Since going on disability a few years back for health problems such as cancer, diabetes, and chronic lung disease I've had more time on my hands than when I did when I was struggling to get an education and working all the time.
People have asked me what I do with my time? Well I've always planned to keep pretty busy such as my church work, family history & temple work, callings I've had, plus I do alot of writing, and enjoy crafting.
I had over a year's supply of material and patterns when I lived in Alaska. These were given to a woman who was an accomplished seamstress. She was just relunctant to send me my stuff even after I sent her money for postage. Well anyway she finally sent me my material and patterns and told me in no uncertain terms how selfish I was. (I guess for wanting my material back!)
Anyway, I still don't have a sewing machine but I have been working on two afghans and an apron I've been handsewing. Oh yes, I enjoy doing scrapbooking too.
I know being overweight or obese is unhealthy for us. I've been overweight for sometime now but not nearly as heavy as these poor ladies. I think being overweight is more of an "emotional" issue rather than just genetics or poor eating habits or not enough exercise. When I was in high school I was always told I was too fat and I weighed appromately 140-150 pounds and at almost 5 feet 7 inches tall that wasn't fat at all. I think the abuse of family members and my ex-husband and boyfriends caused me to gain weight more than anything. When you are beaten with a belt by a brother it causes emotional issues. When your sister screams at you all night long she hopes you become a prostitute when you are just 19 it causes emotional issues. Or when you are married and your husband constantly puts you down and calls you an educated idiot, that you can't do anything right causes emotional issues. I know this is why I've gained my weight. But again I'm on ano
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