The Generic Support Group Thread - Page 12

limey · 02-08-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Just an update as it's about a month since I first raised these issues.

I've lost 9lbs so far at Weight Watchers. Lots to go, but I seem to be in a routine now and am steadily losing each week.

I fell off the wagon last week when I hurt my leg and got drunk on wine, but apart from that one night I haven't had a drink since 9 January. I gave up drink-fuelled smoking at the same time, so I seem to have cracked the lot all in one go.

I have a lot more money because of this three-pronged attack and am saving for a holiday next year and a suprise party for my Mum's 60th in September.

Needless to say I am feeling much more in control and subsequently happier. Thanks to those who offered support & suggestions - it did help break the cycle.

Well done Sundae Girl! Most impressive is that you didn't let the slip up with the wine convince you that you had failed and you might as well go the whole hog. You saw it for what it was - a temporary lapse. I admire you. Keep it up!

Sundae · 02-22-2011, 08:53 AM

So sorry to hear that V.
Much support and good thoughts sent your way.

glatt · 02-22-2011, 09:44 AM

Sorry V!

But get back on that horse. You've done it before.

SamIam · 02-22-2011, 01:15 PM

Oh, BigV! That is too bad!

How is the Seattle economy? Whatever it is, I'm sure a guy like you will find another job soon.

jimhelm · 02-22-2011, 01:17 PM

Sorry V

Griff · 02-22-2011, 03:09 PM

Crap! Sorry V.

Shawnee123 · 02-23-2011, 08:02 AM

Well, that sucks. Somedays I have premonitions that I will have the same fate. For all our differences, I truly do wish you the best in this and that you get back up on your feet soon.

What little security we can muster can be so fleeting.

limey · 11-20-2005, 05:03 PM

Stacey, if you don't like the crate route, try newspaper training. Yes, pooopy-puppy will need to pee and poo after waking and after meals, so spread some newspaper in a corner and put him there when he wakes and after every meal. Praise and play with him when he performs in the right place as per marichiko's advice. Clean up the newspaper (easier than the carpet), as soon as it's dirty, and put more down. Once he's learned that's what it's for, move it nearer to the door, and then outside.
Or simply take him outside at these times - this'll give you something to do instead of missing the ciggies. Basically, you can predict (near enough) when a pup needs to go - and you seem to be at home enough to take him out when necessary. Eventually he'll get the message and ask to go out ...
And I believe chemical dependence on nicotine is gone after 24 hours without - the rest is habit and psychological (no less hard to deal with, though).
Best of luck.

11-21-2005, 12:21 PM

Sorry!

12-22-2005, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marichiko

Screaming at a sick puppy is wrong. Screaming at a healthy puppy is wrong. Sorry, but it just is.

However, cats are designed to be flattened by trucks.

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02-22-2011, 08:53 AM	#2
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	So sorry to hear that V. Much support and good thoughts sent your way. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

02-22-2011, 01:17 PM	#5
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	Sorry V __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

02-22-2011, 03:09 PM	#6
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Crap! Sorry V. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

02-23-2011, 08:02 AM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Well, that sucks. Somedays I have premonitions that I will have the same fate. For all our differences, I truly do wish you the best in this and that you get back up on your feet soon. What little security we can muster can be so fleeting. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-20-2005, 05:03 PM	#8
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Stacey, if you don't like the crate route, try newspaper training. Yes, pooopy-puppy will need to pee and poo after waking and after meals, so spread some newspaper in a corner and put him there when he wakes and after every meal. Praise and play with him when he performs in the right place as per marichiko's advice. Clean up the newspaper (easier than the carpet), as soon as it's dirty, and put more down. Once he's learned that's what it's for, move it nearer to the door, and then outside. Or simply take him outside at these times - this'll give you something to do instead of missing the ciggies. Basically, you can predict (near enough) when a pup needs to go - and you seem to be at home enough to take him out when necessary. Eventually he'll get the message and ask to go out ... And I believe chemical dependence on nicotine is gone after 24 hours without - the rest is habit and psychological (no less hard to deal with, though). Best of luck. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

02-22-2011, 09:44 AM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Sorry V! But get back on that horse. You've done it before.

02-22-2011, 01:15 PM	#4
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	Oh, BigV! That is too bad! How is the Seattle economy? Whatever it is, I'm sure a guy like you will find another job soon.

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11-21-2005, 12:21 PM	#9
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry!