I never thought I'd be posting this...

vegeline · 08-14-2008, 04:01 PM

Hi everyone,

My name is Ann and I am pretty new member here. To be honest, I stumbled upon this site hoping to crash diet away some weight before seeing a boyfriend. All week, I had been doing Stillman's (not knocking it, it does work) and shedding weight probably somewhat irresponsibly because of my relatively small amount to lose.

And then, yesterday the most unthinkable thing happened and my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. In one moment, the bottom of my whole world dropped out. All of the sudden, vanity pounds have become irrelevant. Today I decided that all I am concerned about is protecting my health and staying nourished to be here for my mom in this dark hour.

I never thought I'd be posting this, but I don't even want to lose weight fast anymore-- I just want to be healthy and strong.

Thank you all so much for being here; I haven't even told my closest friends about this yet, it is so nice to be able to share things and gain motivation from you all.

shespeaks · 08-14-2008, 04:04 PM

Oh Ann, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's diagnosis.

Welcome, and don't hesitate to reach out for help and support anytime you need it.

homestretch · 08-14-2008, 04:10 PM

I am so sorry for your news and hope that your mother has a full recovery. Your goals are the right goals to have. I started with the mantra that every day I was regaining my health and that every pound I lost was a precious step in getting healthier. My heart goes out to you and thank you for the reminder about what is really important here.....our health!

cathy77533 · 08-14-2008, 04:11 PM

OH Ann, I am so sorry about the news you got about your Mom!!

Everyone on this site is always supportive in every way you can imagine!

Keep your chin up

LC Angie · 08-14-2008, 04:11 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are right to focus on your health and not vanity. You will get through this. We are all here for you. Take care.

FloridaShell · 08-14-2008, 04:16 PM

Sorry about your Mom Ann. She will be in my prayers.

fawn · 08-14-2008, 04:26 PM

Ann
I will be thinking about you frequently. We are going through cancer in our family right now.

I also applaud you for your revelation. Do it for health and the rest follows suit. You have lots of cancer survivors here for support as well.

be well and practice positive affirmation.

kpholl · 08-14-2008, 04:32 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your mom.

Priorities are all put into sharp focus at times like this. I will send positive energy to you and your family as you face this challenge. I wish for your mom a full recovery.

Karen

JuliaL · 08-14-2008, 04:49 PM

Hi ann -

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope the prognosis is good and she makes a speedy recovery.

Taking care of yourself will help you take care of her. Hang in there and keep us posted!

teri f · 08-14-2008, 04:53 PM

You and your mom will be in my prayers.

afuentes · 08-14-2008, 05:15 PM

You will be in my thoughts as well. I have dealt with cancer too - my mom. She was diagnosed with colon cancer but it hasn't returned in 8 years. So I am sending positive thoughts your way. Your revelation is the right one. It should always be about health first.

Sharon · 08-14-2008, 08:44 PM

Here's

for your Mom and you.

Welcome to LCF

oobladee · 08-14-2008, 08:55 PM

Ann, welcome! Your mom has every chance in the world to be whole & happy; the treatments are pretty fantastic anymore. Always keep hope alive and be a positive rock for your mom.

Meanwhile, you got the message right on: be well and happy and make the best choices you can during this time. Luckily, doing cool food preparations like veg soups or the like can keep your hands/mind busy and feed the whole family great disease fighting food.

Love & light to you!

tybeeanna · 08-14-2008, 11:08 PM

I will keep you and your MOM in my prayers.

ArmyBella · 08-14-2008, 11:14 PM

I am sorry about your mom and I am glad you want to be healthy!

alabama sunshine · 08-14-2008, 11:45 PM

sorry to hear about your mom my prayers go out to you and your family.

vegeline · 08-15-2008, 12:12 AM

Thank you guys so much-- it means so much, more than I can say, to have your support and thoughts. This board is killed with such kindness and hope. Thank you, thank you.

AllieCat0817 · 08-15-2008, 06:06 AM

Praying for your momma.

dointhis4me · 08-15-2008, 06:16 AM

My mom is fighting cancer right now as well so I understand how scared and helpless you feel. I will have you, your mom, and family are in my prayers.

Livywilltim-mom · 08-15-2008, 06:32 AM

Lots of prayers headed your way. It's too bad that something terrible has to happen sometimes for us to see the most important things. Your courage in posting and sharing your journey has and will continue to touch others and help them in ways you may never even see.

Peace and God's Blessings

ab1ht · 08-15-2008, 06:35 AM

and

You've come to the right place for a healthy diet.

Cuelgirl · 08-15-2008, 06:45 AM

Ann, so sorry to hear about your mom... please try to keep your head up... and know that support is always here... you, your mom and family are in my prayers...

08-14-2008, 04:01 PM	#1
vegeline Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 113 Gallery: vegeline Stats: size 10/ size 4 WOE: South Beach	I never thought I'd be posting this... Hi everyone, My name is Ann and I am pretty new member here. To be honest, I stumbled upon this site hoping to crash diet away some weight before seeing a boyfriend. All week, I had been doing Stillman's (not knocking it, it does work) and shedding weight probably somewhat irresponsibly because of my relatively small amount to lose. And then, yesterday the most unthinkable thing happened and my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. In one moment, the bottom of my whole world dropped out. All of the sudden, vanity pounds have become irrelevant. Today I decided that all I am concerned about is protecting my health and staying nourished to be here for my mom in this dark hour. I never thought I'd be posting this, but I don't even want to lose weight fast anymore-- I just want to be healthy and strong. Thank you all so much for being here; I haven't even told my closest friends about this yet, it is so nice to be able to share things and gain motivation from you all. __________________ Ann My Journey: From Vain Motives to Healthy Aims

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08-14-2008, 04:04 PM	#2
shespeaks MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,087 Gallery: shespeaks Stats: 189/152/125 5'2" & 36 WOE: Atkins/Diabetic Start Date: June 2008. Again.	Oh Ann, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's diagnosis. Welcome, and don't hesitate to reach out for help and support anytime you need it.

08-14-2008, 04:10 PM	#3
homestretch MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,347 Gallery: homestretch Stats: 206.5/153/155 WOE: Lost 35 on SB/Now Atkins and calorie counting Start Date: 5/26/06	I am so sorry for your news and hope that your mother has a full recovery. Your goals are the right goals to have. I started with the mantra that every day I was regaining my health and that every pound I lost was a precious step in getting healthier. My heart goes out to you and thank you for the reminder about what is really important here.....our health!

08-14-2008, 04:11 PM	#4
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 375 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins again! started 1992, lost.80. kept off 40! Start Date: started again 7/08	OH Ann, I am so sorry about the news you got about your Mom!! Everyone on this site is always supportive in every way you can imagine! Keep your chin up

08-14-2008, 04:11 PM	#5
LC Angie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 251 Gallery: LC Angie Stats: 174.8/150.0/135 5'4" (new scale, new stats) WOE: Atkins/High Fat (75%) Start Date: June 22, 2008 (second time)	My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are right to focus on your health and not vanity. You will get through this. We are all here for you. Take care.

08-14-2008, 04:16 PM	#6
FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,703 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133 sz 6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	Sorry about your Mom Ann. She will be in my prayers.

08-14-2008, 04:26 PM	#7
fawn Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,971 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	Ann I will be thinking about you frequently. We are going through cancer in our family right now. I also applaud you for your revelation. Do it for health and the rest follows suit. You have lots of cancer survivors here for support as well. be well and practice positive affirmation.

08-14-2008, 04:32 PM	#8
kpholl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 67 Gallery: kpholl Stats: 318/238/150 WOE: Low carb Start Date: 2/22/03 (the first time)	I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Priorities are all put into sharp focus at times like this. I will send positive energy to you and your family as you face this challenge. I wish for your mom a full recovery. Karen

08-14-2008, 04:49 PM	#9
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,212 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/145/140 16/8/6, height 5'8", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	Hi ann - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope the prognosis is good and she makes a speedy recovery. Taking care of yourself will help you take care of her. Hang in there and keep us posted!

08-14-2008, 04:53 PM	#10
teri f Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fredericktown, Ohio Posts: 3,456 Gallery: teri f Stats: 203/158/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 6/18/2007	You and your mom will be in my prayers.

08-14-2008, 05:15 PM	#11
afuentes MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,141 Gallery: afuentes Stats: 190/179/150 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: honest restart - 11/20/08	You will be in my thoughts as well. I have dealt with cancer too - my mom. She was diagnosed with colon cancer but it hasn't returned in 8 years. So I am sending positive thoughts your way. Your revelation is the right one. It should always be about health first.

08-14-2008, 08:44 PM	#12
Sharon Come join us on the Game Board Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: retired now - I ski 40+ days annually and do marathons. 1st TIME GRANDMOTHER 6/18/07 Posts: 100,733 Gallery: Sharon Stats: 156/124/135 5'6" 63 y/o - GO UCLA - BEAT USC WOE: Atkins - low sodium and fresh food - STAY POSITIVE Start Date: 4/5/03 -------- McCAIN/PALIN in 2008	Here's for your Mom and you. Welcome to LCF

08-14-2008, 08:55 PM	#13
oobladee Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Far North, Cali Posts: 330 Gallery: oobladee Stats: Top BMI: 37; Currently: 30-31 WOE: Moderate fat & cals/hi protein/low carb Start Date: March 2006	Ann, welcome! Your mom has every chance in the world to be whole & happy; the treatments are pretty fantastic anymore. Always keep hope alive and be a positive rock for your mom. Meanwhile, you got the message right on: be well and happy and make the best choices you can during this time. Luckily, doing cool food preparations like veg soups or the like can keep your hands/mind busy and feed the whole family great disease fighting food. Love & light to you!

08-14-2008, 11:08 PM	#14
tybeeanna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So of Rockford Il Posts: 493 Gallery: tybeeanna Stats: 280/241/1 lb less WOE: low carb Start Date: 06/ 08	I will keep you and your MOM in my prayers.

08-14-2008, 11:14 PM	#15
ArmyBella Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Originally from Boston / Living in Colorado Posts: 125 Gallery: ArmyBella Stats: 271/182/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3 April 07 / Restarted 1 August 08	I am sorry about your mom and I am glad you want to be healthy!

08-14-2008, 11:45 PM	#16
alabama sunshine Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: alabama Posts: 519 Gallery: alabama sunshine Stats: 430/ WOE: Atkins Start Date: 02/01/2008	sorry to hear about your mom my prayers go out to you and your family.

08-15-2008, 12:12 AM	#17
vegeline Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 113 Gallery: vegeline Stats: size 10/ size 4 WOE: South Beach	Thank you guys so much-- it means so much, more than I can say, to have your support and thoughts. This board is killed with such kindness and hope. Thank you, thank you.

08-15-2008, 06:06 AM	#18
AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 11,831 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/133.5/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	Praying for your momma.

08-15-2008, 06:16 AM	#19
dointhis4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,095 Gallery: dointhis4me Stats: (was 246+ in 3/07) lc start wt- 239+/166/146 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: 4/4/07-5'6" and 30 y.o.	My mom is fighting cancer right now as well so I understand how scared and helpless you feel. I will have you, your mom, and family are in my prayers.

08-15-2008, 06:32 AM	#20
Livywilltim-mom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,273 Gallery: Livywilltim-mom Stats: 195/In God's Hands/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Ongoing Battle	Lots of prayers headed your way. It's too bad that something terrible has to happen sometimes for us to see the most important things. Your courage in posting and sharing your journey has and will continue to touch others and help them in ways you may never even see. Peace and God's Blessings

08-15-2008, 06:35 AM	#21
ab1ht Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westborough, MA (USA) Posts: 646 Gallery: ab1ht Stats: 160+/149/143 WOE: Still working out the kinks. Start Date: December 2007	and You've come to the right place for a healthy diet.

08-15-2008, 06:45 AM	#22
Cuelgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 278 Gallery: Cuelgirl Stats: 245/221/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/25/2008	Ann, so sorry to hear about your mom... please try to keep your head up... and know that support is always here... you, your mom and family are in my prayers...