https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:10:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing/page/2#post-1903932 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:48:50 +0000 Ledonna N. 1903932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow that's amazing congratulations. I always loved romance. I'm with you on the weight. I've decided to go with it until I can figure something out </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1903420 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 03:57:42 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1903420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on the book, Thistle! Way to go! I'm in awe. I also applaud your attitude about the weight, looking at it as something to figure out. not to get down on yourself for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1902713 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 10:45:36 +0000 Summer 1902713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely to see you back, Thistle, but no wonder we haven't seen much of you lately!&nbsp; Many congratulations on the book. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1902434 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:02:34 +0000 Helen11 1902434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your book! How do you do it all??! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1901927 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:45:43 +0000 bella 1901927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! This summer I lost a bit of weight (around 10 pounds).&nbsp; Even that was very hard, and took a lot of will power, so I absolutely understand. I did work with a&nbsp;dietitian, and I would recommend it if that's an option for you.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1901830 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 02:15:28 +0000 Anonymous 1901830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your book! Losing weight. Cut the carbs. It works but takes commitment. Something like level 3 of South Beach diet. No carbonated or alcohol drinks is a start. No white foods like bread, rice, pasta. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1901779 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 22:59:22 +0000 MsMary 1901779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh, Thistle! How exciting!! Congratulations on your book! I just pre-ordered it!!</p> <p>As for the weight, I know you are lovely just the way you are, but about 8 years ago I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy weight-loss surgery and it was life-changing. I'm still within 5 pounds of my goal weight and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. They have a lot of information on the message boards at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.obesityhelp.com">http://www.obesityhelp.com</a> if you have any interest in that kind of thing. Either way, big hugs to you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1901764 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 21:30:47 +0000 krishnidoux 1901764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! I’m reading it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1901261 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 12:54:39 +0000 kkards 1901261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG...i'm blown away...Congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1901247 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 11:59:04 +0000 cindysmith 1901247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can barely write a blog post or thank you note, so I am impressed that you wrote a book! Congratulations!<br /> As I said in another thread, I'm totally feeling you on the weight issue. I didn't eat healthy until recently, and I didn't engage in any exercise; now that I'm doing both, I still can't seem to lose any weight. If you figure out the secret, please share it with me?<br /> (((hugs))) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1901149 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 21:18:03 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1901149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Thistle. I have several unfinished romances that I keep meaning to get back to work on. And exactly what Mochi said -- all the respect due to your busy life!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1901085 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:32:55 +0000 Mochi 1901085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your novel, Thistle! Such dedication and hard work would be astonishing if you weren't working full-time with two small children. Total respect.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1901063 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:20:41 +0000 Eliza 1901063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Thistle! Congratulations on your book. I find it especially remarkable given how busy your days must be. Thanks for dropping in and all the best.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1901000 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 12:56:33 +0000 RobinF 1901000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting! Congrats on the book!</p> <p>As far as weight, I'm with you. It's been a lifelong struggle and certainly isn't getting easier. I swing between "learn to love my body as it is" and "this time I can stick to my diet". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900924 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 02:16:49 +0000 Aquamarine 1900924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy smokes! I’m impressed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900844 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 20:17:56 +0000 deb 1900844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on the book!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900824 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:20:38 +0000 AviaMariah 1900824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU WROTE A BOOK!!!&nbsp; <br />I heard someone say something not long ago along the lines of "I can do two things well at a time.&nbsp; Right now it's my family and my career.&nbsp; Everything else will have to wait." I've kept this in mind when I get to a place when I'm trying to do everything really well.&nbsp; So you're one ahead of me as I'm sure you've done family and career well AND you wrote a book.&nbsp; How amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900806 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:28:41 +0000 texstyle 1900806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on the new book Thistle - so fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900790 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:57:44 +0000 JAileen 1900790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What?! I can’t imagine writing a book, especially with little kids. Congrats!</p> <p>As to weight, ugh. So frustrating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900787 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:54:05 +0000 kellygirl 1900787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Lots of writers around here! Congratulations!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900781 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:38:51 +0000 Sara L. 1900781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG!&nbsp; You wrote a book!&nbsp; How fabulous!&nbsp; I'm definitely going to check it out.&nbsp; It looks like something right up my alley - romance and fantasy.&nbsp; Good luck with the weight issues.&nbsp; It's sooo frustrating to do everything you're told and see no improvement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900727 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 09:24:16 +0000 Style Fan 1900727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on the book Thistle!!&nbsp; I am going to check it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900718 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 07:18:41 +0000 rachylou 1900718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! I’m gonna read it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900713 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 05:54:13 +0000 anne 1900713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle I am SO impressed on with the book news. Serious commitment shown there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900700 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 03:39:47 +0000 gradfashionista 1900700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on this achievement! I admire the discipline and focus it took to do this outside of the obligations you listed. Brava! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900696 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 03:09:01 +0000 Angie 1900696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW, <b>Thistle</b>. YOU HAVE BEEN VERY BUSY. <i>I'm impressed.</i> You wrote a romance novel. How fabulous and congrats. &nbsp;It's LOVELY to see you back on the forum, and much love to you. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900682 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 01:40:39 +0000 Sal 1900682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow congratulations on the book - that is fantastic!!&nbsp; I can only imagine how busy that has been with small children and a full time job.</p> <p>I don't have answers re the weight/health issue - I do not know if there is a definitive one that is universal to all - different approaches for different folks I suspect.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900678 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 01:01:36 +0000 Anonymous 1900678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi - and I'm right there with you. I was ahead of the curve for so long with nutrition and exercise I think I've cycled back to the beginning. I laughed at your "I've been at this for 30 years " comment because it's oh-so-true. Such an emotional and time-sucking struggle: &nbsp;relax into it or keep pushing . &nbsp;I don't have a solution or answer either. &nbsp;Hence, I have no clothes. &nbsp;Congratulations on your book - I didn't know you were a writer! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900669 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:14:03 +0000 Suz 1900669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Thistle -- that is wonderful!! Off to check it out!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-ive-been-doing#post-1900665 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 23:57:42 +0000 LACeleste 1900665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello Thistle!<br />Congratulations on your book!<br />That is big news!<br />Hope you and your family are doing well.&nbsp; Sounds like we are trying to figure out the same things! </p>