If there are some men reading this blog, sorry about this topic but I feel it is necessary to talk about, so bear with me! Has anyone else with CFIDS and/or FM notice that since you have been ill your menstrual cycle … [Read more...] about CFIDS, FM, and Menstrual Cycles – YUCK!
Sandy's Journey
The Weight Is Coming Off!
I just came home from being weighed in at L.A. Weight Loss and I have lost a total of 3 1/2 pounds since Tuesday! This is going great so far - and I get to eat! And I still get to enjoy my ice cream, too! I go back … [Read more...] about The Weight Is Coming Off!
L.A. Weight Loss
Well, unfortunately my diet plan where I was drinking the shake mixes kind of fizzled out. I was drinking the shakes as meal replacements, but this is not a weight loss plan for me. I like to eat - actually, I need to eat … [Read more...] about L.A. Weight Loss
Feeling Grateful Today…
This morning I was thinking about all of the wonderful people in my life and suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of gratefulness. My son is the light of my life and he is a wonderful child (of course, I would think so!). … [Read more...] about Feeling Grateful Today…
Were You Ill A Lot As A Child?
I am curious to see how many others out there with chronic illnesses were sick a lot as children. When I look back to my childhood, I was sick all of the time. At the age of 5, I had the mumps and that was after I had been … [Read more...] about Were You Ill A Lot As A Child?
The Struggle To Lose Weight
I have been on my diet now for almost two weeks, and I have lost a total of 4 pounds. I am finding though that I am feeling very sluggish and I will get a sick feeling because I am still hungry between meals. I also get … [Read more...] about The Struggle To Lose Weight
When Did It All Start?
When I was diagnosed with CFIDS 16 years ago, I was very sick. But when I look back further, into childhood, I can remember not feeling well a lot of the time. I can remember needing more sleep than my brother and sister … [Read more...] about When Did It All Start?
Please Give Me Your Input…
I would like to get some input on what viewers of my blog would like to read about on here. Would you like more variety? More controversial topics? Some type of category for support, where you can come and if you are … [Read more...] about Please Give Me Your Input…
Update On My Brother-In-Law
My brother-in-law found out that he definitely has a tumor in his esophagus, at the opening to the stomach. He has been unable to eat much because he will vomit food back up, so he pretty much has to eat stuff like ice … [Read more...] about Update On My Brother-In-Law
A Local Celebrity!!
Well, sort of! Back in the beginning of May I had sent out letters to all of the local newspapers to help raise awareness for CFIDS and Fibromyalgia. I received a call this morning from a local newspaper saying they want to … [Read more...] about A Local Celebrity!!