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The first three days of quitting were the toughest for Courtney. She would encourage anyone trying to quit smoking to keep busy and avoid situations or activities that contribute to cravings. She also recommends cutting back gradually the number of cigarettes smoked in a day or consider medication.
Here are some tips that helped Allison along the way:
Allison says, "It's taken me a long time to learn and embrace these basic guidelines, and every day offers a new opportunity to choose to be healthy."
Tom started his weight control regiment right away and used INShape's idea of keeping a food journal. He wrote down everything he was eating and noted any changes. He added weights and other resistance training to his activity schedule, and walked 5 to 10 miles each day. Tom played golf 4 times a week and always walked the course instead of renting a golf cart. So far, he's lost 60 lbs, 9 inches off his waist, and has been taken off his high blood pressure medicine.
Getting healthy isn't easy, but maintaining your health is harder. With the help of family, friends, research, and INShape Indiana, Shirley has kept the weight off for ten-plus years!
He began walking with INShape Indiana's Ready, Set, Walk! program, which provided helpful email tips and advice along the way. Bill's progress halted briefly due to back and joint pain, but walking sticks helped him recover quickly. The walking sticks also allowed him to increase his daily exercise to 70 minutes a day.
He began walking with INShape Indiana's Ready, Set, Walk! program, which provided helpful email tips and advice along the way. Bill's progress halted briefly due to back and joint pain, but walking sticks helped him recover quickly. The walking sticks also allowed him to increase his daily exercise to 70 minutes a day.
Bill's commitment to walking daily lost him 75 pounds. Along with exercise, Dr. Mary Tilak's weight loss program taught him the importance of healthy eating. His back and joint pain has virtually disappeared, along with the walking sticks, and everyday tasks are much easier to accomplish. Bill can finally fit into a business suit and no longer shops at big and tall clothing stores. He attributes his success to his wife, daughters and friends who continually showed support and motivation.
Today, Bill continues exercising and keeps a watchful eye on what foods he consumes.
Congratulations, Bill! INShape Indiana applauds your efforts and we commend you on achieving your personal weight loss goals.
Lemus's support network developed within ILI's free Spanish language cessation classes. During the cessation classes, Francisco learned to change his regular routine. By identifying when, where, why and with whom he consumed tobacco products, Francisco was able to avoid "triggers" that could cause a relapse.
Francisco began using the patch, a form of nicotine replacement therapy, but relapsed during a personal, stressful period. Even though he knew relapsing was a high possibility, guilt weighed upon him heavily, which is common among relapsed individuals. The heavy sense of failure drew Mr. Lemus back to his recovery efforts with the ILI.
Contact the Indiana Latino Institute at 317-472-1055 for smoking cessation information.
Quitting the habit was not easy for Marilyn, but her support system of coworkers, family, and friends made the task seem more achievable. MCHD helped by providing regular counseling sessions and cessation aids, like nicotine gum and patches. Weight gain was a negative side-effect, but positively influenced Marilyn's decision to change her total lifestyle. She enrolled in the INShape Indiana challenge and significantly furthered her walking distance.
As of May 2008, Marilyn is still smoke-free!
Smoking began affecting Martha's appearance and the people around her, who walked by holding their breath. "I started getting embarrassed if people saw me smoking", adds Martha.
On September 25th, 2006, Martha successfully quit smoking. "I decided to do it and I did!" states Martha. "I have now been smoke-free for almost a year."
To document her progress, Martha marks off each smoke-free day on a calendar. "Finding something or someway to make you feel good about your decision to quit is a good way to stay committed to your goal. Each day I write that number on that calendar I feel so proud of my willpower and strength," Martha exclaims, "I have done it! Now that I am smoke free, I feel healthy, strong and proud!
Carolyn became so involved in her children's activities that she did not realized she had gained almost 30 pounds. Unhappy with her weight gain, Carolyn decided to make a change and joined the Fitness Experts in Avon, Indiana.
In February, Fitness Experts held a "Biggest Winner" contest, with the winner receiving a free mountain bike. With her eye on the prize, Carolyn started an exercise program and eliminated sweets and fatty foods from her diet. She also kept a food journal that helped her understand the importance of selecting beneficial foods.
Through her hard work and the encouragement from the Fitness Experts staff, Carolyn won the "Biggest Winner" challenge and the new mountain bike. She still follows her fitness program and feels much better about herself and her 22 pound weight loss. She looks forward to achieving her future fitness goals.
Last season, however, Danny's playing time, self-esteem and confidence diminished significantly. In fact, Danny "Powerhouse" James spent most the season sitting the bench. The reason was painfully obvious; Danny was too heavy and too slow to play. Danny knew he was gradually gaining weight, but never imagined it would interfere with his most beloved game.
The Middlebury Community Schools started a walking club after realizing most students, including Danny, remained seated after the lunch period, rather than playing basketball or four-square.
The Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) Committee saw a need to offer additional opportunities for students to be active. Along with implementing a walking program, the CSHP took time to educate the seventh grade class on Indiana's obesity problem. They explained the harsh reality of corporations abandoning Indiana due to the increasing cost of health care. They talked about Governor Daniels' INShape Indiana program, his commitment to improving the health of our state, and how he leads by example in his own lifestyle. Students soon felt responsible for the program's success and took ownership.
Nearly one third of the seventh grade class lined up on the walking program's first day. Danny was first in line. He recognized the opportunity to increase his chances of playing next season and envisioned regaining his "Powerhouse" title.
The first few days Danny walked 600-700 steps quietly and slowly by himself. Then, Miss Lisa, one of the staff members, started walking with him to help increase his speed and steps. By the end of the second week, he was up to 1800-2000 steps a day. Danny's discontent with his weight and frustration with sitting the bench motivated him to walk more.
Today, Danny's goal is to walk at least 3000 steps during his lunch break. With not much time during the lunch period, 3000 steps are nearly impossible to walk, so Danny runs. Miss Lisa can no longer keep up with him. Many students that walk with him can sense a big change in his confidence level. They hear him talk about when he plays ball again, rather than if he plays ball again.
The Brownsburg, Indiana resident started working on herself from the inside out. She treated herself with bubble baths, manicures, and self-help books. The more she read the more empowered she became. Weighing close to 200 pounds, one of the areas of life that Kate decided to improve was her health. She learned the importance of nutrition in weight loss and reduced her intake of fatty foods and cut out sugar.
Inspired by her improved quality of life, Kate took the next step and bought a treadmill. She started walking, then jogging, and eventually built up enough stamina to run in the Indianapolis Mini Marathon…twice. Eating properly and exercising gave Kate a new identity and her accomplishments only fueled her desire to improve. When she incorporated weightlifting into her exercise regimen, her body took on a whole new form. While attending a bodybuilding contest, she made the choice to take her new lifestyle to a higher level, by competing in the premier amateur bodybuilding circuit.
Kate lost 70 pounds. Her success was the result of believing in herself, eating healthy, and adhering to daily exercise. She was featured as the "Transformation of the Week" on Bodybuilding.com and finished top four in two fitness/figure competitions.
Kate stays motivated by helping others. She wants her son to grow-up practicing healthy exercise and eating habits. She is further inspired by spreading the story of how she changed her life through healthier living. Helping others has brought Kate so much satisfaction that she is writing exercise and nutrition programs.
Standing at six feet one inch, Detective Kepler tipped the scales at almost 300 pounds. This former collegiate baseball player had become someone with a poor quality of life and a frightening cardiac report from his physician.
Kepler's doctor ordered a treadmill stress test. Detective Kepler failed. A regimen of prescription drugs and another stress test followed, which he again failed. At 36 years old, Detective Kepler faced a frightening prognosis. As a single father of a beautiful eight year-old daughter, he knew he had to make a life-altering decision.
The challenge to regain his collegiate fitness level seemed daunting. However determined, Detective Kepler sought help from his physician, dieticians, exercise specialists, and a counselor. His personal goal was to complete a triathlon in a year.
Over the last 10 months, Detective Kepler has lost a total of 80 pounds. He has competed in not one, but four sprint triathlons. Recently, he completed the Mideast USAT Championship triathlon, an Olympic distance race with a 1.5k swim, 40k bike, and a 10k run.
Detective Kepler's next goal is the May 2007 World Police and Fire Games, held in Australia. He will compete for a medal as a representative of the city of Indianapolis, but more importantly, the United States. Held every two years, the World Police and Fire Games offer approximately sixty sports for approximately 10,000 athletes.
Best of luck, Detective Kepler! You are quite an inspiration.
"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." – Walter Bagehot.
As a nurse, Anita knew the health risks associated with her weight gain and decided to look into her hospital's wellness program. She scheduled a consultation with a dietician and set up an eating plan based on her personal metabolism. She also saw an exercise physiologist and received some fitness pointers. What Anita found most helpful was her activity calendar and food journal.
Anita now walks on the treadmill five-six times per week for at least one hour. She incorporates 15 minutes of strength training into her fitness routines, also. She has increased her fruit and vegetable consumption and makes sure to eat 3 fruit and 5 vegetable servings per day.
Anita is incredibly pleased with her new lifestyle and said, "I thought it would be a struggle, but I have never felt better in my life. I have lost 50 pounds and would still like to lose 10 more. I still struggle with late evening munchies, but a lot of that has to do with being tired after working."
"Reading the pointers from INShape Indiana has also kept my motivation high," said Anita. "I weigh in with my dietician every 1-2 weeks. Needless to say, I have had many compliments. There have been a few times when I missed my exercise, and boy did I feel lousy."
"I really feel anyone can improve their lifestyle if they want to," said Anita. "It can be hard but the benefits are great. It takes time and planning, but if you don't take care of yourself, no one else will. You need to eat well, exercise, and rest to be the most productive. Keep up the good job at INShape and keeping forwarding the good advice."
Lt. Jim Campbell, not wishing to grow "old and fat" on the job, took aim at that record as an effort to raise money for several local charities of great personal significance. Among these charities is the Maude Foundation, which awards scholarships to U.S. soldiers. It is named for Lt. General Tim Maude, an Indianapolis native who was killed in the attacks on 9-11. Another is the Jason Baker Scholarship. Jason Baker was a Marion County Sheriff's Deputy killed in the line of duty on September 17, 2001.
On August 17, Lt. Campbell finished 24 hours of stair climbing and completely shattered the previous record! The new record now stands at 106,000 stairs – 13.4 vertical miles – or the equivalent of a half-marathon, straight up. While satisfied with the physical effort, Lt. Campbell reports being somewhat disappointed with the local response to the charity effort. To date, the bulk of the money raised has come from individuals and companies far removed from the Hoosier state, with little or no connection to Indiana. For example, the Vancouver-based company, Nautilus, donated a Step Mill PT 7000 machine for the December 1 raffle – a contribution worth nearly $4,000. The same machine helped Campbell beat the world record. Information on purchasing a ticket can be found at, www.StepUpForCharity.org
The largest portion of the donations has come from chili pepper fanatics- "Chiliheads"- from around the world. On his days off from fighting fires, Lt. Campbell has made quite a reputation as a renowned chili pepper grower and hot sauce maker. "Charity efforts remain ongoing and I'm surprised that they've required more effort than the actual climbing" states Lt. Campbell. Further he says, "I'd encourage folks to 'step up' and take their physical well-being a bit more serious. A good start on that is doing good for someone else, which improves your mental health as well".
Herff Jones contracted with Community Hospital's Health Promotions Department to provide the American Lung Association's "Freedom from Smoking Program" to employees. 33 individuals completed the classes, and after six months, 16 individuals remain smoke free.
One of our success stories is Philip Keibler. Philip is an employee who has smoked for more than 15 years. Now, he has gone more than six months without having a cigarette, and could not be happier with the results.
According to Philip, he can now enjoy the freedom of being a non-smoker. Foods taste better and his sense of smell has heightened immensely. In addition, Philip has embarked on a new physical fitness routine at Cardinal Fitness. Working out each day before work has helped Philip lose 10 pounds.
Philip says, "Looking back on the past 15 years, it all seems like such a blur. I remember starting to smoke and thinking that I would quit before long. I grew up hearing people say things like 'I was a smoker for 15 years' and I always thought 'Wow that's a long time'."
"Now here I am, 33 years old and I was the one saying 'I've been a smoker for 15 years.' That's the problem with smoking; it becomes a part of your life and so much a part that you forget you are 'enjoying a cigarette every now and then'. Before long you're looking back on a life that was in many ways, is being controlled by tobacco".
"I like to give the example of how tobacco controls you. I would have to think about cigarettes before going into a meeting, before going into a movie, after dinner, in the car, and before work. I realized that, without me being aware of it, cigarettes had taken over every aspect of my life. I couldn't do anything anymore without thinking, when would I be able to have my next cigarette?"
"That was when I knew that I had been duped by the tobacco companies. I wasn't really enjoying smoking; I was smoking so I wouldn't feel edgy, irritable, anxious, and angry. What happened to "enjoying an occasional smoke?" Even though I thought I was smoking because I liked it, that's the con, I was smoking just to feel normal for a few minutes. I fell right into the tobacco trap."
"Six months later and my whole life has improved in so many ways. I have extra money that was being spent on cigarettes. I do 45 minutes of high intensity cardio exercise every day and feel great doing it. My blood pressure is normal, my cholesterol is great, and I've never felt better about my health. If I could do it all again, I would have never touched that first cigarette."
"If Herff Jones had not offered me the cessation class, I would be a smoker today. Coughing, wheezing, stinking, but most importantly, addicted."
Billy also started a walking routine near the roads around his home. He wanted to see just how far his "old legs" and his endurance would take him. He said, "I'd back off a little but try to push on a little further the next day. As the miles that I could walk started to grow, my belt started to loosen up and the pounds faded away."
Each week, Billy had a new goal to conquer, starting with a morning weigh-in. "I started to walk with others and I could not stop talking about how good I was feeling since I started my walking routine. I knew that I was getting into shape when I could walk and talk and not run out of breath, and I love to talk!"
Billy entered the Elkhart Great Race, the Sunburst Run and The Hospice Walk throughout the summer and fall. "I had a ball!" says Billy of the events.
This year has turned out to be the, "best year of my life," Billy says. He now enjoys having more energy and a new quality of life. This is all because of the changes Billy has made to his lifestyle.
"I may not have turned back the hands of the clock but know the years that I have left will be worth more. I will have more quality time to spend with my wife and family and grandchildren."
At 75, Billy Polston made a healthy life change and knows that many Hoosiers can share the same benefits. He hopes to serve as a role model to inspire those who wish to make these changes in their lives.
Despite all her amazing experiences, there was one thing Cicely still yearned to do; hike part of the Appalachian Trail. Her desire was forwarded by friends to the non-profit organization, Never Too Late, that grants wishes to individuals 65 years and older. When Cicely found out her wish would be granted, she began preparing herself for the challenge by walking the halls and opting to take the stairs at the Friendship House, a home for active senior citizens.
In May 2006, Cicely completed a three-day hike on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. With her guide, Marcia Roland, Cicely hiked over 10 miles. She fell three times, but always got back up. At the end of the third day, Cicely received a certificate commemorating her success, and bestowing upon her the trail name, Wise Owl, Matriarch of the Gray Panthers.
Inspired by INShape Indiana and the story of Lance Armstrong, Jane set a goal to swim the length of Patoka Lake, which is 17 miles. She even adapted Armstrong's LiveStrong slogan for her own struggle, SPIRIT LIVE STRONG. She quickly met her goal, and soon reached a new goal of 100 miles.
Since the summer of 2005, Jane has lost 38 pounds. Her liver function has recovered, and diabetes is no longer an imminent threat.
Jane's success also inspired her husband, Art, to live healthier. He has lost 40 pounds. Together, they have replaced their favorite pastime of watching TV with many different activities, including fishing, scuba diving, gardening (most of the vegetables they eat are from their garden), sewing, and quilting. They are amazed at their new level of energy.
According to Jane, one of the greatest benefits of her healthier lifestyle is the strengthening of her mind. Before she changed her diet and activity habits, she was beginning to have speech problems.
"I could hardly speak a sentence without stammering and forgetting what I was going to say," says Jane. "It really frightened me." Jane no longer has such problems.
Jane does not plan on losing momentum either. She set a goal to lose 50 more pounds by her 64th birthday in March of next year.
Keri-Ann's exercise routine was sparse during college. Her physical activity was limited to participating on the Ultimate Frisbee team and her diet was determined by a small budget, which often included junk food.
After her college graduation, Keri-Ann decided to get serious about her health. She joined an Indiana-based Weight Watchers group and changed her lifestyle. Junk food at the cheapest price was no longer an option. Instead, Keri-Ann developed a budget and made weekly grocery lists, which consisted of all types of vegetables, fruits, beans, and lean meats. She also started packing healthy lunches for work, and planning out her meals in advance to ensure a healthy diet.
In addition to modifying her eating habits, Keri-Ann joined a gym and started exercising three to five times per week. She realized if she wanted to be healthier, she needed to make physical fitness a top priority. Keri-Ann also joined a Tae Kwon Do class to add variety to her fitness routine.
"Joining Weight Watchers and changing my lifestyle was the absolute best thing I could do for myself," says Keri-Ann. "Relearning how to live a healthy lifestyle was the best decision I've ever made. I have gone from a size 20 at 220 lbs to a size 12 at 170 lbs and have maintained the loss for two years."
On August 16th 2006, Jim Campbell, an Indianapolis (Pike Township) firefighter/hot sauce maker/chili pepper farmer, will attempt to break the world's record by exceeding the totals above, all to raise money for several charities that are especially close to him.
In his "younger" days, Jim was an active athlete, running in marathons and ultra marathons, as well as "Bop to the Top," an annual stair climb race up the 37 story AUL building in Indianapolis. It had been about ten years since Jim competed in this type of event, so he decided it was time to get back in shape. Jim said, "I thought I'd give it another shot rather than grow old and fat on the job. It was my motivation to try and get back in some semblance of competitive shape, though at 48 years of age, I knew I wouldn't be very competitive. The department had a Stair Master PT 7000 (a step treadmill) out in the garage so I started to hit it pretty regularly… as part of a workout routine."
After a disappointing performance in "Bop to the Top" in February 2006, Jim was even more motivated to get in shape. He was also inspired by the story of a Seattle area firefighter who set a record for stair climbing. He climbed 66,000 stairs in a 24 hour period, which was accepted by Guinness as a world record. The fact that this feat was done as a fund raiser for Leukemia research convinced Jim this was something worth attempting. By combining healthy eating habits with intensive training, he has made tremendous progress. He is confident that he can break the world record for stair climbing, while raising money for several charitable organizations, such as the Stehlin Foundation for Cancer Research, the American Cancer Society's Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge, the Jason Baker Public Safety Endowment Scholarship Fund, the Jim Cleek Scholarship Fund, and the Maude Foundation.
You can keep track of Jim's progress and encourage him in his efforts on his website, http://www.stepupforcharity.org/.
After reaching 305 pounds at the age of 36, Camille decided to do something about her weight. Camille visited a health retreat and learned the benefits of healthy eating. She started to avoid processed foods and animal products, both of which are known to cause excess weight gain. She was very passionate about getting healthy, not just for her, but also to provide motivation to thousands of other overweight Americans wanting to lose weight without the use of surgery, pills or diet shakes.
Camille has set many personal goals for her weight loss management. For example, Camille's initial objective was to lose 100lbs. To date, she has already dropped 72 pounds and might lose another 40-60 pounds, depending on her athletic performance. She plans to run the 26.3 mile New York City Marathon in November 2006. To prepare herself for this journey, Camille participates in a marathon prep program, weight training and does cardiovascular work. Camille's training and healthy eating efforts will definitely prepare her for the upcoming race in New York. Camille's motto is, "Ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results!"
Camille and others that are in the process of changing their lives in a healthy way know all too well that it is hard work. Everyday may not be easy, but Camille keeps going. She is an inspiration to all ages.
At age 32, John decided it was time for a change. He wanted to build up his endurance and strength. He joined the YMCA, and has been exercising regularly for the last six months. John exercises at the YMCA three to four times a week. He rides a stationary bike for at least 30-40 minutes and supplements his biking routine with regular strength training. As a result of his hard work, John has lost 18 pounds and can now walk twice the distance without becoming short of breath.
Today, John is more flexible and feels more energetic. In addition to the exercise, John has modified his diet. He eats more fruits and vegetables, and hydrates with water and sports drinks. John has also switched to de-caffeinated soda while reducing his soda intake to just two 2-liters a week. The change in John's diet is a major improvement.
John knows his exercise and nutrition regime is a life-long commitment. He is dedicated to achieving his goal of never being wheelchair-dependent. Now, John realizes that he has a life outside of his apartment, away from his television and favorite recliner. John has a reputation that he is proud of, and he knows how truly blessed he is.
"I knew someday I would have grandchildren and I want to be able to enjoy something as simple as a walk with my family," said Susan Banker.
In 2005, Susan decided she had to make a change. "I was 49, overweight, and every time I went to the doctor, he added another prescription and suggested I lose weight," said Banker. "I hated having my picture taken, hated shopping, and I couldn't walk very far."
Hope for Susan came through an employer-sponsored wellness program in conjunction with Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) and Optifast in Marion. For Susan, the program worked.
"I started this program at the end of April 2005 and finished it in December 2005. I lost 52 pounds and got off all my prescriptions," said Banker.
Optifast requires exercise as part of its weight-loss regimen. As a result, Susan began an extensive physical fitness routine, which includes water aerobics on Mondays and Wednesdays, circuit weight training on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and biking on Saturdays.
Susan had previously participated in the physical aspect of IWU's wellness program, but dropped out years ago. After being involved with Optifast, she started participating in the IWU wellness program, again.
"I feel better, have more energy, and I am determined to keep my weight down," said Banker. "I record daily what I eat and try to stick with a balanced diet. I feel better then I have in years!"
However, his wife and daughter got him to thinking. At a doctor's appointment, Larry reminded his physician, "You told me if I ever wanted to quit you could help me." Deciding Larry was finally ready to stop smoking; his doctor prescribed him Wellbutrin (a medication helpful in reducing the withdrawal effects of smoking cessation) and told him to start using a nicotine patch.
Whenever Larry had tried to quit before he would find himself smoking within a month. With the doctor-prescribed medication and patch, Larry exclaims, "It was easier to quit smoking than to go on a diet." When a craving would strike, Larry's solution was simple. "Each time I would want a cigarette I would ask God to make this craving pass and within a few minutes I was thinking about something else."
After weeks of not smoking, Larry and his wife thought about purchasing a new bass boat with the money saved from not buying cigarettes. This motivated Larry and five weeks after quitting, he stopped taking the medicine and using the patch; continuing his smoke-free life.
Today Larry, his wife and daughter have not smoked in over 3 years. He proclaims, "I wish I would have quit 35 years earlier, but I am 56 years old now and I feel like I did when I was in my 30's. With God's help I have kicked it. By the way, my bass boat is paid for..."
Jeff's turning point came when he watched an interview on television about a slim man who had once been morbidly obese. "I was shocked that someone who weighed 467 pounds could ever be of normal weight," said Jeff. "I always assumed that the body had a 'normal' weight due to genetics and/or a natural 'set point'."
Motivated by the idea that he was not destined to be overweight, Jeff decided to lose weight through simple diet and exercise. He began his exercise plan slowly. It started by riding his stationary bike 15 minutes a day. He gradually worked up to 30 minutes or more twice a day.
Simultaneously, while he continued to eat the same types of foods he had always eaten and loved, he began to control his portion sizes. "I now look at food as a means of survival not [just] pleasure," said Jeff. "For instance, I [used to] wolf down a pack of M&M's barely tasting them. Now, if I choose to eat some M&M's, I take each individually and savor the flavor. My sweet tooth is then satisfied. It's not that I am 'dieting,' I'm not really, I just listen to my body and give it what it needs."
Jeff also joined an online group for people who were dedicated to losing weight. On a weekly basis, he would post a picture and an update about his weight loss efforts. Others in the group would write back encouraging messages and tips that had worked for them.
Knowing that others were keeping track of his progress provided support and accountability -- helping Jeff keep his eyes on the goal. "Accountability has been one of the keys that have kept me motivated. When I started I seriously considered just dieting in private. I would succeed or fail in the privacy of my own life. I believe if I had not been accountable to my readers I would have fallen off the wagon long ago."
Steadily losing two-to-three pounds a week, Jeff reached his goal weight of 220 pounds in eight months -- a weight he continues to diligently maintain.
Now Jeff is reaching out to his community. He proposed the idea of a "weight loss ministry" to his pastor and is currently leading a group that teaches others about the benefits of health and fitness and how to reach goals.
"When you reach your goal you will feel a sense of wonder, new self-respect and new respect from others," said Jeff. "It is well worth any effort you put into it, and the harder you work the quicker you will arrive at a place that God wants you and you can then start to do his work as well. He has a hard time getting out of shape warriors to do his work."
Dorothy has a busy schedule of traveling, meetings and working part-time on an advanced degree. She felt she needed a structured program, so she began a medically-supervised fasting program, called Optifast.
For the first 12 weeks, Dorothy consumed Optifast shakes almost exclusively. She then entered a six week transitional phase that gradually brought food back into her diet. For the last two months, Dorothy has been on the maintenance phase, where her diet consists mainly of fruits, vegetables, and lean meats.
Dorothy has had some trouble fitting an exercise program into an already hectic schedule. However, she manages to find ways to 'sneak' exercise into her daily life. She parks further away from the door at work, takes the stairs instead of the elevator, and takes walks during her lunch break. She plans to work the exercise program developed for her at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport to improve her fitness level.
To date, Dorothy has lost over 40 pounds. While she is still about 20 pounds from her goal weight, she is confident that she will get there.
She attributes her success to two strategies. The first is recording weight loss milestones (such as a loss of 10 pounds) on her calendar as a deadline, based on a weight loss of two pounds a week. "I think it is important to set small and attainable goals. So far I've reached all of them!"
Secondly, as she lost weight, she gave her clothes to Goodwill. "After all," she said, "I don't want to give myself permission to regain the weight."
The Indiana Arts Commission, where Dorothy is executive director, has contributed to her efforts by embracing INShape Indiana. Jennifer Johnson-Wade, the IAC's INShape Coordinator, works with all the staff to develop creative ways to promote healthy diet and exercise.
As a staff, they have held a healthy snack contest and a walk-a-thon to raise money for an animal rescue charity as part of the SECC. Dorothy is grateful for the support and encouragement of her co-workers. "Several colleagues have told me, 'I'm proud of you' and, you know, I'm kind of proud of myself, too."
". . . I was overweight and had very high blood pressure," he explained. "Any one of those can be a danger but with having all three [high weight, blood pressure and his age] I knew I was in trouble. My wife and doctor kept telling me I needed to lose weight and get my blood pressure down."
After realizing he needed a change, he saw an announcement for a marathon the local YMCA organized and decided to attend the informational meeting, not knowing whether it was for established runners.
"I went to the meeting and found a totally different story," Frost said. "This was for anyone who wanted to be committed to a 13-week program to train to run the marathon."
However, being a part of the program had its bumps, as he soon found out in the beginning stages of the training.
"So I started the training and at first it was very hard because I had not done this since my Marine Corps days," he said. "The first thing that was a problem was aches and pains all over my body."
But he did not let that stop him, after consulting the cross county coach at University of Southern Indiana, he was given two options, quit or work through the pain.
"I worked very hard to see this program to the finish," Frost said.
Before entering the training program, Frost was given a physical exam. His 5-foot-9 frame carried 241 pounds and his blood pressure was 201 over 108. After finishing 12-weeks of the training program, his weight dropped to 201 pounds and his blood pressure decreased 130 over 79; much closer to normal.
Frost finished the October marathon in 3 hours and 17 minutes and continues to train to get his weight down to his goal of 180 pounds.
". . . INShape Indiana I think is a great program and I hope that there are other people out there that can do what I decided to do 12 weeks ago," he said. "It can be done with hard work and support from friends and the YMCA."
Matthew quit smoking in September 2004, and is still going strong. He started walking about three miles at lunch every day. In early 2005, he ran three miles a day at lunch. Now, he bikes, plays softball, or hikes at least 5 to 6 times a week. He plans to participate in his first Triathlon this summer.
Matt after modifying his lifestyle."I knew I needed to make these healthy changes to avoid a heart attack and to ensure that I will be around to grow old with my children," Matthew said. "Once I got started, I also liked the changes I was seeing in my body."
Matthew also adopted a healthier diet, having oatmeal, a banana and two glasses of orange juice for breakfast almost every day. He also replaced fast food with fresh fruit salad and yogurt for lunch. For dinner, he has reduced his portion sizes and included fresh steamed vegetables.
As a result of these healthy behaviors, Matthew lost three inches from his waist and lowered his blood pressure and cholesterol to healthier levels.
"I have more energy and endurance," Matthew said. "I do not get sick as much, and when I do, it seems to go away quicker than when I was a smoker."
"I feel MUCH better about myself and my physical appearance," Matthew added.
Matthew says that his employer, Golden Rule, has been a great source of support. Golden Rule built a walking/running track around the lake behind the office, added a "healthy" vending machine with more healthy snack options, started a Fitness Committee to help motivate employees by providing incentives (rewards, prizes, contests, etc.), and currently subsidizes Yoga & Pilates classes at the office during lunch and after work. Matthew says Golden Rule also has a weekly and monthly newsletter with new and interesting ideas regarding fitness and nutrition, which is very helpful.
"Staying motivated has been the biggest challenge," said Matthew. "I do not have a partner or group that I work out with on a consistent basis, so all of the motivation comes from within."
To help stay motivated, Matthew says he tries to mix up his workouts to prevent burn out.
Matthew says that INShape Indiana is a great resource. He had used the Internet to help him in his fitness efforts.
"One of the most aggravating things I found on the Web was there was no "one" place to find out about things going on in Indiana," Matthew said. "I had to go to the running Web site for running news, the mountain biking Web site for mountain biking news, etc. It is great to find information or links at one place that open up new ideas for a healthy lifestyle."
"I have SO much more energy and I look and feel better," Matthew said. "I am more positive in my daily life and much happier."
"Most importantly, I am setting a positive example for my wife, kids, and co-workers," Matthew said, "And, my house and cars are cleaner due to the lack of smoke."
I was about to turn 32 years old and was unhealthy. At that time, I didn't realize that I was also unhappy. I loved my family but I was neglecting myself. I went to the doctor for a routine check up in 2003 and after being hooked up to the ECG machine, left with a prescription in hand for blood pressure medicine. My blood pressure was 145/100. I thought "How ridiculous. I am too young". I called my mom and she said we both needed to do something and do it soon. My birthday present from my mother was a new life. She paid for my membership to Weight Watchers along with a discount provided by my state health insurance plan.
Heather after modifying her lifestyle.I felt silly going to the first meeting. I was thinking, "How can sitting in a room with other folks talking about food and eating going to help me lose weight?" It took some time to realize it but I know that I needed to watch my portions, cut out the butter and regular sodas. I also introduced exercise back into my life just like when I was younger. I started exercising five days a week and I actually enjoyed it. By December of 2003, I had lost 62 pounds and was off the blood pressure medicine. I attend weekly meetings for a refresher course on basic healthy living, nutritional and cooking skills that are similar to what we all had when we were kids.
As we grow older we get so consumed by work, family, and social demands we forget those important basic skills that we need to meet those demands. As a full time working mother with four children, I need to take that half hour every Saturday morning, once a week, not only for myself but also for my family. My husband also joined with me and he's lost 50 lbs. so far. The classes help us maintain the skills to stay healthy and make our family unit run efficiently. My mother and I both admit that when we first started we would have been happy just to lose 20 pounds, maybe even 30 pounds. My mom and I feel silly now wondering why we didn't do this before. We laugh now because our expectations for our lives and ourselves were so low before. I still walk, jog, jump rope, perform yoga, and perform Pilates at least five times a week no matter what time of the day or night. I do whatever I can to fit it in and not interrupt my family's schedule. I walk 7 flights of steps at my work at least twice everyday, too. When I started, I was happy when I earned a gold star for my weight loss. Now I have more energy and confidence and enjoy encouraging my family, friends, and co-workers in meeting and maintaining their own healthy lifestyles.
Margie after modifying her lifestyle.There is no miracle behind Margie's diet: it is simply a doctor recommended 1,200 calorie intake diet. Margie now eats oatmeal for breakfast and a grilled chicken salad with fat free ingredients for lunch. She eats fish three times a week, enjoys lots of fruits and vegetables, and drinks 64 ounces of water per day. Soon, the weight began to come off.
Margie breaks down her health quest to the two most difficult days; the first day and today. While her dedication has not wavered, she admits no day is easy. She believes that the support she receives from her co-workers is essential to her efforts. In return for Margie being a great role model to friends and coworkers, she receives encouragement not to lose focus. It is the peer pressure Margie has welcomed and cites as a reason for her remarkable success.
While no two people are exactly alike, Margie has proven what Hoosiers have known for some time: Move more and eat better. By following the example set forth by Margie Chavez, many more can be inspired to make the commitment to lead healthy lifestyles.
The defining moment of change in Pat's life happened after an emergency C-section at age 36, increasing her weight to 240 pounds, "I was now obese, and my excess weight made the medical situation even more painful and complicated" Pat explained.
Scared for her life, Pat asked herself, "What am I willing to change and be consistent about? The change did not have to be perfect, expensive or strict, but it did have to be consistent if it was going to work.
Pat began exercising every morning and has been for the past six years. To stay motivated, she relies on her cat, Gizmo. Gizmo wakes Pat every morning at 5:45 to begin workouts with television fitness shows. Pat has lost 70 pounds thus far, and continues maintaining.
During the spring, summer and fall months Pat rides her bike. She participates in water aerobics classes during the winter. At work, she takes the stairs at least once a day and walks during breaks and lunch. Her Weight Watchers program helps her eat better.
Accountability and support are important factors to maintaining a healthy and better lifestyle. Pat credits INShape Indiana for their motivation.
Pat's story focuses more on maintenance management than current weight loss, but she hopes it still helps others. In the near future, Pat plans to make a presentation to the Toastmasters club, Golden Gavel.
"We decided to take control of our lives and lose weight," said Joanne. "The first step was admitting that we ate too much junk food, which we realized was making us fat."
"We knew that healthy living must begin with healthy eating," Joanne added.
Joanne threw out all the junk food in her home, and replaced it with healthier options; such as, chicken, fish, and fresh vegetables. Both Joanne and Dennis cut down on fast food and eating red meats, stopped drinking sodas and limited carbohydrates and fats in their diet.
"We went cold turkey," said Joanne.
Six months later, the couple had lost a total of 113 pounds. Joanne was down to 117 pounds and Dennis weighed 196 pounds.
The Lamberts also joined a gym near their home in Elkhart.
The combination of a healthier diet and increased activity not only took off extra pounds, but it also made clothes shopping necessary.
"There's no better reason to buy new clothes than because you have lost lots of weight," said Joanne.
"Our advice to others is to make a plan, and then stick to it," said Joanne. "A strong will and a little dedication make all of the difference."
"Do it for yourself, and for your family," said Joanne. "I'm certainly glad that I did."


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I am writing a novel and some screenplays, and I am part of a group of amateur film makers that writes and produces films of gradually increasing scale. On one of our our last sets, I operated pyrotechnics.
I am also an outdoorsy type. I like to camp, hike, and climb, among other activities. Some of my favorite places in Georgia include Jack's River Falls, Panther Creek, and Cumberland Island.
I tend to pick up new hobbies and interests all the time. Most recently, I learned to juggle--sort of. It might be more accurate to say "I am learning to juggle." I am also interested in sculpting, physical computing (animatronics), and puppetry.
I spend about half the year planning and preparing for Halloween, Fourth of July, and local burns, such as Alchemy and Euphoria.
Movies: Coen Brothers, Terry Gilliam, Darren Aronofsky, Paul Thomas Anderson
Shows: Homeland, Breaking Bad, Walking Dead, Boardwalk Empire, The Wire, Futurama, South Park, Justified, American Horror Story.
Music: Tom Waits, Pink Floyd, Social Distortion, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Bad Religion
Food: Thai, Indian, Sushi, Chinese, Italian, Ethiopian, Mediterranean, Irish, just give me some goddamned food.

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I thought some may find this interesting.
It's a list with photos, desciptions, and scenes of all the firearms used in the movie "The Town".
I thought some may find this interesting.
It's a list with photos, desciptions, and scenes of all the firearms used in the movie "The Town".
Nice hardware.
I believe those are all MA compliant.
IMFDB.org will let you see what firearms were used in just about every movie, TV show, and video game ever produced. You can look up by movie name, or you can search by firearm to see what movies/shows it was in, and what actor(s) used it. The contributors do a great job keeping it updated.
It is absolutely a terrific time waster!! (and a great resource when you are watching a movie and you are just dying to know what gun that was...)
best gun ever is from Diehard 2, the glock 7...a porcelain gun thats doesnt show up on metal detectors and cost more than you make in a month
matrix movies have some nice guns in them.
In the spirit of turning it into a "movie guns" thread.
Bad Boy II has a reasonably impressive list of toys. If not for quality than certainly quantity.
I'm going to look up The Walking Dead. What a smorgasbord in that show.
Originally Posted by jamie@vwvortex
only really cool thing was Herschel's never empty shot gun from the last episode.. goddamn, he' musta run 50 rounds threw it before reloading.
mostly plastic pistols, hunting rifles and shot guns.
I can't believe no one grabbed better stuff I'm sure was laying around after the national guard was zombiefied.
still love that show
Red Dawn gets the nod for my favorite gun movie. Between the real ones and excellent fakes, there is plenty to look at.


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If you're an Android smartphone or tablet user and you're not at least somewhat paranoid about the future security of your device and the information stored within it, you're asking for trouble.
That's because Android is proving to be the mobile platform of choice for hackers and other Bad Guys looking to access, steal or otherwise compromise personal information on mobile devices.
(Contrary to popular believe, not even Android app permissions are safe from hackers.)
Any mobile watcher/analyst/blogger/whatever worth his or her salt saw the Android threat coming a mile away. I certainly did, and that's why I wrote a handful of Android security tips last year. Security software company Athigo apparently appreciated my tips, and it recently asked me for approval to use them as the basis for a security policy in its free Mobile Security Advisor app, which is currently available in the Android Market. (I said yes.)
Athigo's Mobile Security Advisor is very basic, and it doesn't provide the level of security available via paid apps like McAfee's recently updated McAfee Mobile Security app, which currently costs $29.99. (Athigo also offers a paid version of its security app for enterprises called Mobile Policy Advisor.) But Athigo's consumer security software is free, and it's certainly a step in the right direction for users who aren't currently using any sort of Android security safeguards.
Mobile Security Advisor compares all your Android security settings to lists of "expert recommendations," including my own security tips, and alerts you if your settings represent a potential risk. I've been using the app for the past couple of weeks, and though I did find a few minor bugs, it seems to work quite well.
Here's a quick list of app features from Athigo:
- Overview of security
- Drill down to specific security settings
- Notifications when things change
- Highlight and prioritize problem areas
- Automatically fix most security problems
- Step-by-step instructions
Athigo's Mobile Security Advisor on its own won't likely be enough to protect your Android smartphone from all current threats, but along with some user awareness and vigilance, the app can certainly be a valuable component in your Android security toolset.


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Holla Loveliez!
I really should be doing my assignments right now which is due next Wed but I couldn't help but to share with you something that I really love! Teeeheeee! Sometime ago, a dear friend of mine discovered a way to make pigments, oh yes those lovely colourful, shimmery pigments! She was kind enough to provide me with a few samples and Oh Man! I'm sooooo loving it!
Taaaaadaaaaaa.....!!! So chio right......=D
The gorgeous colours which I've chosen....=)) <3
Awesome packaging! =)
Swatches! Nice right........told you! =D
Last but not least, Yours truly....hehe! I love how the colour pops out even without applying any base!
And surprisingly, only minimal fallouts were seen during application....I am very impressed! will definitely create more LOTDs with these awesome thang pretty soon! =))
Ok...Ok..last one...A happy pic of me because I'm super happy with the colours! I know out of point. OK BYE! Hah!
Thanks for reading Loveliez! Muacccckzzzz!!!
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Natasha Holli Model
Fineimages photographyPhotographer Male Bristol, England, United Kingdom
My Website: Fineimages photographyMy MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/fineimages
Mayhem # 882278
About Me
Hi my name is Glenn and I am a Bristol photographer that specialises in model portfolios including glamour, nude, Boudoir, Burlesque, fashion, wedding, Advertising and commercial. I am based in Nailsea Bristol.
My rates are very reasonable and often do TFP or CD
www.fineimages.co.uk or check out my Facebook pages http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=644746881
Always on the look out for models to do themes for a couple of make-up artists I am doing portfolios for and would supply TFP/CD. Lots of fun. Happy for input and ideas. If you are a model and want more pics for modelmayhem or a new model wanting to set up on modelmayhem I offer special rates.
Always on the look out for new locations around the Bristol area so if you are a local model and want some TF/CD and have a good location get in touch.
Glenn was one of the most talented and professional Bristol based photographers I have the opportunity to work with and I can only hope to work with him again. I highly recommend him as it was a VERY successful shoot! Thank you Glenn. You will soon be found on my website Faery kisses and best of wishes .oOo. Bubbs http://www.modelmayhem.com/816798
This was a nude and implied nude photo shoot in Bristol
What an experience. I have done loads of shoots but Glenn just wants to do something different all the time creating great shots. Being a photographer in Bristol it was a quick train ride from Bath and was a good day. He charged very little considering it was most of the day. The make-up girl was great as well. Both very kind and very very thoughtful. Cant wait for the next one!!!
Glenn was great to work with, I really enjoyed the shoot and would definitely do another with him if I get the chance. He told me what he wanted so I knew what I needed to do. And at the end of the day we got some amazing pics.
Thanks again
Cara x http://www.modelmayhem.com/pics.php?id=1162220
This was a fshion and glamour photo shoot in Bristol
Glenn is lovley to work with. First Implide nude shoot so i was a little nervous before hand but felt totaly at ease and comfortable! Very professional. Highly recommended.
India. www.modelmayhem.com/1159087
This was a nude and implied nude photo shoot in Bristol
A big thankyou to Glenn, had an amazing shoot with him , he made me feel very comfortable and had fun with the shoot would love to work with him again and i would recomend him to any model!
Nadia. www.modelmayhem.com/1227306
This was a nude and implied nude photo shoot in Bristol
Just to let you know that Glen was absolutely brilliant. He is professional all the way. I have little experience with modelling but wanted to learn and create a portfolio I could tout around the agencies, Glen certainly produced this. Being a Bristol based photographer it was good for me. I am certainly going to get Glen to do my wedding next year. I want to try more glamour and nude shots next time so I cant wait.
Lucinder xx
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In the master bedroom of a Los Angeles house decorated by Madeline Stuart, panels of a screen once owned by William Randolph Hearst, from Downtown, flank the Art Deco–style bed. The bed linens are by Anichini, and the Régence commodes are from Florian Papp.
A whitewashed-oak ceiling caps the master bedroom of an Atlanta home, which is painted in a Benjamin Moore off-white. The bed's coverlet and pillowcases are by Leontine Linens, as is the large square pillow on the settee. The chandelier and floor lamp are both Suzanne Kasler designs for Circa Lighting, and the table lamp is by Christopher Spitzmiller. The curtains are of a J. Robert Scott silk.
In a Manhattan master bedroom by MR Architecture + Décor, the floating bed by Robert Bernstein is dressed in Calvin Klein linens, a mink coverlet by ER Fur Trading, and a throw from ABC Carpet & Home. The photograph displayed on the wall is by Dietmar Busse.
Fernando Bengoechea portraits of Muriel Brandolini and her husband, Nuno, hang above the Portuguese bed in the master bedroom of their New York City townhouse. The coverlet and chair upholstery were hand-embroidered in Vietnam; the cast-bronze table is by Michele Oka Doner.
In a Manhattan bedroom designed by Jeffrey Bilhuber, the canopy bed is curtained in a Rogers & Goffigon fabric and dressed with embroidered linens by E. Braun & Co.; the homeowners picked up the inlaid wall bracket on a trip to Istanbul, and the handwoven abaca floor covering is by Beauvais Carpets.
In a New York City townhouse decorated by Jeffrey Bilhuber, the master bedroom is furnished with a lively button-tufted armchair, a fringed throw by Sferra, and a bed skirt of a Fortuny cotton; the 19th-century Sultanabad carpet is from Doris Leslie Blau.
Anthony Lawrence-Belfair chairs upholstered in a Duralee fabric flank an English weather vane from Robert Young Antiques in the master bedroom of a Connecticut house; the bed linens are by E. Braun, and the custom-made throw and handwoven rug are by Gregory Newham.
Commanding a Virginia master bedroom designed by Bunny Williams is an intricately carved four-poster custom made by Christopher Hodsoll after a 1750 design; the canopy comprises silks by Old World Weavers and Claremont, with trim by Scalamandré, and the headboard features embroidery by Penn & Fletcher. The wallpaper is by Gracie, the 19th-century bench is from Newel, and the wool carpet is by Beauvais.
In Nashville, Tennessee, photographs by Steven Klein and Sante D'Orazio hang in a master bedroom, on walls sheathed in a Larsen fabric. The ceiling fixture is by Ironies, the bed is by B&B Italia, and the bookcase and the table near the window are both Christian Liaigre designs. The curtains are made of a Larsen fabric, and the carpet is from Patterson, Flynn & Martin.
The deep colors in the master bedroom of designer Juan Montoya's Miami home "derive from the idea that the room should always be ready to give a feeling of Zen," says Montoya, who designed the headboard. Anywhere But Here, a photograph by Karen Butler Connell, hangs over the bed.
In the master bedroom of Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox's Manhattan apartment, a Judith Belzer painting hangs over the A. Rudin bed, which is dressed in a Calvin Klein Home coverlet; the Art Nouveau bench is from Maison Gerard, and the Art Deco side table near the window is from Karl Kemp Antiques. The lighting includes an alabaster pendant from Urban Archaeology and a bedside sconce (one of a pair) by Remains Lighting; the curtains are of a Scalamandré silk, and the custom-made Bauhaus-style rug is by Doris Leslie Blau.
In Donny Deutsch's Manhattan master bedroom, a wall-size headboard upholstered in a Glant fabric displays a Marilyn Minter photograph; the bedding is by E. Braun. Red leather Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann chairs from the 1920s flank Warhol interpretations of Judy Garland's Blackglama ads; the stylized-zebra-print area rug was custom made.
In Victoria Hagan's Connecticut house, the master bedroom's bedside tables are from the decorator's collection, the headboard was custom made, and the lamps are by Antony Todd; the bed linens are by Frette, and the white silk coverlet is by Calvin Klein Home.
A Manhattan master bedroom's wall covering and bed upholstery are from designer Jamie Drake's line for Schumacher, the curtains are made of a fabric from Donghia, and the painting is by Dan Christensen; Drake designed the bed, the chair is by Michael Berman, and the rug is by Fort Street Studio.
A master bedroom in New York's Hudson Valley features a Larry Poons work titled Aqua Regia, Chinese Art Deco armchairs from TAMA Studios, a pair of silvered-Douglas-fir end tables from Design Within Reach, a bench covered in a Duralee fabric, and a rug by Tufenkian Artisan Carpets; the ash platform bed was custom made, while the duvet and throw are by Area.
Before designer Juan Pablo Molyneux's alteration to his apartment in France's Château du Marais, the expansive, symmetrically arranged blue-and-white guest room—which still has its original terra-cotta floor tiles—consisted of two small chambers. Behind the upholstered club chairs are a pair of Consulat iron sleigh beds.
Julie and Tommy Frist's Big Sky, Montana, bedroom features a pendant light by Vaughan and a 1940s French writing table and chair from James Sansum Fine and Decorative Art; the bed linens are by Pratesi, the throw is faux chinchilla, and the carpet is by Thomas Jayne for Stark.
A Florence Broadhurst silver Mylar wall covering from Studio Four brightens a guest room in Daphne Guinness's New York apartment, which was decorated by Daniel Romualdez. The Chinese cabinet with eglomise doors was purchased from Christie's, and the Chinese-style lampshade was custom designed by Lee N. Garvey.
A plethora of patterns enlivens a guest room in a Connecticut home designed by Miles Redd, from a Farrow & Ball wallpaper to a vintage fabric on the Louis XVI settee and chair; the swing-arm sconces and ceiling fixture are from Circa Lighting, and the table lamp is from Treillage.
In a New York master bedroom decorated by Penny Drue Baird, the bed is upholstered in embroidered fabric by Holland & Sherry, and the bed linens were custom made by Casa del Bianco. The 1920s chandelier is by Baguès, the photographs are by Anni Leppälä, and a J. Robert Scott fabric covers the sofa.
In a Manhattan apartment, Randy Kemper and Tony Ingrao designed the master suite's cerused-oak wall paneling with integrated bed and nightstands; the swing-arm sconces are by Lorin Marsh, and the shag carpet is by Darius. The painting is by Mary Heilmann, and the bottle installation is by Tony Feher.
Designer Jacques Garcia added cabinetry to Anne McNally's Paris master bedroom, as well as an oeil-de-boeuf window that he salvaged from elsewhere in the apartment. An Empire sleigh bed of bronze was made for McNally by Julian Schnabel. The coverlet is by Pierre Frey; the curtains are made of silk from Le Monde Sauvage.
In the Beverly Hills home of designer Waldo Fernandez, a Paul Klee drawing is mounted above the master bedroom's Macassar-ebony Paul Dupré-Lafon bed. The wall paneling is also Macassar ebony. The leather-upholstered chair is by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, and the curtains are of cashmere.
Dressed with Leontine Linens bedding and curtains of Schumacher satin, the four-poster in the master bedroom of a Mississippi house decorated by Richard Keith Langham is 18th-century Georgian. Custom-embroidered draperies of Clarence House taffeta frame the windows; the wallpaper is from Lee Jofa.
A Saw Tooth quilt sets a strong graphic tone for a guest room in Candice Bergen's East Hampton, New York, home. "The beaded chandelier, seltzer-bottle lamp, and Adirondack rocker provide a curvilinear counterpoint to the geometry," explains designer Elissa Cullman.
In the master bedroom of a residence in the Southwest, as throughout the interiors, custom work abounds: The bed linens, recamier, night tables, and oval side table are all by interior designer Peter Marino. The draped Neoclassical bed is Italian, circa 1820.
Modeled after the work of Alexander Calder, a Rio de Janeiro guest room's maguey-fiber wall hanging was handwoven in Central America in the '70s; the bed, designed by the homeowner, the late interior designer Alberto Pinto, is upholstered in a mix of leather and fabric.
Lined with a Phillip Jeffries wallpaper, the Oklahoma master bedroom of David Easton and James Steinmeyer features an iron four-poster skirted with an Easton fabric for Lee Jofa; the armchairs are also Easton designs for Lee Jofa, the chest of drawers is antique Swedish, and the floor lamps are from Circa Lighting.
Photographs of wilting flowers by Rachel Lévy animate the master suite of a Long Island home designed by Steven Gambrel; the Barovier & Toso chandelier is vintage, and Gambrel designed the upholstered bed. The bench, tufted chair, and sofa are covered in fabrics by Schumacher, Armani/Casa, and Pierre Frey, respectively; the curtain material is by Donghia, and the rug is by Beauvais Carpets.
In the master suite of Cher's Los Angeles duplex, Martyn Lawrence Bullard designed the bed and bedside tables using antique Indian panels and inlaid doors, respectively; an Indian palace façade conceals Cher's dressing room, the bronze lanterns are from Marrakech, and the floors are antiqued limestone.
Schweitzer linens dress the bed in the master suite of a Connecticut home designed by Miles Redd. The floral theme of the de Gournay wallpaper is matched by the Bennison fabric on the Louis XVI side chair. Next to a window curtained in silk taffeta stands a Napoléon III desk from Niall Smith Antiques.
In a master bedroom in Manhattan, an Elizabeth Peyton drawing is displayed over a the steel-and-brass bed, which is dressed in D. Porthault linens; the bed was designed by Peter Marino, as was the horsehair bedside table, while the desk and chair are both circa-1930 pieces by Jean-Michel Frank.
In the master bedroom of Jay McInerney and Anne Hearst's New York penthouse, which was decorated by Rovert Couturier, the Italian parchment-sheathed bed from the '30s is matched with vintage leather easy chairs; the drawings above the bureau are by, from top, Will Cotton and Everett Shinn.
In an Aspen, Colorado, home, vintage Boris Lacroix sconces are mounted on perforated-suede wall panels in the master bedroom. The home's decorator, William Sofield, designed the bed, featuring a headboard clad in leather and an antique textile, as well as the nightstands (one is shown); the Japanese kimono dates from around 1900.
At a home in Austin, Texas, a profusion of glass lets ample sunshine into the master suite, whose limestone wall extends into the garden. The bed features a custom-made headboard with integrated nightstands; the bench and sconces are by Christian Liaigre, and the chair and floor lamp were designed by decorator Terry Hunziker for Sutherland.
Limited-edition Je t'aime pillowcases by Louise Bourgeois from the Tate Modern grace gallery owner Sean Kelly's Hudson Valley, New York, master bedroom; the work on paper is by Richard Long, and the bench at the foot of the bed is by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
In a San Francisco apartment, Colefax and Fowler fabric is used for the master suite's curtains and bed hangings, the latter of which are lined with the same Schumacher silk used for the bed skirt; the chandelier is by Quatrain, and the secretary is Chippendale.
Clad in a silver Mylar by Astek Wallcovering, the ceiling in the master bedroom of Sir Elton John and David Furnish's Beverly Hills, California, house reflects both the colorful Robert Mapplethorpe photographs and the view outside. The B&B Italia bed, upholstered in an Edelman ostrich leather, is dressed in Frette linens and topped by a throw pillow in a Schumacher flame-stitch fabric. The torso sculpture is second-century Roman, the chairs and ottoman are vintage Vladimir Kagan from Bourgeois Bohème, and the alpaca carpet is by the Rug Company.
Cabinetry and plasterwork by Féau & Cie and walls painted in a custom-mixed Farrow & Ball gray lend an old-world air to the master bedroom of Michael S. Smith's Manhattan penthouse. The Louis XVI–style bed and the mahogany bench are both by Jasper Furniture, the crystal chandelier is by Mathieu Lustrerie, the mirror is 19th-century French, the bed linens are by Nancy Koltes, and the circa-1805 Aubusson is from Beauvais Carpets.


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Rotted core around baby stay tang :(
Hi All...
The prior owner of my boat decided that the best way to fix a leaking baby stay tang was to smear a pile of silicon around the cover and call it a day. Too bad it leaked like a sieve.
Today, I removed the tang. It mounts right below the deck and protrudes upward through a 2 inch by 1/2 inch slot cut for it. Removing it was relatively easy.
There was no epoxy surrounding the inside edges of the slot. Using an alan wrench, I dug a small mountain of rotted core material out of that slot and I am not sure I got it all. It was moist and as I dug deeper I was getting larger chunks of core material as opposed to the fertalizer I got when I started. It also got harder to dig, as the alan wrench only goes in so far.
The void in the deck now extends about 2.25 inches in each direction from the slot.
To repair this do I need to cut open the deck, recore, and reglass? I am really hoping there is a way that does not require that. Aside from it being a big project I have no idea how to do, it will probably be next to impossible to match the color and non-skid surface.
This has really ruined my week, but I would appreciate any suggestions. I snapped a few pictures and will post them tonight or tomorrow, but they don't show much more than a 2 in by 1/2 in hole in the deck. Oh, and the pile of rotted wood :mad:
If this baby stay tang is anything like a chainplate, I found some moist balsa and rot around my chainplate slot last fall. I dug it out with a succession of tools (pieces of clothes hanger wire mainly) until I got what felt like all of it. Amounted to an inch to inch and a half gap around the slot. I filled it all up with thickened epoxy and then redrilled out the slot.
You might want to get some longer probes than an allen wrench to see the extent of your problem. If you've pretty much got it all, maybe filling from the slot will do. We'll see what others say.
When you filled your void, did you do it from the edge or did you drill a hole through the deck into it? I am guessing the former?
Try tapping the hull adjacent to the opening. If the balsa very wet or rotted you will hear a softer sound so you will get some idea of how extensive it is.. A moisture meter is a better indication. Also you can drill into the core (possibly from underneath) to see how bad the balsa is.
Is it possible to repair from the bottom. I just cut out the inner skin and removed balsa in a section around my port chain plate today. Starboard was redone with very good results 2 years ago.
A good surveryor might take a look for free.
If the area is small and you're sure you have removed all of the wet balsa core you can seal the slot from the bottom and epoxy from the top. Use epoxy thickened with colloidal silica. After it has set recut the slot. You can drill exploratory holes from the bottom to check the extent of the wet core and to make sure you have removed all of it.
Actually, access from the bottom is very limited because there is a fiberglass rib of some type that is molded in and extends down, so the tang assembly can bolt to it. Drilling holes is doable but opening a section is not...
Just recored a huge section of deck on my boat over the winter. If there is a structural rib that the stay bolts to under the deck, then I'd say go from the top. Cut out a section of decking twice as big as you think you need, remover the outer skin and then the bad core. Recore with balsa or thickened epoxy, then epoxy the skin back over and redrill/cut out your slot for the tang. Fair and paint/non-skid.
These pics are from going from inside, but my boat is pretty stripped out of any interior contours.
I had some balsa core rot at my port shroud attachment point a number of years ago. Yard removed the top layer of fiberglass and the rotted core until they got back to solid balsa. New balsa was installed, the deck reglassed and gelcoated. The color and nonskid pattern match to the original is close, but its easy to see a repair was made.
If you can get all the rotted core out as you have been doing, filling with epoxy and redrilling is fine. My bad area was over 1 square foot.
If it were me I'd go with filling if I thought I had gotten all the rot out and could reach the whole gap with my filler. You might not have such a depressing situation there.
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If you can remove the headliner you can drill holes from the bottom to check the extent of the damage. If the core is wet to a small distance out, but not rotted or delaminated from the skins, mount a heat lamp below to dry out the core. Then refill the area you have already dug out with epoxy. My approach would be to seal all the holes/slot with tape from below and fill the slot with some epoxy to wet things out (probe with a long nail to make sure everything gets covered) . Remove the tape from the slot to drain the epoxy, then mix a batch of thickened epoxy (colloidal silica) and pack the deck taking care to eliminate voids as best you can. Small voids are not a big deal unless they are pervasive. Use a slow hardener. Finally fill the drill holes from below with thickened epoxy and add a layer of fiberglass to strengthen and seal things up.
If the damaged area is not too large you could also consider replacing the slot coverplate with a larger stainless steel plate to cover a repair done from the top. Should look okay. If the rotted area is large you will be faced a recore job from the top or bottom.
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Welcome once again at Gillette Stadium more specifically the hall at patriot place brought to you by Raytheon and the patriots pro shop I'm joined as always. By patriots expert columnist for WEEI dot com Christopher price. Well Chris finally the patriots know who they're playing in the second round of the playoffs after a well -- and well deserved bye week. They're playing the Indianapolis Colts Andrew -- and company after their miraculous 28 point comeback win against -- Kansas City Chiefs. In the wild card round last weekend they are not playing the Bengals they were upset by San Diego. So the patriots get Andrew Luck. And the colts. First of all your thoughts in the take aways from what a miraculous comeback that was engineered by Andrew -- I think yeah I was very impressed by eight the mental toughness the resilience the great. That the -- displayed in in a -- -- the chiefs of a lot of guys that we just talked to in the locker room including Bill Belichick whether we're also impressed by the fact that they were able to. Come out of that do Goldman that twenty point deficit they were durable and make something of it in the second half inning you'll compromise -- post victory there. I think that these faces tall order coming in here not trying to knock off the patriot but I think what we've seen so far in the playoffs from the colts has been very impressive at this point. Well I think one other takeaways I had watching that game and even watching it come back Chris. They still don't have a great running game exactly and I find it hard to believe. That a non bruising defense without a pounding running game would have a chance even though it's going to be relatively warm about 45 degrees. Come kick off Saturday night chance of rain. And have that kind of chance against the page. It's here at July I think to -- to. Don't really corridor a sizeable break when you talk about playoff matchups in the colts like you said. Do not run the ball consistently at all switching from that perspective heading to patriots feel pretty good about this -- Donald Brown Trent Richardson have really underwhelmed to this point this season. We all about the patriots struggles when it comes to defending the run the you're looking at a pretty good match up I would -- a winnable match -- for knowing that I wouldn't be surprised at doing then came out in nickel and dime packages and -- them to try and run the ball. Saturday and criteria did -- in the in this divisional playoff contest because I think that we're gonna see. A colts team. That is going to be interest not -- the strength in and they're gonna try and throw the ball they're gonna have to try and run the ball a little bit and I think when you look at. The package the complete offensive package this Indianapolis team. In its totality the don't do a good job run the ball they're about as one dimensional as you can see at this time here they're gonna have to find a way to try and run it. If they're gonna wanna if they've really wanna widgets coming your knock off the patriots. All right hours and for the Tom Brady press conference. Chris and the first thing I noticed was how we locked. First -- -- had a cough drop in its mouth second volley -- a bit of a red eye in in the right -- so he clearly wasn't feeling well. We asked him point blank toward the end of the press conference. You have a cold he said yeah I've got a little bit of a cold I got the sniffles at that time a year. Patriots you know we've been moved practice indoors. Today on Tuesday. To account for that the wind -- the sub zero wind chill here at July what these patriots Chris. Obviously they wanna be ready for the weather but they wanna be ready health wise as well and that's a big factor going into this game in a big reason the patriots. Moved their practice indoors at least for one day. I think also to look or indoors as well also I I think that gives you some sense of just how cold it is done here today but I also think part of it is that the weather forecast on Saturday calls for a 4050. Degrees even though it's supposed to go to Bahraini -- think the conditions are more suited to their time -- -- dome as opposed to being outside. I think if the conditions were. Fifteen to twenty degrees on Saturday night I think that might be a little bit different but I think it's a good call but it's dangerous to be outside you know help the -- is being used to be outside that is -- goes in the right call. They're moving indoors and we. This afternoon and I think the last thing the patriots wanna deal with -- a team wide epidemic of flu and cold going around the locker room. Bill Belichick wants them to be tough but he also wants to use common sense is well I need -- the players to be as close to a 100% as they can be. At this time a year asked Rob Ninkovich about that he also I met with the media on Tuesday and he said. It's not so much the cold as it is the putting at this time a year because what happened on Monday we have obviously had rain here -- Foxboro. And it got cold you know almost instantaneously. And that rain in the in the field froze over. And that is dangerous and slippery and that is that yet another reason the patriots moved indoors now we're talking about Rob Ninkovich. A big loss on the defense it seems like we've been saying this every single week we -- one of these previews. This week no surprise Brandon Spikes out for the year he's on season. Ending injured reserve he's gonna need knee surgery is uniforms right behind us here on the racks. They're patriots gonna have to find a way to replace him starting with Donta hightower what -- Donta -- tell you in the locker room on Tuesday. Hightower was very forthcoming and a number of levels first of all he admitted defective. Look he tried to do too much earlier in the year when -- in Downey has some of the losses on the defensive side of the ball. He tried to get outside his comfort zone what do but -- tried to do too much what he says now he's dialed back he's at a better place and I think we're seeing him play better football because of it but so much more is going to be put on the shoulders of Donta hightower. Dane Fletcher Jimmy Collins going forward. Because really that's the group did you have a deadline backers but now we've mail out in spikes out for the rest of your -- going to be interesting to see. How -- group comes together. I'm fascinated to see how they go about defending the run because usual four to lose tell you lose man you lose by -- Those are for arguably -- best run defenders know again we talked about the fact it. This is not a great team when it comes to running the football the -- really don't run the ball that consistently. I wonder if they're gonna try and test that and again we talked about maybe the pitchers coming up in nickel and dime packages to trying to -- them to run. I think we might see that more and more so it's going to be interesting -- see how the loss of spikes at least in the short term affects his defense in the way to go about defending the -- On Saturday what's interesting that. Potentially the two teams they can be saying before you get to a super ball are the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos neither team. Really -- explosive running game though no shop Marino did run. Joining 24 yards in that Sunday night game neither team though really relies on its running game exactly at the same point to -- sit here and say well you know. We're gonna book a flight to Denver for the AFC championship game in two weeks but to look at the chargers and they've been such an up and down team we saw last week -- play against the Bengals. I would not be shocked in the slightest if the patriots ended up posting -- seats in particular here against the chargers in two weeks it's been that kind of year it's been a strange year. Especially in the AFC. We don't know quite what the charger -- really what the chargers are capable ought to do you can go in there. And they could put up forty on this on the on the Broncos they could also ended know going there and Philip Rivers to throw three picks in lose thirty to ten. So I think that really is. Probably if you had to break him down the two games this week in the AFC. That's the X-Factor -- I think the patriots have to feel pretty good about where they are even with all the injuries the matchup -- would think certainly favor doing and come and this one. The other one I'm not so sure about what Philip Rivers is knowing Andy doll and crafts I -- I would knock down on that happening as somebody who. Saw Andy Dalton and Philip Rivers up close and personal. On Sunday afternoon at Paul Brown Stadium I can assure you of that. So your final score for Saturday night obviously like the patriots I do acting doing it's gonna win this thing I think there's an early in the week 3024. Planning to stick without hitting the colts are gonna be able to keep it interesting fur. You know half for so but I think ultimately -- ends. A superior running game I think the patriots certainly -- Both ways on the ground -- our run defense in their ability to run the ball the colts have been. A little bit inconsistent in their ability to defend the run -- it's going to be another big night for bigger one Steven Ridley Brandon Bolden C arena that group. I think that's going to be the difference in this one -- doing it's gonna win this thing 3024. All right Chris we'll see what happens certainly going to be very interesting to see how the Indianapolis Colts. Deal with the come down or the you know the week after such a miraculous comeback obviously the bills use that 1993. To get back to the Super Bowl only to lose it again. But still to be very fascinating to see what happens come Saturday night here at Gillette Stadium. For Christopher price Mike -- rally inside the patriots pro shop here at Gillette Stadium WEEI. Dot com.


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Look at this pic, and tell if you would do this or not - bathroom wall.
I am tiling a shower above my bathtub. The problem is, on the wet side, the wall extends only about 3/4" further than the tub. Making it impossible to get a tile to run down the side of the tub. On the other side, one full 3" surface bullnose will extend down the side of the tub. Originally, I had resigned myself to stopping the wetside tile right at the tub's edge and taping and mudding and painting underneath. What I can't do, is build that wall out anymore because at the other side of that wall is the door, extending the wall by a couple inches would encroach into the doors rough opening space. My new idea, was too frame out just one 2x4 at the very corner of the wall where it meets the wet side and creat a little, soffit-looking extension in the wall. This would allow my to keep the door openeing the same and match identically the full bullnose on each side of the tub. What do you guys think?
So I take it you don't think it will look odd
I see no reason not to do that, other than the extra work. I always look at that kind of stuff and say, if I hate it in 5 to 10 years (or sooner), how hard is it to undoo at the next remodel?
Very unprofessional. If a sliding shower door, put it in first, tile to it. I liked your other idea better. Or, if the door is bigger than a 2'4", replace it with a 2'4" and hold it away from tub - 2". Be safe, GBAR
Your idea will work fine. GBAR, he's talking about the entrance door to the bathroom itself. He can't furr the whole wall out to get the right return on that side of the tub, due to the entry door's location....
I wouldn't do it myself
I think I'll do it in drywall, take a real pic and post again. That will give us a better idea...
I'm liking it. I believe you will be much happier with the look of the tile. Uneven bullnose is not a pretty picture, but it's not the end of the world either.
Why not just buy/find a wider tube and that would take it all the way to the edge.
Maybe I am misunderstanding your description.
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Well, what a game that was. Any fears we might have had that the adventurous spirit at Euro 2008 would be dissipated the closer we got to the final were blown away in Basle. Germany and Turkey produced a semi-final of such endeavour, such excitement, such sustained drama it will live long in the memory. Whether the right team won it in the end, however, is a different matter.
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In competitive sport, however, it is never like that. All that matters is the winning. Frankly, we can barely remember who came second, never mind those who lost in the semi-final. Losing there is the cruellest place to depart, so near yet so far. Especially when, as in the case of Turkey, you really do not deserve to be out.
The Turks arrived at the semi-final in a state of apparent disarray. Seven of their best players were either injured or suspended. It was said they only had two fit outfield players left available on the bench. They had in goal a keeper who stepped back from international retirement to fill a breach caused by suspension, and now looks like a man who should be gaining employment solely in the adult entertainment industry. There was every evidence, in short, that they would roll over against the Germans. At best, all they could do was mount a rearguard defence, group every man behind the ball and hope for penalties.
Instead, recognising that this is not the most elevated of German teams, they attacked from the off. Players who can never have expected to play on such a platform seized their moment with aplomb. Colin Kazim-Richards, for instance, a midfielder not deemed good enough for the Championship in England, played as if he were the answer to every requirement in the England national team: running at the opposition at pace, with verve and nerve.
He was a revelation. And he was by no means alone. Turkey never stopped trying, never stopped attacking. When they got their equaliser in the 86th minute, you thought justice had been done. You thought their passion, their spirit, their pride deserved this. In fact, it seemed momentum had swung their way as it did against Croatia and that from here, they would go on to win it.
But that was forgetting two important characteristics of German football: they never give up either. Plus they are canny. Philipp Lahm, attacking down the left-hand side of the pitch, turned Kazim-Richards sufficiently deftly for the player to catch his studs in the turf and twist his knee. Lahm, a wily old campaigner, suddenly appreciated that he had space to run into. He would have no midfielder tracking his advance. So on he went and blasted in a brilliant winner, a goal that arrived so late not even the Turks could respond. It was a wonderfully aggressive piece of play, a superbly-crafted piece of ruthlessness. But boy it was hard. It was cruel and it was unfair. That, however, is football. That is the difference between proper competition and television's ersatz version.
It also demonstrated this about the Germans: they are lucky. Here they were, playing a team already on its last legs, and yet they were given the extra lift of yet another ill-timed injury to an opponent to see them through. And they did so despite the most alarmingly wobbly defence. They did so despite a goalkeeper so arthritic he was completely unable to get down to deal with either of the Turkish goals, both of which someone like Gianluigi Buffon would have snaffled in his sleep. They did so with their best player by a mile - Michael Ballack - having his worst game of the tournament.
But the fact is, nobody wins a tournament like this without enjoying a bit of fortune. And the Germans, with the football gods smiling benevolently on them, will be anticipating Sunday's final with relish. As for the Turks, well let's hope someone at least comes along and gives them the consolation prize their efforts deserve. A job in the Premier League for Kazim-Richards would be a start.


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