Maggie M's Page

"Congrats on your first 1/2 marathon. That is awesome!  Looking forward to seeing you at the meetup.  We'll have to get together in the kitchen to do a true before and after photo of this photo:   "

"Wow its been a while since I've been on this site.  I've been busy though.   I ran my first half marathon yesterday! I ran it in 3 hours and 15 minutes (and 12 seconds)!!!   I wasn't last! And I would have been okay…"

"Wow!!! These photos look great!   I can't wait for the movies!"

"Awesome.  Have a great time at both events!"

"Thanks Cliff.   Next weekend, I'm going to Florida for a wedding of my little brother who isn't related to me (but he still is my third brother) where luckily I'm getting a gluten free meal. Then the weekend after, I am in class…"

"I'm praying for you Maggie.  It's great to read an update, even it's to just say that you're struggling. Where are you going for the next two weekends?   Cliff"

"Dang its been a month since I've posted here.   I've meant to post but just haven't found the time or I've put it off since I don't have much to report.   I'm struggled with getting exercise in or even wanted…"

"Thank you Maggie for allowing us to post this conversation in the online community site.  I'll now post my response to your email from above here:   Maggie, I'm sorry that what I said struck a chord within you. I have pretty…"

"Besides the products, I am sure you will find combinations of food that will be safe for you. There are also restaurants that cater to special dietary needs. For example, my friend (and yours now) knows a local Italian restaurant where she can get…"

"Thank you Fred.   Everyone's posts have really helped."

"  Thanks Cliff!"

"Thanks Jane.   It must be hard to become a diabetic for you. I understand struggling with binge eating. Most of the time lately, I am able to tell myself that food is fuel for my body and understand why I need to eat.   It must be hard for…"

"Thanks Crissy.   It has been tough, but you are right its never too late and there are lots of products out there that are gluten free."

"Welcome back, Maggie! It's great that you realize we will all have ups and downs. Certainly a diagnosis of celiac disease would be both a cause for your problems and a reason to be discouraged. On the other hand, it's better than the…"

"Maggie, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.  I'm so thankful to have you join us in this group once again.  I am committed to this new online community site and I am certain that you'll find encouragement along this journey.…"