Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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@Rozie. So sorry for your loss. You will miss your mother so much. I'm proud of you for making this a stepping stone to a healthier life.
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@Rozie. Sorry about your loss. Praying for God's comfort.0
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Hi! I hope Monday finds you successful with your health goals.
@Rozie so sorry for your loss.
@Niki Thanks for reposting the daily post suggestions. I knew there was a suggested format, I couldn't remember what it was.
RE: strength training...I'm trying to become independent with strength training by adding a day of lifting with a friend in addition to the 2 I do with my trainer. So, I will report on that in some manner, I guess, depending on what is decided. Thanks for taking the leadership role on this, even though you aren't exactly comfortable with the role. I know we all appreciate it.
Perfect effort and balance,
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I need to loose about 160 pounds, could always use more friends and motivation.0
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So sorry for your loss Rozie. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.0
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@rozie--so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
@holly--your Riley looks a lot like my Gunner when he was younger. I think you were very smart to drop that math class--always take control of what you can in life.
@linda--I've had days like that--one little choice can upset the whole day. When I 1st started logging, I used to log my planned meals and snacks for the day, first thing in the morning. It kept me on plan and made it easier to adjust if need be.
@amy--I'm happy that you are happy about the Patriots going to the Superbowl. Just as I'm happy that Tammy is happy about the Seahawks. As for this Chicago girl, I'm happy we have a new coach for our Bears.
@kelley--glad you are enjoying the walks. That's a tough one about the gym membership. Does it have a monthly membership option? Could you get a "summer-only" membership. I know a lot of gym's offer that due to all of the students who are out of school all summer. Some gym's also let you put your membership "on hold" for a time period to accommodate people who travel a lot or are snowbirds. It might be worth talking to someone at the gym to see what your options are--I bet they would be willing to offer you some sort of package to keep you as a patron even if it's just for part of the year.
@L2T--congrats on your daughter's engagement--how exciting for your family!
@MKknits --hope everyone gets well soon!
Welcome to all of the newlings!!
Monday check-in:
After one day on the prednisone, my shoulder and neck already feel so much better. Tomorrow I will call to schedule the PT. I had a very productive day since school is closed for MLK day. I met a colleague for a working breakfast, came home and walked gunner, then went to starbucks to grade some more. From there I went straight to the gym and ran 3 miles in 32 minutes.
Now I'm home checking in with you guys and I still have plenty of time to get lunch ready for the week and perhaps grade the analysis activities.
2015 mantra = "Just 15 minutes"
January Challenge:
Under calorie goal: 17/19 days (goal is 28/31 days)
All-in: run 2 days/week: week 1 = 2/2, week 2 = 3/2, week 3 = 1/2, week 3 = x/2
8k at end of month (not sure what day) in 56 minutes (Thanksgiving 8k = 56:49, NYE 8k = 57:47)
Grading Goals:
1. 36/66 AP essays
2. 30/66 AP journals
3. x/14 junior analysis activities
4. 23/66 journal conferences
Exercise Goals: (week 3)
Sun--walk gunner DONE
Mon--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Tues--rest day (meeting)
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs-- walk gunner
Fri--rest day
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Happy Monday everyone! Well I went back to work today. Everyone was happy to see me which made me feel great. They even had balloons, a beautiful plant, and a card. One of the office associates Brandy even gave me some microwavable mac-n-cheese because I had been craving it the day before my surgery. I love her!! Now I have the next two days off before resuming my normal schedule.
@rozie, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. But thinking of her free and in Heaven has to be so comforting. I pray your family and for your determination to make your mom proud. I’m sure she already was.
@balloo134, welcome to the group! Logging is the first most important step to getting our weight under control. I know I HAVE to do it or I will fail.
@Bmoy87, welcome to the group. Post often and you will get a ton of support.
@skinny, glad you’re feeling better! Sounds like you had a good and productive day. Those are the best huh?
Motto: Fit for 50!
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Hello all! My name is Brittany. I'm not new to MFP, but this is my first time jumping in and posting in groups. In 2012 I weighed 253 pounds (5'8) and by 2013 I got down to 218. I moved out of my parents house and couldn't find time to eat healthy (re: was too lazy to eat healthy) and by the beginning of this year I had reached 274 - the most I've ever weighed. I have asthma, so my breathing is already raspy, add 100+ pounds of extra weight and I sound like a freight train. The good thing I realized I couldn't live like that anymore, and I joined a gym, as well as asked for a bike for Christmas that I've begun riding every day. I'm also living back home again (a whole other story on its own) and my mom is on a health kick herself so eating healthy has gotten easier. Since starting last Monday I'm down 10 pounds (260) and hoping to be under 200 by my 27th birthday in December. I could use any encouragement you'd like to throw my way, and friends are welcomed, too! I'm hoping to stick it out this time! Healthy is the new skinny!0
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Hi, I'm new here...I'm going into this with everything I have...I have 4 kids and over 100 pounds to lose, but so much to gain. I'd love to be a part of the group. Thanks0
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Welcome to the new people, you have found a great group.
Rozie- Sorry to hear about your mom. Wishing you and your family peace during this time.
The swim meet went well and I beat all the times that I put in so that was an accomplishment. I also managed to beat one person in on the last leg of the 100 Back stroke so I was not last for once. Overall, I am happy with the results of the meet. I thing I learned is never shave your legs on the day of a swim meet. I have a horrible area on the inside of my knee that looks red, spotty like when you cut yourself while shaving. It does hurt and is painful. I also learned that I need to use the steps to get out of the pool, otherwise my calfs will never get rid of the bruises. They are very sore and bruised and I can't blame it on rock climbing.
I had a good workout tonight and learned something from my trainer about eating. There are now three reasons why people eat besides hunger. There is the emotional eater- you eat based on how you feel whether it is happy, sad, celebration, crisis etc. Then there is the food for fuel to run your body (what we strive for and most athletes do this. The newest form is the social eater- hence this is what I tend to do. You eat when you go out with friends. So the trick is to avoid always meeting people for dinner or lunch within reason. Instead go for walk or do something active first or afterwards. The problem with restaurants is the amount of time you wait for food- ie then you order drinks, appetizers etc. So when you go out to eat avoid the apps and order the entree's, drink water instead of the liquor. When I thought about this I realized that when I eat out the night before my weight is usually up in the morning and the reason is simple- Too much sodium in the food, I eat to much and all the sitting and waiting for food. The point is not to avoid eating out it is doing so in moderation and pairing it with some type of exercise. I am a social eater since I like to go out with friends and people. When I do huge group things I tend to overeat the wrong type of food.
Have a great day and a good work week.
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Welcome Brittany, 5girls, and the other new folks, you'll enjoy this group. Come back daily to check in or just read the posts and you'll certainly be encouraged. I just started a few months ago and between this group and logging my calories and exercise daily I have actually got a good start on my weight loss! I know you can do it too!
@ Rosie, so sorry for your loss.
@ Niki, I suggest keeping the calorie tracking and like the idea of weight training as long as those of us who don't go to a gym can do it our way, i.e. lifting light weights at home or working with bands, resistance exercises, etc.
I would like to learn the "plank" not sure if someone my weight and age (with not much muscle strength) can do it. But I sure plan to try. Wish me luck!!
Barb0 -
I just starter again on mfp after taking a 1 1/2 month hiatus. I was doing really well and lost 15lbs between last September-November but now I've gained 7lbs back and feel so disappointed in myself for falling off again. But I'm back up and ready to start again!0
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Hi Everyone - I am pretty much new to MFP (I signed up years ago but never followed through) and need to get 100+ lbs off. I just realized today how many years I have been trying to lose these same pounds only to fall off the wagon and have to begin again. It was kind of discouraging to think about but I just need to take it one day at a time but not forget how many days I have in.
I would love to have some motivation along the way and motivate where I am able - oh - I'm Marilyn....talk to you soon.0 -
Wow--lots of newlings have jumped in tonight! Welcome to all of you. Come back often and you will get a lot of support as we get to know you.
@marilyn--you're here doing it now and that's what matters.
@minny--you're still down 8 lbs from where you started, so that's a win IMHO.
@bap--anyone can learn to plank; you just need to start slow. Straight arm planks are much easier than planking on your forearms. Also, if you can't start with a straight arm plank on the floor, try it on the stairs or a counter top--any stationary surface that will provide an easier angle than flat on the floor. Once you find a good starting point hold it for as long as you can, rest, and repeat for a few reps. Then add 5 seconds each subsequent session. In order to see improvement, you'll need to be consistent, but you don't necessarily have to do them everyday. Every other day might be ideal as it will give your muscles time to rest and recover. Once you can hold the plank at your current angle for 1 minute, increase the difficulty (ie. move down one stair, or from the counter to a lower surface). Once you can hold a straight arm plank on the floor for 1 minute, you should be able to do a forearm plank for at least 15-20 seconds.
@laurie--congrats on your swim meet--that's awesome that you beat all of your times!! I loved hearing about the different types of eaters. I would add one more--the boredom eater. Perhaps this is just a variation of the emotional eater, but I think it's slightly different than "feeding your feelings." Rather it's feeding a lack of activity. I know I'm guilty of this--when I'm bored, I want to snack. However, when I'm emotional, whether sad, angry, or nervous, I find it very hard to eat anything.
@brittany & 5girls--Welcome to you both!
@teresa--glad you were welcomed back so warmly at work!
AFM (as for me)--I got lunch ready for the week (Parmesan swai--yum!) and did a load of laundry. Never got back to grading and now it's getting late, but I'll have a lot of time to grade tomorrow while my students take their final exams. I need to finish 18 more of the essays tomorrow, but I'm hoping to have them all done before I leave work.
We have a pre-bargaining meeting after work which will probably go until 7-ish so glad I got the gym in today.
2015 mantra = "Just 15 minutes"
January Challenge:
Under calorie goal: 17/19 days (goal is 28/31 days)
All-in: run 2 days/week: week 1 = 2/2, week 2 = 3/2, week 3 = 1/2, week 3 = x/2
8k at end of month (not sure what day) in 56 minutes (Thanksgiving 8k = 56:49, NYE 8k = 57:47)
Grading Goals:
1. 36/66 AP essays
2. 30/66 AP journals
3. x/14 junior analysis activities
4. 23/66 journal conferences
Exercise Goals: (week 3)
Sun--walk gunner DONE
Mon--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Tues--rest day (meeting)
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs-- walk gunner
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner + gym
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Hello All and welcome to the newbies.
So glad to see everyone coming on board with the weight training. There are so very many body weight exercises that you can do anywhere, home, work, outdoors. Currently my trainer has be doing heavy lifting 2 x week. I truly never expected to be able to do the weights I am now lifting.
Food, fitness and water goals are all within range for the last 2 days. I have my food planned for today.
Thank you all for being there,
Lori
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@skinnyjeanz - Glad your neck and shoulder are feeling better and good luck with the PT. Isn't it great to have a day off? It's a little slice of what life will (hopefully) be like if we ever get to retire.
@teresa - How sweet of your coworkers to welcome you back in such a nice way. Hope you continue to feel better every day.
@laurie - Congrats on beating all your previous times at the swim meet!
AFM - Doing much better with my eating and starting to drop the pounds I stupidly gained in the last few months. The weather is gorgeous this week after an entire week of gloomy, gray skies. I think the high today is in the 60s!
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Argh. I WAS going to post a bunch of personals on Sunday evening, but had a heart attack during the Packer/Seahawks game...soo.....;) Oh well, maybe next year, GB.
I was also exhausted after a busy work day yesterday, so I didn't get online last night and missed sharing with you all my Monday check in....I lost 2.6 lbs! Woo hoo! On my way to getting back to my summer weight. I keep getting down to 250 and then stall and gain back. I'm now at 263.6 and hopefully continuing back in a downward direction. My goal this year is to get under and stay under 250 for once!
I have such a busy week coming up, so my Tuesday goal is to try and get in here and at least read and keep up each day this week. It should be easier to do now that I see the community page is on the android app for my phone! I tried posting a reply, but couldn't get a keyboard screen to come up...might've been because my battery was running low. Sometimes my phone gets crazy when it's low on energy....so human that way.
As for the strength-training goal for February, I'm in. I think it will be a good idea to make it part of the All-in and let people personalize it to their fitness level. Strength training can come in so many different shapes and sizes. You can do resistance exercises using just your own body weight, you can do resistance bands or free weights, you can go to the gym and use machines, etc. Goals could be anything from strength-train x number of days/week to specific number of reps or attaining a higher weight lifted.
I will have to think about what my goal will be as I have free weights at home and a gym membership which I should be using more.
Well, I better get these the kids and I out the door and off to school and work!
January All-in: 8/19
Mantra: You Know Better!
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@Laurie~Hooray for beating all of your previous times at your swim meet!
@Teresa~What a warm welcome back to work!
@Karen~Glad the meds are helping your shoulder, hope you’ll be good as new after a couple of PT sessions. Thanks for the ideas. My gym only offers summer membership to kids that are home from college; however, I can freeze my account twice a year—maybe I can freeze it until Jun/Jul. I did talk it over with my friend and trainer some last night—for now I’m playing it by ear, see if we keep up with walking consistently.
@Hansea~Hooray for the loss this week, WTG!!!
@L2T~Congrats on the impending engagement for your daughter, how exciting. Sounds like she picked out a winner! Retirement…we can dream.
@Holly~You made some great decisions in moving around your classes, I know your're disappointed that it will prolong finishing your degree but I think your mental health is more important.
Welcome to all of the newlings. You’ve found a great place for friendship and support, check back often and become part of the conversation to receive the most benefit from this group.
AFM~Well, I had an altercation with a wood fence last night after a certain 100# chocolate lab pulled me down a hill because she saw ducks to chase! My hand and two of my fingers are pretty cut up. That was at the beginning of our walk yesterday; the rest of our walk was fine (our trainer joined us too, which was unexpected)—did a little over 3 miles. Today I lift heavy things with my trainer.
Monday~Walk w friend DONE!
Tuesday~Trainer
Wednesday~Walk w friend
Friday~Walk w friend (or rest day)
Saturday~Walk w friend (or rest day)
Sunday~Trainer
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Happy Tuesday!!
@Welcome Newbies
@NK1112- Keep the positive attitude up with your loss
@Karen- My old boss recently got a dog they named Lucy who looks identical to Riley it could be a relative Great job putting a dent in the grading. I like that you added boredom eater to the list.
@Teresa-Glad office workers made your day.
@LaurieK- Congrats on the swim meet and I am the emotional eater depending on the emotions I can stuff myself or just won't eat at all
@hansea- Congrats on the loss
AFM- Epic fail turned into success....went to my new class last night to only find the college was closed. I went grocery shopping instead which was much needed also. Goal tonight is to make enough breakfast sandwiches for the rest of the week so I will stop paying $7.50 for egg whites and muffin at my job. I got new walking shoes yesterday super excited to start breaking them in on lunch today.
17/31 for staying under calorie goal
12/20 for walking at lunch
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Drum Roll Please. . . . . . . . .A most successful weigh in this morning
Please note the new ticker
I am happy beyond words. The last time I was at this weight was when I was pregnant with my baby 23 years ago.
New goal is to get out of the obese category on the BMI.
Love to all Happy dance!
Lori
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Ok. Not sure if I'm writing in the right spot. I'm looking to join a group that can help motivate and encourage me. I was doing really good with mfp, but have been going through a lot and stopped. I know that's an excuse and I'm ready to get back on track.0
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Good morning all.
Happy National Cheese Lover’s Day!
January 20, 2015 is
National Cheese Lover's Day
Today is National Cheese Lover’s Day! Did you know that the average American consumes about 31 pounds of cheese each year? That may seem like a lot, but for the average French person it’s 50 pounds!
There are more than 900 known cheeses in the world, and they can all be classified by texture. Here are the primary classifications and some examples: fresh cheese (ricotta); soft cheese (feta); semi-soft cheese (Fontina); semi-hard cheese (Gouda); hard cheese (Cheddar); double or triple crème cheese (Brillat-Savarin); blue cheese (Gorgonzola); washed rind cheese (Limburger); and bloomy rind cheese (Brie).
People have been making cheese for at least 8,000 years, so the cheeses we enjoy today are all relatively young by comparison. Take Emmental (also known as Swiss cheese), for example. It’s only been around since the first century BC!
Visit your local cheesemonger and pick up your favorite kind of artisan cheese or cook a cheesy dish for dinner tonight in honor of National Cheese Lover’s Day!
I guess I should cold smoke some cheese today and I have to put some butter in the smoker while there is cheese in there.
“Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.
Tom
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@Lori 100# gone. WAY TO GO. That is still eluding me, but I'm not giving up.
@L2T Thanks for giving me a good chuckle to start my day. I've been retired for over 10 years and still waiting for things to slow down.
@Skinny Boredom definitely needs to be on the list of eaters. I think I would have to change social eating to family eating. Family events are really hard.
Well, I'm back again. I feel like the last couple of months have just been a series of derailments and excuses. My son and his family came over Friday night to spend the long weekend. They have 2 boys ages 5 and 3, and our little Jane Kaye who will be 1 tomorrow. What a handful they are. Those boys are so busy. I swear the 3-year-old would wear Satan out! The older one has calmed down a lot since he started kindergarten. Needless to say, I was busy. I didn't have time to even think about going for a walk, but I also used it as an excuse to not pay attention to what I was eating. Sunday we had a birthday party for Jane complete with cake. Well, that is over and just need to get back in the groove.
I like the idea of strength training. I will have to do a bit of research. I have some small dumbbells that I can use. The gym isn't an option so I will have to find some things I can do at home. I really need to focus on the basics, logging, water, and walking.
Welcome newcomers. I hope you'll return often, and share with us.
Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
I'm been MIA once again. I think the relocation, new job, new house, BF's husband's passing, Cyrus, etc. . . has caught up with me and I'm just plain exhausted. I can't get enough sleep and now I've come down with a nasty sinus infection/cold and sound like a bull frog. It's just lovely. I think this is the first weekend coming up where I have nothing to do and I plan on doing just that. NOTHING! I'll be back soon I promise.0
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@cblue315 - Congratulations! Rock it, sister!
Welcome, newbies! I was a newbie just a few weeks ago, and folks in this thread welcomed me with open arms. I hope you feel just as included.
I can't remember what Tuesday's theme is...Tom wants us to think it's about cheese, clearly.
I'm trying to get some work done in the quiet at the B&B, but it's so cold in here! I figured out that the batteries in the thermostat were low which was preventing me from changing the temp; new batteries fixed that problem, but now I'm wondering if the pilot light on the furnace is out because all I'm getting from the vents is cold air. *shiver* As much as I like having the space to spread out, my fingers are frozen and I'm having trouble concentrating, so I think I need to pack up and go back to my house. Best laid plans, eh?
I have a phone meeting at 1PM, then I plan to hit the new fitness room at the rec center. So exciting!
MFP Goals January 18-24
Diet Goals
* No fast food 3/7 days - x/7
* Track food 7/7 days - 2/7
Exercise Goals
* 30 mins of cardio (preferably elliptical) 3/7 days - x/7
* Yoga daily as part of Miracle Morning routine - 3/7
* Talk to trainer at rec center about strength training -
Health Goals
* Take meds daily - 2/7
* Refill pill box when needed -
Cleaning Goals
* Declutter kitchen cabinet under sink -
* Declutter kitchen cabinets over sink -
* Take last tote of kids clothes to BigBro's house -
* Follow daily cleaning schedule -
Personal Goals
* Complete Miracle Morning routine daily - 3/7
* Move wake up time back to 6AM daily - 1/7
* Tweak night time routine to better set up for mornings -
* In bed, lights out by 10:30 PM at least 4/7 days - x/7 (so close on Monday! lights out by 11PM!)
Work Goals
* Submit at least 4/8 magazine articles for review x/8
* File 5/5 newspaper articles - 3/5
* Invoice newspaper -
* Invoice magazines -
* Resolve issue with client's shopping cart -
* Follow up on PR pitches sent last week -
* Coordinate with outlet #1 and PR client for coverage - DONE
* Sub at middle school Friday afternoon -
January All-In
* Login to MFP daily - 20/31
* At/Under calorie limit 20/31 - 3/31
* Workout (besides yoga) 12/31 - 7/31
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My goal today is simple.
Make it to the end! I am sick, with some serious sinus pain and pressure. Plus a teething 6 month old - who does nothing but scream! And a crazy 3.5 year old that doesn't understand that mommy is sick.
I just need to make it to bedtime. I need strength... And my husband to get home0 -
Thank you for all the support you guys have given me. I really appreciate it. Yesterday was a hard night for me. My Dad went home yesterday and that left me home alone for the first time since my mom passed. I was just a big ball of tears. I need to make sure I have something to focus on when I'm home alone. My eating was a mess yesterday and a bit today but I have time to make it up today. The rest of the week should be better. My DH will be home much earlier tonight and will help me get things ready for the rest of the week.
The rest of January will be me trying to get back into pre-preparing food and logging everything. February I will start setting goals. Good news is I have been doing more with my appearance.
Anyone have any ideas where I could get some cheap lifting equipment?
Have a great day,
Rozie0 -
Happy Tuesday everyone! Just doing a quick run through. The women at my church our starting our own Bible study that starts in about an hour. I just made the most yummy pasta dish with tons of fresh veggies. Went over my calories a bit, but I will make it up tomorrow and eat much lighter. Sometimes you just have to have pasta!!
@Rozie, do you have a Play it again Sports in your area? You would probably find some good bargains there.
@scrubb816, I sure hope you feel better soon. I remember when my girl was little and how much of a pain motherhood was when I wasn’t feeling well.
@susan, feel better soon!! ((((Hugs))))
@nanigyrl4ever, this is the right spot for awesome support and motivation. Welcome!!
@cblue, congratualation to you!! You will be out of that obese category in no time and onward to even greater successes. (*) (*) (*)
@Laurie, I know I fall into the social eater category. I can do great until I’m with others who are eating whatever they want. This has totally derailed me so many times and I would love to get a handle on it this year!
Motto for 2015: Fit for 50!
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Happy Tuesday
@cblue - Congratulations....welcome to the century marker! Great work!
@Ellen - thinking about you and sending you positive vibes....
I hope today brought good things to you. I weighed in today...lost a pound....will take it. Call it a win.
Exercise has been consistent....still a bit too snacky. I need to get that in more control, but am doing OK.
I need to buy fewer snacky foods. If I only have a bit of it in the house, I do better. If I have plenty, I'll want plenty. Bleck. I will continue working on it and being thankful for the success I've been able to get.
Perfect effort and balance,
Mara0
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