Forum Username Changes

jeudi 31 mars 2016

I changed mine - I'd like to offer the option up to any buddy else who feels like they might want to do the same.

We'll post here so everyone knows, and it may be a good idea to include in your signature for a while.
Forum Username Changes

Thursday, 3/31/16, Common Thread

Thursday, 3/31/16, Common Thread

[Poll] User Information Display Location

mercredi 30 mars 2016

I am building a new template - however it won't let me do some things without effecting the current template that you all are using. Since we've made a change to this, I'd like to know what you think.

Vote on the poll to let me know your preferences.
[Poll] User Information Display Location

Forum Cleanup - Threads "moved"

Hey buddies!

We'll be moving and consolidating a ton of threads over the course of...eternity.

We are leaving temporary re-directs in place of the old threads, so you you'll be able to find it's new location.
Most re-directs are set to expire in 3-days(some will be longer, or shorter). You will no longer see the redirects after the time expires.
Forum Cleanup - Threads "moved"

Wednesday March 30, 2016 Common Thread

Wednesday March 30, 2016 Common Thread

new 2016 plan

mardi 29 mars 2016

I am rejoining after a few years. Is the 2016 new plan much different than points program. My friend and I are joining next Thursday.
new 2016 plan

Tuesday, March 29th - Daily Thread

Tuesday, March 29th - Daily Thread

The Buddy System. March 28th to April 3rd

lundi 28 mars 2016

The Buddy System. March 28th to April 3rd

Joni's visit

Joni's visit

Monday, 3/28/16 - Common Therad

Monday, 3/28/16 - Common Therad

Weekly Thread March 28 to April 3

Weekly Thread March 28 to April 3

Christian Chat/March 27-April 2

dimanche 27 mars 2016

Christian Chat/March 27-April 2

Easter Sunday, 3/27/16, Common Thread

Easter Sunday, 3/27/16, Common Thread

Delta Force Weekly ~~ March 27 - April 2

Delta Force Weekly ~~ March 27 - April 2

BLS certification

samedi 26 mars 2016

I thought that was true, but because I do not have a particular card, I am not allowed to use it for nursing register signed (to earn some extra money to stay before starting this summer). I do not know if they are just idiots or what. On the other hand, all courses ACL I've seen requires a card current BLS recorded (and I cannot remember all about any of type things BLS class ACL I-but it was the army, so maybe this is different.)


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CPR training Ocala / CPR Training in Florida
BLS certification

Happy Birthday Kathy! WWloser

Happy Birthday Kathy! WWloser

Saturday, 3/26/16, Common Thread

Saturday, 3/26/16, Common Thread

Friday, March 25 -Daily Thread

vendredi 25 mars 2016

Friday, March 25 -Daily Thread

Come here for inspirational books and links-resources

jeudi 24 mars 2016

Peg, thought this could be a good adjunct to your thread - folks can post links, books, and other resources that inspire them. Might get lost in the other thread.

BOOKS I like or have found helpful (enough to both recommend and re-read)

"Get Out of Your Own Way"
i liked the practical tips for self-defeating behaviors like negative self-talk, procrastination (and I remembered / love the title!)

"Eat to Lose, Eat to Win" by Rachel Beller, nutritionist and adviser to BiggestLoser
Come here for inspirational books and links-resources

Happy Birthday, Beth - are you reading here these days??

Happy Birthday, Beth - are you reading here these days??

Thursday, March 24th - Daily Thread

Thursday, March 24th - Daily Thread

Wednesday, March 23rd - Common Thread

mercredi 23 mars 2016

Wednesday, March 23rd - Common Thread

Tuesday, march 22, common thread

lundi 21 mars 2016

Tuesday, march 22, common thread

New Week March 21-28

New Week March 21-28

Monday, March 21st - Common Thread

Monday, March 21st - Common Thread

The Buddy System March 21st to 28th

dimanche 20 mars 2016

The Buddy System March 21st to 28th

Come Here For Inspirational Quotes

I work with a very well known leader. She gets right into your soul in her meetings. I always leave her meetings with a quote I can use for the entire week. I'll post some of them here.

Please feel free to post some of your own.
Come Here For Inspirational Quotes

Christian Chat/March 20-26

Christian Chat/March 20-26

Delta Force Weekly ~~ March 20 - 26

Delta Force Weekly ~~ March 20 - 26

Sunday, 3/20/16, Common Thread

Sunday, 3/20/16, Common Thread

Decline in Participation

samedi 19 mars 2016

Decline in Participation

First Success

I am getting responses to my blog at healthyweightlosstips.biz, through social media and emails. It is time to add some content. My goal in establishing this blog is to arm those struggling with obesity with information that will help all of us become healthier, shed some unwanted pounds, and keep them off. I am on this journey with you. I just stepped off my scale weighing in a 305 pounds. That number is about 130 pounds more than I want it to be. It is about 20 pounds less than where I started over a year ago.



I was at my highest weight of 324 pounds when my doctor told me I was officially considered diabetic. My A1C has teetered close to the defining marker for some time and had now crossed the line. Her tactic for keeping my diabetes was diet and exercise. The diet she prescribed was to limit my carbs to 45 per meal and keep the calories down to 500 per meal. I was also supposed to get 30 minutes of exercise every day. I followed the dietary recommendations and got down to 295 pounds. Counting calories and carbs was too much like so many other diets that I had been on, so I put the calculator away and, of course, gained back some of that weight.



I needed to make a life change and not go on a diet. Whatever I do to lose weight has to be something I can live with for the rest of my life. By current strategy is to be aware of carbs and calories by reading labels and making choices that are somewhat like what my doctor prescribed. My weight has fluctuated from 295 to 310 over a year. I weigh every day. When my weight is up from the day before I make food choices that I know have less carbs and calories.



Not being too concerned about my weight any more is a little liberating, but my choice of food is only half of changes I have made. My obesity has led to some related health issues. I was just over the marker that put me in the diabetic category. I have arthritis, sleep apnea, and my heart is in a-fib. Loosing weight will help all of these conditions.



I tried to follow my doctors advice about exercising. I started a walking regime that I found to be painful and exhausting. My arthritic knees and shortness of breath due to heart problems allowed me to only walk for about five minutes at first. I pushed myself a little further each day and was walking 20 minutes but it was no fun. I joined the Y and started swimming. That is something I enjoy doing. I have a goal in mind that exceed the 30 minute suggestion of my doctor. My last blood test showed improvement in every category tested. The doctor was so pleased that she is no longer worried about my weight.



That doesn't been I am going to stop trying, nor was that what she was suggesting. It just demonstrates how important physical activity is to one's health. Notice I say physical activity and not exercise. Doing something active that you enjoy is the only way to guarantee you will adopt a new behavior.
First Success

Saturday, 3/19/16, Common Thread

Saturday, 3/19/16, Common Thread

Friday, March 18th Daily Thread

vendredi 18 mars 2016

Friday, March 18th Daily Thread

Thursday, 3/17/16, St. Patrick's Day Common

jeudi 17 mars 2016

Thursday, 3/17/16, St. Patrick's Day Common

Wednesday, 3/16/16, Common Thread

mercredi 16 mars 2016

Wednesday, 3/16/16, Common Thread

Stay Logged in, Now Default - and longer Idle Timeout

mardi 15 mars 2016

Hey buddies!

I made some changes that should improve some of the issues we have been having with:

- Not staying logged in
- Getting logged out before completing posts
- Losing said posts, due to getting signed out.

The "Remember Me" checkbox when signing in, is now checked by default.
This should keep you logged in for 30 days (if your browser is set to retain the cookies)

The Idle Timeout has been increased from 15 minutes, to 45 minutes, as a fallback to the 'remember me option' not working correctly.

As a side effect of the Idle Timeout increase, users will still appear as "online" for 45 minutes after they have actually gone offline.
It may artificially appear that more members are online at the same time, however, less of us will be unintentionally disconnected.:bcb_smile

Let us know if the issues above still cause you any trouble.

-Happy Losses!
Stay Logged in, Now Default - and longer Idle Timeout

Tuesday, 3/15/16, Common Thread

Tuesday, 3/15/16, Common Thread

Where is the former T-20's group?

lundi 14 mars 2016

I had some really good recipes and posts on there and can't find them anymore! Can anyone help? (No I'm no longer a T-20, just looking for my old posts!)
Where is the former T-20's group?

The Buddy System March 14th to 20th.

The Buddy System March 14th to 20th.

Monday, March 14th - Daily Thread

Monday, March 14th - Daily Thread

New Weekly Thread March 14 to Mach 20

New Weekly Thread March 14 to Mach 20

Hot Tub Health Benefits

Hydrotherapy is therapy for the body and the mind. It’s a step towards overall health and well-being and civilizations way back to the Ancient Greeks have been taking advantage of all of the benefits. Check out this infographic that Beachcomber Lethbridge created! It highlights and clarifies the huge health advantages of hydrotherapy such as:




  • Relieving Pain: Soaking in hot water releases endorphins, pain-killing, mood-improving chemicals, inside your body.



  • Renewing skin: Skin functions are stimulated, dead cells are washed away and blood circulation increases when you gently scrub your skin with a sponge while bathing.



  • Purifying Toxins: Hot water makes you sweat out all those daily germs and contaminants, revitalizing your entire body.



  • Stabilizing blood-sugar levels: A recent study showed that a daily soak of about 20-30 minutes helped lower blood sugar levels in a group of diabetic patients.



  • Improving heart strength: Submerging up to your neck increases blood pressure, causing your heart to beat faster – your heart gets a workout!



  • Promoting deeper sleep: Raising your body temperature with hot water encourages your body into deep sleep faster.



Soaking in a hot tub is not only a great way to relax but it also gives your body a health boost. Beachcomber Lethbridge discovered some interesting facts about hot tub health benefits in this great little infographic. Take the first step towards health improvement with hydrotherapy.
Hot Tub Health Benefits

Weekly Chat / March 13 - 19

dimanche 13 mars 2016

Weekly Chat / March 13 - 19

Delta Force Weekly ~~ March 13 - 19

Delta Force Weekly ~~ March 13 - 19

Sunday, 3/13/16, Common Thread

Sunday, 3/13/16, Common Thread

Sat 3/12 16 Common Thread

samedi 12 mars 2016

Sat 3/12 16 Common Thread

Friday, 3/11/16, Common Thread

vendredi 11 mars 2016

Friday, 3/11/16, Common Thread

Newport Beach Cosmetic Dentist: Improve the Esthetic Appearance of Teeth

Oral health is essential to general health and well-being at every stage of life. A healthy mouth enables not only nutrition of the physical body, but also enhances social interaction and promotes self-esteem and feelings of well-being. When you think about dental health, the focus is likely to be on preventing cavities in your teeth. But, it is essential to take care of your gums too. Gums play a vital role in dental health as well as overall well-being.


The mouth serves as a “window” to the rest of the body, providing signals of general health disorders. Whatever be the cause of sore and painful gums, you can take some steps to lessen discomfort. It has been medically proved that main chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer share common risk factors with oral disease. Likewise, more than 90 percent of all systemic diseases have oral manifestations, meaning your dentist may be the first health care provider to diagnose a health problem.


Recognizing that general health and oral health are interlinked, it is essential for determining appropriate oral health care programs and strategies at both individual and community care levels. Thus, Sarah Jebreil D.D.S, a certified Newport Beach cosmetic dentist in Irvine, California, is dedicated to helping the patients get back their radiant and captivating smile. She specializes in full line of cosmetic dentistry procedures, be it dental implants, teeth whitening, veneers, Invisalign and much more.


To make the texture of your teeth look great, cosmetic dentists often use veneers. These are ultra thin layers of porcelain that fills up the gap in your teeth and enhances their color. Newport Beach veneers help in regaining the true shape and size of your teeth which you had once. The medical facility uses the latest technology and proven techniques, to give them a smooth and painless dental experience and create a customized smile based on face symmetry and personality of an individual.


A newer technique that dentists use these days, as a substitute for braces, is invasalign, which helps straighten up your teeth and correct the crowding. The best thing about Invisalign is, they are made of series of removable plastic which is virtually invisible Newport Beach Invisalign and that doesn’t irritate your cheeks and gums and doesn’t spoil your look, allowing you to brush and floss your teeth regularly.


To have a healthy and radiating smile, you can visit state-of-the-art Newport Beach dental office of Dr. Sarah Jebreil.


About Dr. Sarah Jebreil:


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Newport Beach Cosmetic Dentist: Improve the Esthetic Appearance of Teeth

Does Caffeine Affect Your Appetite?

jeudi 10 mars 2016

Do you find that caffeine consumption affects your hunger levels? Do you eat less or more when you consume caffeine? Do you lose better when you drink caffeine or not? I would love to know.
Does Caffeine Affect Your Appetite?

Thursday March 10, 2016 Common Thread

Thursday March 10, 2016 Common Thread

Fat Free Hot Dogs and Light Buns.

mercredi 9 mars 2016

One of my favorite things used to be Ball Park Fat Free Hot dogs and Light Buns but they no longer make the Ball Park Fat agrees and I can't find Light Buns where I live. Any recommendations? This used to be one of my favorite treats.
Fat Free Hot Dogs and Light Buns.

Wednesday March 9, 2016 Common Thread

Wednesday March 9, 2016 Common Thread

Tuesday, 3/8/16 common thread

mardi 8 mars 2016

Tuesday, 3/8/16 common thread

Buddy System - March 7 / March 13

lundi 7 mars 2016

Buddy System - March 7 / March 13

Happy Birthday, Shelley!

Happy Birthday, Shelley!

Happy Birthday, Norma!!

Happy Birthday, Norma!!

Monday, 3/7/16, Common Thread

Monday, 3/7/16, Common Thread

Weekly Thread March 7 to 13

Weekly Thread March 7 to 13

Christian Chat/ March 6-March 12, 2016

dimanche 6 mars 2016

Christian Chat/ March 6-March 12, 2016

Delta Force Weekly ~~ March 6 - 12

Delta Force Weekly ~~ March 6 - 12

Sunday, 3/6/16, Common Thread

Sunday, 3/6/16, Common Thread

Greetings from one lonely DH in NE TN

samedi 5 mars 2016

Greetings from one lonely DH in NE TN

Saturday, 3516. Common Thread

Saturday, 3516. Common Thread

Coming back

vendredi 4 mars 2016

I just wanted to say hello. I used to come to this board in 2000 to 2001 and found it extremely helpful. I've recently had a large weight gain after a bout of illness so I am restarting Weight Watchers. Has anyone else had trouble getting used to the new Points Plus? It is foreign to me with everything having so many points.
Coming back

Friday, 3/4/16, Common Thread

Friday, 3/4/16, Common Thread

WW and restarting

jeudi 3 mars 2016

Me and hubby restarted on Weight Watchers. It has been 4 years. I have to say it was time to. Now with that said we have chosen to only do online till Spring due to weather. The site use to be so friendly to use. I cant find the forums now where we do the accomplishments. I love setting my little goals up so I stay on track better. I finally found where to track my foods last night. I started on the 1st. Am getting discouraged trying to navigate it. :bcb_confu This is one reason I would cancel and fact I had special K yogurt cereal and 1/2 cup Almond milk and it was 8 pts :( I am feeling hungry. Guess I was so use to having a bowl of milk and cereal I over ate maybe that is why. Now I have to plan 2 meals and a snack around 22 pts. Maybe am just feeling overwhelmed. Any advice to make this easier is welcomed... Please.
WW and restarting

Thursday, 3/3/16, Common Thread

Thursday, 3/3/16, Common Thread

Wednesday, 3/2/16, Common Thread

mercredi 2 mars 2016

Wednesday, 3/2/16, Common Thread

Dr. Sarah Jebreil: An Award Winning Newport Beach Cosmetic Dentist

mardi 1 mars 2016

People with impeccable oral hygiene routine can suffer from some level of discoloration eventually, when talked about whiter teeth. There are plenty of options out there that can help you keep up your healthy smile that you always wanted. Some treatments can improve the appearance of chips and cracks. Some can help you with the alignment of your teeth in order to get you a perfect smile. And another most important treatment is Newport Beach teeth whitening to remove stains and let you have a smile looking brighter and cleaner. Teeth whitening is one of the best ways to get rid of those unwanted and unsightly stains, making look dingy teeth absolutely stunning. When you visit Dr. Sarah Jebreil, highly awarded aesthetic dentist and beauty expert, she has a wide a wide range of cosmetic and restorative dental procedures for her much-valued patients.


If you have discolored teeth because of root canal, drugs or have worn down, chipped or broken, uneven, misaligned teeth, then you should choose Porcelain veneer. Dr. Jebreil can assist you in achieving more youthful, beautiful and radiant smile. The Newport Beach veneers cover the area of teeth and change shape, size, color and length of teeth, filling closed spaces and correct crowding. They can make smile look wider and brighter and more radiant.


Dr. Jebreil totally understands that no two individuals are same. Thus she is expert in customizing solutions so that people can get beautiful smile and achieve their true radiance. She is an experienced and skilled dentist, who never over diagnose or overtreatment plan dentistry. She can give you the most corrective and natural options to enhance your facial appearance.


If your teeth are misaligned or becoming more crowded, but don’t want to wear traditional braces, then Dr. Jebreil has a way to straighten your teeth without the use of metal braces. Newport Beach Invisalign can correct crooked or misaligned teeth and enhance your self-confidence and self-esteem.


Dr. Jebreil is the winner of San Diego’s Top Dentist Award and helping her patients achieve radiant smiles. A beautiful and balanced smile can internally attribute to a boost in confidence and vitality.


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Dr. Sarah Jebreil: An Award Winning Newport Beach Cosmetic Dentist

Happy Birthday, Joan!!

Happy Birthday, Joan!!

Tuesday, March 1st - Daily Thread

Tuesday, March 1st - Daily Thread