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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A name=OLE_LINK2></A><A
name=OLE_LINK1><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"> News
Wire:<BR>VickieParker is a marriage and family therapist and <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>hosts a weekly program discussing her
journey with weight loss. <BR> <BR>She will discuss her struggles with
weight loss and listen to our struggles as well.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></A></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2">Let us see
what Vickie has in mind for us for week 8.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><FONT
face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Here are my ideas for week
8.</SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">For those of you who missed our last
meeting, it was very interesting. Bob is sending out a file for everyone to
listen to and comment. If you would like the file let Bob know.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>His email address is:
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A href="mailto:boacosta@pacbell.net"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">boacosta@pacbell.net</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Otherwise come join our journey. It has
been full of twists and turns. </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><FONT
face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Try an affermation this week; I am
making healthy food and life style choices everyday. Come join us.
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><FONT
face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Vickie</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Strategies<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>to help us/stay on track are as
follows:</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><FONT
face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1. Creating positive
thoughts</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2. Creating a new positive self
image</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">3. Focusing on new
behaviors</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">4. Know yourself and what works best
for you</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">5. Develop a support
system</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">6. Make a comfort book and develop a
plan for getting back on track</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><FONT
face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thanks so much,
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I invite you to come join are discussion
group and be a part of our exploration and journey.<BR><BR>Vickie has gotten us
under way with journaling.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you
would like to read her thoughts here, please write to me and I’ll send it to
you.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I have sent her journaling
ideas to those<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>who attend the
various meetings.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If I don’t have
your email please send it to me. </SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2">Please
consider these thoughts in getting started on your weight loss journey. Where to
begin?<BR>How can I make this time losing weight different?<BR>Why lose weight?
<BR>What does weight loss mean to you in your life?<BR>If I were thin, what
would my lifelook like?<BR>Why self-talk is so important in developing an
awareness of food?<BR>Why not eat with gusto and relish every bite?<BR>What
other life or behavioral changes will I need to make?<BR> <BR>Vickie
parker: Group Facilitator</SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2">Email:vicpark1@gmail.com</SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><SPAN
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