I'm in fairly good health... addicted to food! Not a huge meat eater... but enjoy protein drinks.
I used to exercise often, but due to work obligations... exercise had been put on hold for a few months... also lets my tennis elbow heal.
We'll since my start on April 21st, my progress has been slow.
I am having a difficult time sticking to my chosen program... but I am now 180 pounds.
So must not have been that bad.
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Rob-101 from Wisconsin on May 5, 2008
Welcome Susanne!!!
Hi Susanne, ... It's an honor to have you here with us! You are going to love the people here and I know you will be so encouraged by the love and support you will not only receive but that which you will give out as well! I'll be praying for you as you travel down this road to better health. You can do it Susanne! Have a blessed and successful week!!!
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Shirley-261 from Tennessee on May 5, 2008
Susanne WELCOME to the Health Steward family. After reading your first update, my thought was to encourage you to get a MENTOR early on. Just click on "Mentor" at the top of the page in blue, and read several of the condensed stories of the stewards who are our mentors. They are people who can help guide you, encourage you and give you some one-on-one help. And my experience has been that having a mentor was what kept me here and helped to give me a lot of clarity in several areas from her own experience. I hope you find a way to work in just a little exercise at least (I do handweights while watching tv or while I am reading updates on here.) :) If we make an effort, it's always doable. I really look forward to your next post. GOOD loss this week! ~shirley~
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Marlies-146 from Colorado on May 5, 2008
Susanne,
Welcome to the HS Family!
Looks as if you are of to a great start, I am looking forward to your next update.
God Bless,
Marlies
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Mary-104 from Minnesota on May 5, 2008
Welcome, Susanne, it's great to have you with us here. Our Canadian members are rapidly increasing--looks as though we'll have to have a Canadian gathering soon.
You're on the way, and I wish you the very best on your journey. We're here to support and encourage you!
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Melodie-28 from Florida on May 5, 2008
Welcome Susanne!!
Good Morning Susanne and a Very Warm Welcome to the HS family! You wont be disappointed here! :) I look forward to following your journey and supporting you along the way!! It is so nice to see some more Canadians come on aboard.. and Im sure if you live near Karsten, you guys will meet up... He loves to meet all the HS!! He is our unofficial ambassador! ;) Wishing you a great week!! Hugs, Melodie
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Barb-144 from ON, Canada on May 5, 2008
Welcome Susanne! I am glad that you have joined us for Support, Accountability and Encouragement (SEA)! Check out the daily accountability pages in the Forum! They are excellent for support and excellent advice! Glad you joined us! Have a blessed week! Barb
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Char-151 from Pennsylvania on May 5, 2008
Welcome aboard Susanne. Looks like a good start to me.
Hang out in the lounge area and you can get some ideas about sticking to your chosen plan or even making some changes if needed. Have a blessed week..... Char
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Jane-209 from Montana on May 5, 2008
Welcome, Susanne! You have lost 4 pounds! That is wonderful. 4 pounds can mean getting that blouse to button easier or that pair of pants to fit better. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next post! Jane
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Lorie-137 from Arizona on May 5, 2008
Susanne,
Welcome to HS. You started on my Birthday!! We're so glad to have you.
I think a four pound weight loss is excellent. Better to lose than to gain!
Posting weekly is important too. If you don't go to the forum, you might want to try that as well. I have learned so much just by reading other people's post. My first two years on HS that was a huge part of my journey - just learning.
Have a good week,
Lorie
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Steve-10 from Georgia on May 5, 2008
Welcome to the family! Look forward to seeing yourprogress continue,
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Valerie-238 from Michigan on May 5, 2008
Hello Susanne,
Congratulations on your 4 pound loss. You are off to a good start in your program. Just take one day at a time and the weight will come off. Be patient with yourself.
Valerie
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Vi-46 from BC, Canada on May 5, 2008
HI Susanne, Welcome to Health Stewards.....it's great having another Canadian join....they seem few and far between. Congrats on your 4 lb. loss, I'd sure be happy with that in one week. Looking forward to your continued progress and to learn more about you. Take care and have a great week. ~Vi~~
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward dr. Nick-1 from California on May 5, 2008
You are off to a great start!
Thanks for allowing us to be a part of it. Its neat to see how many people care by the number of posts you get. This online community is real. Please know though that it cannot replace the support, encouragement and gracious accountability you will need to have in real life as well. I would suggest you consider sharing this page with others and allow them the opportunity to be a part of your support team. This is a challenging process. Its so hard to change one's life. Real hard but with good support amazing things are possible. Please know that you will also get out of this what you put into it. Its a great day and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey! Welcome to Health Stewards!!!!
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Lorena-297 from California on May 6, 2008
Hi Susanne!
Wow! Look how great you're doing already!
What program are you using?
I look forward to getting to know you and following your journey!
(We're both Sagittarians! :D)
Peace,
Lorena
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Tim-215 from Ohio on May 6, 2008
Welcome! I'm looking forward to your next post a week from now. Have a great week.
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Hope-197 from North Carolina on May 6, 2008
Hi Susanne, and welcome,
You have made an excellent start! You will feel so much better, and will
find a lot of great support from your fellow health seekers. Glad to have you with us!
Say, who's the cute pooch in the picture behind you? He looks like a sweetie!
Congratulations on your 4 pound loss, and I look forward to following you
as your progress with the Health Steward family. Have a blessed week. Hope
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Peggy-136 from California on May 7, 2008
Welcome
Susanne-look forward to your updates...welocome to the heathsteward family and friends...
Hugs,Peggy/CA
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Alice-35 from North Carolina on May 7, 2008
HI Susanne, Welcome and congratulations on your 4 pound loss! I think you're doing great!
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Jeff-2 from Utah on May 7, 2008
Welcome Susanne!
The love and support you will find here will keep you on goal. Since going to Texas I have been re-energized. Hope it works for you too.
Jeff-02
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Dave-40 from ON, Canada on May 8, 2008
Welcome, Susanne - it's always wonderful to hear of another addition to the Health Steward family - and most certianly so, if it's one from Ontario too!
Thanks for looking me up & posting. I wish you the very best in your journey, and hope you soon feel like doing a bit of exercising... I know that has to be an integeral part of my program, took get the pounds off - and keep them off.
Our son's wedding is this Saturaday! This is a first in our family, and we are certian;y excited about it. - Dave
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Dawn-276 from Indiana on May 8, 2008
Susanne,
Welcome to HS's! I hope you find this site a safe place to be accountable. We are here to support you in your weight loss journey. Have a wonderful week making healthy decisions.
Cheri Dawn
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Judy-220 from California on May 9, 2008
Hi Susanne!!!
WELCOME ABOARD from the lower 48 of 50!!! I have lots of Canadian friends and the list is growing. CONGRATS on that impressive beginning . . . I too love my shakes . . . it's usually my main source of my protein and I have added veggies and fruits and nuts and an occasional bowl of steel-cut oatmeal as well. After 21+ months - I have FINALLY changed to way I See food . . . <smile> I'm looking forward to cheering you on in this life-changing adventure to good health!!! Have a great week . . . . . Hugs ~ Judy
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Juanita-6 from BC, Canada on May 15, 2008
Nice to see you here, Susanne! I am a Canuck by birth, recently moved to the USA where I now live with my husband. Timing is everything and it is not by accident that you finally read dr. Nick's book and decided to become a part of this HS family. I encourage you to be diligent in posting, listening to House Calls and reporting regularly - loss or gain! It's not always easy to report the gain, but we all know that being "real" wards off denial which sometimes is why our weight creeps up or that we yo-yo. Been there and done that myself! Welcome and look forward to your next update! Blessings, Juanita
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Lisa-302 from Wisconsin on May 15, 2008
Hi Susanne!
Welcome! I'm a new HS too, and just want to tell you that I'm praying for you as well!
Be encouraged this week,
I'm sure we'll talk again,
Lisa
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Kathy-227 from Arkansas on May 24, 2008
WELCOME!!
Hope my welcome is better late than never!!
I'm 5'3" like you, and I was 180, too, awhile back, but now I'm 148! If I can do it, anyone can! The protein shakes REALLY helped me. So did a LOT of time on this website! And the GRACE OF GOD, of course!!!
Hope to see you in the 70s next week!!
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Stacie-235 from Michigan on May 29, 2008
Welcome to HealthStewards Susanne!
I pray that you find this site very helpful
as we all get healthier together! :-)
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Irene-277 from Michigan on Jul 9, 2008
Hi! I just wanted to let you know that some of us HS's are gathering at Forman Park in Putneyville, NY by Lake Ontario on Saturday July 26, 2008. If this gathering in anyway fits in your schedule, we'd be glad to see you there. Contact Melanie - 264 or Karsten - 53 for details. Glad you decided to join HS's. I find it invaluable. I let work constraints outwit my exercising also. That has taken place over a lot of years. If your schedule permits I hope you can join us.
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Irene-277 from Michigan on Aug 25, 2008
Hi Susanne! Hope your summer is going well. Welcome to Health Stewards. We want to invite you & your family/friends to a Health Steward Gathering down in the states - one in Ft. Wayne, IN on October 18th w/ Dr. Nick. Or if it works for you Karsten-53 is availing himself to meet w/ HS's earlier that week in Frankenmuth, MI. See our threads in the lounge. Feel free to contact me if you'd like.
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Karsten-53 from ON, Canada on Aug 28, 2008
ONE TIME ONLY??
Hi Susanne: What happened?? One update and that is
it?? That's not how you spell success. Many of of found
that we couldn't do this on our own which is why we are here. If
you found the "magic bullet" please let us in on the secret.
I sincerely hope your weight loss journey is going well. Let us know.
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward dr. Nick-1 from California on Oct 4, 2008
What happened?
Susanne, I would love to hear by email if your prefer what happened? So many folks so interested yet no follow up from you. I hope you are not offended....so curious if you are well and if you could let us know that would be great!
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Stacie-235 from Michigan on Dec 14, 2008
Happy Birthday today Susanne! :-)
How have you been doing? Would love to hear from you.
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Posted by fellow HealthSteward Jane-112 from Australia on May 30, 2009
Hi Susanne, haven't heard from you in ages! Hope all is going well with you? Wanna catch up via email and we'll chat? Take care, Jane
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