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What is the best way you all have found to get rid of the fat deposits and loose skin left like under your chin, upper arms(bat wings), tummy flab, just general loose skin all over? I know it takes time to go away, but just wondering if there is anything I can do to speed up the process?

Anyone as glad as me it is Friday??? And we have 3 days off!!! Well, 3 really cool things have happened!!! 1st, my mom called last nite, and she actually went to see my dad by herself, and she said he is alot better!!! I’m so happy about that, and proud of her, too! Then the lady I ride with told me her brother is an alcoholic and and addict, so she wants me to to talk to him and see if I can encourage him!!! So cool to be able to help!!

Well, I had a great workout this morning, and for the first  time in about 2 weeks I feel great!! So no more slacking!!! I’m back and cracking that whip!!! (that’s for you, too, WW!!!) hehehehehe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(evil laugh!)

And proud of myself! We had a going away party for a coworker who is leaving, and I passed up chocolate cake and lemon cake!! Believe me with all the stress, the chocolate was calling my name! But I just had some fresh fruit! So that and the support I get from you all, suddenly made my day feel better! So tonite, (yes, Shann) Gonna go home and be good to my self, and take a hot bubble bath and maybe veg on the couch with a good movie. Thanks, you all! :smile: 

Today at work is complete crap, and with what is going on at home I’m just spent. But I still read the blogs, and I’m still with you all in spirit. Well, gotta go, lunch is done.

Dad is better, was sitting up for dinner last nite, and mom went, too. I’m exhausted, so I may stay home tonite. Did do a workout this morning. Got a busy morning at work, so I will come back and read blogs and check emails at lunch. Let’s all hang in there and get ‘er done!

Went and saw dad last nite. Can I say I hate nursing homes? The way the smell and all. Even though this is a nice one, and the staff seems great, I just want him to get better soon and out of there. Mom is ok, I guess, still wiped out. Going back over there tonite to help her take some more clean clothes to dad. He just looks so sick laying there, and frail. Seriously was fighting back tears the whole time I was there, and then bawled all the way back to mom’s. Dad was cute, though, trying to joke with me and stuff, but I could tell it was an effort on his part. It is hard to see my proud strong dad so helpless, but I know it is a natural part of life, and I’m trying to deal with it. Sorry to be so morose, I am emotionally drained.

Glad I have you all. I did do do my taebo cardio this morning, it does help with the stress.

So let’s hang together and get this done, ok? I promise you all, not gonna give up now, my parents need me to be the best I can be. Love you all, have a great day!!

** THE PROS AND CONS OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS

* Functional foods have some health benefits, but functional foods are
not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle or any medications your
doctor may prescribe.

Peruse the shelves of your local supermarket and you’re sure to find a
proliferation of functional foods — products that contain ingredients
that purportedly offer health benefits, from lowering blood pressure
and cholesterol to boosting your body’s immune system. But do these
health products really provide the benefits their labels tout? Here we
look at three functional foods to let you know the pluses and minuses
of each.

* Functional Food 1: Activia Yogurt
Health claim: Helps naturally regulate your digestive system.

Functional food ingredient: Live cultures of the bacterium Bifidus
regularis.

Evidence for claim: Not much. All the research has been done by
Dannon, the makers of Activia. This research shows that, when eaten on
a daily basis, Activia decreases transit time (how long it takes for
food to pass through the digestive tract) by up to 40%. When food
moves slowly through your digestive tract, it can lead to constipation
and abdominal discomfort.

Pluses: Contains only 110 calories per 4-oz serving and is low in fat.
One 4-oz serving has 15% of the daily recommended amount of calcium.
Activia contains no artificial flavors or colors.

Minuses: Dannon recommends one serving (4 oz) a day, but more research
is needed to determine the minimum beneficial dose. More research is
also needed to definitely say this product has the intended effect.
However, it is safe to try Activia to see if it helps keep you
regular. Another minus: It contains added sugar.

* Functional Food 2: Nature Valley Healthy Heart Chewy Granola Bars

Health claim: Helps keep your heart healthy.

Functional food ingredient: 0.4 g of plant sterols.

Evidence for claim: Many studies show that eating 2 g of plant sterols
on a daily basis as part of a diet low in saturated fat and
cholesterol helps lower blood cholesterol levels.

Pluses: Contains oats and barley, which are whole grains. Contains 3 g
of fiber per serving. Low in saturated fat (only 0.5 g).

Minuses: To see a cholesterol-lowering effect, you will need to eat
five granola bars every day. That comes at a daily cost of about 750
calories. The granola bars are also high in sugar.

* Functional Food 3: Tropicana Pure Premium Essentials Orange Juice
With Fiber

Health claim: Helps your digestive system stay healthy and regular.

Functional food ingredient: Fibersol-2, a fiber derived from corn.

Evidence for claim: Research shows that fiber adds bulk to and softens
the stools, which may help prevent constipation.

Pluses: An 8-oz glass contains 3 g of fiber (as much as a medium sized
orange). Regular orange juice contains no fiber. Good source of
vitamin C, folate, and potassium.

Minuses: Why not just eat a medium- sized orange instead? It has just
as much fiber for half of the calories (60 vs. 120 calories). In
addition, the latest dietary guidelines recommend that most of your
fruit servings come from whole fruit.

Doing much better today! Dad is better, they got him moved to the nursing home, and he and mom think they will like it! So, really feel he is on the mend. Thanks for all the prayers and support! And my mom sends you all a heartfelt thankyou, too!

Ok, I passed out last nite. Slept most of the evening and all nite, too. Didn’t get up and do a workout this morning, felt like I needed the rest more. But I’m back on it, now, and feel much better!!! So let’s make it a great day!!!

Called dad’s room and he answered! Soundomg better than he has in days! He does havce a blood clot in his leg that they are treating with coumadin, and they are moving him to the nursing home t oday. Mom made it up there, too, and she says she feels better also!! Soo, I’m gonna go home and get some good sleep tonite, I’m exhausted!!!  God really does answer prayer! :grin: 

Just got off the phone with his nurse and social worker. They are moving him to the nursing home. But He also had a blood cl0t in his leg, but they already have him on the right amount of blood thinners. We are just worried because he had a bad time with a clot before. Mom is some better, still very weak. We are checking into a free program called elder care to get them some help. I appreciate aoo the prayers, guys!

Turns out the lady I ride to work with ( I just started riding with her this morning) works with programs for the elderly, and promised to help me!!! God sure works in mysterious ways!