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Post by beckie on Jul 20, 2007 18:08:00 GMT -5
where are you girl? We miss your lovely pics  hope your training and diet are going well  |
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jul 20, 2007 18:30:17 GMT -5
Prob over on Eric's board??
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Post by Tim Wescott on Jul 20, 2007 20:01:21 GMT -5
I saw recently that she joined Erics new forum.
I hope she`s OK.
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Post by sapphire on Jul 21, 2007 14:53:28 GMT -5
Hi all! I am good! We were in Cancun for 10 days and just got settled the other day. We had painted our computer room right before we left and did not have the energy to set everything back up for a day or two. Thanks for thinking about me.  Also... I should tell you.. I decided not to compete this August. It was just not going well for me, I was totally exhausted and dizzy alll the time. I was also covered in unexplained bruises and it worried me to tell you the truth. I just thought it was not good for me to lose much more weight. I was down to 118 from 139 and STILL had to lose more. I really could not function the way I needed to function. I was getting forgetful and sloppy at work. I am a computer network engineer and I support close to 3,000 users. When I get sloppy, it is a BAD thing. Also Chris and I are getting married, working on our house, getting a new dog. All this requires energy. Regardless of the reasons, I am not necesssarily proud of the decision, but I do feel it is the best thing for me right now. The comp was August 26th... our wedding is August 30th (tentatively) I am planning on holding at 121 or so til after the wedding (dress)... then I want to work on building up where I need. I may try again next year, I may not. Either way the dieting was a learning experience and a test of discipline. I have such respect for those who can diet down without falling down. Seriously no one knows how brutal it is, until they try. ;D |
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jul 21, 2007 16:29:16 GMT -5
Its all great Saph. I understand your descision. Put you mind where it belongs for now. Your new Hubby and Puppy. Best of luck with everything and please keep us posted. i know that there will be a Saphire stage debut someday in the near future
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Post by beckie on Jul 21, 2007 17:13:44 GMT -5
you made the right decision for you and your family and thats all that matters! xxx Tell us more about the wedding plans!!! |
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Post by sapphire on Jul 21, 2007 17:24:18 GMT -5
Thanks Randy and Beckie.... I feel OK about it. I think. I am still trying to keep to the diet I was on, but I added a piece of fruit first thing in the am. Just that little extra has made a difference. I think the 10 days of rest helped too.  We are planning a small ceremony/dinner at the Land's End (a restaraunt with a beach), afterwards the dinner. Only parents, siblings and nephews and nieces will be there. We will spend a long weekend in Montauk for a mini honeymoon. I am starting to look for a dress.... not a conventional wedding dress, I am thinking light yellow silk. Very summerly and feminine. ;D |
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Post by mrbeefy on Jul 21, 2007 18:20:56 GMT -5
Congrats Saph!
You worked out hard, and dieted down for a MORE important contest......LIFE!
Always remember ...... family, job, THEN everything else.
You made a good decision, and we're behind you all the way!
Chris is a lucky man...... another great catch off the market!
WAY TO GO CHRIS!!!!! ;D
Take your time, enjoy the journey as always!!!!
Keep us up to date !
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Post by beckie on Jul 21, 2007 19:40:23 GMT -5
the dress sounds lovely-my friend got married in pale lemon and she is blonde too so something like that might look great on you too.. Mind you,you would look good in a sack!! |
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Post by mrssully on Jul 22, 2007 4:32:42 GMT -5
Congratulations! Have a wonderful time planning |
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Post by sapphire on Jul 22, 2007 10:49:36 GMT -5
Thanks all.. we are trying to keep everything as simple as possible. No stress at all... well, keep it to a mimimum anyway.
I will be sure to post pics to get opinions on dresses. ;D
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Post by Tim Wescott on Jul 22, 2007 13:02:46 GMT -5
Sh*t...........I`d rather be in Cancun than post on the internet!!! LOL Glad you`re OK Sapph,life happens, and there will always be another contest if you choose to compete....if not,who cares in the big scheme of things anyway? Glad to have you back!! #arockon6ha# |
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Post by Karrie on Jul 22, 2007 19:13:41 GMT -5
I AM PROUD OF YOU REGARDLESS!!! I AM THRILLED FOR YOU AND CHRIS!!! KEEP US UPDATED ON THE WEDDING PLANS AND WHAT NOT!! ;D |
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Post by tiffany on Jul 22, 2007 19:51:58 GMT -5
If I had half as many holiday's as you I would be happy Glad you had a good time. You have made the right decision, your health is more important, it takes more courage to realize that and that alone makes you a winner Your wedding plans sound great, wishing you and Chris all the best. |
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Post by sapphire on Jul 24, 2007 18:25:08 GMT -5
Thanks Tim, Karrie and Tiff! I am feeling much better already, I am still dieting but my carbs are slightly higher and cardio a little less. I am permitted one piece of fruit with meal one, which makes me happy. ;D ;D ;D We do go on lots of vacations Tiff, I am a travel agent too and get great deals. If you want to book one, I will send you a link to my page. ;D |
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