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Hi ed. I can fully understand this plight. I lost 50+ pounds only to have it ease back on over the past 2 years because general exercises cause pain and i love food.

I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylosis. I also have many joint and tendon issues as a result. Not to mention loss of space in my hip joints. Also looking for friends for support and motivation on getting back on track.

I have AS with herniated disc along with damage to my hips, knees, and ankles. I feel you on the pain. I, too, lost motivation after i broke my metacarpals in my hand.

I live with AS and have problems with all my joints. My hands are also affected. I begun a medication something called Sulfucrate some or another- it has been helping relieve the tension in my hands. but like all of yall i live in some sort of various ranges of pain. I found exercise is the best medicine - i really dont…

one has to eat a steak now and again--- when you deny yourself food you love you will fail period i eat a steak maybe once a month- nothing taste better than a semi cooked piece of meat dripping with blood hot from the grill complete with baked potatoes talk about heaven sigh

i fostered both kittens and puppies- its hard to let go some because they do integrate into your family. my first litter of kittens was the hardest to let go of. and my last foster puppy was so tough to. however they all went to great homes

i finally cleaned out my closet and filled 2 large trashbag that are going to donation.... only took me 2 years to get rid of them.

been in recovery for almost 7 years... when i first sobered up i began working out religiously then one day just stopped. took me till after the birth of my daughter to realize if im gonna promote a good healthier life it really does begin with me. kuddos to you!!!! its a long journey but can be done!!!!!

I have IBS too. what i found that works for me is high protein and veggies. more fiber actually binds me up too much. also my doctor told me to take a stool softener daily since its safe to use long term.

best success story hands down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cant wait for adventure of otter 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dont look at clocks!!!!!! it will only increase anxiety on how much time you have to go to sleep and when to wake up. and make up a story in your own head if you have to. majority of the time thats what i do. makes me have to concentrate else where than where my brain really wants to be

not everyone need exactly 8 hours of sleep. on good nights i get 4-6 hours. esp during my work week since i live 45 minutes from my job and work like 7 am to 8 pm and get home around 9 and by the time i eat etc its almost 11 am. i also suffer from insomnia which some days 2 hours of sleep may be all i get. but on my days…

i too suffer from insomnia. i learned you have to turn your mind away from what you are thinking about. now im someone who can drink a monster energy drink then go to sleep but sleep is a mind process for me. i think about something where i have to think about details. i usually pick something from a book im reading and go…

installing sprinklers in a middle of a strawberry field. came to the end of the row where some of the guys were just standing there next to one of the trucks listening to the radio. one of them told me what happened.

from the south here too. i learned to eat smaller portions of many favorites and also order tea unsweetened if people get offended its their problem not mine.

my rhuemotologist keeps telling me i need to invest in one since my AS affect the tendons in my hips and i have days of major tension in my spine. after hearing yall comment on how great they are i may have to buy one now.. ive been really apprehensive about it

Glad to know im not the only one with this addiction--- lol-- has to be Haribo and my husband doesnt understand i can tell the difference between "fresh" gummy bears and ones that have been on the shelf for 1 week--- and NO 17 is not enough its the whole bag or nothing but i dont eat them often oh yea ice cream, anything…

german sherpard named trooper parakeet named lemmy 2 red ear slider turtles named valad and valamir kitten named pantera the fishies my tortoise irma just passed away about 2 months ago

check out your local ymca the one i use offers fit classes like yoga and zumba, pool, and gym and not badly priced and the pool isnt very crowded despite its summer and texas is hot hot hot

representing citrus county florida even though i now live in texas

even when you know its right its still hard to do-

see the same stuff on a regular basis- and whats worse most of the things are preventable- period

keep her leashed when people enter your home and if she goes to jump correct her. it may take a while but it can be done and youre doing the right thing by not letting people pet her- wait till she is calm and then allow them to touch

so sorry to hear about having to put your pet down. its a tough decision. and best of wishes with youre foster pup-

im cool with using the prong collars and chokers if the people are willing to use them properly- ive seen so many people over the past 15 yrs use them incorrectly- glad yall are willing to work with a trainer to be taught how to use them- i recommend the gentle lead because it is affect pending on the dog and if the owner…

ive trained most of my dogs with gentle leads-

no i educate people with day with new pups to do those things. you have to get them used to being handled period.

try a gentle lead- its similar to a horse harness it controls the head with out being like a muzzle

ive been working with animals for 15 yrs- i dont agree with prongs or chain collars unless you know how to use them correctly. i tell people all the time buy a gentle lead first. those things are amazing!!!! i worked in mostly shelters and people all the time came in wanting a dog and not researching the types of breeds…

actual job veterinary tech dream job --- to be a lazy bum who has money and can spend my life on the beach with a fishing pole in my hand oh yea and to be able to indulge in my love for history and reading