD. I am doing the LIFESPAN PROGRAM by Drs. Hellers. Started that on 8/15. Feel absolutely energized. I also am a Carbohydrate Addict. There is no such thing as ONE piece of bread. Must have the loaf, sort to speak. Today, will be 77. Enjoy our poolside chats yesterday with friends. Unfortunately the pool heater broke down and water temp. was only 67....No way for me. TTTTOOOOO COLD. HAVE A TERRIFIC LC DAY!

01-06-2003, 09:53 PM	#9
Muriel Varia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida/Massachusetts Posts: 717 Gallery: Muriel Varia Stats: 12/12/04=170/164/106 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Orig.7/15/02-Restarted 12/5/04	GOOD MORNING SHIRLEY! Nice to hear from you again. Sounds like you are having a bit of problems keeping worm at work. Have had a few of those cold days in past work places. Very uncomfortable for 8 hour shifts. Hope you words will be heard. Your children came home. How nice. How many do you have? I only have one son and lives in Rhode Island. How lucky you are to only have 14 lbs. to lose. I certainly know what you mean about toast and butter. I am a carbohydrate addict. Can't just have ONE of anything. I even make my own Italian bread for DBF. I haven't had a slice in two months. During the Christmas season, I had 1 cup of pasta, which was prepared with cauliflower, breadcrumbs, olive oil and parmesean cheese. It is an ITALIAN TRADITION to have the "VIGILE" on the eve of Christmas. (DBF (dear boy friend) is very ITALIAN. To get to the story...I truly enjoyed the pasta; but the next day I felt horrible. I was lethargic and my body felt like it weighed 1000 lbs. This is just like I felt before starting this WOL. Now this is the 3rd. time since July that I had carbs and the 3rd. time that I did not feel well. So, I am truly beginning to feel that carbohydrates are truly bad for me. LIVE AND LEARN. Very cold today. Only going to be 54. Something to do with "el nino". We have had a cooler longer cold spell than any year I can remember since 1996. Hope you have a TERRIFIC LC DAY!

12-28-2002, 12:35 PM	#2
settler Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: inverness scotland Posts: 11 Gallery: settler	hello i just had to say hello we have holidayed in florida for the last 4 years and hope to go again next year spent 4 days in cocoa beach this year brill this is my first post on this board shirley

12-29-2002, 12:59 PM	#4
settler Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: inverness scotland Posts: 11 Gallery: settler	cant low carb on holiday too much good food and all you can eat im back on low carb today after being of it for christmas but i put on half a stone ate far too many sweets shirley

12-30-2002, 11:34 AM	#6
settler Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: inverness scotland Posts: 11 Gallery: settler	a stone is 14lbs i sure would enjoy that heat i know i am going to get to my target weight probably by end of january but not sure how i am going to maintain it because i was only going to low carb till i reached it i just like all those other foods but when i start eating them i tend to binge this seems to be the only diet i dont cheat on how much weight have you got to lose and how much have you lost shirley

01-06-2003, 01:12 PM	#8
settler Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: inverness scotland Posts: 11 Gallery: settler	hi couldnt get near the computer over the holidays as my sons were home and they were on it put weight back on but i enjoyed it toast and butter are my failing i am back to 11 st which is 154 lbs have to lose 14 lbs then who knows i am 5 ft 5inches im not too over weight but if i dont control it i could be yor pool heater broke down thats a shame i work in a clothes retail shop a large one and it was so cold inside today i had two jackets a waistcoat a blouse and a vest on and sometimes my gloves i think they are trying to save money on the heating i am going to do some complaining if they dont sort it out shirley

01-07-2003, 10:30 AM	#10
jedsnj Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,703 Gallery: jedsnj	Hiya Muriel JUST SURFING -I'M NORMA FROM THE JANUARY JEWELS -CHALLENGE BOARD. SOME OF US ARE PLANNING A JEWEL GET TOGETHER SOME TIME AFTER IT WARMS UP. COCOA BEACH WAS ONE OF THE SPOTS WE ARE THINKING OF. CAN YOU TELL ME WHEN DOES IT GET WARM THERE ? WARM ENOUGHT FOR THE BEACH. MOST OF US LIVE IN COLD CLIMITS AND WOULD ENJOY THE SUNSHINE AND FUN. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. NJ

01-07-2003, 12:11 PM	#11
settler Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: inverness scotland Posts: 11 Gallery: settler	carbs make me feel tired i only realised this the other day and could wait to get back on atkins but i do miss the taste and texture though i had to de ice the jeep before i could get into it today it is below freezing up here nj what are the january jewels shirley

01-07-2003, 12:22 PM	#12
jedsnj Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,703 Gallery: jedsnj	hi settler the january jewels are located on the low carb challeng board. if you're asking where we live --all in the us. i live in kentucky. nice to meet you. nj

01-07-2003, 10:27 PM	#13
Muriel Varia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida/Massachusetts Posts: 717 Gallery: Muriel Varia Stats: 12/12/04=170/164/106 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Orig.7/15/02-Restarted 12/5/04	GOOD MORNING SHIRLEY AND NORMA! Well, concerning weather warm-up...This year has been an EARLIER AND COLDER WINTER SEASON... Norma~ if you are planning a gathering in Cocoa Beach, a safe time should be March, before spring break. Surf around the net for real good prices on accommodations. Also, if AAA member they sometimes buy group of rooms at special prices. We did save lots in Vegas this year through their booking. If you come to Cocoa...even look into 3 day cruises to Bahamas. About $279....all meals are included and etc... If staying in Cocoa...there are the gambling ships that go right out for 4 hrs. FREE... PICK-UP/DELIVER FROM HOTEL, FOOD, MUSIC, GAMBLING AND JUST A NICE DAY OR NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN. SUN CRUZ OR STERLING ARE THEIR NAMES (SHOULD BE ONLINE). Hope that helps. UMM Maybe I should start TRAVEL AGENCY...LOL Shirley has vacationed in Cocoa Beach...Think she too can attest to above... PERSONALLY, I LIKE THE CRUISE IDEA...

01-08-2003, 07:57 AM	#14
jedsnj Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,703 Gallery: jedsnj	THANKS MURIEL,for the info. Sounds great...i sent the info to the other jewels. I have a sister that lives in Leesburg but i don't know anything else about Fl. We went there to spend last Christmas with them but that's it,no way to judge the weather that time of year. She is from Baltimore,retired there,but they are moving back north as soon as house is sold. Grandkids keep them on the road or in the air going to school stuff and ect...so they're moving back!!!! Thanks again...nj

01-08-2003, 11:39 PM	#15
Muriel Varia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida/Massachusetts Posts: 717 Gallery: Muriel Varia Stats: 12/12/04=170/164/106 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Orig.7/15/02-Restarted 12/5/04	GLAD TO BE OF HELP! Can be a wonderful place for a gathering! Let me know if they decide to come on down. HAVE A TERRIFIC LC DAY!

01-14-2003, 03:58 AM	#16
jedsnj Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,703 Gallery: jedsnj	MORNING MURIEL WELL SO FAR SOME OF THE JEWELS HAVE DECIDED ON ORLANDO WITH A RENTAL CAR WE CAN DRIVE TO COCOA BEACH..ECT. NOT GOING TO SEE MICKY...I DON'T THINK. THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP........OYELL WE ARE GOING THERE APRIL10-14 TH. LOOK OUT FLORIDA

01-14-2003, 11:22 PM	#17
Muriel Varia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida/Massachusetts Posts: 717 Gallery: Muriel Varia Stats: 12/12/04=170/164/106 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Orig.7/15/02-Restarted 12/5/04	GOOD MORNING! Glad to hear that you have chosen Micky country for your reunion. Lots to do there. I will be leaving Melbourne 4/12 for my return north for the summer. Have a terrific time!

01-31-2003, 07:34 AM	#18
fla gal 57 Guest Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 991 Gallery: fla gal 57 Stats: yr.2000--325 lbs. now in yr. 2004 215 lbs. WOE: Atkins Start Date: nov. 2000	fla. low carber do any of you ever come up my way to jacksonville? if so let me know and we can get together maybe for lunch, i have relatives living in melbourne but i hardly ever get down there. we do about once a year go to epcot or disney world for the week-end. and some to the cape to watch a shuttle launch. let me hear from some of you fla people sometimes.

01-31-2003, 09:14 PM	#19
Muriel Varia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida/Massachusetts Posts: 717 Gallery: Muriel Varia Stats: 12/12/04=170/164/106 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Orig.7/15/02-Restarted 12/5/04	GOOD MORNING Only time I pass through Jacksonville is when I'm coming down or going back up to New England. Spring/fall. Hope you are successful in LC WOL. Do let me know.

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