First - I am so sorry to hear about your friend's mother. Such a difficult circumstance -- especially during the holidays. Also - I don't quite follow about the 5-5-5 diet. Probably some goofy observation I made somewhere. Carry on my friend! You are so right about family ties being tight. I feel obligated to my sister for "turning me on" to Fat Secret. Her Jenny Craig counselor suggested the site. I could not bring myself to remove my sister from my buddy list. Yikes! Actually -- many of us are "sisters" of a sort!
28 Nov 08 by member: Cobra Fan
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Sorry to hear about your friend Janelle.
28 Nov 08 by member: information
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Cobra Fan, I apologize.. I edited my journal.. it was not your that journaled about the 5-5-5 diet.. it was VeggiesYuk. It is my attempt at humor concerning a journal she posted concerning taking 5 small portions of 5 different foods on her plate, then taking only five bites of each I called it the 5-5-5- diet. BTW.. you are doing great keeping a handle on things during this holiday season. I could take some lesson's from you!
28 Nov 08 by member: Janelleas
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So sorry to hear about your friend's mother. This must be such a difficult time for her. It's good that you were there for her. You are a good friend. :)
28 Nov 08 by member: mbhpro
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The Golden Rule: A friend never lets a friend drink alone. You did the right thing. Sometimes we have to make compromises for the greater good. Your friend needed you and you were there. You are a great friend!
Now you are back on track and I am sure you will recover from the excess-maybe not as quickly as we'd both like, BUT it will happen because you will make it happen.
Myself-I feel like I am trapped in a fat suit. I know my healthy self is somewhere inside here-just can't find the zipper. HAHA!
28 Nov 08 by member: Densible
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Densible you reminded me of an old saying that my BF and I often repeat to each other. Concerning what we will do with and for our friends. A friend comes to bail you out of a jail, but a BEST friend is sitting right beside you saying, Darn that was fun! I also told my Very Best life long friend that if she ever murdered anyone, I would help her bury the body!
29 Nov 08 by member: Janelleas
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So sorry to hear about your friend's mother. She is lucky to have you as a friend. You'll get right back on track, I know you will.
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Thank goodness your friend had you there for support. I hope her mother has comfort and peace with hospice. As for the champagne, it's mostly water, right? At least you were staying hydrated! :)
29 Nov 08 by member: amryk
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Aw, this must be a really difficult time for your friend... but I'm sure that she really appreciated your companionship and you joining her in a few drinks. You deserved a night off Janelles after all your hard work recently and I know will have that 'lil gain off and more in no-time! ;o)
29 Nov 08 by member: MoonLite
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So sorry to hear about your friend's mother. And to have it happen during the holiday season must make it even harder to handle. You were a good friend being there for her to lean on and share some drinks with. What you gained on the scale is small in comparison to what you gave your friend with your support. Hang in there. The gain will come off quickly with a bit of focus. You can do it!
30 Nov 08 by member: evelyn64
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Im back on track. At least I am getting my exercise in and journaling my food 100% the last two days. I intended to do both for the rest of the holidays for sure.
my friend is recovering from the news, it's not like she wasn't expecting it but it still hurts when the new's comes in and is actually said out loud. I thought getting the call from her sister on Thanksgiving day was a bit rough. She left the next morning to go visit her mother (it's just over a 2 hr drive to Boise). We went to the movies with them yesterday.
30 Nov 08 by member: Janelleas
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Thanksgiving is all about family and friends. Janelleas, all of us with a heart hear you and feel for both you and your friend... Great friends are very hard to come by. I am sure that your friend appreciated your companionship and I'm sure that it will not stop with a few drinks on Thanksgiving. My heart goes out to both of you! Glad you are back on track and journaling. I've been journaling as well, I need to get busy and post it to FS though. All is in my file on my Kitchen counter... What is just one day of Friends, Fabulous Food as compared to a lifetime of healthy living.. I am sure your friend knows what you are trying to accomplish and appreciates your company. :)
30 Nov 08 by member: stormisummer
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The love and support of a best friend is most needed when bad news is received. I am glad you were there to give your friend the love and support she needed. That was not a time to be worried about counting calories. I know she will come to terms with this situation, and she will always remember that you were there for her to see her through this difficult time.
01 Dec 08 by member: PattyG
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What a special memory to make with your friend when she was having a hard time- no one will remember what you weighed on this day but you'll always cherish the time.
02 Dec 08 by member: sharonfriz
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Those times are never easy. I know having you with her was a comfort. Isn't it nice to have those few people in your life who you can truly let go with. I get misty when I think about my BF and how much we have shared over the years. She is blessed to have you.
02 Dec 08 by member: bethru
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you definately did the right thing...way to go mom...
02 Dec 08 by member: veggies yuk
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