MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES Team Chat - June 2020
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Two more!
@GretchenReine and @DesertColibri are on the way soon for the July challenge. Have a great time with them!2 -
Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 209.5
Todays Weight: 209.2
Loss To Date: 55.5
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@raleighgirl09 Great loss this week, and wow, you have lost a lot of weight girl! Congrats! I love your ultimate goal!!!
@AustinRuadhain Thank you, and I promise, I am super careful when I am out and about.
I'm sorry about your martial arts group getting canceled but it sounds like it is for the best? Stay safe, too!
@MommaGemz Welcome! I hear you about doing the best to entertain yourselves. I'm currently furloughed and stuck in the house. I feel like I'm on a desert island lol. I live for going for groceries!
@TeresaW1020 Yes, your ring is absolutely lovely! Opals require a non-dry environment, but they do not need to be soaked in anything. You'll see jewelers put a glass of water in the opal case to make sure the environment is moist and the lights don't dry the opals out. If your environment is super dry, some people store their opals in water but there is no real evidence that doing this prevents opals from drying out. Do NOT put your ring in a safety deposit box and not wear it. The best thing you can do for your ring is to wear it on occasion, or regularly even! It will pick up the moisture from the air and from your body and that will condition the opals. Good job, not overeating!
Hello everyone! I did end up going to the coffee shop and had breakfast and a coffee. It felt good to be out among people. I went for a walk before going to the coffee shop and looked at some murals that have been put up since the protests, then I went to the coffee shop. I had a wonderful ancient grain bowl that had farro, spinach, hardboiled egg, parmesan cheese, and a pesto sauce. I also had a lavender latte, which is my favorite coffee drink.
Thursday
Calories: over/under: over
Water: over/under over
Exercise: walk
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gwamajtw91 wrote: »gwamajtw91
Thursday
PW: 164.9
CW: 166.7
Yet another not so great number. Went out to dinner last night with my husband & his brother who was in town and I hadn't seen for 20 years instead of working out and eating a light meal. Ugh. I have been on this roller coaster of up & down between 167 and 164 since mid-April.
I know I have not been as conscientious in the last couple of months as I was at the beginning of the year, but it is SO annoying!
I suppose I will have to start tracking calories again as truth be told I have not been paying attention to calories as much as portion sizes.
Luckily my fitness classes are starting to resume which I enjoy, so changing up the exercise routine may also help.
OK - time to stop feeling sorry for myself & do something about it
BTW @raleighgirl09 WOW great job this week!!
@gwamajtw91 thanks so much! That in bold, up there - is that ever a statement and a half. I don't know why we do this - but I have also done it as I am sure every single member of the team could also announce. It's a cycle of success, relaxing of the actions that created the success, disappointment (and annoyance -oh yes, let's not forget this struggle is real!) that success dwindles, and a realization that we have to go back to the actions that create success.
This cycle - right here - is the part I have been really working on in my mental game for the last several weeks. The on/off mentality of the journey. The 'I need a break from this' or the 'a little won't hurt,' or whatever crazy thing I spoke in the moment to justify hand to mouth. I'm working on teaching this old dog some new tricks because I want to continue being and feeling successful and I don't want on/off anymore. But how do I balance that with not living restrictfully? How do I avoid the need for needing a break? I think in some ways, I am coming to accept that it isn't a need to end restriction.....it's the other way. I need to embrace a life of conscious acts of not over-indulging. I think the rest will sort itself out - I love my food life and food choices so there isn't anything to 'need a break' from. It's going to be understanding the urges to over-indulge and understand what is just a great meal that I made different choices for and what is a landslide of multiple meals back to back (and some more) that start to run amok and become a different beast all together.
This may not be where you are but I'm so glad you wrote this as it really started me thinking - I have been working to solidify the thoughts that were kind of swirling around and trying to form a shape, but I think this is part of the key to maintaining a loss of any amount - 10 pounds or 100 pounds.
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@gwamajtw91 thanks so much! That in bold, up there - is that ever a statement and a half. I don't know why we do this - but I have also done it as I am sure every single member of the team could also announce. It's a cycle of success, relaxing of the actions that created the success, disappointment (and annoyance -oh yes, let's not forget this struggle is real!) that success dwindles, and a realization that we have to go back to the actions that create success.
I completely agree 200%. This is the time when I subtly sabotage myself every time. I get through a few months of really diligent work, get to a usual weight point, then kind of let myself relax. Then I seem to never get that initial drive and motivation back. I am REALLY hoping this time I can make that change!
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@trooworld - I'm glad it wasn't a heart attack. I thought I was having one 20 years ago and it ended up being a gall bladder attack. It was seriously scary. Thank you for the recipe for the Quinoa Black Bean tacos. They look delicious! That chili garlic tofu recipe looks super delish, too, but I don't have an air fryer. Anyone know of an alternate way to achieve the air fryer results without the air fryer?
So I had a really bad day yesterday. Junk food is too tasty. I had an entire bag of Gardein Fishless and an entire Daiya New York Style Cheesecake. Ended up over calories by 840. I am trying not to belittle myself too much. Today is a new day. I'll just consider yesterday one of my larger calorie days for the weekly zigzaging.
I go to the doctor next week Tuesday to hopefully get out of this cast and into a walking boot. Otherwise, he's putting another cast on me for 2 more weeks. I got a cryptic message from my son, so his ship should be coming back soon and I really don't want to drive from Michigan to Virginia in a cast. Prayers, please!
I hope everyone is having a fabulous Friday. I'm listening to the gentle rain outside, thinking this would be a great day to get some card making accomplished. Drink your water and eat your veggies!2 -
@trooworld, thanks for the info on opals. I designed this ring with the desire to wear it almost everywhere I go, so it will see plenty of water. Plus, you know I live in the South and we do love our humidity down here.
I’m glad that you had a good time at the coffee shop. You eat such exotic and interesting food! I adore the smell of lavender but have never had it in a drink or food. Jealous of you!!! 
@raleighgirl09,raleighgirl09 wrote: »But how do I balance that with not living restrictfully? How do I avoid the need for needing a break? I think in some ways, I am coming to accept that it isn't a need to end restriction.....it's the other way. I need to embrace a life of conscious acts of not over-indulging. I think the rest will sort itself out - I love my food life and food choices so there isn't anything to 'need a break' from. It's going to be understanding the urges to over-indulge and understand what is just a great meal that I made different choices for and what is a landslide of multiple meals back to back (and some more) that start to run amok and become a different beast all together.
LOVE this!! It really is about learning what balance looks like, isn’t it? For me, I have totally fallen in love with intermittent fasting and all the benefits attached to it. BUT I still struggle so much with over-indulging when there really is no need to do that. It’s not like I’m going to run out of food anytime soon. 
This morning I was on a Zoom call with some IF friends and it was amazing how we all struggle with balance.
@vegain4lyfe2012, we all have those days when our calories are much higher than they should be. You just work on balance, as our raleighgirl wrote about and you will get to where you want to be. And NO belittling yourself!! Remember if you wouldn’t say it to your kids or best friend then you don’t need to hear it either! Prayers for a good doctor's visit and that you will get the boot.
Hi everyone! So the month is just about over for us. I ended up with a 1.2 lb. loss. I wish it would have been more but it’s down and I’ll take it. My goal for July is to throw myself 100% into intermittent fasting while learning to listen to my body. Years and years of obesity have thrown my hunger and satiety hormones completely out of whack and I really want to fix that. I will also continue my hybrid workout program for the next 7 weeks that consists of Barre Blend and weightlifting. Today, I broke my fast at 21 hours and just had a light snack. And according to my little dog who is in my face right now it must be time to start dinner. How does this dog know how to tell time?
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I'm thinking ahead for some goals for July. For June it was just to get back on the wagon, start logging again, and get 10,000 steps a day. I'm doing pretty good on that so far.
My husband and I just bought a stationary bike and it arrives June 30th, so we'll have it built and ready to go for July. I think I'm going to try to get in a bike workout 4 days a week, then make sure I get in the 10,000 steps on my rest days. Gotta boost up my cardio!1 -
JULY Chat threads are open! Head on over for introductions and new month starting chitchat -- stay here for the remaining June weigh-ins and more chitchat!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10801609/mission-slimpossibles-team-chat-july-2020#latest
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@AustinRuadhain Mine hasn't FitRockr isn't updating on its own either. I missed out on steps last week bc I assumed it still was. No biggie, I'm logging on from an actual computer to make sure it's keeping up.
WW is helping keep me on track. I skipped fried egg rolls the other night @ Thai and had some chicken satay with very little peanut sauce (which was amazing so I was a bit sad I couldn't dredge my chicken thru it ) I've been stuck in the 230s for quite some time that I'm ecstatic to get out of them and into the 220s. I never thought I'd be excited to weigh 229 but I'm so ready!!! 1 -
User name. 200shih.
Weigh in day. Saturday.
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Username: davors19
Weigh-in week: Week 4
Weigh-in day: Fri
Previous Weight: 258
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Username: cherrymajoni
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 220.2
Todays Weight: 226.0
So week 4 was definitely challenging I stared the first few days strong and keeping calorie count then on Monday we ended up in A&E with my son had a popcorn kernel stuck in his ear and it was a around stressful time and I allowed myself to make excuses for not working out and staying in my calorie goal. Wednesday I felt strong went for a run an met my steps goal but as the day went on cards and chocolate where chasing me and I gave in . It pretty much was a down hill story from there.
But I won't let one week of bad judgement define my journey starting strong again today 💪 the aim it to meet my steps record my food and WATER WATER WATER 🙌🏾5 -
@MommaGemz, you have great goals for July! I really recommend you use our July Habit Tracker where you can have a record of how you are doing in meeting your goals. Make this month awesome!!
@bethanie0825, I have been having the same issue with Fitrockr. I just went and tried to sync my steps but it wouldn’t do it. I tried disconnecting my Fitbit and then adding it back on and everything started working again. So give that a try. Good for you for making better choices and I totally understand your excitement to get into the 220’s.
@cherrymajoini, ok you had a stressful week and we have all had those. What I love about your post is that you are NOT letting this define all the amazing work you are doing on yourself. Set your July goals and crush them!! We are here for you.
Good morning and happy last weekend of June!! I found this quote and thought it was perfect for us. Make today awesome!
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Thank you @TeresaW1020 for the references and July links! I've looked through them all and I think I'm all signed up and ready to go for July 2
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@MommaGemz Welcome to the gang!
@raleighgirl09 I'm so happy regarding your loss and being at your lowest weight! It's pretty weird to reach that, isn't it?!
I have no clue what LTD is, I'll look through the forum and figure it out.
Check-in Friday
Cardio- 1 hour
Strength- none
Recipe- Made Skinnytaste Giant Parmesan Turkey Meatball for the second time for my brother, it's really good! I have a ton of basil and not much parsley so I used basil on the inside and did both on top. https://www.skinnytaste.com/giant-turkey-meatball-parmesan/
Steps- 12,000 (8,000 from arm cardio)
Tiny Habits
Still deep breathing when doing foam rolling and squatting when putting food outside for my feral friends
I spent a few hours reading medical journals yesterday and now I get why my doctor keeps bugging me about alcohol, B vitamin deficiency absorption issues are common in alcoholics and I made the mistake of saying the only thing that helped me was taking a couple shots and it's the only thing that had helped so far (I have to stop being honest, I told them I'd got my medical marijuana license too and had tried it once) so when the aid reviewed my chart I'm a drinker, use illegal drugs, and a caffeine nut. My liver enzymes are super high too so I totally look like an alcoholic which is making my family laugh because I don't even drink wine with dinner with everyone else, this year is the most I drank and it's 5 times in a year. I didn't even know what to buy at the store and made my friend whisky protein drink in coffee (it was actually good) because I've never made a mixed drink, I accidentally got him drunk, I didn't realize half a big mug is so much and it was 80 proof. My brother had left the bottle behind 15 years ago and I finally had tried it. Anyhow, there can be a genetic component, I'm negative for immune disorders so I'm leaning toward that. A few years ago my legs were real bad and I had severe edema, I was up 30lbs of water weight and looked like the Pillsbury dough boy and the ER and my doctor couldn't figure out why plus the week later I was hospitalized for a week because of my pancreas and liver enzymes were nuts then too and they don't know why. I have memory issues and it effects the frontal lobe, nervous system, cardiovascular probably just kicked in during January. My resting pulse rate the other night was 150, talk about impossible to sleep, I'm usually 50! Probably way more than you all want to know, I'm a research geek!
I visited my parents, Dad and I did our usual Sprouts run and Starbucks. I'm a moron with produce, I swear food jumps in my cart. I bought a new melon to try called Hamu https://www.melissas.com/Hami-Melons-p/676.htm I just bought produce the other day, now I hit Sprouts, and everything I bought yesterday is going to be in my farmer's market produce box and I'd hit the purchase button multiple times and have been a pain-in-the-butt with modifications because I don't want beets or cilantro in my box and she only customizes for two people so I can't tell her to cancel it. It stresses me out as I hate food waste so I have to eat everything or it drives me nuts. That and stupid plastic bags, I can't stand long enough to not use them and they won't let me use my own even if I bag it or use paper, I keep lecturing people about how COVID won't matter if our landfills and oceans are destroyed and we ruin the planet. I do it nicely, I end up talking with cashiers for a few minutes and it's not their fault. Walmart pick-up gave me about 50 bags between produce bags and regular bags, I about had a heart attack when I pulled out packaged chicken sausages in a single plastic bag with three produce bags wrapped around them, what the heck bagger??? He tied all my produce bags in knots too which was about 20 items, it took forever to get them out and it was hard to stand that long. They made the mistake of asking me for a review, LOL! Now I have about 100 bags that I have to reuse as I can't just toss them, they are all over the place. OK, rant is over, I've complained to everyone about this! I've been recycling since I was a teen and went to UC Santa Cruz which was heavy environmental so it's a sensitive issue, I'm not perfect for sure but I do what I can.
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One last new member and July is ready for anything!
@katyjcrafts will be dropping in - probably to the JULY thread, but maybe here. Have a blast with all the new folks!0 -
@cherrymajoni – Oh no! Is your son ok? Our kids will be the death of us!
@MommaGemz – Welcome! This is a wonderful group and I hope you’ll join in on the conversations.
@Katmary71 – I hope the doctor can figure out what’s going on with your absorption levels. Have you taken a medical DNA test? My daughter’s psychiatrist ordered one for her and we found out that her body does not absorb folate correctly. Now she takes a special supplement that is in the final process so her body can absorb it. It’s made a world of difference. Just having the correct levels of folate in her body allows her body to process her psych meds better. Just something to look into…
Regarding all the plastic bags (I am right there with you as an avid recycler), is there a local person around you that might use them for crafting purposes? We used to have a local store where the lady took all kinds of clean plastic grocery bags and she would crochet them into shoulder bags – so cool!
I’m feeling much better today. I stepped on the scale again (yes…with the cast on) and I’m down 2 pounds from last week. Anyone know how much a cast weighs? It goes from the bottom of my knee to my toes. I’m hoping it weighs a couple pounds at least!
Have an awesome Saturday, everyone! Don’t forget to drink your water!!!
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June 28th Weigh in : 130.8 lbs1
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Friday weigh in
cornanda
week 4? 6/26
PW: Idk- didn't put it in MFP, just typed it in here somewhere......
CW: 188.7
LTD: 2 pounds
(since Jan 2020)
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Yes, I got behind on posts again- saw some more wise words I loved from @raleigh_girl . Welcome to all new members!
I've decided that this blob of losing 40ish pounds is too big of a blob and that's why I'm having trouble. So, I'm going to break it down into smaller blobs!
First blob- I would like to, Nope.... I WILL weigh 180 or less by the time I move my kids in for their fall semester. I have 8 weeks.2 -
@vegan4lyfe2012 Oh my gosh! I wouldn't have put those two events together, that would be super scary. I think after you put the tofu in cornstarch, you could just saute the cubes in a little avocado oil/neutral oil and then follow the directions for the sauce. Junk food IS too tasty! I hope you can get your cast off so you don't have to drive with it on, that would be uncomfortable.
@TeresaW1020 I think your ring will be fine! The lavender latte: my husband hates it, he thinks it smells like perfume. But honestly, it doesn't taste like it. Dogs are great at knowing it's dinner time! I love the quote!
@MommaGemz Great July goals! I hope you like your stationary bike!
@cherrymajoni Wow, what a stressful week!
@Katmary71 I've never heard of a Hami melon. Interesting! I understand about the plastic bags issue...it bugs me too.
Hello all! I've had a stressful day or so: yesterday, the condo above us leaked into our condo and now we have to deal with that. Grrrrr! So now we have a dryer in our house. We were going to dinner with some friends tonight but decided not to, it's too risky, COVID cases have spiked and it's not worth it. We are getting take-out food from somewhere, just the two of us.
Friday
Calories: over/under: over
Water: over/under over
Exercise: walk
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: stay within my points, 52+ oz of water1 -
Username:Trooworld
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous Weight: 232
Todays Weight: 229.4
Loss To Date: 18.64 -
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@MommaGemz, yayy I’m glad that you are all set for the new month. It will fun to watch you meet your goals.
@Katmary71, First off LTD stands for Loss to date. It’s talked about on the first post in the new July thread if you didn’t find it on this one. Ohhh my goodness, do you think your doctor thinks you’re a closet alcoholic, or does he believe you? You should do what @vegan4lyfe2012 suggests and have your DNA tested. The intermittent fasting woman that I follow did that and found out some very cool stuff about her health and such. That whiskey protein coffee drink sounds interesting! We use plastic bags at Walmart and Kroger and hubby collects them all and every couple of months we take them into the front of Walmart and toss them their recycle bin that they have in the front. Maybe your store has that? My DH is a major recycler. I mean if I want something thrown in the trash and not recycled, I have to hide it.
@vegan4lyfe2012, that is great that the scale is down! Did you have the cast on last week when you weighed? Keep up the good work and you will be recording a very nice loss when that thing finally comes off.
@Cornanda, Yup I totally understand losing and gaining the same few pounds over and over again. I have a spreadsheet of my weight losses and gains since January 2018. I honestly don’t know why because it depresses the heck out of me to go back and look through it.
I really like the idea of you breaking your weight down into smaller goals. I have to do that too. I’m not saying that I need to lose 50 lbs. I’m saying that I need to lose 10 lbs so that I can be in Onderland.
@trooworld, Wahoooo look at that amazing weight loss! I know you did the happy dance! My goodness, didn’t you already have a leak issue with your new home before? I hear you about things being too risky to go out. We were supposed to meet friends tomorrow night for dinner and we called to cancel. It’s enough of a risk that we are going to church in the morning.
@veryhotmails, nice loss this week!!
Hey everyone! We just had a major thunderstorm blow through. My little dog is NOT a fan of thunder. Today was a good day. I fasted 19 hours and then had a small lunch and for dinner I made the best chicken salad. I learned how to poach my chicken in the Instant Pot. It comes out so moist and flavorful. Just pop in and cover with chicken stock, salt, pepper, a little garlic powder, and a bay leaf. You set the IP to 0 minutes. Let it come to pressure and then natural release for 10 minutes. Perfect chicken!
You all head over to the new July post and make your introductions. This one will be closed in the morning.
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Username:Digger61
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous Weight: 205
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raleighgirl09
Saturday check in (weekend check in...? Month check in....? LIFE check in?????)
Hello my sweets!
I'm going to be brief because I am in kind of a crazy-making mode. Job stuff has gone crazy with a LOT of things to follow-up on on Monday. I have been networking and had a lot of feedback and followup - and then some waiting - and a LOT of followup from that, hence my Monday plans. PLUS. My old job CEO/founder punted me a consulting gig which is phenom. I was stunned - it makes me want the back story again of why I was let go and I had already laid it to rest....until my interest was rebirthed by this really stunning turnabout of actions. Anyway - super exciting opportunity and more. Oddly, between the conversation with the consultee and a quick info-seeking email to old-job-CEO....uh, I find I will have to navigate the waters of the CEO's personality and drive for quick action....which is all sincerely well-meaning but not in the best interest of the consultee, for the circumstance. Uh. I'll get through it - just have to think about the best communication strategy. AND. I'll remember this and not have her be the well of information I drink from in the future - if there is any getting out of it.
Tomorrow - long drive to go see a nephew I have never met - - - son of a half sister that I am not close to but her mother has always championed a relationship. It may be my only chance to meet him, at least as a child, and I believe it to be important. 6 hours of driving for a 2-3 hour visit....oy.
I'm a bit overwhelmed and these are only the highlights; I am thankful (blindly and in advance) of your understanding and patience with my silence. I have been reading and will post an intro on the July board, likely Monday, and.....ya know.....maybe start anew with less anxiety. One can hope.
Many wishes for a wonderful Sunday - and life.
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"buying has not caught up to my food "
Its coz family is buying me food when usually I will do my own shopping. But with Covid-19, we're only having one person yo go shopping.
Plus I'm eating my own food and so one packet of kale takes a week for me to finish only if i eat it every meal. But then food gets bad any longer.
I'm trying to eat through my frozen food instead of buying more. But always buy fresh veg.
raleighgirl09 what do you no longer eat but still buy for? Or do you mean you buy too many veggies when you now eat less?apple852hk wrote: »
Weigh in Apple852hk
Week 2 - June 2020 Sunday
PW 148 (67kg)
CW 147lbs (66.9kg)
Lost - just! I'm not really losing but maintaining.
I'm eating meals as I keep buying fresh food that needs eating.
I brought a treat of Welch's Grape juice. But i never feel like drinking it. It's been 5 days and still half the packet left. Then i feel the need to finish it. That's what it's like with food.
I need to work on my portion control again.
I ate doughnuts twice in a week as family brought it.
Thought I was eating well as last week binged on chocolate. But eating more vegetables just still big portions.
I've written this quote and stored it with my chocolate stash:
"I'm about to eat this chocolate,but I don't need it. Eating it will cause me to gain weight and hurt my health". - (Book: Atomic Habits p.66)
Didn't walk every morning as it's been raining heavily.
Drunk less coffee, only 1 cup in the morning.
GOAL
1. eat less hot cross bun for breakfast
2. Say the notice mantra before eating chocolate.
@Apple852hk Wow - feels like I could have written so much of this myself!! First - congrats on a great weigh-in! As one who deals in pounds, a whole pound looks awesome to me!! Maybe for these moments you could cuddle up to the pounds versus kilos...? Haha!!
I so have to watch the 'food is around but I get other food' thing. One of the contributing factors for me is that I eat less than I used to and it's hard to get into that mindset when shopping - like my buying has not caught up to my food life. So then I have more than I may have wanted or needed of a particular thing(s) and to not waste I have to keep eating what's around...or, you know, get something anyway. Just curious, do you experience this? And - other Slims - is this happening to anyone else?
We've also had a lot of rain and it has made the walking harder to navigate! Hoping it stays dry for a while and is one less hurdle!
I love your chocolate mantra, what a great visual from you - to YOU!! And I'm always impressed with your ability to just say - "Hey, I ate these things, they weren't on plan." I think your style of - recognize, acknowledge, assess, plan - is really smart!!!
Cheers! =>[/quote]
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