A Diamond in the Rough -- Candy's Journey

[Edwards20]

Morning all. Still weighed in at 223, so that is one good thing this morning. I still dont' feel that great. The potty trips have slowed and I am just nauseated and not actually getting sick. Although I think I need to stay in the bed, I have got to go in for at least a bit this morning.

Hope to check in later ....

Pray for me. I think I have upset some people without intending too. I was just trying to make some statements and I was probably harsh.

I just worry about people way to much I suppose, but that's me and always has been. I think we should never be a stumbling block and we should genuinely reach out to others.

It's easy to be nice and caring when they approach you. But, do we go out of our way to extend our hands to them, or just wait on them to make a move.

Some people work well on tough love, other's need something different. I think as a culture we fail horribly and reaching out to others. I have seen this far too much lately with 2 suicides right here close to home. To me it's even more serious online, because people can put up such a facade online and be hurting more than we ever know.

[Sadler_Girl]

Morning glad you are feeling better. Sorry for the sadness

[Low Carb Mommy]

Good morning Candy! I'm glad that you are feeling a little better. Take it easy today (especially with food).

I'm sorry you are having some issues. I am like that too....wanted to help more than people want or need....sometimes comes across sticking my nose in another's business unsolicited. Hope you can smooth things out. You are a sweet and caring person and a great friend to have. I have enjoyed your comments to me and all your advice. You won't have any problem over stepping your boundaries here. Love ya!

[BeepBeep]

Hey Candy,

I'm totally lost right now as to what's going on with you so I feel like I'm responding in the dark here (actually I am 'cause it's only 5:58am here!)... but whatever you are experiencing, yes, my prayers are with you.

loves!

jen

[monet0329]

Morning Candy Girl.... good luck today.. my prayers are with ya hun,,,

[losin4good1980]

Hope your pooper is feeling better soon! LOL Love ya hun! xoxox

[Livywilltim-mom]

Prayers and good thoughts going out to you.
I don't know the circumstance upsetting you, but want to share that if you have offered advice and/or counsel in good faith---which I am SURE is the case---try to be at peace with it.
Hugs,
Jaimie

[seb]

Candy~I agree that people need to be reached out to and loved. There are so many that have been deeply hurt, and the words we use can make a difference in their lives. I call them "life words" or "death words" with my kids. I always want to speak "life words" to others. You are a beautiful person, Candy. for you.

[BigStud72]

Hey Candy!

I'm not in the loop as to what has been going on for the past several days, but I know that you have a kind and caring heart and that's what matters!

[Edwards20]

Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I didn't really give advice, I just shared some concerns on my heart in our GG challenge about people that joined the challenge but are no longer posting. Most in the group feel that people don't stay simply because they are not in this as a WOE. I think sometimes we shut people off, unintentionally and perhaps even hurt them. I think we brush things off and group people into categories that the don't necessarily fall into instead of looking to ourselves.

I am leaving the office to pickup Hannah and might not be online tonight or until tomorrow afternoon.

you all

[iabowhunter]

Hey Georgia peach!



Put me in the I-have-too-many-irons-in-the-fire category

I do check in on you every day.

WOE for me has simply sucked! It's been a free for all. I really need to get my act together and maybe join a challange here. Any suggustions? I gotta do something!

Monday was a good day. I took a half a day of vacation and my wife and I went down to the river to fish. I caught a few but my wife didn't. She had fun just the same. It was real nice just to sit down at the river and relax. We are hoping to go back down Sunday afternoon. Keep your fingers crossed!

I gotta go finish up some stuff before it gets dark out side. Hope to see you on later!

Take care,
Phil

[Edwards20]

Morning Phil .... thanks for checking in on me. I have been thinking of you too. . I know that my current challenge ends May 31st. So, I will re-evaulate my goals at that point and see what challenge fits into my needs. I will let you know and you can join too.

Today is a busy day for me. We have a Parade this morning and a Telethon all weekend. Our friends that have the country band will be playing tonight at the Telethon. This is a "sister" Shrine Club's Telethon to raise money for the Shriner's Hospitals, so it's always a tear jerker, but so worth it. Lots of gospel singers and even children who have been patients or are currently patients at a Shriner's Hospital.

Do you all realize that Shriner's Hospital's charge NOTHING ?? They do not accept insurance either. They are strictly funded by Shriner's and the money they raise. So, the next time you see someone on the street corner with a bucket for "HOSPITALS", make sure to drop something in. It could be your child one day.

If they have "CIRCUS FUND" on their bucket, that money goes to the operating costs of Shriner's facilities -- not the HOSPITALS.

Well, it's time to get going here. Hope you all have a lovely day.

[Livywilltim-mom]

Candy,
Thanks for all you and your family do for the Shriners! It is an amazing group.

Will hopefully catch up with you later this afternoon...going to an Ordination for a friend of ours who is becoming a priest today! Very exciting.

Hugs

[mycattaz]

Candy Have a great day!!!

[pescacat]

Hi Candy,
Glad to know you seem to be doing better healthwise. Have a good time at the parade and at the telethon. I hope it is a huge success! Take care! **hugs**
--Laura

[monet0329]

Hey sweets..

now I know the answer to the question I asked you over in my journal..lol. about your weekend.. .. ejoy your day and thanks for the info.. I will remember this for sure !!

I must have missed that day of the thread.. but I know what your saying.. as I love all the people in there.. I most of the time can't make it in there during the days.. then my nights just aren't long enough.. .. I know the ladies don't mean to leave anyone out , I am sure.. but it does seems ot be devided between the "day shift" and the "NIght shift".. but the day sift.. most either dont have a pc or just dont get on line in the evenings do to family and such.. so thats uderstandable..

course I am not in there as much as you are.. so I don't notice the things you or the others so.. I hope I can get caught up on reading some of the threads today.. the boss' are at the track today (500) and they say it should be slow.. we'll see.. I have someone test driving as I type..lol.

anyway.. I hope you all have a great day!!..

love ya sweets.. !

[Low Carb Mommy]

Have a great weekend Candy!

[monet0329]

Are ya having fun? I so hope you are .. love ya Candy girl !

[Edwards20]

Morning peeps. Gosh, I am tired this morning.

It was late when we got in last night. When we left they had raised $7,000. Sunday is normally their best day with churches coming by and bringing their donations. Typically, they will raise over $100K.

Saw some old friends that we had not seen since last year's telethon. We got numerous comments on our weightloss. That was really nice.

I am just having some issues with belly fat. I am losing in my stomach, but it hangs out in front my hips bones, and it's very obvious and hard to "tuck in". I am hoping I can lose in this area. We went to a thrift store that actually had some jeans. I got into a pair of 18's, but with my stomach, I had several muffin tops, so I just can't wear that size right now. They fit everywhere else and the 20's are too big. Perhaps one day, I won't be wearing baggy clothes. Of course the close I have now are 24-26's. So, I guess the 20's aren't a bad option.

I weighed 224 this AM which is up 1lb from the past few days. Not suprised since I actually started eating again and the barbecue they fed us yesterday was ham.

Today, I plan on trying to cook up some things. Already made a batch of flax muffins. I realized we had not had any in a few weeks. I will probably make some chicken salad too. Randy is going to cook up our hamburger patties for the week.

The later this evening, we will head to the track. Hannah is just thrilled. It's the first dirt race of the season here and she can't wait. She loves that "beautiful dirty place".

[mycattaz]

goodmorning candy, just thought I would pop in and say
" Have a nice day"

[Low Carb Mommy]

Wow, that is great how much money they can raise. I haven't seen any Shriner's around here. The fire departments have been at every intersection raising money though. It is so good to receive compliments from people who haven't seen you in a while. It keeps you motivated to keep doing what you are doing!!

As far as the belly fat, that is where I have my problem too. Have you tried any of those support panties(not talking about the girdles now)? They work wonders! I found some at Walmart and they are made by Vassarette. Hope this wasn't too personal to put on here(maybe I should had PM you)!

I wish I liked the flax muffins. I only fixed them once....maybe I should try them again. If you will...will you post your favorite recipe???
Good job planning ahead!

Have fun tonight. I went to see a race at a dirt track one time. One of our friends was racing and flipped his car. It scared me so bad! When we got home we had dirt in places I would have never thought!

[Livywilltim-mom]

Happy Sunday Candy!

Just MHO about the Vassarette panties...they are the best! Love them so much.
Beth, I started using a recipe for flax muffins made with 1/2 cup of the davincis syrup instead of added sweetener...very yummy!

Hope everyone has a super Sunday!

[monet0329]

Morning Candy Girl.... awesome job raising that mula....

yes.. post the flax recipe.. pleaaaseeee.. hehe

you all have fun tonight.. I'm not into those loud races..lol. my dad used to drag us kids to the Paragon races every friday night when I was a little girl.. the noise scared me..lol.. so0o0 good for hannah for not being a girly girl like I was ..

have fun fun fun..

[Edwards20]

Hi Lisa, Beth and Jaimie.

Heck no, you can talk about panties .
That is the only brand of bra I buy, so I might check them out. Everyone keeps suggested Spanx, but dang they are over $20 - $40.
I just worry about them being thick .... I sweat really bad, and even more so in ketosis.

[Edwards20]

Monet, what' so funny is that she is a girly girl .... but she just loves the track. Maybe it's because our best friend is racing. The last time she went he won. So, she thinks she is the Queen of Luck ... and so does Todd.

[Edwards20]

SPONGEBOB'S FLAX MEAL MUFFINS

Dry:
2 cups flaxmeal (everyone says golden in best, but I can't find and I hear it's pricey)
1 cup nuts, coconut, etc. (optional, and I don't use any)
1/2 cup powdered