Linda_M, Age 53, 7DW Level 1. Introduction

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Linda_M, Age 53, 7DW Level 1, Introduction

This is a repost, I was Lucilou6 in the beginning, and since I signed in wrong it has caused me some frustration and Jos-hua some time and effort to get me situated. I copied my intro letter and the responses and pasted them below. As eveyone keeps saying, you must follow the directions and I can certainly attest to that.

I join the HPS Cleanse with much anticipation. My
friend Robin has talked about the cleanse for the past
2 years and has encouraged me to join.

I raise my 11 year old grandson, David. I have had
custody of David since he was 2. Before that, I was a
Type A driven personality. I own a business and I
spent from early morning to late at night working.
Each night I fell into bed exhausted. When I first got
custody of my grandchild, David, I thought I could
work and raise him. It didn't work out that way so
after a year of doing both, neither very well, I
retired, hired a staff and they run the business. I
devote my time to raising him.

After working hard for so many years I went to the
opposite position and during these 8 years I have had
so much time on my hands to eat and sit around, plus
preparing meals for him, that I have slowed down and
have gained 25 lbs. I have high blood pressure and
take medication daily. In the past 3 years I have
exercised consistently each day but it doesn't change
my weight. I tend to binge and overeat on pastries and
ice cream. I do many healthy things for myself but the
out of control eating sabotages all my other efforts.

I became depress about 5 years ago and tried therapy,
finally the doctor prescribed Effexxor. The minute I
started taking it I felt so much better and soon
progressed to the point where I had no further
depression. However, I was afraid to get off the
medicine so I continued to take it for 4 years. Long
after my doctor advised me to stop. This past January
I went off Effexor, it was very difficult since there
was a withdrawal period. I had ozone injections during
the withdrawal period that helped with the symptoms.

In the past month I have noticed that I am getting
angry and upset easily and worry that maybe the
depression is returning. That is another reason I want
to get my eating and health in order.

Linda-M



07-08-2003 06:46 AM



Tina_A
7DW Level 2

Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Denver, Colorado
Posts: 202
Linda

Welcome! Sounds as if you have been a very busy woman.
I'm glad you found your way here. It is a wonderful
community. You will find that your own effort dictates
the type of benefits you will notice on the cleansing
path. Being a Type A personality that you mentioned,
this may be just your cup of tea(since we Type A's
love to have things in our control-ha). You will find
a lot of support here. I understand your concerns
regarding going off the antidepressant medication. I
think many other cleansers, including myself, have
experienced this same situation. Not taking drugs for
this has been wonderful for me! Be kind to yourself.
Wishing you the best as you begin your pre cleanse.

Cheers, tina A



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07-08-2003 06:59 AM



Louise_L
7DW Level 3

Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Miami
Posts: 272
Linda,

If you follow the program, you will eat right. And
it's amazing what getting your body into balance will
do for your mind and your general sense of well being.
And the high blood pressure can be managed. Start
eating raw garlic (see the latest case study).

Welcome, and I wish you much success.

Louise_L



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07-08-2003 09:34 AM



David_T
7DW Level 2

Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- Earth
Posts: 690
Welcome Linda.

Follow the program and you will be amazed how your
body responds.

You are in the right place and I acknowledge your
courage for taking action on what you want.

Love and light,

David



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07-08-2003 07:05 PM



lucilou6
Guest

Registered: Jul 2003
Location: california
Posts: 3
Thank you all for your encouragement and support and
for responding to my introduction.

I have ordered the Tao book that was recommended and
plan to start food combining right away. I did that
some time back on the Fit for Life program and felt
very good while I was doing it. Why do you stop doing
what works??

I plan to follow the HPS program and see where it
leads.

Linda_M



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07-09-2003 12:16 AM



lucilou6
Guest

Registered: Jul 2003
Location: california
Posts: 3
I do not understand why I am labeled a guest. I
signed up on the support group and paid the fee on the
3rd of July. If anyone understands please let me know.
Linda_M



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07-10-2003 01:37 AM



David_T
7DW Level 2

Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- Earth
Posts: 690
That is something that jos-hua will have to change. I
wonder if it has anything to do with your login name
-- Seems ours is all our name with last initial.

Love and light,

David



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07-10-2003 05:51 AM



Louise_L
7DW Level 3

Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Miami
Posts: 272

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Why do you stop doing what works??
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Linda,

I asked myself the same question just the other day.
You should see my library -- Dean Ornish, John and
Mary McDougall, Harvey and Marilyn Diamond, John
Robbins, and on and on.

In 1990 I found out I had to have spinal surgery. My
husband and I went to a vegetarian fitness resort in
Utah where we walked ten miles a day and learned how
to eat healthy vegetarian food and stay fit. I breezed
through the surgery and amazed the neurosurgeons. We
kept up the vegan diet for several years, and walked
three miles a day until Hurricane Andrew in 1994.

I think the difference between all the good things
I've done in the past and HPS is the support group.
And I never thought I would say it, but there it is.

Louise_L


Last edited by Louise_L on 07-10-2003 at 06:50 PM

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07-10-2003 06:31 AM