Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: Newbies, Welcome to our Thread! You can join us just by posting to this thread..... :happy: :happy: :happy: :laugh:
GOALS and IDEAS for daily posts (Not mandatory)
Monday - Check In (how are you doing? Had any successes or struggles this week-end?)
Tuesday - Goals (do you have any Goals you want to update us?)
Wednesday - Wishes (what do you wish? It can be weight related or not, can be realistic or not)
Thursday - Truth (got anything you need to fess up to or get off your chest?)
Friday - Fitness (what are you doing to get fit? How are you preparing for weekend eating?
Saturday - Success (what have you accomplished; focus on the positive of the week, NSV=non scale victories)
Sunday - Sharing (tell us a little about yourself....update your personal life)
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May Challenge- Will be an exercise based challenge. Details to be posted soon.0 -
Speaking of the May challenge: What guidelines do we want to set for the May challenge?
Would you be willing to add the info to spread sheet found on Google and kept private or would you prefer to post on here and I will record it on a spread sheet?
We can record all distances from any type of exercises. Google has sites that convert into KM or miles.
The goal of this challenge is to keep us all moving and doing our own virtual event.
Ideas, Suggestions please post.0 -
Bumping to stay on the thread....! I hope everyone is safe.
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Monday: goal complete did zombies! Run felt great
Tuesday: work and weights
Wensday: zombies, run! Maybe go swimming or biking too
Thursday: weights and work
Friday: zombies, run and work
Saturday: biking or hiking and work
Sunday: walk and yoga with friends
This is my first day back after i broke my arm. I took two months off, and after my last doctor visit got the thumbs up to do weights again as long as I start very light. I don't want to get hurt! I feel much happier after i worked out
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Thanks for rolling us over Laurie. I'm open to either google docs or posting here. I don't have a lot of experience with google docs, but I have an account where students share assignments with me, so I'm sure I could figure it out.
Hi Everyone! :flowerforyou: Sorry I have been sort of MIA the past few days. I've been reading, or at least skimming through everyone's posts, but I apologize if I missed anything.
I would love to go back and reply to everyone, but I'm still swamped with grading, so I will just start fresh from here.:flowerforyou:
Monday Check-in:
Well after a really great start to April and our re-commitment challenge, I kind of fell apart over the past few days. Easter holiday put me over for the month, and though I started to cut back on that overage early in the week, by Friday I was 1200 calories over for the month. I then neglected to even log this past weekend b/c I was away from my computer and food scale with my friend in Lake Geneva. We didn't eat or drink a lot, but then I also had a party yesterday evening. Logging as best guesses and from memory, I am currently at 1360 calories over for the month. I will do my best over the next two days to bring that down, but I think I will end up over for the month. I figure even if I'm 1000 calories over, that's still only the equivalent of eating 2 days at maintenance for the entire month of April since I'm at a 500 calorie/day deficit right now.
I plan to start fresh on Thursday. Will clean the slate and start at zero again with the goal of doing better next month.
I mentioned work has been drama-laden, I won't go into the boring details, but one of our building reps (union) has been a real pain in the butt. Just doing/saying stupid stuff and rubbing all of the rest of us the wrong way.
Elections for next year's reps are this Wed, so I'm hopeful she won't get re-elected--or if she does, that I don't get re-elected. 
Grading Goals:
1. 67/70 AP essays
2. 18/52 satirical cartoons
3. x/52 Hemingway short story annotations/questions
(I have a lot more grading, but this is my goal by friday)
Exercise goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner + gym
Wed--walk gunner
Thurs--walk gunner + gym
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner + Glo Run 5k
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Just a quick check in. My calorie balance looked better this weekend and I continue to get good walks. Yesterday I didn't make 4 miles, but after Saturday it felt like enough. Today I got over 5 miles, but it was broken into 2 sessions.
Here's to a great week. I don't have a lot of experience with some things on the computer, but I'm sure I can figure out the May challenge however you do it.
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Sitting in the doctor's office waiting on DH. Finally got him to have a long overdue screening colonoscopy. He was bragging this morning that he lost 6.5 pounds overnight due to the cleansing process you go through prior to the procedure. I had to laugh at that since I'm sure most, if not all, of it will be back tomorrow. At least I could also report a loss. Down to 190.8 this morning!!!
April Renaissance/Fighting Complacency
At or under Calorie goal: 28/30
Exercise Goals:
Saturday - 3 hours yard work DONE
Sunday - 3 miles walking DONE
Monday- Cardio/Weights/Stretch DONE
Tuesday - Rest Day
Wednesday - Cardio/Weights/Stretch
Thursday - Pilates
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Gotta love a fresh thread!
Thanks for the sweet birthday wishes! My birthday was pretty much a bust. At least I got serenaded at work by my 57 sweet kiddos. I admit, I've been off the wagon for the last couple of days... giving myself today to do whatever I want, and then hitting it hardcore tomorrow. Time to get the scale moving in the right direction again.0 -
Bump I have heard of the geocaching. Ill haveto see if he is into that or not. 0
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Thought I better check in first thing, we have software training again today. It’s the last day of training, then about 10-days of testing – we go live with the new software on May 12th. Oy!
@Nettie~Yes, he had mentioned to me a few months ago that he wanted to transfer to a new location in another state. After he did that, they basically turned on him. :mad: After that he decided it was time to put forth more effort in opening his own studio (which I'm helping him with), well they got wind of that and released him. :frown: I’m glad your interview went well, I’ll be keeping happy thoughts that they offer you the summer position plus full-time for the regular school year!
@Susan~Yay for being without soda for an entire week, that’s amazing – I’m so proud of you! I strive to have relaxing weekends also, I have the best of intentions during the week – but after a long day at the office then the gym I’m tuckered out after dinner – lucky I can lift the remote! :laugh:
@Aimee~As long as he said it first! :laugh: Great job on the long hikes and congrats on being out of the obese category, awesome!!
@Hansea~I’m terrible about eating in front of the TV, I do record it but sometimes it can turn into mindless eating.
@Doug~Oh, Friendly’s brings back some childhood memories (I’m originally from NY – in TX now). We have Jersey Mike’s here too, can eat reasonably well there – just have to stick to your guns! Just like others have said, yes you can lose weight without exercise as long as you are at a calorie deficit for the day. Like L2T said, I didn’t exercise for the first six months either – I just wanted to tackle one thing at a time – diet first, exercise came later.
AFM~ I met my trainer at the park last night for a run but he told me what happened and we ended up walking and talking the entire time – just a few running drills. I’m still a little out of sorts; I’ve been in this routine with him for so long it’s hard to break, sometimes I’m not good with change :frown: – I’m sure it will work out in the end. I’m honestly on the fence about my gym right now and am contemplating changing to one that is closer to home and about $40/mo cheaper and within walking distance of my house, so I may stop by after I walk this evening. They have all the amenities I need, so we’ll see.
Exercise Goals:
Sunday~Trainer DONE!
Monday~Run/Agility drills w Trainer DONE! (walk)
Tuesday~Cardio
Wednesday~Cardio or Trainer
Thursday~Cardio or Trainer
Friday~Rest Day
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Good morning everybody.
Laurie- I must have missed the challenge for May but it sounds like I can probably do either if I get google docs whatever that is. I am trying strength training again with lower weight so as to not be too sore for my next lift Wednesday. The cardio for the challenge might be just what I need. Mine will be walking. I like the idea of it being posted here because I need the accountability. If you post it or I do does not really matter to me, so I'm up for either.
Susan- My name is Tom and I'm addicted to diet mountain dew. It took quite a while to kick my habit. I had days where a whole 12 pack would be gone. I have not had any for over a year. Good for you giving up the diet coke!
Kelley- Maybe the cheaper/closer gym will be a good thing. I am bad with change too but I'm working at getting better with it since it is always happening.
BDoug- You can make any Jersey Mike's sub a salad and lose all the carbs from the bread. I sometimes get a big sub and just do not eat the bread from Capriotti's or Hanks Philly cheesesteak.
Robin :flowerforyou:
“The key to change… is to let go of fear.” ~Rosanne Cash
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@heidi--Sorry if I missed your birthday--hope it was wonderful!! :flowerforyou:
@tom & susan--I had a serious DIet Coke addiction several years back--I drank several/day and it had to be DIet Coke in a CAN. I quit cold turkey over winter break one year. I was at home, drank the last can one noght, and intened to buy more in the morning. WHen I awoke, it was a blizzard outside, so I brewed a pot of tea and made iced tea for the caffeine fix (I don't drink coffee at home--don't even own a coffee maker). After a few days of that, I decided there was no sense in going back to such a bad habit--plus brewing my own iced tea was so much cheaper as well. Now, I really only drink diet soda with my rum, or I'll buy an occasional can of Diet Coke from the vending machine at work as a "treat." I never buy cases of the cans for home though.
@kelley--I was nervous when I switched gyms last summer--you get into such a routhine and you never know how a change like that will shake thing up. It was the best decision ever--my new gym has much better hours, all the amenities I need, and I don't have to deal with all of the children coming and going from the Park District programs.
@aimee--congrats on being overweight! :drinker:
@kaye--I wanted to compliment your walk on saturday--way to crank out a 10k!! :drinker:0 -
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Mowmow- HA! :laugh:
Kah- I hope the new gym works out for you. Will your trainer be able to join you at the new place?
Shadow- Awww....I think a seranade from that big group of kids had to be pretty adorable.
L2T- Congratulations on the loss! :drinker: Also, regarding your DH's loss....I would love to see a big drop like that, but wouldn't be willing to go through the "joys" of cleansing, though! Especially knowing it would only be temporary. :laugh:
Kaye- Great work with all your walking!
Skinny- I love calendars. New month, fresh start. New week, fresh start. New day, fresh start. :happy: I hope the elections go the way you want them to tomorrow!
Laurie- It doesn't matter to me which way we do the May Challenge. I'm planning on meeting mileage goals for my 10K run coming up in June.
Tues goals:
To get to the gym tonight, Wed and Thurs. To get my training runs completed tonight, Thurs and Sat.
To treat my foot with loving care, as I have a little plantar fasciitis. Ibuprofen and stretching are my friends.
To plan meals for the week. My food diary is much easier to maintain and my calorie goals much easier to meet when I have a plan.
To sit down and figure out my final totals for the April Challenge. I lost track on the computer, but I have it all written down on pen and paper log at home.0 -
Trying to keep up with all the news. Sounds like people are losing and working at it or thnking about working it. I had a bad week last week as my ankle was black and blue after a sprain. I feel like I can get back to this now as my ankle is much better, I am even going for a 15 min walk soon for a break and see how that goes.
Tuesday Goals. Getting back to my goals, I had a good start and then it fell apart.
1. Walk >30 min 4/7 days
2. Drink 8 cups 4/7 days
3. Under cal 4/7 days
Mon: 2
Tues
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Robin - I can't wait to hear how you're doing! I hope all is good!
Susan - So glad to see you back!
JNettie - I sure hope things go the way you want them to this summer!
GrandmaKaye - You're walking just astounds and impresses me. Just racking up those miles!
I've been sick for ages. Had a minor procedure last Thursday and had complications from it. Was in the ER for a little while Saturday night and in bed Sunday and Monday. Saw my Doc today and things are back on track. I'm on heavy duty antibiotics and some mega doses of iron (anemia due to blood loss). I feel pretty OK today.. tired and really sore from being imobile for two days.
Food has been..interesting. Just whatever I could scrounge. I did finally go grocery shopping yesterday so I put some soup in the **** pot and made a batch of flour tortillas so I can make some simple cheese quesadilas each night without working too hard.
I'm not supposed to drive (so church activities are out this week) but I bit the bullet and drove to work this morning (1 mile away).0 -
Well, end of April has come around fast. Soooooo long since I've been on here. Have not ben on track at all, with 2 long weekends, camping, brthday parties (4), Easter, and school holidays! However, am back on track for the last week and results are good. Not sure how I go against my April goals, I'm sure not good. Hope you are all safe and well, and losing.0
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I had a completely exhausting day today. My cat woke me up at 3am, and proceeded to play (loudly) until my alarm at 5am. It poured all morning and afternoon so I got completely soaked during delivery (goretex rain suits do eventually give out and let the water in). I didn't bring enough food and was hungry while at physio, forgot my water (used the water dispenser there but it was warm... yuck) and did full body workout including eliptical for cardio (don't like elliptical). Now I am once again laying on the couch. I do plan to go for a long hike tomorrow after work, rain or shine. If I'm wet from work again it won't really matter anyway. :ohwell:
@Laurie: i'm looking forward to this virtual event. Do we each start with a certain goal in mind to try to achieve? Do we all get to see each other's progress or just our own? I'm not familiar with spreadsheets, but either method will be OK with me. I can learn.
FItbit goals:
1. 12,000 steps
2. 8km distance
Monday: 18,006/12.1km
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Total steps: 18,006
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Just popping in to say hi and keep on the thread. Things are completely overwhelming with school, but my exams are done on the 14th. Still haven't missed a day of exercise, food is variable. Hope everyone is well.0
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Goal day- after I log off here I am signing up for a 5K run on Sunday. My goal is to complete it for fun but run the whole way. I am sure I can run the miles but just not at my fastest time. I need to allow myself to walk if needed or just slow down. While I have been running some the longest I have gone is about 1.5 miles at one time. I can keep going but there is something about that halfway point that I need to mentally push my way through. Running is still not my favorite activity but I will do it.
Kelley- It is hard to change but even harder to go back after a trainer has been fired. I can remember being angry at the gym for a while and I did adjust my gym schedule and started branching out into other activities. Enjoy checking out the new gym and if you like it save the money and join the new one. When will your trainer open his own place? It is great that you are helping him.
Tanya- Sorry your kitty woke you so early. We are also getting soaked by rain this week.
MowMow- Hope you are feeling better.
Karen-Good luck with the grading and glad you had fun with your friend over the weekend.
Linder-Good to see you.
Today, was a busy day with an after work meeting then had to run a few errands. By the time I was done I did not feel like hitting the gym. My rationale was that I will be swimming tomorrow tonight, then working with my trainer on Thursday plus a busy exercise packed weekend. So it was a rest day.
May Challenge
1. Set your milage challenge for the month.
2. Post on here (until I get the document up and running)
3. Post your daily miles or KM
What else do people want to include?
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Today I experimented and made hash browns in the waffle maker to go with dinner. I got the idea from Rachel Ray a while ago and put my own spin on her recipe. I have to say they came out quite tasty! Though I cut my finger on the mandolin while cutting the potatoes. :ohwell:
I weighed in at 216.6 today. I am not reporting the loss yet. I want to make sure it sticks for a few days before I log it.
Laurie - Thanks for doing the rollover.
As far as May challenge I think it would be easiest on you if we all were responsible for posting our own information on Google documents. Like Karen, I am not familiar with how to do that. Would you be able to give us detailed directions on how to do so? If you would rather us post our information on here then you transfer it to the document I am fine with that too. I am just concerned that it would become tedious for you to have to do for all of us regularly.
Skinny - Sorry to hear work has been filled with drama. I hope things get better soon.
Kaye - Great job with the walk. I am hoping to eventually get to 5 miles. I think I can physically handle it but the problem is we end up starting our walk after we get home from work. Typically it isn't until 6:30 ish when we begin. I try to keep our walk to an hour so we don't end up eating dinner at 10 pm. Maybe I will make it one of our goal for Brian and I to get in a 5 mile walk on the weekend when we have more time.
Lives - Congrats on the loss. LOL to the DH and his loss.
Littleshadow - That is cute that the kids sang to you!
Kah - So sorry they did that to your trainer. That is sad. Did he sense it coming?
MyMOwMOw - So sorry to hear you had complications from a procedure and was in the ER. I hope you are feeling better now.
Tanya - Got to love the kitties playing in the middle of the night. One of mine sleeps in the bedroom with us while the other one wakes up my husband up after an hour or so wanting to be let out. I also get a kick every time I wake up suddenly in the morning and there is Harvest Moon with her nose inches from my face. Silly kitties, they just make me laugh!
Rain - How are you feeling? Is your knee/leg feeling better? (I am sorry but I cannot remember which was bothering you). You must be glad you are in the home stretch now and almost done with exams. This time of year was always the most stressful for me in college and there are no words to explain the joy of finishing up that last exam of the semester. :happy:0 -
Wow, reading the last few days of the thread it seems a lot of us are in the same drib-drab boat!! Our walk at the beach on Saturday was cut short at 2 miles because I was feeling a blister or something coming on. :ohwell: The socks I wore Friday to the gym I think is what started it and then the walk Saturday just aggravated it more. After my pedi later in the day, I hit the sore spot on the bottom of my foot and nearly went thru the roof! Sunday was a laaazy day! I mean LA-ZY, only 177 steps recorded on the Fitbit. Didn't make it to the gym yesterday and didn't make it again today. I am still taking my hourly walks at work, but have just come home from work very tired.
Mike, my son, comes home next Thursday and next Saturday is the Color Run. After that I think I need to mix things up on the fitness front. I am wondering if I am really tired, or just tired of doing the exact same thing day in and day out at the gym. :yawn:
Mike will show me some additional things to work out lower body and abs this trip home. Soon I should be able to hit the pool too. I am looking forward to trying water aerobics.
I don't have much time for personals, but I do want to welcome BDoug and add to what everyone else has said:
@BDoug - I started MFP on January 7th and up until that point I couldn't walk more than about 50 yards without back pain. My issue isn't a bulging disc but a desiccated disc. I found myself having to sit and lean forward (similar to you) after awhile on my feet. Walking wasn't as bad as standing. I couldn't stand for any length of time at all. Anyway, my point is I started walking every hour at work. Not far, but every hour I get up from my desk and walk around my building. It takes about 2-3 minutes. Some time in February I bought myself a Fitbit (pedometer) and started tracking my steps. My walk every hour works out to be about 750 steps. I found that after a few weeks I could walk the entire lap without pain. In addition to the hourly walks, I started to walk a different route around the building at the start and end of my lunch break which is about 4-5 minute walk.
Here I am almost 4 months later and I am walking about a quarter mile to the gym and then walking an hour (averaging about 2.75 miles) on the treadmill and then that quarter mile back home. I do that routine twice a week and then I walk 3 miles on Saturdays. I am pleased to say that I can do all that with no back pain! (some shin splints maybe, but no back pain). :bigsmile:
At the end of the day, the walking intervals can do nothing but help and who knows, maybe you will be lucky to build up strength and stamina to walk further and longer with minimal, if any, back pain. (To me, that is the most important thing and the weight loss is just a bonus!)
HAPPY WALKING and welcome to the thread!!
Until next time; wishing everyone peace, love and weight loss!! :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:
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Don't sweat the small stuff, just SWEAT!!!0 -
@nettie--I was so happy to read you got the interviews--keeping my fingers crossed for a good outcome. :flowerforyou: It made me laugh when you said you wake up with the cat's nose in your face. Gunner does the same thing, but his nose is quite a bit bigger than a kitty's--plus, he does this thing where he snorts in my face to wake me up--it sounds cuter than it actually feels. :ohwell:
@laurie--sounds like a rest day was well-earned. I think we should just stick with the mileage goal to track as a group to keep it simple. Individuals can always add their own weight work and track it themselves, if they want. Oh, and I have that same issue at the halfway point--it doesn't seem to matter if I'm running 2 or 5 miles, I always want to take a walking break. You're right, it's totally mental, but hard to get past. :grumble:
@laura--good luck with final exams! :drinker:
@tanya--we are also getting lots of rain this week. There's not a dry day in the forecast until next Monday! :noway:
@naomi--good to see you checking in. As hansea said--new month, fresh start!
@kris--sorry you've been under the weather, but glad you are feeling better. :flowerforyou:
@ushkii--awesome that your ankle is feeling well enough to try some walking--don't overdo it!
@hansea--thanks, I also love that it's a new month after tomorrow. Clean slate. I'm really impressed you are doing a 10k this summer! :drinker: I've been running for almost 3 years now and the longest race I've done is an 8k.
Tuesday Goals:
Well, even with the excess calories over the past week and a half, my weight has been sticking between 186-188. This is an improvement, as I had previously been fluctuating up into the low 190's. Looks like my April Renaissance was successful, so my general goal is to keep it going. I was a bit under today even though I prioritized grading over the gym. :blushing: I have been really bad about getting to bed at a decent hour (and for me that means midnight), so my goal tonight is to be in bed by 11 and asleep by 12. Hopefully, that will give me a decent night's sleep and I'll be more prone to hit the gym tomorrow after school.
Made good progress on my grading goals. Tomorrow I will start on the Hemingway stories since we are almost halfway through the quarter and the cartoons are the only grade in the books for my juniors. I've been so focused on getting my AP kids ready for the exam next week, I've been neglectful of the junior grading. Fortunately, they did speeches for the past 2 days so I also have those grades to enter tomorrow. My AP do their last in-class practice essays this Friday, so I will be busy this weekend grading those so I can hand them back before the test next Thursday. Yikes--I need to stop talking about it--I'm getting overwhelmed. :noway:
Grading Goals:
1. 68/70 AP essays DONE (except for 2 make ups)
2. 52/52 satirical cartoons DONE
3. x/52 Hemingway short story annotations/questions
(I have a lot more grading, but this is my goal by friday)
Exercise goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner DONE + gym NOT DONE
Wed--walk gunner
Thurs--walk gunner + gym
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner + Glo Run 5k
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@skinny jeans you eat more when your sleepy so that makes sense good luck getting to bed earlier I know it can be hard. That extra rest is well needed and deserved I am sure. Don't get overwhelmed you got this!
@laura that can be soooo stressful best of luck
@nettie Congrats!!!
@ Laurie sounds like you earned it
@tanya hands you a poncho lol
@ kris feel better soon!
@hansea one day at a time just start again fresh wow way to go on the 10k!
@ robin ow i hate blisters I love walking and running at the beach. I haven't had time to go in a long time though. the color run is something i have always wanted to do! please tells us how it went
Tuesday goals:
My goal today was just to keep the ball rolling. I made sure not to drink too many of my calories and to try and get in more protein. I notice i am way hungrier if i don't get enough.
Monday: goal complete did zombies! Run felt great
Tuesday: work and weights goal complete
Wensday: zombies, run! Maybe go swimming or biking too
Thursday: weights and work
Friday: zombies, run and work
Saturday: biking or hiking and work
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oh and I rediscovered my oh so wonderful foam roller awww hurts so good lol0
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Our walk this evening was only 3 miles. We walked to a store across town to pick up a couple of things. We thought it was farther than it was. (Yes, it's a small town. The closest Y is 50 miles away, but I can stand on my front porch and listen to the rodeo on the next block.). Nettie, we walk right after dinner.
It was so quiet here over the weekend. Its good to see so many reports. Sorry some of you have been ill or otherwise struggling. Continue to come here and let us lift you up. Congratulations on the losses and other successes.
I had a funny nsv today. It was laundry day, and the weather was perfect so I hung my sheets on the line. I haven't used my clothespin apron for nearly a year. I can now tie it around my waist much more comfortably than the last time I used it.
Onward and downward. Kaye0
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