Quote from: Sephirah on August 16, 2025, 05:39:46 PMI got an omelette maker recently though.

That's a great idea. Multivitamins just give you the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance). It isn't enough for people who are stressed, more active, ill, or whatever. Consider taking them twice a day, morning and evening, and wash them down with an omelette.

They really need to make a protein shake that tastes like liquified steak. I know what you mean about the sugary sweetness. Remember, as kids, they would give us medicine with sugar. Not a good idea, but if Mary Poppins said it was ok...

Hugs!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftxnr28LDXc

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on August 16, 2025, 05:46:31 PMSending hugs, Lauren. You've gotten me through a few hard days. Time for me to return the favor.

Honey, you don't owe me anything. That you're still here and thriving is all the thanks I ever need. But I will take the hug Thank you. <3

Quote from: Lori Dee on August 16, 2025, 05:56:10 PMThat's a great idea. Multivitamins just give you the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance). It isn't enough for people who are stressed, more active, ill, or whatever. Consider taking them twice a day, morning and evening, and wash them down with an omelette.

They really need to make a protein shake that tastes like liquified steak. I know what you mean about the sugary sweetness. Remember, as kids, they would give us medicine with sugar. Not a good idea, but if Mary Poppins said it was ok...

Hugs!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftxnr28LDXc

Yeah that always made me feel really queasy, lol. Although I did always love that movie! Was on at Christmas like every year in the UK, lol. Good old Dick van Dyke.

I found some bread that has protein in it. Thinking of giving that a try. I dunno. I know I need to keep my strength up and food is a huge part of that. But... ugh... I struggle to keep most stuff down these days. I think my tummy is on vacation. Just need to deal then I'll be back to the rare steaks and bacon!

Hey Sister!

Since you are accepting hugs, I'm in line to give ya one right behind Alana!... Listen to Dr Lori and Mary Poppins and we will have you back to eating raw cattle and piggys in short order! 🐂🤗🐖

Sending Hugs, Love and All the Best Wishes!

A💕

Try a bacon sandwich, I mean who refuses a bacon sarny (unless its religious)

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on August 16, 2025, 05:46:31 PMSending hugs, Lauren.

Quote from: tgirlamg on August 16, 2025, 07:22:18 PMHey Sister!

Since you are accepting hugs, I'm in line to give ya one right behind Alana!

Just stopping bye behind Alana and Ashley, and sending more hugs and kisses!

XOXO 🫂💋


~ Lilis 🌷

Ow, wow, I am soooo late to this party.  Sorry Sephirah and massively late hug.  I am going to circle back your first entry and read forward.  I don't want to miss anything!!!

Better late than never, Emma. And thank you for your message. Girl, you have a gift. <3

Thank you, everyone. I am doing better. I changed my diet and got some resistance bands to do some workouts to build up my stamina and endurance. I am okay. Got a real thing for beetroot right now, lol. I will be okay. I am stronger than I have been in a while. Mainly because I refuse to see negatives and am working on the positives. I have a lot more energy and I am negotiating with my local pool to see if I can do some form of swimming again. Will be tricky but I'll make it work. Always loved that. @Sarah B I will be matching your laps soon!

I have school soon, of a sort. To hopefully be a councillor. Hopefully I'll be okay. Haven't done any kind of education since naval college. A lot of years ago. I am not nearly as smart as most of you folks here. Is a li'l bit scary, but you folks inspire me probably more than you know. I can do this! As someone once said.. the only hole you can't dig yourself out of is the grave!

I've been having weird dreams, though. I've been falling asleep to exercise videos on youtube. And I swear my dreams reflect that. I sometimes wake up in a sweat feeling like I've ran a marathon. I wonder if you can do dream workouts lol.

I need to eat more, I know. But I literally don't want to eat at all right now. I have to force myself to do it. But it will all be good. I am hoping I can get back in the pool in some form. I am totally a water baby.

Lauren!

That is so wonderful. I can tell just by reading your words that you have more energy now. That makes me very happy, girl! Don't increase your intake too quickly. Your stomach may have shrunken a bit and needs time to stretch out so you can fit the whole raw cow in there. 

Swimming is a great exercise if you don't overdo it. Just the idea that you are thinking about increasing your physical and mental activity is a wonderful sign.

Are you looking to do online classes? Are you looking for a foot in the door to mental health services. As a graduate of the ICCHP (International College of Clinical Hypnosis Practitioners) in London, I can highly recommend their training. They have a free online training course, but their in-person classes are much more in-depth. https://icchp.com/

Quote from: Lori Dee on August 23, 2025, 05:35:49 PMLauren!

That is so wonderful. I can tell just by reading your words that you have more energy now. That makes me very happy, girl! Don't increase your intake too quickly. Your stomach may have shrunken a bit and needs time to stretch out so you can fit the whole raw cow in there. 

Swimming is a great exercise if you don't overdo it. Just the idea that you are thinking about increasing your physical and mental activity is a wonderful sign.

Are you looking to do online classes? Are you looking for a foot in the door to mental health services. As a graduate of the ICCHP (International College of Clinical Hypnosis Practitioners) in London, I can highly recommend their training. They have a free online training course, but their in-person classes are much more in-depth. https://icchp.com/

I did look at that first, Lori, but no. I have to actually go out and meet people. By choice. A very scary choice. But how can I talk to people if I don't want to meet people? That would be counter productive. So I am kind of packing my comfort zone into a bag and throwing it into a corner haha. It's a campus not too far from me. I figure it will be good for me to get out and practice what I preach.

Thank you, honey. You are always my biggest cheerleader and I can't tell you how much it means to me. <3

Don't worry, okay? I am not back on the mega bacon sandwiches just yet. That's living the dream, lol.

Quote from: Sephirah on August 23, 2025, 05:54:36 PMI have to actually go out and meet people. By choice. A very scary choice. But how can I talk to people if I don't want to meet people? That would be counter productive.

Keep in mind that the reason I went back to school was not to open a practice. I only wanted the training to help myself with pain management. But what I learned was so amazing, I wanted to use it to help others, so I opened a practice. But that was never the goal at the start.

  

And you are kind of inspirational, Lori. As so many people are here. This place just attracts awesome people. For as long as I've been here, I am always humbled by just what people are capable of, and willing to pass on to others.

You all give me more strength that you think. Even if I am not here so much, I can feel it.

So I thank you for being who you are.

Just keep coming back, Oh Great Wise One. Your contributions have taught many of us well. We will never forget that. 

Don't worry about that, hon. This place is kind of a long standing addiction for me. 17 years and still going.

And thank you. I think a lot of wisdom, I've learned from the people I've met here. A lot of giants' shoulders, as it were. Is kind of amazing to think of the people who've been through this site. People who have left their mark, and still are doing so.

I have been here for 37% of my life... that's crazy to think about, lol.

Quote from: Sephirah on August 23, 2025, 06:34:25 PMI have been here for 37% of my life... that's crazy to think about, lol.

I am such a noob.   

Quote from: Lori Dee on August 23, 2025, 08:12:29 PMI am such a noob.   

To be fair, Lori, you have taught me more than probably anyone else since I've known you. You are my favourite rockhound and I consider you a very good friend. You are one of the wisest people I've ever met. Not to mention one of the kindest, most compassionate, most empathic. You can make an old dog learn new tricks. Your energy and boundless support is invaluable and honey... it's quality, not quantity, which counts. <3

Thanks. And back at ya. You are my favorite vampire.   

Quote from: Lori Dee on August 23, 2025, 08:49:23 PMYou are my favorite vampire.   

Mine too.  🧛🦇


~ Lilis 🌷

To miss quote I am not worthy , now where is that bowing emoji

Quote from: Sephirah on August 23, 2025, 04:59:29 PMBetter late than never, Emma. And thank you for your message. Girl, you have a gift. <3

Thank you, everyone. I am doing better. I changed my diet and got some resistance bands to do some workouts to build up my stamina and endurance. I am okay. Got a real thing for beetroot right now, lol. I will be okay. I am stronger than I have been in a while. Mainly because I refuse to see negatives and am working on the positives. I have a lot more energy and I am negotiating with my local pool to see if I can do some form of swimming again. Will be tricky but I'll make it work. Always loved that. @Sarah B I will be matching your laps soon!

I have school soon, of a sort. To hopefully be a councillor. Hopefully I'll be okay. Haven't done any kind of education since naval college. A lot of years ago. I am not nearly as smart as most of you folks here. Is a li'l bit scary, but you folks inspire me probably more than you know. I can do this! As someone once said.. the only hole you can't dig yourself out of is the grave!

I've been having weird dreams, though. I've been falling asleep to exercise videos on youtube. And I swear my dreams reflect that. I sometimes wake up in a sweat feeling like I've ran a marathon. I wonder if you can do dream workouts lol.

I need to eat more, I know. But I literally don't want to eat at all right now. I have to force myself to do it. But it will all be good. I am hoping I can get back in the pool in some form. I am totally a water baby.

Hey Sephirah!

It's so good to hear the power of hope dancing amongst your words... I can think of no better person on the planet to train in being a councilor than you girl! 💕🤗💕

Onward!

A💕

Hi Sephirah

As you know if I hear someone mention "swimming", I have to poke my head out of the water and chuck in my two cents worth on swimming.

As Lori said "swimming is a great exercise", please ignore her on this.  Why? Swimming is a fantastic exercise.  One of the great cardio exercises you can do with absolute minimum stress on the body.  Given your mobility and the ability to do lap swimming so that you can catch up with me.  Is to use a pull buoy (pull boy) not (pull booee,) which you can place between your thighs.

In addition when you get into the rhythm of swimming you will notice that you will want to do more and more swimming.  Why? doing lots of swimming will release natural endorphins into your system and a nice high! Match me on laps? you are definitely on.

For fun you can hold onto my ankles and I will pull you along for the ride and yes you will match my laps certainly.  I have always known that I have an affinity with the water since I was about eight, so yeah I can relate to the saying "I'm a water baby!"

The dichotomy of becoming a counsellor and a reserved person that you are.  Is certainly an admirable trait to get, along with constantly learning throughout life.  You will surpass the wonderful person that you currently are.  What you can contribute to others with your current knowledge of transgender issues will be unsurpassed and in addition to your wisdom and knowledge of life that you have travelled.

I will be waiting at the pool side to cheer you along.

Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
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PS You beat me on the 17 years by 2 years, so yeah you win this one.