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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
I Guess I'd Call That a Binge
It started out fine, a bit of PMS but not bad. I was eating my planned meals and doing stuff and then in the afternoon, I was having those salty/strongly flavored food cravings. When I went to the fridge for a dill pickle, you know what I saw? HOT DOGS. If you've read my blog for long at all, you know hot dogs were a MAJOR binge food for me in the past. I'd eat 5 or 6 on buns, easily, with Cheetos and Coke. I saw the package of hot dogs and I wanted them SO BAD. I live in a household with other adults who purchase their food, and I am *not* in control of every item that comes into the kitchen (although everyone has agreed to my no candy, no cake, no muffins, no donuts, no cookies EXCEPT a couple times a year I let the kids bake something). I do usually just tell myself "that food is not mine" if someone brings in salami or something, and it works. So back to the hot dogs. My brain was going, "oh, yeah, have one! Have a few! They're low carb! You'll be okay, they are not that bad without buns. You really want them..." and I actually had to say OUT LOUD to myself, "Stop, stop, STOP!!" and get out of the kitchen.
Later, I made myself another "PMS platter" which was *almost* on plan: soy crisps, 3 olives, and some grated cheddar (the cheese was NOT low fat, thus not 100% on plan). And then I lost it. I grated MORE cheese. I probably ate 3 ounces. I decided to log that as part of my protein source for the day. But then I had a fit and got the last 2 hot dogs out, cooked them, and ate them. They were SO freaking salty and greasy! I didn't exactly LIKE them but in some odd way I wished there were more so I could eat another 3 or 4. I ate them on a plate with mustard... no buns.
When I was done I felt sick. I thought, "that's it, that's going to have to count as my entire protein, snack, and condiments for the day." And I got busy with other things. But somehow I still felt *driven* to eat. And eat. I ate 2 Medifast protein bars, in a row. I've never done that before. I sat there wondering what the heck is going on with me.
*I am stressed about dance recitals coming up.
*I am worried about finances as I just found out I have way less in my bank account than I thought.
*I am nervous about hitting 199 or being ABLE to.
*I am having vivid, emotional dreams about my parents, my children, my exes, all kinds of things.
Heck, I think I might be sabotaging myself about this whole 199 thing. It seemed impossible for SO LONG and I actually feel kinda sick thinking about weighing 189, 179, 169...
As I lose weight a lot of *losses* are surfacing that I'd buried a long time ago, coming out in dreams and memories and feelings. I think it's time for counseling, but that has to wait until fall. Before, I thought I needed an eating disorder counselor, which I was unable to find. Now, I think I just need a couple months of guided conversations about my losses and unhealed wounds, to get them *expressed* and get some feedback. I have done a lot of that work already, some of here. And I work on it every single day. It just gets a little jumbled after awhile, so talking it out will probably help.
Last night after the hot dogs I started having super obsessive food thoughts. I went in the kitchen and dug through the fridge, found 2 pieces of leftover fried chicken someone had bought at a deli, and ate them. Then I found the last 2 cookies my son baked the other day, and ate them. I got in my daughter's Easter candy bucket (yeah, she still has stuff left) and ate a Hershey's kiss. I went in the kitchen and found some semi sweet chips and had a handful. I started feeling really hyped up from the sugar.
When I put my daughter to bed, I was listening to some music with her and all I could really hear was the stuff in my head: "chips, you want chips. No you want ice cream. REAL ice cream. Or English Muffins. You can go out to the kitchen and toast a couple of whole wheat English muffins and slather them with butter and eat them all. No, wait, everyone will notice that. How embarrassing. You can go to the store, get a pint of ice cream and take a spoon with you and eat it in the car! No one will know. Yeah, chocolate Haagen-Dazs ice cream, a pint, like old times, in the dark parking lot..."
By the time she was asleep I was just beside myself. I made a decision (and it was difficult and painful) NOT to go to the store for ice cream. Instead, I had an extra Medifast meal. I used a pudding mix and water and ice and a spoonful of peanut butter in the blender and made a shake. It was NOT on plan, but it WAS under 200 calories, and under the raging binge circumstances, it was the best option.
After I ate it, I went to bed. I had more dreams. I woke up 2 pounds heavier. I am 100% on plan today.
I have a lot of feelings about the whole thing. I am a little scared because 14 weeks binge free is a big deal. I knew I wasn't "cured" but figured I had it pretty much under control. I think, in fact, I *do* have it under control. Maybe normal people *do* eat the occasional 2 hot dogs, 2 cookies, 2 chicken thighs and a handful of chocolate chips.But I still don't like it when I feel like I am being *pressured* by some inner ghost to eat stuff that is contradictory to my health and weight loss goals. It seems like a form of self-violation to me.
I've decided that the 199 issue is messing with me a little too much, so I am going to skip weighing for a couple of days. I will still weigh in on Sunday for sure. Funny, seeing the scale go UP no longer bothers me as much as seeing it go DOWN. I am happy when I lose weight but this week it has caused me a bit of anxiety. I am gonna stay 100% focused, exercise, and take a couple days of scale break.
That's all for now... I feel better getting it all out. Thank you for always listening and for all the support. It means so much to me. If ANY food "bothers" me today, that food is going into the trash can.
44 comments:
- Stiney said...
I'm where you are right now. Sitting at 201 and that 199 is EASILY attainable weight to get to this week. But what have I done? Not gone to the gym but once and eat everything in sight. I haven't been under 200 in 3 years and before that 2. I'm terrified and I can't help it. I actually caught myself this morning thinking well I'm at a good weight now. If I don't get any smaller it's FINE. But I know it's not.
It's scary but we'll both get there even if we have to fight ourselves.
- June 9, 2010 at 9:46 AM
- Andra said...
Lay the ghosts to rest, the only power they have is that which you give them.
You are still *you* no matter what the number on the scale says and you know what you really want out of life, now get out of your own way and go get it.
- June 9, 2010 at 9:50 AM
- Happy Fun Pants said...
Hoo boy! Way to reign that puppy back in! We all know it's hard to do!
I hit a huge wall when I got to losing half of my weight. I had 112 pounds to lose. I was losing weight like a rock star until I got to 56.6 pounds down. And then, internally, I freaked.
My issue is that I let my "freak out" last a year - being stuck between 225 and 230.
I'm SLOWLY inching my way down again and am having to remind myself to NOT check the scale for validation OR support.
You're doing great...you have done great. And even if all you do is hover at 200 pounds until you can get some relief from the thoughts that are plaguing you (I'm a HUGE proponent of therapists), that's still a win.
Hang in there.
- June 9, 2010 at 9:53 AM
- Lisa said...
I'm sorry you had to go through this yesterday, but I know how you feel.
I had what I'd class as a binge last Friday. Compared to my old binge eating it was nothing, but compared to my eating for the last 10 months or so it WAS a binge, because I gave in to various cravings and lost control for that period of time, eating things I don't even particularly like anymore.
But I got back in control the next day which wouldn't have happened before, just like you are doing today.
Getting to Onederland didn't freak me out which surprised me, but I have other issues that are freaking me out along the way, but we are doing this, and we can keep going, we have to....
- June 9, 2010 at 10:00 AM
- Ex Yo-Yo Dieter Debbie said...
You deserve a giant gold medal for NOT going to the store for that ice cream...That took super-human strength!!! Stopping in the middle of the whirlwind of binging mode and not succumbing to that siren call of a secret binge...
That was a huge victory, Lyn! Huge! The "old Lyn" probably would have gone to that store to eat in the car in the dark. But not now.
Superhuman strength!!!
- June 9, 2010 at 10:02 AM
- Spaghetti Cat said...
I wish I had some advice
"unny, seeing the scale go UP no longer bothers me as much as seeing it go DOWN. I am happy when I lose weight but this week it has caused me a bit of anxiety. I am gonna stay 100% focused, exercise, and take a couple days of scale break."
I could have written that myself. I also had a few more pieces of godiva pearls then I planned to yesterday. I stayed under 100 carbs, but it also felt like a binge.
I am going to steal your advice. Since today was my official weigh day... I am going to hide the scale and try to avoid thinking about numbers this week. Hope it helps you and I hope it helps me ((hugs))
- June 9, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Recognizing this bump in the road is one step closer to your goal. Just keep moving forward, Lyn. You can do it!! I'm behind you!
- June 9, 2010 at 10:15 AM
- bbubblyb said...
Breaking into the 100's was scary for me too and I had a mental block that seemed to last a really long time. I think it's good you can talk through it. Hang in there you'll be where you want to be before you know it.
- June 9, 2010 at 10:30 AM
- Leslie said...
I could have written this post Lyn. Good for you for the damage control you were able to manage. Last November I got to 192, and as much as I wanted to break out of the 190s, I know that at some level if freaked me a bit. Your phrasing "being pressured by some inner ghost" really jolted me. That's exactly how it feels - old stuff. When I get a certain amount of weight off and binge free eating for many weeks, the vague stirrings of murky angst start happening.
You will work through it. For myself I know that if I maintain the loss I've had so far (I'm around 204 right now - close to, but higher than you), there is victory in that...for a time. I do go to therapy and while I had terminated for awhile am picking it back up for now for the very reasons you talked about.
Thanks for being honest. Your on an amazing path of genuine healing and recovery. An occasional stumble keeps us humble and remembering what we're dealing with in food addiction.
- June 9, 2010 at 10:43 AM
- Banded Girl said...
I can't add anything that hasn't been said by other commenters already--I just wanted to let you know that I'm another person supporting you from afar. I'm so proud of you for not going to the store with your trusty spoon! I'm so proud of you for recognizing that you WERE bingeing, even if you felt powerless to stop it yesterday. I'm so proud of you for being back on track today. And mostly, I am SO PROUD of you for not beating yourself to a bruised pulp over a day's slip-up.
Hang in there, Lyn. The emotional stuff is, I think, so much harder than the physical when it comes to weight loss.
- June 9, 2010 at 10:50 AM
- April said...
wow, i honestly feel so realived that i'm not the only one struggling. i've been 199 for almost 2 weeks now. the "smallest" i ever remember being in my adult life is 198. and as badly as i want to get below that number, i can't help but think i am in fear of being below that number. everyday is a new day, and i'm trying not to be obessed with the scale. i'm going to a baseball game tomorrow afternoon, and god knows i will WANT a hot dog!!! again thanks so much for sharing your journey and your honesty. i suppose what i've learned is that i'm trying to be perfect, trying to be 100% on my plan. and well expecting to be perfect, isn't realistic. i will mess up, but i also know that i will get back on track. and before i know it i will be numbers that i don't ever remember being. and for now i'm going to start with 197.
- June 9, 2010 at 10:59 AM
- SeattleRunnerGirl said...
I think taking a break from the scale and making this about your committment to the CHOICES you're making is a great idea. I'm sorry you struggled last night, but I'm so happy for how far you've come, both physically and emotionally/mentally. Just think of what that binge would have been in the old days. Progress is progress. It's not an excuse to say last night was okay, but you know what? You're human. We make mistakes. Last night? A mistake. NOT a moral failing. NOT a sign of things to come. Just a single mistake.
- June 9, 2010 at 11:45 AM
- Rose B. said...
Your day sounded like my day yesterday, but I gave in to that extra serving of tacos. :( Congrats on staying strong and not getting into that icecream!
- June 9, 2010 at 12:30 PM
I've been reading your blog for a long time now, but I've never commented. But today I wanted to thank you for being so honest. I'm only day 3 back on WW (after a year and a half break) and am struggeling today...not hungry, but in my mind and your post today really helped me identify it. It seems that I can manage my thoughts easier if I can at least lable them and know where they are coming from. While I was thinking about your blog I was able to identify my own struggle today. You are such an inspiration to me because you are making it happen, even through all the ups and downs you don't give up and are succeeding. So thank you from someone who has so far to go that I can't even look ahead because it's just to scarry....
- June 9, 2010 at 12:49 PM
- Brandipants said...
You are a strong person! You did good considering your past. I am glad you are back on track and focused. Yup we all have those days where we eat too much. It's good to recognize it and move on. Congrats on all that will power you had. Keep up the great work! I hope I can be where you are someday. SMILE!!
- June 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Lyn, I feel your pain. Your post makes me sad, not because you had a weak moment, but for all the weak moments. It's a battle and it could be a forever one. I think you can get right back to plan. And you might even be ready to switch to something less restrictive than Medifast. Changing it up might help you. But whatever you do, look how far you've come and kick those ghosts in the groin! Here's to a successful trip to Onederland!! You can do it!
52 lbs & counting!
- June 9, 2010 at 1:08 PM
- Cris said...
I sabotaged myself to staying into the 200's for a MONTH because I wans't willing to go through my emotional baggage.
You spoke of soem of your issues in todays blog, but I bet theres some more things that need out. Right a letter to your mom. Say what you mean(you can't hurt her now). I had to do the same thing after my mom passed.
Don't let this keep you from your goals! You're a huge inspiration to me. Keep your chin up!
- June 9, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Hey Lyn!
You are doing great even with a binge day :) You have worked really hard at this weight loss journey and I am still praying that you can heal some of the old wounds. I tried the South Beach phase one for three days last week. I had to stop because I was getting really sick with working out and having no carbs or sugar. I was thinking about this as I read your blog. Since you don't have many carbs in your diet do you think that maybe you have been without carbs too long and maybe that is causing the binge type feelings? I just know after three days I missed my morning oatmeal. Anyways just a suggestion!
Sarah Lownsbery
- June 9, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Oh Lyn, I want to give you a big hug right now. I completely understand how scary it might be to be close to 199 when it has been so long since you have been in the 200s. That would mess with anybody! I do think you might be prone to some self-sabotage so you don't have to deal with the 100s but the good news is that you have a great head on your shoulders and you are aware of what you are doing.
The only thing I wanted to comment on is where you said that maybe normal people do eat 2 hot dogs, 2 chicken thighs, etc....while that might be true, they are not out of control while they are doing it and that is what the issue is. You could have a binge and stay within a good calorie range but that doesn't mean it's okay. If someone binged on iceberg lettuce and ate three heads in one sitting, sure they may not gain weight but it is still a problem since they were not in control of themselves while they were doing it. This I can identify with on a personal level because it's something I have had to remind myself of time and time again.
Hang in there, Lyn. We are all wishing only the best for you :)
- June 9, 2010 at 1:51 PM
- Tammy said...
How weird is this. This is like watching a prophecy being fulfilled right in front of my eyes. I remember thinking a few days ago when I read that you were 203, wondering if you would self-sabotage and binge because 199 was so close you could almost reach out and touch it. I wondered that because that's exactly something I would do...it's nothing against you personally Lyn, so please don't take it that way. I hope that it only happens that one time, and I'm glad to read you're back on plan the very next day. I have to tell you...the psychology behind weight loss (or the attempt at it) absolutely fascinates me. So intriguing. I know this is a weird comment, but I'm in a weird place this week. Sorry girl. You hang in there...you're going to make it.
- June 9, 2010 at 1:55 PM
- Mom to the Fourth Power said...
I found that losing weight is a very EMOTIONAL thing too, as I am not just "Letting go" of my weight but also my emotional baggage. It is a process to work through our feelings and to change our past. You seem to be doing some big time "working through" and learning about yourself a lot. But you are facing these and learning from them. So good for you!! It's hard work, and I am going through the same thing! Best of luck!!
- June 9, 2010 at 2:00 PM
I've read your blog off and on over the years. I know about the issues with your mom and some of the issues with your husband and ex-husband. I know there are other players but those are the main three.
Have you tried forgiving these people and then forgiving yourself? Maybe counseling is in order but I have always felt two things were going on with you. The first is you are very sensitive to sugars. I recommended a higher protein diet some time ago. Even fruits seem to set you off.
The next are the issues with the people I mentioned above. Is your husband spending more time around you now? I think it's time for you to stand up and really be brave. Claim ownership of your life, the past and the present along with the good and the bad.
Good luck.
- June 9, 2010 at 2:21 PM
- Jess @ THIR said...
Lyn, I just wanted to say that I totally know how you feel...
I often read your blog and not comment, but I had the exact same sort of night last night... I am having the same battle at the moment with the 90kg barrier... I just can't seem to push myself through!
I really do admire the honesty you have with your blog posts. I can't image how hard it would be to do that, but you help SO many people by doing it. Just remember you have so many people out in cyber space supporting you!!
- June 9, 2010 at 2:22 PM
- Lyn said...
You're right about the major players. And it's crazy. Sometimes I really feel and believe I have forgiven each of them. In fact I'd say yes, I have forgiven my mother and ex. I still get *emotions* about the things that went on with them, though, and even new memories that I had buried. I guess forgiveness is more of a process for me, than an event... but I am certainly working at it!
- June 9, 2010 at 2:35 PM
- Laura said...
If I were near you, I'd give you a big hug. Last night I weighed in at 278.8 pounds, my lowest yet. And after my weight watchers meeting, I stopped at Taco Bell and got 3 things that I shouldn't have, and ate probably 1500 calories. Luckily I hadn't had dinner yet, but it was still too much. And as I'm eating the last 1/2 of all that, I don't want it, it's no longer tasting good and I couldn't put it down and not finish it.
I understand how you're feeling, just not why we have to struggle so much already, just to lose weight, and then add on emotional baggage to the journey.
Take care friend. :)
- June 9, 2010 at 2:57 PM
- Traci said...
OH I know how you feel about that illucid 199 that never seems to get there. Counseling seems like a good option to get it all out there and talk about what the inner problems and struggles have been. I've done some binges in my battle for this weight myself. Just knowing what you have done and that you did make some of the options more healthy is probably actually a step in the right direction. In the past you probably would have gone to the store and got the ice cream, but this time you didn't. It's something. You can do this. Pick yourself up again and remember why you are worth changing. Remember why you are doing this. :)
- June 9, 2010 at 2:57 PM
- Once Upon A Dieter said...
You're gonna move through this. YOu already showed you can nip the binge midway rather than go all-out and make yourself utterly ill.
You are on a learning, not just losing, journey, and this is just another lesson. You'll get past it. You'll be fine, because you're smart, strong, evaluating constantly what your obstacles are or might be.
You will win this one.
- June 9, 2010 at 3:06 PM
- Steph said...
In one of Geneen Roth's books (can't remember which one) she talks about emotional eating and that sometimes thin people emotionally eat too. Thin people tend to not do it as much as the rest of us that have issues with emotional eating and using food as a way to cope. It was kind of an eye-opener for me. I very much have the all-or-nothing attitude when it comes to food/weight-loss, so I figure that I'm not "normal" until I can control myself from binging or over-eating 100% of the time. Now I realize that's not the case.
And yes, I do think that sometimes thin people eat 2 hot dogs, 2 cookies, and 2 pieces of fried chicken at one time. They probably just don't obsess or feel guilty like others do.
- June 9, 2010 at 3:10 PM
- Lissa said...
I think, in fact, I *do* have it under control. Maybe normal people *do* eat the occasional 2 hot dogs, 2 cookies, 2 chicken thighs and a handful of chocolate chips.
Some normal people do, Lyn, but I don't think that's a good idea to grab hold of. It's like alcoholism -- once a pickle, never again a cucumber. Some people can have two or three drinks in a sitting and be okay, but alcoholics - former or current - can't. Ever.
You are so strong! I'm so sorry you fell off the horse -- or the wagon -- but way to get right back on! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
- June 9, 2010 at 3:45 PM
- Dinah Soar said...
Talking about the past traumas can help...but only to a point...when you reach that point, cross that line, it makes it worse to talk.
You can only get so much mileage out of past traumas.
Believe me, I know whereof I speak.
- June 9, 2010 at 4:09 PM
Is it possible you are starting to feel truly hungry? As in: you want to eat more because you are restricting. Restricting as in: the flip side of binge eating for someone who has BED. Restricting as a form of control over emotions is just as powerful as binging, maybe more so because you feel so virtuous. But restricting also leads to binging eventually because you are ignoring your body's natural hunger signals.
Now, maybe I'm just talking about myself and my own relationship with binge eating disorder, not yours. In that case, carry on Lyn, and peace be with you.
- June 9, 2010 at 4:47 PM
- Lyn said...
I actually paid close attention to that, and THIS time, I was not hungry. In fact, I only have a few hungry days in a month, and I eat more on those days to get through it. Today I was having a hard time ALL DAY but I was never hungry at all. Just food thoughts, cravings for crap.
That was a good point to bring up and I appreciate it. Anything that makes me think and reflect is helpful!
- June 9, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Lyn - I have let that 199 number trip me up also in the past. In reality it is just another number. It has no power over you. You are stronger than any number or obstacle that is coming your way. We've all seen that side of you. Your journey is inspiring for so many of us. You are a winner every day. And you deserve to be happy and be at the weight that you choose and desire to be.
- June 9, 2010 at 5:50 PM
- Karen said...
We have all been there, done that and all you are, Lyn, is HUMAN. And an amazingly strong, talented, intelligent, compassionate human. Do you think a couple hot dogs or a few ounces of cheese can change the amazing woman you are? Not a chance. Tomorrow is a brand new day and I think it will be a great one for you...and for all of us. Hang in there, Girl, you are still our hero and we learn so much from you!!!
- June 9, 2010 at 6:58 PM
forgive your self and move on to healthy eating :) sounds like you have done that today! Good idea to step away from the scale...I know for me it becomes an obsession. Wishing you a wonderful 'on plan' day :)
- June 9, 2010 at 7:43 PM
I read this post with great interest, as I have struggled with this issue for years. Even a small binge makes me feel bad phyically and mentally, but I have never been able to stop them totally. My motto is...."Tomorrow is another day, and I will just get right back up and get back to healthy eating." Sometimes I have to do this over and over again, but it is better than giving up and gaining all the weight back.
I do recommend therapy, and specifically with a therapist trained in eating disorders. It has made all the difference for me in my struggle.
I want to say thank you not only to you, but to all the wonderful people who comment and pass on their wisdom and ideas. It is helping me enormously to read your posts and comments daily.
- June 9, 2010 at 7:50 PM
For 3/4 of my life I wasn't overweight, but during PMS week I'd ALWAYS crave and indulge myself with extra sweet or salty treats. Not full on binges I guess but I know *whatever* I ate would never really satisfy me that week.
Thanks for being so candid. Give "little" Lyn a hug and tell her she'll be just fine.
- June 9, 2010 at 8:05 PM
- screaming fatgirl said...
Your post really got me thinking, and I think that binging isn't only (or even mainly) about boredom. I think that what you describe is essentially relieving the anxiety from the changes to your routine and lifestyle. You gain relief from the binge. It's like you're holding back and holding back and you finally give in, but it's not about the anxiety from food deprivation so much as the change in your habits and losing the comfort of those habits.
I wrote a blog post about this, because you spurred me on to answer some of the questions I've been having about myself lately and some depression and anxiety I've been feeling.
- June 9, 2010 at 9:56 PM
my freak out number was getting into the 280's. Yeah, that's not so small, but I was coming down a year ago from 316 lbs. I reached 285, flipped out about getting into the 270's and gave up.
then later it struck me... I was with an abusive ex when I got up to the 280's.
it's so strange how these emotions are like time capsules just weighting to open up and play hell on us.
i'm just got to 287 yesterday Lyn. Not flipping out this time.
you will get through this. this time you are more aware and you know how to work through this pain this time. <3
- June 10, 2010 at 4:42 AM
My last pms week was crazy with a capital c. I wanted to eat everything in the house. I finally found that a chocolate glucerna shake shut down the cravings lightning fast. It's really hard to quell those cravings. Sometimes I just let myself sit and cry when I want to eat.
- June 10, 2010 at 4:45 AM
- Momma Hunt said...
I think it is great that you are so honest on your blog, I love that. I would really encourage you to go to therapy. It has been the best decision I have ever made. I realized that the one time I did loose weight I couldn't keep off the 70 pound loss because I still had eating issues. Issues with binge eating and issues with restricting food and over exercising. Although it is a struggle (hence the huge piece of beer bread I just ate, after my breakfast) but there are more good days then bad. It is tough to take an honest look at your inner self but with the right therapist by your side I think it can help you make a healthy and forever change.
- June 10, 2010 at 6:32 AM
- Jennifer said...
Sorry you had a hard time. Forgive and move on. Dont beat yourself up over it. That only makes it worse. Yes, normal people are allowed to splurge now and then. And by getting right back on plan you did the right thing. I too have those thoughts of pressure. I usally refer to it as guilt, but same thing. Medifast is sooooo structured and it felt like anything off plan would make me a failure. But that isnt the case at all. The other day I went off plan for the first time. I blogged all about it. And it was actually a choice I made. I felt in control and while I did have a little guilt I knew that I deserved it. And I also knew I would get right back on plan. And I did just that. And so did you. Soo...dont look back. Just take it one meal at a time. You are doing great!!! You have come far!!
- June 12, 2010 at 6:32 PM
- MB said...
It's so easy to fall back into the deep dark hole of a binge. I think the less we stuff down our emotions with food the more we need to get them out by other means. I'm getting so close to breaking into the 100s too. It's freaking me out a little because I've been here before and I want to make sure I never have to lose this weight again. It's a tough mental game but we're going to win it, I just know it.
- June 13, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Oh my.
I wish I had read this a few weeks ago. I was hitting new weight loss lows and starting to have major panic regarding hitting "maintenance". I thought I must be insane because who freaks out about a good thing.
I know this might not help you, but you are not alone in this. I was feeling the same way - I am mostly past it, but it was touch and go there for a moment.
Thank you so much for sharing this - I feel less alone having read it.
- June 14, 2010 at 10:02 AM


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Thursday, October 30, 2008
No teeth.
Like she has to worry about getting old...wonder where she heard that from ;-)
She followed up with, "I'm going to lose all my teeth and then I won't be able to eat any dinner tomorrow night."
What a perdicament we are in...
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
10 on Tuesday
- We had a FANTASTIC family day today :-) EVERYONE cleaned the house. BWO (Big Wee One/Little Wee One... Thanks Mrs. Barclay for the initial idea) :-) dusted, everything. LWO pretended to vacumn, really she pushed the buttons. Paul rearranged furniture. I, did 3 loads of laundry, vacumned, changed poopy diapers, made dinner, and dusted...lol, Paul did dusting and cleaning of windows as well...we were all on a cleaning kick.
- Don't count on that to last long with me. Though since my mother-in-law has been here (when we were in Tejas) I've mopped the floors twice! I know, I'm shocked as well. But I was completely embarrassed that I didn't have a chance to do it before they came to stay, and then found out that she did; that I've decided to keep up with it on a much regular basis :-) So far, so good.
- We had a fabulous weekend...I scrapped a lot! I had some friends over Friday night, and then Saturday I stopped by a weekend crop some scrap friends put together. I was hoping to stay and scrap, but when I came home I fell asleep, so I ended up not going back, but I did scrap some more when I woke up.
- Sunday, I scrapped some more after mopping my floors :-)
- BWO had her first sleep over at a friend's house by herself...she LOVED it! And from what I heard was a good girl.
- Tonight, BWO told me, "Mommy, you make the yummiest food in the whole world." She's right you know ;-)
- Saturday, Paul and I will celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary, and then later in the month we'll celebrate 11 years of love :-) We are going out Saturday night and I am uber excited!
- I bought a new dress yesterday for the big anniversary night. It was $100, and I got it on sale for $30...sa-weet!
- I just finished the first book in the Twilight series...I'm starting the second book as soon as I'm done here.
- Paul, I love you so much! Even when you are crabby on Sunday, and get in your laundry, cleaning, freak modes. You mean the world to me, you make me laugh all the time and you are such a cool daddy! Thanks for being my best friend in the whole wide world!! xoxo
Look at my weird numbers, I don't know why it did that...Freaky! Oh, and tomorrow we could wake up to snow! Well, a mintry mix of mush and rain...bluck...unless it is snow and then the wee ones will think it's pretty cool! I'm prepping my blog for my new fall "style" that's why I changed the background color...incase you were curious
Monday, October 27, 2008
Another Funny...
I realized a bit ago that I have on one black boot and one brown boot.
I love being me! LOL!!
Funny little thing.
Paul and I were listening in our room...it was really funny.
Then she says, "Little wee one, Mommy and I will be so proud of you when you wear big girl panties!" (If you've ever heard her talk, she kind of goes into this really high tone when she's happy and excited...she was doing that).
So, Little wee one is sitting on the potty and I hear her asking Big one for a book, so big one gets a book and then silence.
And then...
"You DID IT! Wait to go Little one...you are SUCH A BIG GIRL! Mommy, Little one went tee-tee in the potty!"
Immediately, Paul and I run in there, and sure enough she went tee-tee in the potty! Of course, the whole house was doing the happy tee-tee dance and slapping some major high 5's. I love this age! Man, I know I grunt about my kids, but they sure are amusing (and pretty darn cute!).
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Settling down...
Not too much to talk about. Sorry.
That could definitely be a good thing.
Afterwards, since the haunted house took a total of 18.4 minutes, we decided a little karoake action was in order. So, we hit up the local hot spot, sang (terribly), laughed our asses off and of COURSE, Twinkle Toes Tina (thanks Tracie) had to shake her groove thang. I have been wanting to do this for awhile, just let loose and get down and funky, boy did we ever! See how I'm dancing with all the OLD ladies (no offense Old ladies, I feel your inner grove coming out)...see how you don't notice anyone else in the picture?? That's ok, there is no shame in my game! I came out of the bathroom to find this, it's a GOOD THING no one caught my singing on video, because it was HORRIBLE! LOL, no offense J&S, but we should definitely stick to our day jobs, you can kind of hear me in the end joining in with them. What a freaking fun night! After busting this joint, we hit up a local hole in the wall kind of place and TOE'UP the dance floor there! We rocked the party, ROCKED THE PARTAY!
The next morning after my singing debut and dance marathon with my gf's, we decided to have a play group. We did crafts, which included pumpkin butts and ghost feet :-)
Here I come!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Watch Me :-)
I said, "Wazoo"; YOU SAYS THAT?????????!!
Update: they did not use the little blurb where I said Wazoo, instead, they used the blurb where I fling my arms around and talk about apples...lol.
I was interviewed this afternoon in regards to AppleFest, and at one point (I'm admitting, but I'm not impressed with myself at all) I said, "Come visit C-Burg...blah, blah blah and we'll have food out the wazoo."
Thank you dear Father above for editing software!
It's ok...you can laugh, I've been laughing about it all day. I would post a link to the video here, but really I don't want to impress you with my insane interview skillzzzz...ha!
Peace out, I should be alseep by now.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
That was the 2nd time that happened this morning and what makes me so happy about it is 1) they were women. We don't stop another lady to tell them they look nice unless they really do look nice. Men honk, whistle and stop if you have high wasted tapered jeans on...it's different when a woman compliments you. And 2) my skirt is really a dress :-) hehe...it's a tube dress, but the "tube" part of it slides down my front (I'm not sporting the sistas like I used to) so I fold the top down and now I have a skirt that gives me extra support in my tummy :-)
It's nice to improvise!
I hope you get stopped today and some ladies tell you nice things as well. Happy Thursday!
Feeling Good...lovin' life.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Ten on Tuesday
- AppleFest 2008 is THIS Saturday, October 18th from 9am - 4pm...downtown Chambersburg. I'll be there at 5 am if you feel like stopping by and bringing me a cup 'o joe :-)
- Things with Big wee one still aren't great. Getting a little better, but she's still so wishy washy. It's frustrating, but we are working through it. That's what wine was created for...all that whining!
- I think I'm getting sick. My throat has that scratchy feeling you get before you lose your voice. Lovely, right before my VERRRYY long day on Saturday. Maybe I just scratched my throat on a chip at lunch. Keep your fingers crossed.
- I had lunch with my friend today at the new Italian cafe' downtown and it was very yummy! You should go there, and bring a bottle of wine :-)
- I sent in my deposit for a 3 day crop in November! I'm super excited and I'm hoping to get a LOT done!
- We had Taco Tuesday at my brother's house...sounds like he'll be leavingggg on a jet plane, don't know when he'll be back again; on either Saturday or Sunday :( We didn't even get to carve pumpkins :(
- Tomorrow morning I have a Christmas committee meeting, and I have to bring the girls. I'm hoping drawing on the dry erase board will keep them occupied and Big wee one won't suddenly get mad at me for something infront of everyone! I may need to bring....GUM.
- I got a cute little book in the mail today from girl Lele...thanks Lele!
- Fall in PA is GORGEOUS! The weather is perfect, the trees are beautiful...what a gorgeous day today was!
- I wanted to be asleep by 8:30 tonight...it is now 8:40. Hmmmm...how's that working out for me...lol
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
No Sugar Coating. (& reunion)
- Brushing our teeth in the morning & at night
- Making our bed in the morning
- LISTENING to Mommy & Daddy
- Eating 3 bites of dinner (I'll be happy if she does that)
- Dusting on Saturday's
- and going potty before bed
She came up with most of these, so we'll see how she does. If she doesn't miss a single sticker for a week, she'll get a new outfit for her barbie...if she can go 8 weeks she'll get a pizza party. BUT, she can't miss a sticker. She gets it, she told us all about it. How she's going to listen and do what I ask and eat 3 bites of dinner (because she's 3). I'll keep you posted on the how this goes.
How was the trip you ask? GREAT! Paul and I had a blast, totally reconnected and it was fun hanging with all of my old cronies. The guys were exactly how I had remembered and my girlfriends all became way more beautiful...10 years didn't hurt anyone!
Of course we RUSHED home to see our babies and this is what we've been dealing with since. To help relax me, I'm sippin on some Paris, TX wine out of my new Paris, TX wine glass ;-)Pretending this is how I feel right now...
Here are some pics:At the pep-rally Friday morning...brought back a TON of memories.
This was the night of the dinner...it was BEAUTIFUL outside after a morning of TX size thunderstorms. Shelly & Joe's place is beautiful! Thank you so much for being awesome hosts!

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McGrath: Goodell is lying or foolish, and neither is good
Roger Goodell is either a liar or a dunce.
Those are the only conclusions to be drawn from the NFL commissioner's fumbling of an internal investigation that went awry from the snap.
Goodell maintains he never saw the videotape of Ray Rice's knockout punch of a defenseless woman in a casino elevator until Monday. Really? The most powerful executive of the world's most formidable pro sports organization didn't have access to a tape eventually obtained by a celebrity-gossip website?
Goodell's insistence is difficult to believe, but at least it helps explain his initial, astonishingly tone-deaf response to the events of Feb. 15, when Rice was seen dragging an unconscious Janay Palmer out of an elevator door.
Goodell determined a two-game suspension of the Baltimore Ravens running back to be appropriate. Sitting out two games, Goodell explained, is consistent with the league's policy of punishing players with no previous history of domestic violence .
"We just can't make up the discipline," Goodell said Aug. 1. "It has to be consistent with other cases.
"What I want to see is success stories. I want to see people, when they make a mistake, I want to see them take responsibility and accountability for it and a make a difference going forward. I think that's what Ray Rice is going to do."
After TMZ Sports made the tape of Rice's "mistake" available to the public, after the tape sickened anybody with a grasp of civility, the commissioner changed his tune. Instead of envisioning Ray Rice as a potential success story, Goodell finally saw a creep unfit to draw an NFL paycheck and suspended him indefinitely.
Did Goodell tell the truth about rendering judgment on Rice before TMZ released the tape? Despite my doubts, I will take him at his word.
Which brings us to an equally harsh assessment of Roger Goodell: an incompetent nitwit who makes Barney Fife's tenuous stewardship of the Mayberry Jail seem like James Bond at his Cold-War coolest.
Goodell is the front-office face of a league that regulates the length of its players' socks, the color of their shoes, the demeanor of their touchdown celebrations. Behind the scenes, off the field, the the NFL employs a security force second to none.
Gambling is an obvious concern, because even the most obscure name on a roster — some special teams guy — can affect a point spread. But there are other challenges confronting NFL security: Drug deals, death threats, players with childhood gang ties and, yes, players whose hard-wired appetite for physical confrontation sometimes leads to violence at home — or in an elevator at a casino.
The job of monitoring all of this belongs, essentially, to former cops with elite FBI and DEA credentials or, in the case of league security chief Jeffrey B. Miller, a résumé assembled as head of Pennsylvania State Police — the ninth largest police organization in the U.S, with 400 enlisted and civilian employees operating from a $750 million budget.
Put it this way: If you once were late with a third-grade homework assignment, it would take NFL security about 12 minutes to produce the evidence.
And yet, Roger Goodell didn't know about the videotape TMZ made public Monday? He didn't wonder if the casino that had a camera showing Rice dragging a woman from an elevator car also might have camera in the elevator car itself?
Goodell, as judge and jury, reached a verdict regarding Rice based on inclusive information: A two-game suspension for a first offender. Let's not overreact, the commissioner said. This is a potential success story about a flawed man willing to take responsibility for a "mistake" that left a woman — his fiancee and future wife — on the floor.
It was an awkward attempt to turn a harrowing incident into something upbeat, and the saga now turns towards the corruption associated with a scandal.
The information was there. A bully threw a punch so hard it knocked a woman senseless, and the commissioner all but waved it off: Hey, we all have bad days, let's focus on doing better going forward.
Ray Rice is out of a job – good riddance – but Roger Goodell needs to be out of his job, too.
He's either a liar or a dunce, take your pick, and there's only one other option on the board:
He's both.


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My sister sent me this with the simple comment of "This is so spot on." And as an "up & coming career woman," I couldn't agree more.
Reposted from Huffington Post.
Below is an excerpt from Weird in a World That's Not: A Career Guide for Misfits, F*ckups, and Failures by Jennifer Romolini, Chief Content Officer at Shondaland.com.
You'll Suck at Everything the First Time You Do It
That thing you did sucks, but it doesn't matter: with effort, you can become great at almost anything except maybe (at this point) professional sports. Accept this as reality, stop getting so mad, stop being so mean to yourself, and start working to make it good.
There Will Never Be a Positive Consensus about You
Sometimes people just won't like the cut of your jib. Sometimes you will say or do the wrong thing, put your foot in your mouth, and cause irreparable harm. You're human, you fuck up. Don't fixate on this. Don't clap back. Learn from the situation and move on.
Stop Vacillating between "I Am Garbage" and "I Am God"
Ground yourself so you don't crave constant validation, so that every accomplishment or positive reinforcement, every negative comment or rejection, doesn't redefine who you are. Call your grandma. Do something kind. Think about someone else for a while. That will help.
Chill the Fuck Out
You're taking work too personally and too seriously, you're confronting people too much with too much hostility, you're letting every tiny facet of work get under your skin, and you're freaking people out.
Stop Treating Your Career Like a Race to the Death Sprint
When all else fails, do a face mask. It's going to be OK. You're weird, sure, but you're better than you think. Sometimes you're even great.


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There are two types of Mac users, those that keep their desktops sparkling clean and those who use their desktops as a digital junk drawer that holds every random scrap of content they come by.
I'm the former type. I like a good, clean desktop, often with an extremely minimal wallpaper graphic. However, I also really like added functionality. GeekTool is one of my favorite apps because it lets me make use of that void of desktop space in an attractive manner.
Today we'll explore an alternate use of that blank desktop space by taking a brief look at Desktopr, an app that allows you replace or add to your wallpaper with a functioning web page
Meet Desktopr
When you launch Desktopr, the Preferences panel should show you a bunch of built-in options for sites to apply to your desktop. These include social media options like Facebook, news sites and even some fun options like a random Wikipedia page.
For our experiment, I'll take the custom site route and enter something manually. I really like the simple task management service TeuxDeux and think it would be helpful to have my task list right on my desktop. All I have to do is enter the URL into the field.
For the most part, Desktopr should work just fine on almost every website you can think of. You can set your desktop up to show anything from YouTube videos to your favorite blog feeds.
Multiple Sites
Desktopr doesn't just allow you to set one website as your desktop, you can have a whole list of sites. Basically, you craft your list the way you want it and set the duration for each site. Dekstopr will then automatically switch between the options in the list based on your settings.
Additionally, you can switch through the options via the menu bar icon. Just click on it and hit the "Skip to next item" option.
The Web on Your Desktop
With that, you're all done. As you can see in the image below, my wallpaper has disappeared and in its place is the TeuxDeux website. Pretty cool!
The Desktopr menu bar icon allows you to enable and disable "Browsing Mode," which determines whether or not you can interact with the web page. With Browsing Mode disabled, the site is locked and clicking on the desktop is just like clicking on your wallpaper: all the icons are fully selectable, etc. However, with Browsing Mode enabled, clicking on the desktop allows you to interact with the site just as if it were in a web browser.
One particularly handy option is the ability to reduce the opacity of the website, which can make for a much less distracting experience that's easier to look at. In this case, your site will fade and the original desktop image will show through.
A Better Desktop Experience?
For the most part, Desktopr works like a dream. I used it off and on for a couple of weeks without any noticeable bugs. I was initially concerned about how it would all work but the ability to easily flip on browsing mode really makes for a solid experience.
The biggest wall that an app like this hits is really just a conceptual one. It sounds like a cool idea, but when it comes down to it, do you really want a website as your wallpaper? I think the answer will be different for everyone and largely depends on just what you plan on doing with it. If you're the kind of person who pops open a news site every morning with your cup of coffee, this could be a really practical way to evolve that habit into something effortless.
It's important to note that in Lion you have not one but several desktops and Desktopr is capable of targeting one specific desktop. So if you only want your morning news on desktop three but would prefer a basic wallpaper everywhere else, that's perfectly possible.
One thing that I would like to see is the option to not have the site take up the entire desktop space. It would be nice to have some sort of "web clip" feature that was more of a widget-ized portion of a web page.
I've seen quite a few desktop hacks over the years, everything from screensavers to videos. Desktopr is definitely one of the more practical attempts to rethink the desktop space. It's actually quite nice to have one of my desktops devoted to my TeuxDeux list and I can easily think of fifty other sites and services that would work just as well.
If you think the web on your desktop sounds like a decent idea, I recommend checking out Desktopr. At $3.99, it's super cheap. Further, it's flexible enough that you can continue to adapt how you use it until you find what works best for you.
A neat little utility that allows you to set a web page or list of web pages as your desktop image. You can quickly toggle "Browser Mode" which enables you to interact with either the site or your desktop icons.
- Desktopr |
- $3.99 |
- Sandwichlab


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Coming out of college eager to go to seminary to receive an MDiv, I looked around and chose RTS for two reasons. First, I wanted a school with a robust Reformed theology, and second, I knew whatever seminary I chose would largely guide my ministry for the rest of my life. Taking these two items into consideration, I was with only one choice: RTS. Rather than reshaping, reforming, or remaking the truth, I knew RTS would encourage me to remember the truth. This has been an enormous gift to me.
Trust. Love. Serve. 50 years of fellowship.
To celebrate a half century of God's faithfulness, RTS is blessed to present a look back at our formative moments. We are inspired and thankful for every milestone, from the seminary's infancy in 1966 to the thousands of distinguished alumni serving all over the world in 2016. Alumni have provided stories of their time at seminary and the application of their education in their ministries. Join us at the 50th Anniversary Celebration event in Jackson, MS, October 6-7th to honor God's work and look ahead to future generations bringing glory to God's holy, inerrant Word.


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The Blue Door English language teaching at the St Andrew's International Centre at 212 Old Bakery Street in Valletta, below St Andrew's Scots Church, on Monday and Thursday evenings is going great with some 70 to 80 migrants coming to study each evening (6pm to 7:30pm). However, we have a long waiting list for […]» Read More
The Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector hosted the Grant Award Ceremony for the projects under the November 2011 deadline. The Grant Award Ceremony was held on the 14th March 2012 at Dar l-Ewropa, St. Paul Street, Valletta under the patronage of the Honourable Minister for Justice, Dialogue and the Family, Dr. Chris Said. In […]» Read More
The Voluntary Organisations Fund within the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS) has just published the results of the 30th November 2011 deadline of the 'Small Initiatives Support Scheme' or 'SIS'. Voluntary Organisations enrolled with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations were eligible to apply under the Small Initiatives Support Scheme for projects costing not […]» Read More
Sunday and it it the last full day of the European Tour – the Malta lap. Apart from the EYV events in the tent, today was an important day where "volunteer! You make a difference" was put to practice. In fact His Excellency the President of the Republic Dr. George Abela, the Community Chest Fund, organised […]» Read More
With the beginning of the weekend the bell for the last round of the European Bus Tour in Valletta sounded. Groups from the Malta Scouts Association were holding their weekly meetings at the event all during the morning and afternoon and the Marsa Pipe Band were performing in front of the tent and all along Republic Street […]» Read More
Time flies and the European Tour reached friday. Today's topic is health, therefore several health group organizations, like Richmond Foundation, Breast Care Support Group – Europa Donna or Ghana Mission Foundation were presenting themselves. Dr. Klown, an organization that visits kids in hospital, astound the students with tricks while The Health Promotion Unit gave information […]» Read More
Today's topic regarding the European Year of Volunteering 2011 is Environment. As yesterday, school classes were present to learn about volunteering as related to environment. To show the importance of being a voluntary worker "Tommy & Rosy", a movie about voluntary work, was shown. As well there were presentations by Wastserve, Save […]» Read More
As part of the last lap of the European Tour 2011 being held in Malta, on the eve of the 3oth November 2011 a discussion was held in the tent with the theme 'Volunteering and the Financial Impact'. The discussion, which was moderated by PBS presenter Ms Ruth Castillo, had a panel of five guest […]» Read More
After the Inaugural Night and themes regarding Animal Welfare on Monday, today's topic is Art, Culture & Sports. Therefore "Tommy & Rosi", a comic clip prepared by MEUSAC on voluntary work, was shown to more than 250 school kids visiting the tent. Mario Debono, a National Olympic athlete gave a talk on sport volunteering & […]» Read More
School students started visiting the European Year 2011-Tour event designated to volunteering in order to raise public attention. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Employment and the Family groups of students from various schools are visiting the event to meet the voluntary organisations. During their visit they are also introduced to the charachters of Tomi […]» Read More


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Gratuities are not included in the price for our services but are gladly accepted. Usually, gratuities range from 18–25 percent of the service price or larger if you experience exceptional service.
Medical & Health Conditions
To better serve you, please let your therapist know if you have any of the following: pregnancy, muscle or joint injuries, heart condition, high/low blood pressure, diabetes, fever, contagious skin condition, or any other medical issue.
Also inform your therapist if you are using Retin-A, Accutane, or any photosensitizing or keratolytic medications, or have recently had laser or plastic surgery. Any of the above scenarios may affect our ability to treat you.
Communicating with Your Therapist or Esthetician
At Paradise Point Spa, we specialize in customized treatments that are based on each individual client needs. All aspects of our spa treatments can be customized, so please let your therapist know if you feel any discomfort or would like special attention to a particular area. Also, feel free to ask questions. The best experience always comes from honest, open communication with your therapist.
Age Restrictions
We welcome all ages of guests to experience Paradise Point Spa in Wilmette. For the comfort of our other guests, we do ask the following:
Guests eight to 17 years of age must get approval from a Paradise Point Spa manager to receive bodywork, facials, wraps, scrubs, or hair removal services. In addition, a parent or guardian must accompany them to the spa, and both parties will be required to sign a written consent. Guests eight to 17 years of age must wear a bathing suit or undergarments to receive bodywork, facials, wraps, scrubs, or hair removal services. As with all of our guests, we ask that all conversations be kept to hushed tones to allow for ultimate relaxation for other clients receiving services. We reserve the right to terminate services at any point if we feel that any guest is not able to conduct themselves properly or if they are affecting others' spa treatments.
Cell Phone Etiquette
To ensure a serene and relaxing experience for all of our guests, we kindly ask that you turn off your cell phone upon arrival at the spa and refrain from taking phone calls while in the spa. Turning your ringer off and texting during pedicure services are allowed.
When you are at the spa, please be respectful of others. We want all of our guests to have a relaxing and memorable experience.
Booking Spa Treatment Appointments
Call us at (224) 388-9999 to book your appointment today!
Spa Hours
Paradise Point Spa is open Monday–Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
We accept American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and Paradise Point Spa Gift Certificates.
Appointment Arrival Time
Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment (we recommend 30 minutes if this is your first time visiting), as you may be required to fill out paperwork. If you are late, we may need to shorten your treatment to accommodate for the next scheduled spa treatment.
Cancellation Policy
We require 24 hours notice for cancellation of spa treatments. For groups of three or more, we require a notice of one week for cancellation of spa treatments. We reserve the right to charge up to the full-service amount for all missed appointments or late cancellations. A credit card number is required to hold your reservation.
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Pricing Policy
Prices are subject to change without notice. In certain instances, our fee schedule may change before the pricing on our website or menu of spa treatments. Please confirm the price of your treatment with our reservationists when booking your appointment.
Lost & Stolen Items
Paradise Point Spa is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Management Discretion
Paradise Point Spa reserves the right to deny services or stop services during treatment at the discretion of management.
What Should I Wear to the Spa?
At Paradise Point Spa, we pride ourselves on being non-pretentious. Your comfort is our priority! We recommend wearing loose fitting, comfortable clothes or just wearing what you feel most relaxed in. You will be asked to remove all jewelry, therefore, we strongly recommend leaving all jewelry at home.
I've Never Had a Massage or Facial Treatment Before!
No worries. Our expert staff will walk you through the treatment, explaining what you'll be experiencing every step of the way from beginning to end.
Should I Eat/Drink Before Coming to the Spa?
We suggest eating a light meal prior to a massage or coming on an empty stomach. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol or limiting the amount of alcohol you consume prior to massage. Eating and drinking is perfectly fine prior to skincare appointments.
Do I Have to Get Completely Undressed for a Massage or Facial?
This is completely up to you. Most people choose to undress completely, and some choose to leave on their underwear. Prior to your massage or facial, your therapist will exit the room for you to get completely comfortable. During a massage treatment, we use a draping technique in which the therapist will use the sheet to cover the entire body except for the body part being worked on. During your facial, you'll be wearing a wrap under the sheet that allows your neck, arms, and décolleté to be exposed for treatments. We do ask that any guests under the age of 17 wear a bathing suit or undergarments while receiving spa treatments.
What Body Parts Are Treated During a Traditional Massage?
At Paradise Point Spa, we massage the back, neck, head, hands, feet, legs, arms, décolleté and gluteal muscles. If you would like to skip any of these areas, just tell your therapist. Or if you'd like special focus on one of these areas, let us know that as well. This is your time and experience, and we pride ourselves on delivering customized treatments that fit your specific need(s).
What's the Difference Between Swedish & Deep Tissue Massage?
Swedish massage is a luxurious massage technique that melts the muscles and the mind using long fluid strokes with varying pressure to improve muscle tone, circulation, and joint flexibility. This type of massage is generally less intensive than a Deep Tissue Massage. A fusion between Swedish massage and structural massage, Paradise Point Spa's Deep Tissue Massage relieves aches and pains that are stored in the deepest parts of the muscles. Perfect for working out knots and alleviating stubborn tension and soreness.
Will I Be Sore After a Massage?
Since massage therapy is releasing lactic acid from the muscles, it can sometimes leave you sore. This is only temporary though and is due to the lactic acid — which is crystallized in the muscle — being worked out. This is why it is so important to drink plenty of water following a massage. You need to help hydrate the tissue and flush the toxins being released.
What Should I Wear to the Spa?
At Paradise Point Spa, we pride ourselves on being non-pretentious. Your comfort is our priority! We recommend wearing loose fitting, comfortable clothes or just wearing what you feel the most relaxed in. You will be asked to remove all jewelry, therefore we strongly recommend leaving all jewelry at home.
I've Never Had a Massage, Facial Treatment Before!
No worries. Our expert staff will walk you through the treatment, explaining what you'll be experiencing every step of the way from beginning to end.
Can I Go to the Restroom During A Treatment?
Absolutely. Your therapist will ask you prior to your spa treatment if you would like to use the restroom. If at any time during the treatment you need to use the restroom again, just ask.
Can I Choose a Male or Female Therapist?
Sure thing. We have both male and female therapists, so just let us know which you prefer when you book your appointment.
Should I Eat/Drink Before Coming to the Spa?
We suggest eating a light meal prior to a massage or coming on an empty stomach. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol or limiting the amount of alcohol you consume prior to massage. Eating and drinking is perfectly fine prior to skincare appointments.
Is It Safe to Get A Massage After a Workout?
Yes, this is a great time to get a massage! The massage will help flush out lactic acid from the muscles and help relax the body.
Is It Safe to Get a Massage Right After an Injury?
No. We recommend waiting at least 48 hours after an acute injury due to possible swelling in the area. When you have swollen tissue it can be counterproductive to massage. You should ice any swollen areas and see a doctor if the swelling persists.
Can I Get a Facial the Day of an Event?
We recommend The Special Event Facial to prepare for an event for more beautiful skin. This facial can be performed just prior to an event for that red carpet glow.
I'm Taking Medication for My Skin. Can I Still Get A Treatment?
We will not perform peels, microdermabrasion or hair removal services on pregnant women or on guests who are using Retin A, Accutane, Avage, Tazorac, Differin or any other medications that increase skin exfoliation or compromise the skin. Peels, microdermabrasion or hair removal cannot be performed on people who have recently had laser treatments, plastic surgery or a sunburn.
How Many People Make Up a Spa Party?
At Paradise Point Spa, a spa party is defined as five or more guests.
Do You Offer Group Discounts?
Group spa discounts are available for parties of five or more if you book your event Monday through Thursday. Parties with five to nine guests receive 5 percent off all spa treatments, while parties of 10 or more guests receive 10 percent off of all spa treatments.
How Do I Book A Spa Party?
Call (224) 308-9999 and one of our event specialists will help you put together any combination of spa treatments from the Paradise Point Spa menu to create the perfect spa party experience! Spa parties must be reserved with a credit card provided by the spa party organizer. However, the credit card will only be charged if there is a cancellation within our cancellation policy or no-show by any spa party guest.
How Do I Pay for My Spa Party or Event?
At check out, our front desk staff will happily split up the bill individually or take one payment for the entire spa party. Please note that an 18 percent gratuity will be added to the spa treatments received by all spa parties (guests of five or more).
Can I Rent Out the Entire Spa for a Private Party?
Absolutely! We offer the option of renting out the entire spa so that your party can be completely private and ensure that no other guests will be in the Relaxation Room or in the spa receiving spa treatments. Plus, you'll be able to choose the music, can offer a wider variety of refreshments, and have complete control over the noise level. Pricing for a Private VIP Parties is based on the length of time of your party and the day of the week your event is scheduled. Call (224) 338-9999 for more information.
What If I Need to Change My Appointment or Cancel?
If you need to cancel your party, you must do so one week (seven days) prior to the date of your spa party. If you need to make changes for existing guests, please call us for arrangements at least 72 hours prior to the date of your party. Changes to appointments cannot be made the day of the spa party. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate last–minute changes to existing appointments due to room availability, so please notify us as far in advance as possible to help ensure that each of your guests can receive the spa treatments they would like.
Spa parties must be reserved with a credit card provided by the spa party organizer. The credit card on file will be charged if there is a last minute cancellation or no-show by any spa party guest. All cancellations made less than one week prior to the spa party date will be charged for the full price of the service.
What Else Do I Need To Know About Spa Parties?
Our Relaxation Room is available for spa party guests to utilize before, during, and after the spa treatments at no additional cost. If another spa party is scheduled directly after yours, our front desk staff will ask your party to move up to the front waiting area once your guests have finished receiving all of their services.
All guests should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to appointment times. New guests will be required to fill out a short intake form. We will email all forms to the spa party organizer to expedite this process. Please have these filled out and bring them in with you.
Please be mindful of your party's noise level, since other clients are enjoying spa treatments in adjacent treatment rooms. We respectfully ask you to keep your voices down so as not to disrupt other clients' spa experiences.
Can I Bring Refreshments to My Spa Party?
If you book a Private Spa Party, you may bring champagne, wine, and uncooked foods to your spa party. Finger foods like fruit, cheese, and desserts are some popular choices. Paradise Point Spa will provide glassware. We ask that you provide ice, silverware, plates, and napkins if you require them. Sorry, no outside food or drinks for group gatherings that are not renting out the entire spa.


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Crow Trading Co., in the heart of downtown Modesto, is filled with a unique blend of antique and modern furniture, home décor and accessories, art, lighting, Asian, tribal, Native American Indian, advertising, jewelry, gifts, greeting cards and more.
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IXYS, now part of Littelfuse, Inc. (LFUS), was recently recognized by Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems business with its 4-Star Supplier Excellence Award. IXYS is a global supplier of high-power semiconductor solutions.
"We are honored that Raytheon has recognized IXYS with its 4-Star Supplier Excellence Award," said Ray Segall, general manager, IXYS Long Beach. "Littelfuse and IXYS have a well-established history of delivering high-reliability products and service support for aerospace, defense and heavy transportation systems. This award for product and operational excellence celebrates the hard work and commitment of our team in delivering the highest level of quality and service for our customers. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Raytheon and delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations."
Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems business instituted the annual Supplier Excellence Awards program to recognize suppliers who have provided outstanding service and partnership in exceeding customer requirements. Award candidates are judged on certain criteria, including overall quality and on-time delivery. IXYS was one of 55 suppliers recognized by Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems business for 4-Star honors.
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IXYS, now part of Littelfuse, has been a worldwide pioneer in the development of power semiconductors, solid state relays, high voltage integrated circuits, and microcontrollers since its founding in Silicon Valley in 1983. IXYS is a worldwide recognized provider of advanced semiconductors serving more than 3,500 customers across the industrial, communications, consumer, medical and transportation.
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Founded in 1927, Littelfuse is the global leader in circuit protection with advancing platforms in power control and sensor technologies. The company serves customers in the electronics, automotive and industrial markets with products that include fuses, semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, relays and sensors. Littelfuse has more than 11,000 employees in more than 50 locations worldwide. For more information, please visit Littelfuse.com.
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Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 96 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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U2's Bono Meets with Joe Biden, Congratulates Obama on Re-Election
U2 frontman Bono gave the keynote address at the Global Social Enterprise Initiative at Georgetown University this week
U2's Bono hasn't given up on his quest to make the world a better place. Bono sat down with Vice President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday (Nov. 13) to talk about the AIDS epidemic, global development and fighting poverty. Words spread about the meeting thanks to a tweetfrom the vice president's office. So, could there have been another reason for the friendly exchance? White House Press Secretary Jay Carney kidded during a White House press briefing, "You witnessed the formation of a new band." You never know!
Bono was in town to give the keynote address at the Global Social Enterprise Initiative at Washington D.C.'s Georgetown University on Monday evening (Nov. 12). Bono, long known for not only his vocal skills but his activism, congratulated President Obama on his reelection. "Congratulations are in order not just for turning out in record numbers – and forgetting politics for a minute – but for electing an extraordinary man as president," Bono said.
He also talked about the continuing economic hardships and cautioned that certain fiscal decisions should not cost lives the lives of the poor because of lack of medical treatment or other help.
"Cuts can cost the lives of the poorest of the poor," Bono proclaimed. "It shouldn't be a hard case to make, but it is right now. In the halls of Congress, the Senate, maybe here in Healy Hall. But I put it to you we must not let this economic recession become a moral recession. That would become a double cruelty."
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Fairfield-Sonn, J.W. (2000). Corporate Culture and the Quality Organization. Westport, CT: Quorum Press.
Fairfield-Sonn, J., Kolluri, B., Singamsetti, R., Wahab, M. (2010). GMAT and other determinants of GPA in an MBA program. American Journal of Business Education, 3 (12), 77-85.
Fairfield-Sonn, J.W., Kolluri, B., Rogers, A., and Singamsetti, R. (2009). Enhancing an undergraduate business statistics course: Linking teaching and learning with assessment issues. American Journal of Business Education, 2 (7): 101-112.
Fairfield-Sonn, J.W. (2003). Forging a postmerger identity: Tough work in the executive suite. In Buono (Ed.) Research in Management Consulting: Enhancing Interfirm Networks and Interorganizational Strategies. Information Age Press, 51-70.
Fairfield-Sonn, J.W., Ogilvie, J.R. and DelVecchio, G. (2002). Mergers, acquisitions and long-term employee attitudes. Journal of Business & Economic Studies, 8 (2): 1-16.
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Almost as bad as fake news is news that has already been decided. The incredible win by the SNP in the local elections has been marginalised in favour of what appears to have been a pre-determined news agenda.
In what is a carbon copy of Ruth Davidson's mythical 'win' in the 2016 Holyrood election, the Scottish Conservative leader is being carried shoulder-high by a loyal media corps after coming second yet again.
I sat flabbergasted during the BBC's coverage of the Scottish local election results. The narrative was being set even before the results were known. Ruth's Tory party was to be declared the de-facto winner. It didn't matter how many seats the SNP won.
News that the Tories had picked up a solitary council seat in Shettleston was enough to set the bandwagon rolling. That the SNP had got off to an even better start in the Glasgow constituency was simply ignored. This was "bad for the SNP".
The focus of media attention in 2012 was of course Glasgow. Five years ago when the SNP failed to overtake Labour it became the motif for a media intent on presenting the SNP as having lost the election.
In 2017 Nicola Sturgeon's party looked set to dethrone Labour yet this major symbolic moment was being downplayed. Indeed the SNP win would eventually be presented as a failure due to the party not having achieved a majority.
Make no mistake, this was a quite phenomenal result for the SNP. The party has been in power for over ten years yet is still unbeatable when it comes to national elections. In 2012 it won 425 seats on a 32.33% share of the vote. In 2017 the SNP actually increased its seat total to 431. Amazingly the BBC persistently reported this as a loss of six seats.
The numbers of seats lost varied from seven, to fourteen and at one point thirty. Below, thanks to Wings Over Scotland, are a few examples of BBC fake 'facts'.
Reporting Scotland didn't correct the misinformation. The graphic in the image to the right shows the SNP down seven seats.
The apparent 'loss' of SNP seats is down to boundary changes. The BBC has apparently 'imagined' what the party might have won in 2012 had the changes been in place for the last council election.
Reporting Scotland was as bad as could be expected. The programme actually led with the Scottish Conservative gains.
Ruth Davidson's party dominated the item which you can view by clicking here. On radio it was much the same. The 5pm bulletin heard Andrew Kerr tell listeners: "The Conservatives have the biggest wins". His Newsdrive colleague echoed his sentiments as you can hear below.
The SNP increased its seat tally, increased its percentage vote share, increased its actual vote [by 75,000], increased the number of councils where it was returned the biggest party and increased its winning margin. That, folks, is a massive success in anyone's language.
Was Ruth Davidson's party's seat gain newsworthy? Of course it was. But in every election, if the leading party increases its seats and increases its lead over the second placed party then that is more newsworthy, not less.
The Scottish Conservatives didn't make gains at the expense of the SNP. It made gains at the expense of Scottish Labour. Hard-core Unionism has simply chosen a new home for its support. It isn't a surge, it's a migration. That is the real story of the local election.
Labour now serves no purpose in Scottish politics. It has been reduced to a role previously occupied by the Lib Dems – it has become a subservient party whose only hope of power is alliance with a dominant force. The only party it can enter into any pact with is of course the Scottish Tories.
Ruth Davidson and Theresa May both made this local election a de-facto ballot on a second independence referendum. It may well have gained extra Unionist votes for their party but it didn't gain enough. An honest media would have handed the SNP the election and indyref2 laurels.
But we don't have an honest media. We have a corporate media that still punts the Unionist line. That's why almost every media pundit who appeared on the BBC refused to challenge the narrative that had already been pre-defined. News of this election had already been written.
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A venture led by the Daniel Corp. has struck a deal to sell the 330-unit apartment building at 77 12th St. in midtown Atlanta for $121 million.
The venture, which includes Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. and Selig Enterprises Inc., is selling the upscale property to John Joyce, a Massachusetts investor who in 2011 paid $103.3 million for the 462-unit Catalyst apartment property at 255 West Martin Luther King Blvd. in Charlotte, N.C.
That sale was arranged by Engler Financial Group, an Alpharetta, Ga., brokerage that is representing the Daniel venture in the sale of 77 12th St.
The property came close to being sold to Prudential Real Estate Investors, but a deal fell through for unknown reasons.
Separately, the Madison, N.J., investment manager recently bought the 210-unit apartment property at 92 West Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta's Buckhead section for $73.15 million, or $348,333/unit.
The 23-story building at 77 12th St. includes 22,000 square feet of retail space leased to tenants such as Burger Fi, Max's Wine Dive and Princi Italia restaurant. It also has a five-story parking garage with 461 spaces, a salt-water swimming pool, fitness center and outdoor fireplaces.
It is fully leased with units that have up to two bedrooms that average 838 sf. The average monthly asking rent at the year-old property is $2,051/unit. That's 65 percent more than the $1,321/unit asking rent for class-A apartment properties in the midtown submarket, according to Reis Inc. The newest properties in the area are generating the highest rents.
The hefty rents and healthy occupancy rates in the midtown submarket have resulted in a sharp increase in development. Reis expects 4,878 units to be added to the submarket in the coming four years. That'll outpace the 3,589 units that will be absorbed, according to projections by the New York research firm. In contrast, between 2010 and 2013, a total of 2,023 units were constructed, while 2,642 were absorbed.
The pace of new development will contribute to the expected sharp increase in vacancy, to 9.4 percent from 4.3 percent.
Some 81,000 people work in midtown, which is home to technology incubators that are operated by companies that include Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., AT&T Inc. and General Electric Co. It's also home to Georgia Tech, Emory University, Savannah College of Art and Design and Georgia State University.
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A spokesperson for the El Cerrito Police Department has said that while they still don't know the identity of a woman who stole a cell phone in a strong-arm robbery, they do know what she looks like.
Why? Because the cell phone thief took a small pile of selfies—and those snapshots were uploaded to the victim's cloud.
The incident took place on Nov. 5, according to a report by the Contra Costa Times, when a 15 year-old high school student was "walking and talking on her cell phone." At some point, a car pulled up next to her and the suspect hopped out and demanded the girl turn over her backpack and phone.
The girl refused, they said, at which point the robber punched her and knocked her unconscious. She then proceeded to steal the items she'd previously demanded.
The victim needed to be hospitalized, police said, and once she realized that her assailant had taken a bunch of selfies, and those selfies had been uploaded to her cloud, she called the police.
Police think it's just a matter of time before the thief is identified.
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