Open Poetry #19 |
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The Woman In The Photo (true story) |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan ![]() |
The Woman In The Photo![]() In the bosom of my family |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra You are adorable at any size...trust me. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Martie...Thanks so much for that adorable compliment....but I didn't feel very adorable when I was fat! ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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RosePetal![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
I think you are perfect no matter what, but I am happy for you and you are much healthier now! (hugs) I have a treadmill, maybe I should use it more often ![]() |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Joanna...actually I haven't been able to use my treadmill lately because I've been so busy running back and forth between here and Ann Arbor and because the radiation and chemo treatments make me so tired. I've actually gained weight from the chemo but I've been told that its temporary, because they usually give me steroids along with it to prevent an allergic reaction, and the steroids add weight. I will be so happy when this whole nightmare is over. ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (03-31-2002 07:01 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You are just so darn HUGGABLE.... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Karilea.... and heres a very BIG PLUMP HUG for you, my dear ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Victoria![]()
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
You gave me such a great big smile when i saw that pic haa...you are too much lady haa...loved the poem too...as i use the treadmill everyday..hoping it will start to work one of these days or im taking it back hugsss ![]() ~Victoria
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thank you Victoria...Just keep using it, it certainly can't hurt you because even if you don't lose weight on the scale, you are probably building some muscle and muscle is heavier than fat...but muscle also increases your metabolism and so eventually you will either lose weight or your size will become more compact....I lost 80 lbs and it took me about 10 months. I went from a size 16 to a size 4....but since starting chemo, I have had to wear size 10 jeans because I am so bloated from the steroids and also because I have to wear my pants really loose now for comfort. So every time you use that treadmill now, Victoria...remember that it helped me to lose 80 lbs. You don't look like you have even a quarter of that much to lose...so if you keep using it, it will work. ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
~Pay no attention to that woman in the picture~ ~laughing~ ya know, Munk-Ster: in some cases (mine included) *s*: the BACK of some pictures are more attractive than the front!! and...uh...why does the idea of a Chipmunk on a treadmill, put me in stiches?? hehehehe sorry, dear lady, getting a little goofy here. Goob alert! i hear the sincere message in your cooool poem, tho, all jokes aside. ![]() |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Jeff...Chipmunk on a treadmill...hmmm! Well...just for being so nice, here is a personal portrait of me eating...........I guess I got fat from eating everything I could find...LOL ![]() ![]() [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (04-01-2002 07:19 PM).] |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
You are pleasant in whatever form you are.. good walks are the best, I would think treadmills are boring unless you're watchong your favorite program doing it or listening to good music. Hugs from Montreal |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Martin, I usually listen to music on my CD walkman and headphones, but I have been too busy with treatments and running back and forth to Ann Arbor to do that lately...but I do intend to get back to it because I gained a few lbs from chemo...actually from the steroids that go along with the chemo. They say its bloat and that it will go away...but I can't wait to get back to walking on the treadmill anyway.... ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Oh boy, can I relate to this one. I swear I’ve lost and gained a whole person throughout my life!!! Lol. I’ve just lost 10 lbs, and dammit, I ain’t looking for it!!! (mind you, I also just lost 180lbs in the form of an ex-husband, and that's the sweetest weight loss ever!!! ![]() If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? [This message has been edited by Tracey (03-31-2002 09:35 PM).] |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
I looked at her picture I could not believe There was so much of her to love, to cleave I said Wow! Somehow! Is she splitting seams? More lady that I've ever known in dreams. And now I hear she's dwindled down to be The same amount of Love and ecstasy Compressed into a smaller pretty frame Her chipmunks know we love her just the same. I love you Lyra, every little bitsy ounce. ((Lyra)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher [This message has been edited by Silver Streak (03-31-2002 10:56 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() ![]() ![]() (smiles) Awwwwwwwww, this is such a wonderfully emotional story, sweet friend, we can all understand how you felt and I know as long as you always follow your heart, your determination will always shine and you can achieve anything, which to me is the main morale of this story! (kiss on cheek) This is a wonderful story, sweet friend, we all love you so much, God Bless You! (BIG CHOCOLATE BUNNY HUGS) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing! ![]() ![]() May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Greeneyes![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Lyra~ LOL I gained a lot of weight with my first child, Tyler Alexa, I used the excuse I was eating for two...LOL the Myth right...for me any way....after she was born, I quickly remembered where I needed to be, when my favorite shorts no longer fit...Now with Alacia Grace, I only gained 12 pounds....I never wanted to go back there again...I love the truth you always bring to the boards whether in humor/life, or happier times..sadder times too..I love this a keeper for me too always remind my self as well....HUGSSSS Lauren~ ~Greeneyes~ Step through the barrier of my mind, enter my soul, feel my desire, let my eyes guide you into th [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (03-31-2002 10:08 PM).] |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I enjoyed reading this. And, you are wonderful no matter what. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Tracey...thanks for your reply... I guess that was a great way to lose 180 lbs. How many lbs/week did you lose that way? LOL I'm happy for you that you shed that unwelcome weight.....probably more unwelcome than mine... ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Newell, thanks for that hilarious poem... and for all of your loving thoughts...and also for your reply. ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Noah...thanks much for your sweet reply. I hope you had a nice Easter. ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Lauren...Pregnancy is always a strange time for weight gain. I gained 18 lbs the first time, and every time I would get weighed...if I gained more than a pound, I would get yelled at...but the second time, I gained thirty lbs and I never got yelled at...of course this was 5 years later and at that time they thought it was good to gain weight with pregnancy... I guess everything is relative! Thanks so much for sharing your story with us and I am so glad that you enjoy my little personal poems.... ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Smartchick...thanks so much for your reply and also for saying that I am "wonderful" Wow...how did you know that? ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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oh2beme Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 215NV USA |
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You Go Girl...my hat goes off to you! Been there done that, even got a closet full of T-shirts (LOL) |
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skyshine![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Congrats on the weight loss, Lyra! You are in my prayers. ![]() ~sky I'm in charge, and I say question authority! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Oh2beme...thanks for your reply... Its good to know that I am not the only one who has done that.... congratulations to you. ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Sky, That weight loss happened almost 3 yrs ago, and I have kept most of it off, but lately I have been going thru chemotherapy....and believe it or not, I have actually GAINED weight from it....actually from the stupid steroids that come along with it...but I haven't gained a ton of weight, just too much for my liking...and of course they tell me that this is GOOD! but I think its BAD! I guess I'm just one of those people who gain weight. I gain when I'm sad and when I'm happy...I also gain when things are going wrong and when things are going right...any little change in my life seems to make me gain weight....so when this is all over, I will have to diet and treadmill like crazy...but I know I will succeed! Thanks so much for your prayers! ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (04-01-2002 07:05 PM).] |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, Really...? See, I knew you had class and always have. We should never forget where we have been. ![]() |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Larry... but what kind of class do you mean? I think you mean fat class.... but that is such a sweet compliment. ![]() copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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