Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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Yesterday
1. log all food
2. drink water
3. lay out gym clothes from tomorrow
4. try and plan meals better - another thing I am terrible at!
5. plan snacks so I stay focused
6. laundry
7. work on PC boards
8. clean out the car
9. get started on quarterly tax info
Not the best day ---- Tired from the trip = eating junk food. I know when I am tired I do this; need to plan better. Plus, I am always in a down mood after coming back from seeing family. Miss my son and those grandsons so much. But .... our daughter came out, and she and I had a nice time at the mall. I bought her a new candle and a couple tops. But we ended up getting ice cream. Glad she and I had the time together -- but could have been better with the ice cream.
SO JFT, Friday
1. clean house
2. work on quarterly tax info
3. log all food
4. concentrate on water
5. already had a good workout, but lay out gym clothes for tomorrow morning
My high school girlfriends are coming for a weekend get together here at the end of september - so something to work for!! So need to stay focused!!
I am so much reading to do to catch up on everything with you guys!! 3 -
JFT,7/7
Did 45 mins of water aerobics.
Completed grocery shopping for weekend food preparation.
Will take my afternoon nap after unpacking groceries.
Do treadmill x30 mins.
Get an early start on weekend housecleaning .3 -
@0Connell5483
"I cannot be in two states at once. It's impossible even if I wanted to." Maybe the solution is your boss takes on one? That might make it real to her.
I admire your perseverence, your dedication and your calm level headedness that's emerging. And yes I get that it's just a job but it's one that's important to you. I too had to learn that something that was important to me could not and should not be something that's more important than me and my personal wellbeing.
Hope today goes well for you - it's Friday! 4 -
✔sherry_ann_mt wrote: »Hi...new here. Love everyone's lists! Mine will be simple to start.
1. Log everything that goes in my mouth....even during golf league this evening.✔
2. Drink 80oz of water
Yesterday went Ok! We had an earthquake the night before ....in the middle of the night....we were only about 35 miles from the epicenter so it really rattled out home/town. It was a 5.8....knocked out t.v. over. We had over a dozen aftershocks but only a few have been big enough to feel. So I didn't sleep much that night. I did take a nap yesterday....maybe 30mins (I don't like to nap because I struggle with insomnia) Had golf league....I use a cart but would love to get to where I can walk the course. I had a total knee last winter and need the other knee done. I usually wear a fitbit....but it's not working properly and all my trouble shooting isn't working. So I logged my golf game as exercise yesterday....and I only logged 1 hour instead of the 2 we were actually out for (9 holes). Well MFP says I burned 300+ calories and automatically puts it in my feed....and someone I know in real life who uses mfp to log fitness MOCKED it....they said "lol, were you pushing the cart" It really had upset me. I am a big girl....i was out in 90 degree heat playing the game i love. MFP is the one that says how many calories i burned....even if I was driving a golf cart. (I even went out on the internet and double checked the calorie burn for golfing 9 holes using and motorized golf cart) Made me think I needed to find a different app to use. I then couldn't sleep last night because every time my husband moved I would think it was another earthquake and I was upset that someone...who I know well and love dearly...made fun of my effort.
At any rate: just for today.....
1. Drink 80oz water
2. log every bite....even from dinner tonight when we go to the nicest most expensive place in town (get to use a gift certificate and see some good friends)
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Well I'm caught in the trap of the bouncing yoyo of eating and weight. Staying the course has gone well, but it's interesting that the increase in my weight is inversely proportionate to the reduction in calories that I'm eating! Go figure - caloric intake down, steps up, weight up! Fortunately my weight is still on a downward trend overall. lol
I guess it's possible the sudden and extended heat wave we're having (30C+/86F+) is having an effect. That plus I'm out in it every day as a volunteer slinging beer and drinks at a local festival when usually I'm at work in an air conditioned office. (Some of us Northern folks aren't use to the heat and like to avoid it).
I'm also wondering if there's some hidden salt in what I'm eating (i.e. salads made by someone else), but I would've thought the 40-60 oz of water I'm drinking to stay hydrated in this heat would've counteracted that. That said, I am feeling a bit bloated and sluggish so maybe there's something hidden in what I'm eating while volunteering at the festival or my body is saying "hold it, this bod isn't into this new way of being fed"! lol Thankfully I'm not challenged by the beer, wine, pop, etc that I'm serving up!
So here's today's goals:- Log everything (this part's working well)
- Drink water (but not too much?)
- Eat only food that I've prepared, or raw veggies and fruit when I'm out (avoid anything that might have hidden ingredients I'm not considering)
- Keep stepping (but watch for heat exhaustion)
Just for today.. fresh and natural foods is the order of the day!
Happy Friday everyone!3 -
@sherry-ann-mt. Welcome ! this is a very active and supportive group. I've just joined a few weeks ago and I feel very comfortable here.
Sorry to hear about the earthquake. I have experienced many growing up in the Caribbean and it could be very frightening. The aftershocks are just as bad. I prefer the blizzards of the northeast anyday.3 -
@0Connell5483
"I cannot be in two states at once. It's impossible even if I wanted to." Maybe the solution is your boss takes on one? That might make it real to her.
I admire your perseverence, your dedication and your calm level headedness that's emerging. And yes I get that it's just a job but it's one that's important to you. I too had to learn that something that was important to me could not and should not be something that's more important than me and my personal wellbeing.
Hope today goes well for you - it's Friday!
Today went much better, thanks! I did express my concerns at a meeting today and asked for help and a few of my colleagues offered to help with whatever materials I needed done. So...I'm feeling a bit better about maybe meeting my deadlines! And after going through cancer, I whole-heartedly agree....nothing is more important than my wellbeing!
Happy Friday! 2 -
sherry_ann_mt wrote: »Had golf league....I use a cart but would love to get to where I can walk the course. I had a total knee last winter and need the other knee done. I usually wear a fitbit....but it's not working properly and all my trouble shooting isn't working. So I logged my golf game as exercise yesterday....and I only logged 1 hour instead of the 2 we were actually out for (9 holes). Well MFP says I burned 300+ calories and automatically puts it in my feed....and someone I know in real life who uses mfp to log fitness MOCKED it....they said "lol, were you pushing the cart" It really had upset me. I am a big girl....i was out in 90 degree heat playing the game i love. MFP is the one that says how many calories i burned....even if I was driving a golf cart. (I even went out on the internet and double checked the calorie burn for golfing 9 holes using and motorized golf cart) Made me think I needed to find a different app to use. I then couldn't sleep last night because every time my husband moved I would think it was another earthquake and I was upset that someone...who I know well and love dearly...made fun of my effort.
I'm so sorry someone was insensitive and hurt you by making a careless remark. I want you to know that I think it's marvelous that you were able to to play 9 holes of golf in 90 degree heat! Especially recovering from a knee replacement! I struggle with doing things in the heat and I do burn more calories than others might when doing the same activity.
Be proud and just keep in mind that some people just don't realize how hurtful their words may sound to someone else...especially when the other person may already be sensitive on the topic. They think they are making a joke, but it's not always funny. I think you did GREAT! Keep up moving forward...one step at a time. You'll get there!2 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »@0Connell5483
"I cannot be in two states at once. It's impossible even if I wanted to." Maybe the solution is your boss takes on one? That might make it real to her.
I admire your perseverence, your dedication and your calm level headedness that's emerging. And yes I get that it's just a job but it's one that's important to you. I too had to learn that something that was important to me could not and should not be something that's more important than me and my personal wellbeing.
Hope today goes well for you - it's Friday!
Today went much better, thanks! I did express my concerns at a meeting today and asked for help and a few of my colleagues offered to help with whatever materials I needed done. So...I'm feeling a bit better about maybe meeting my deadlines! And after going through cancer, I whole-heartedly agree....nothing is more important than my wellbeing!
Happy Friday!
The 1st week back to work after being away for some time always seems like that dreaded orientation . Hope that as you become aclimatized again, your work load will be easier.3 -
JFT, Friday
1. clean house
2. work on quarterly tax info
3. log all food
4. concentrate on water
5. already had a good workout, but lay out gym clothes for tomorrow morning
As you can see, not the best day yesterday. I was in such a down mood - and really tired. I didn't even feel like sewing. Worked during the day helping hubby, but other than that, nothing got done. So today -- I have to turn this around!
New goals to try to reach, as my high school friends are coming to visit the end of september. So hoping that will get my motivation back.
SO JFT, Saturday, July 8
1. log all food
2. drink water
3. mow the grass
4. weed flower beds --- and boy, there are weeds everywhere!!!
5. trim back bushes, and cut down the dead rose bush that the japanese beetles got to
6. tonite --- find some high protein meals to make. This is my hardest thing, is preplanning. Something I HAVE to get better at
7. sip water in the evenings so I don't graze all nite!!
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Recap 7/7 TGIF - Had a few frustrations at work this week, plus deal with LPGA tournament traffic to / from work and lunch. Glad it's almost the weekend!
1) Keep net calories w/i 100 of green = Pretty red at -414. On the bright side, earlier this week I saw an MFP 5 week forecast below 170, so onward!
2) Have been slacking a little on water, so drink up! 80 oz. that's better.
3) Meditate in afternoon = Yes but got interrupted b/c I didn't close my door all the way.
4) Not too late to bed, want to be at farmers market by 7:30 a.m. = Busy week caught up w/ me & I napped on couch. Still in bed by 10:30
JFT 7/8 Sat.
1) Farmers market at 8:15, not so busy this week. Got wonderful produce, wild salmon, and lamb shanks for upcoming week. Now I just have to plan the meals. Something that I struggle with too, @joan6630.
2) Walked dog 3.58 miles and got doggie treat at Al's house = happy dog
3) Did some weeding in the front landscaping rocks...have I mentioned I hate weeding rocks? Who did this landscaping, anyway? Not me.
4) Get off computer, scrub up, and spend time with hubby
5) Prep for blood spot test first thing tomorrow a.m.1 -
7/8 Saturday JFT:
Woke up at 4am✔
Reworked old Exams✔
High protein breakfast✔
Physics Final Exam 8 - 10:30 am ✔
Watched "Baby Boss" with the kiddos ✔
Took a little nap after lunch ✔
Relax and enjoy the rest of the day, I get two days off before Summer II Semester starts
Budget meeting with my husband
Plan 2 weeks of meals
Prep grocery list and shop Sunday Thank you to everyone who sent best wishes and encouraging thoughts my way for my final exam!! I don't have results back yet but I feel like I did alright.
Also, Welcome to All the Newbies!! 2 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »Just for Today, 7/7/17
1. Log all that I eat
2. Stay in green
3. Dont eat before 12 pmIt was actually more like 1 pm Lol
4. Keep till balanced
5. Ask for help if I need it
6. Meal plan
7. Go shopping on my way home from workDidnt like the store I went to but it was on my way home so I figured I'd try it. Next time I'm just going to go to mine
8. Eat sensible dinner
9. Wind down by 10:30
10. Bed by 11:30Probably way earlier. I can't remember! Lol
Have a great day everyone!
So I should have done this this morning but I ended up putting food in the crockpot and then having to run to the store because I forgot an ingredient. Lol. Then spent some time with the parents afterward and then took a REALLY long nap. Didn't mean for it to be 4.5 hours but I didn't set an alarm and that just happened to be when I opened my eyes. Lol.
But so far today 7/8/17
1. Logged everything
2. Stayed in green
3. Tried to a new recipe for dinner and it was yummy!
4. Spent some time on self-care(ie 4.5 hr nap)
5. Did some cleaning
6. Did a load of dishes, have to do one more
7. Took after dinner walk with the DH
8. Wind down by 10 pm
9. Lights out by 11 pm
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Monthly weigh ins:
Starting weight Jan 1: 217
Goal weight: 175
July 2: 199.2
July 9: 198.0
Saturday, July 8
1. log all food
2. drink water
3. mow the grass I did not realize how HOT it was outside. It takes me almost 2 hrs to mow our entire lawn (we have a very hilly, wooded lot).
4. weed flower beds --- and boy, there are weeds everywhere!!! But only got the front of the house done. The other flower beds will have to wait
5. trim back bushes, and cut down the dead rose bush that the japanese beetles got to Had to just dig it out -- completely dead!
6. tonite --- find some high protein meals to make. This is my hardest thing, is preplanning. Something I HAVE to get better at
7. sip water in the evenings so I don't graze all nite!!
Hubby said lets go out to eat, so we went out to eat. But ... I got so sick just trying to eat. I think I had heat exhaustion. I was afraid even to walk to the restroom for fear I would throw up. Just sat and drank and sipped water, and the evening was spent in bed watching TV. Guess next time I need to listen to my husband when he tells me not to mow the grass!
SO JFT, Sunday
1. log all food
2. sip on water all day
3. find low carb, high protein entrees to make
4. plan meals
5. work on new quilt for my friend
6. finish up quilt for other friend who is visiting in the fall
7. rest day
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@joan6630 Sometimes husbands can be right...not often, but sometimes. Lol.
So I have done it!!!! I have officially broken out of the 170's!!!! I am exactly 169lbs! I haven't been this weight in a long long time! I stepped on the scale this morning and let out a shriek that hurt my DH's head and jumped up and down so much that I almost knocked a lamp off our dresser! I have this giant grin on my face! This fasting thing seems to be working! I'm really enjoying the results and it hasn't proved to be all that difficult. Yesterday was a bit hard because I stopped eating, around 7 pm and I stayed up late so I naturally wanted to snack. Instead, I drank lots of water. Lol. I also have a really bad habit of waking up in the middle of the night with the cat and then finding something to eat before I go back to bed. That was a bit difficult last night too. I even opened the fridge at about 4:30 am and almost grabbed a handful of grapes before I realized what I was doing. Lol. But quickly shut the fridge and went back to bed. Got up super late and was able to have a cup of coffee with the DH.
So onto my goals for the day!
1. Log all that I eat!
2. Stay in green
3. Finish Harry Potter challenge
4. Clean up the front yard
5. Clean the bathroom
6. Do laundry
7. See if we can go to dinner at Mom's
8. Wind down by 9:30
9. Bed by 10:30
Have a great day everyone!4 -
6. tonite --- find some high protein meals to make. This is my hardest thing, is preplanning. Something I HAVE to get better at
3. find low carb, high protein entrees to make
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/82768/lauras-quick-slow-cooker-turkey-chili/ ⬅️This is one of my favorite meals!!! It is lean, high protein and super easy and convenient to make!! When we serve it for dinner, we add lettuce, tomatoes, a little shredded cheese, avocado and a few Frito chips It's delicious and the calories will surprise you; for such a high protein meal, the calories are still reasonable. Let me know if you try it and what ya think 2 -
7/9 Sunday JFT:
Slept in until 8:30 am
Enjoyed breakfast with the family ✔
Relaxed all morning ✔
Now it's mid-day so it's time to get productive!
Clean house
Laundry
Grocery Inventory
Plan meals
Grocery List
Grocery Shop
Yoga for 45 min.
Organize office and prep for new semester
Dinner by 7pm
Bedtime by 10pm
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JFT,7/8
Walked on the treadmill x30 mins.
Zumba class after for 45 mins. Then later in the evening, walked in the park x30 mins
Sunday is my weighing day so I really expect to do well based on the amount of calories burned for the week.
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JFT,6/28
Check weight
Do laundry.
Purchase cordless drill at HD. Did research for purchase.
Do 30 mins on the elliptical
Take 2 water aerobics classes.
Take afternoon nap. Always very important.
Prepare meals for the next 4 days
Completed everything as planned except preparing meals. My afternoon nap extended itself to 2 hrs so when I woke up at 4.30 pm , I was not it in mood to be in the kitchen.
6/23 weight 199.9lbs.
6/28 weight 197.8lbs.
22.8 lbs from my goal weight.
Today's weight 195.3 lbs. Woohoo! That's a loss of 2.5 lbs which brings me to 20.3 lbs from my goal weight .This loss is going to give me more incentive to achieve my goal by October.
JFT,7/9
Early morning walk in the park x 60 mins before it gets too hot.
After having rained for a few days this week, there are so many weeds in my flower garden so I did some gardening for another 60 mins.
Will prepare meals for the next 2 days
Relax and enjoy the evening with my family.3 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »So onto my goals for the day!
1. Log all that I eat!
2. Stay in green
3. Finish Harry Potter challenge
4. Clean up the front yard
5. Clean the bathroom
6. Do laundryThat reminds me, I have to go get the last load from Mom's house. Lol
7. See if we can go to dinner at Mom'sHad a lovely summer dinner with mom and the DH
8. Wind down by 9:30Probably waay before
9. Bed by 10:30See above
Had a great day of doing nothing! I finished my Harry Potter workouts and had dinner with my DH and my Mom since Dad is gone for the week at Boy Scout Camp. I've found that I have been spending more and more time with her and enjoying it immensely. We had a very rough relationship through my adolescence and into my young adult years. It wasn't until I was 24 and was completely humbled by living on my own for a year that our entire relationship changed...well that and a course that we both took through our church. We have never had as strong as a mother-daughter relationship as we have now. I can now truthfully say that my Mom is one of my best friends!
Have work tomorrow but I lost my schedule so I have no idea what time. I'm gonna have to get up super early and call and find out. I'm pretty sure I'm not opening so that is good. I think it's like 10:30 or something. So I guess we will see! I'm actually excited to see how I fit in my work pants in the morning. They are usually a good measure how many inches I have lost.
So onto my goals for tomorrow since it is almost bed time!
Just For Today 7/10/17
1. Log all that I eat
2. Stay in the green
3. Dont eat before 12pm
4. Do some stretching
5. Check out this upcoming week's Harry Potter Challenge
6. Keep drawer balanced
7. Do dishes
8. Clean bathroom
9. Make yummy dinner
10. Wind down by 10pm
11. Bed by 11pm
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Today's weight 195.3 lbs. Woohoo! That's a loss of 2.5 lbs which brings me to 20.3 lbs from my goal weight .This loss is going to give me more incentive to achieve my goal by October.
Congratulations on a great weight loss!! Our numbers are very close to the same, and our goals are also the same. I would love to meet my goal by October also, but not sure if I can make that!! But .... lets hope we both can meet that goal! My goal is to be there by December, which for me is 4 lbs a month. You are doing great though!2 -
7/9 Sunday JFT:
Slept in until 8:30 am
Enjoyed breakfast with the family ✔
Relaxed all morning ✔
Now it's mid-day so it's time to get productive!
Clean house✔➡️deep clean tomorrow
Laundry✔
Grocery Inventory ✔
Plan meals✔
Grocery List✔
Grocery Shop✔
Yoga for 45 min.❌
Organize office and prep for new semester✔
Dinner by 7pm❌
Bedtime by 10pm❌
Played chess with my son at Starbucks✔
Came home and enjoyed a Dos Equis with my husband
Tomorrow is the day to get back in productive mode 2 -
Hi all! I need to catch up. In the meantime here is my JFT
JFT 07-10-17- Bed by 11:00
- 10K Steps
- Stay Green on calories
- Track Water Intake
- Continue to reconcile liabilities for YE
- One load of Laundry
- C25K Day
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Recap 7/8 Sat.
1) Farmers market at 8:15, not so busy this week. Got wonderful produce, wild salmon, and lamb shanks for upcoming week. Now I just have to plan the meals. Something that I struggle with too, @joan6630.
2) Walked dog 3.58 miles and got doggie treat at Al's house = happy dog
3) Did some weeding in the front landscaping rocks...have I mentioned I hate weeding rocks? Who did this landscaping, anyway? Not me.
4) Get off computer, scrub up, and spend time with hubby Hubby and I drove to the beach / boardwalk on Lake Michigan and enjoyed the afternoon together. Back at home, we had a terrific dinner of salmon with mustard & dill sauce, steamed asparagus, pasta salad, banana strawberry smoothies, and the last of the Red White & Blue Trifle.
5) Prep for blood spot test first thing tomorrow a.m. Forgot.
Sunday 7/9 quick recap
1) Walked dog 3.39 miles after church, heat & humidity building up = happy dog
2) Little more weeding done, and de-pooped the back yard
3) Hubby mowed the lawn, I washed the dishes piled up & brewed tea for my iced tea jug
4) Prepped blood spot test, ready for first thing M a.m.
JFT 7/10 M
1) Performed blood spot test, need to prep for shipping and drop off package
2) Walked dog 2.34 miles, sticky!
3) Keep net calories in the green...this has been an issue last couple of days
4) Meditate in afternoon (shut door completely)
5) Unwind 9:00 / bed & TV off 10:152 -
Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories, sometimes too much. Sweets, especially chocolate, are my downfall. I weigh myself daily and log weekly; posting my Saturday a.m. weigh-in.
Height 5'4"
GW #1: 150
GW #2: 145
UGW: 140
July Goal: lose 3 - 4# and stay < 174
5/31 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations
6/3 = 177.5
6/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
6/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
6/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
7/1 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
7/8 = 177.52 -
Weigh-in: 184
I'm embarrassed to say, I'm up 4 lbs but that's what happens when I stress out, load down on carbs and caffeine during final exam time. Well, I secured a "B" average in Physics I (calculus based). Which is alright. I totally stressed out and froze the first part of the summer semester and that cost me my "A" average. Now I have myself in gear so I am setting my goal for an "A" average in my Physics II class this next Summer Semester (which starts tomorrow) so I'm accepting the challenge!!! I WILL lose weight AND get an "A" in my class this semester!! It won't be easy but things that are worth it never are Fore-warning, I might post another "break-down" during this month as well, LOL!! Hopefully my husband doesn't surprise me with any trips this time Moving on:
7/10 Monday JFT:
Light breakfast
Pay bills
Manage house cleaning
Run on elliptical for 30 min.
Yoga for 40 min.
Cook breakfast tacos for the week
Cook two days worth of homemade chicken enchiladas and freeze one day worth.
5:30-7:30 Jiu Jitsu
Prep backpack for class tomorrow (new schedule, classes at 8am this semester)
Bedtime by 10:30pm
To quote my Ratatouille friend, "Let's Do This!!"
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Sunday
1. log all food I did good all day, until I went to Sams. Bought some "healthy" nut snacks. Well, after eating a bunch, looked at the calories. 150 calories for just FIVE pieces!! I think I ate like 15 pieces. But .... went to the gym this morning, and 70 minutes done on the ellipitical!
2. sip on water all day
3. find low carb, high protein entrees to make Need to get this done!
4. plan meals
5. work on new quilt for my friend
6. finish up quilt for other friend who is visiting in the fall
7. rest day A fun day. Sewed almost all day, other than running a few errands.
JFT, Monday
1. call attorney. Our daughter is being sued for $3000 because she left the water on -- ran into the downstairs apartment
2. log all food
3. go to the gym. Already done!
4. hot outside, so maybe zumba tonite
5. do some sewing
6. look for low protein meals
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6. tonite --- find some high protein meals to make. This is my hardest thing, is preplanning. Something I HAVE to get better at
3. find low carb, high protein entrees to make
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/82768/lauras-quick-slow-cooker-turkey-chili/ ⬅️This is one of my favorite meals!!! It is lean, high protein and super easy and convenient to make!! When we serve it for dinner, we add lettuce, tomatoes, a little shredded cheese, avocado and a few Frito chips It's delicious and the calories will surprise you; for such a high protein meal, the calories are still reasonable. Let me know if you try it and what ya think
OH - thank you!!! I looked up this recipe - sounds very good! Going to try this, and add it to my menu for this week - just have to run to store and purchase ingredients! THank you so much for the suggestion2
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