WEIGHT NO MORE Team Chat - June 2020
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Week 4 Challenge! Review and Reset. Mixing up the challenges from June and making sure the ingredients get made into something you're going to keep using. Enjoy!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10801194/june-week-4-challenge-review-and-reset#latest0 -
Daily steps
June 14th: 15,856
June 15th: 13,467
June 16th : 13,816
June 17th: 8,695
June 18th: 2,973
June 19th: 13,699
June 20th: 7,069
This week was my off week. It wasn't too bad over all just very emotional. I was able to get in 14.50 miles , I almost made it to 15 miles. I am keeping the same goals this week and trying for a better one .
My goals for next week are:
1) 82 oz of water
2) min of 12,000 steps daily
3) 15 miles of hiking
4) 3 days strength training
We did have a great father's day even with everything going on. Grandma was back in the ER this morning thankfully she didnt have to stay. Her tube that's draining her kidney keeps getting blocked . Thank you everyone for letting me vent when I need to.4 -
06/21 steps 80921
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Congratulations to @Twyla77, @kirsten11872 and @bburrer30 for being at the top of the team’s weight loss in week 3!!
Congratulations to @twyla77 for making the F2F Honorable Mentions!!
Way to go!!!
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Sunday check in
Food - not logged and over
Water - 64 oz
Exercise - 50 min walk, PT, strength and stretching
Great day yesterday! We went for Jim's 5 mile walk around 1. Daisy and I ducked out after 15 min because I only wanted to do a half hour. We ended up a little lost in a neighborhood I never walked in before Lol! I still got home in time to finish up everything I needed to do for the bbq. I made frozen drinks and then we hung by the pool. I floated around and really didn't swim but I did wear my apple watch and it was ok. So swimming will be next..
Today, I have a lot to do if I want to get to the shore on Wed. I am going to take a walk after dinner since it is going to be hot here today. I have my plan for food, I have to make up for yesterday. I did IF for 14.5 hours. I am going to work on getting more consistent with IF. I also am still working on the hunger scale. I actually did well last week even with my gain. I am eating about 3/4 of my lunch now. Working on going to 1/2.
Ok everyone-Have a wonderful Monday! New week, let's hit some goals!!
@cassiegetsfit2013 Maybe next week we can both be in onderland! We can do this!! My daughter has a brown mini golden doodle. She is so cute! I have to post a pic of her one of these days.
@timibotkin Thanks for the kind words. I really love this team so I wanted to find a way to stay on and but have a little more time. Those look like a lot of steps to me but I know you usually have very high steps. It is frustrating that all that activity at work isn't reflected in your step count. At least your body still counts it as exercise! You have a very physical job!
@Cafelelia Your husband is going to love that yeti cooler! I love the idea of filling it with gifts, you are so creative! More over, very excited you got out for a run and were feeling good after. And Hockey for the boys! They must be thrilled too! What a great day!
@bburrer30 Wow! That still is pretty amazing getting to 14.5 miles!! Hope this week will be better for you. Hugs!
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Week 3 Step Challenge Winners
1. @JillyBT - 81,107 steps
2. @Cafelelia - 77,948 steps
3. @Timibotkin - 77,076 steps
Together 7 team members had 506,338 steps this week!!
Congratulations everyone!!
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Sunday check in
Food - on target
Water- 1.8l
Exercise - 30 min yoga, 8491 steps
Good day yesterday and I am so pleased that my husband had such a nice day. Well, it is the last week of school with 4 days left. My younger son already had his first tantrum of the day about the work assigned. He is almost 10 and too old for tantrums, but after so long in lockdown, I can’t blame him. I am just going to go easy on the kids this week. If the work gets done, it gets done, and if not, that’s ok. I finished my first week of the Fitness Blender program. I chose a 2 week one just to see how I would like it. I am enjoying it so far and am still standing! @gingerpwr - Thanks for recommending it!!
@sleepymom5 - So happy that you had such a nice Father’s Day for Jim!
@bburrer30 - You did great for such a challenging week! Hope that your grandmother is doing better.2 -
Welcome to week four. I read somewhere that if we have one positive thought in the morning, no matter how brief, it sets us up for a more successful day. Sometimes it's pretty hard to do.
Right now, I'm sitting at my desk with noise-canceling headphones on and it's not even taking the edge off. The sidewalks and road right in front of the house are being completely ripped up and replaced. It's not just noise though, it's shaking the house. For the next three days, I have so much really difficult thinking work to do on the launch of the new company. It's now I wish the coffee shops were open. I'd ride my bike down someone else's perfectly smooth new road to another neighbourhood and work in one all day.
Speaking of riding my bike to another neighborhood - and here's my positive thought for the morning, I visited with my daughter early Saturday morning and we walked through a laneway to get to that big park I ranted about last month. (They have distance circles in the grass now, so not scary.) I notice this vignette.
Toronto is now so populated and real estate is out of this world. Not long ago laneway housing became legal in places that used to be garages or workshops and things like that. This scene made me feel like I was on vacation in Europe. The building this row of homes is behind is a very upscale clothing store in a destination shopping area. Such hustle and bustle (when it's not Covid time) and then this.
Here's my positive thought for the day. I almost can't hear the complete destruction right in front of me.
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Congratulations @twyla77, @kirsten11872, @bburrer30 for leading the group with your losses last week! Well deserved all three of you. You've been working hard despite everything going on around you, which can be empowering.
@timibotkin Even if your steps were down, slinging gallons of paint on a ladder sounds like a HIIT workout - cardio and arms. I agree with Pam. Don't let the scale get you down. You've maintained so far this month and this could be your week.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Whoa! Not bad at all is right. You had a great week and are having a fantastic month. I hope the migraines stay away this week. You deserve it.
@KUMEcyclingteam Steady losses remind me of marathon or cycling training. It's the steady ones who sneak up and take the lead.
@JillyBT I'm so happy you maintained with all that's going on around you. It sounds like a lot of extra work but I bet you feel better knowing that your parents will have much better caregivers. It's going to help you a lot with a strong line of communication and will be such a relief to have caregivers who get to know your parents well. One of the biggest things we must change coming out of Covid is the infrastructure for the care of our older parents, particularly high-quality care in their own homes. My mom's main desire was to stay in her home but in October wound up in hospital and now a nursing home. She is coping and safe but biding time.
@annliz23 Wow! I can relate to grandchildren wearing you out. I missed my two so much for the three months in lockdown that when we saw each other for the first time last week, the first thing I noticed was how big my almost-three-year-old granddaughter had gotten. She also seemed a little nostalgic and wanted me to carry her up the stairs several times. Good thing I've been doing that boot camp. And then my grandson just learned to walk, so is falling down and getting into danger, and I'm down on the floor crawling to keep him safe. When they left I had to lie down. Happily though. Congratulations on being a pound down.
@CassieGetsFit2013 Outstanding comeback! I know it seems confusing but must feel great too. I also suffer from depression and have since I was a child (rare but sometimes happens). One thing I learned somewhere along the line is that having a sense of control over something helps you feel like you're in the driver's seat. Even though controlling the condition is so elusive, having control over something else that's healthy really goes a long way. So does routine. I weigh myself at the same time of day, every day, and still, it goes up and down like a yoyo. The average weight trend (I learned that from all the statistics on the news lately about Covid) is what I look at now. Yours is great!
@Freeglerock I just want to move to your village. My apologies if it's bigger than a village, or a cliche, it's more idyllic for me this way. I know in reality they're probably digging your road up right now too. LOL
@lennoncpa Thanks for dropping by just to say hello. That made my Sunday evening.
Also, thanks everyone for all the nice comments about being captain. I'm sure it's going to help me more than you and I feel bit selfish about that. But I promise to try to do a good job.4 -
Username: jedaschultz
Week: 4
Weight in day: Monday
Previous weight:202.8
Current weight: 200.2
A good week for me. I stayed much closer to food goals and water and it shows. Now to do it again.6 -
Daily check in Sunday
Food-uhhhh no comment
Water-could be better
exercise-walk and yoga
sleep-8 hours
Let me just say DO NOT DRINK PINA COLADAS if you want to be skinny. My mom has begged for them for ever. Molly finally made a big batch for Fathers day. OMG were they ever tasty. I had 3. Don't want to do that too often.
I am geared up for a good week.
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@1theresamcvean - We are officially in Phase 2 as of Wednesday!!!! Patios and hair salons are now a go!4 -
@Cafelelia OMG!!! My son just called and I'm making us a reservation. I cannot wait to hear from my stylist. I'm so happy! My daughter works for the Distillery District Restaurant Corporation and they're going to have lots of tables and a way to order from your phone and a food runner will bring your food out. Sophisticated. She'll be so busy this week as she is a marketing and HR director because those things are closely related there. Oh, happy day!!! For those not from TO who would like to see it a bit of the Distillery District and one of the restaurants, and some of the work my daughter does in marketing, have a look at this. I am somewhere in this video my hair is curly, not straight like my picture here:
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Haaaaaaaaaaapy Monday everyone!
@sleepymom5 You are a total rock star! You deserve a break, and I'm glad you're staying on the team while you focus on prioritizing yourself and your family. You are amazing, and thank you for being such a great co-captain!
@1theresamcvean Congratulations and thank you for stepping up! You're going to be wonderful, too, and together with @Cafelelia I'd say our group has the best captains in the entire Fat to Fit community!
The pic above is just as much a reminder to me as to anyone else, that when we set our goals, we need to outline the steps we'll take to reach them. I've gotten a bit lax over the last few days, so I needed to refocus myself today.
Goal: Lose 5 lbs by July 11.
Steps:
1. Drink 80 oz of water a day
2. Better clean eating plan
3. Exercise 6 days per week
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Hello team and happy Monday. This is a picture of my foster dog Bebe on day 4 of his recovery from being neutered. He seems to be doing well now after the first two days were very rough. He has a bad heart so it was scary if he would survive the surgery but now he’s good to go! They have him posted as available for adoption and I really hope he finds a nice family. He’s just so lovable ❤️8 -
@1theresamcvean thanks! I am feeling really good!
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@sleepymom5 glad you are still going to be on the team! You have been a great captain! I know I do not have the time to dedicate to being captain. I do not blame you.4
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Hello Team and Happy Monday!!
Its a much welcomed warm and sunny day here. We had 5 days of rain and I still managed 98,925 steps last week. I'm so over the rain! While my garden seems to prefer rain water to well water, it really needs heat so I'm happy it actually feels like summer.
Being back in the 160's makes me feel so good and slender. I've been planning my food ahead of time and doing surprisingly well sticking to my plan. I'm normally a don't put off til tomorrow what you can do today kind of person but I have a major case of what I'm callig covid-crastination (is that a thing? LOL). So I'm finding if I set myself a certain time limit, I'm much more apt to get that task or chore done. Yesterday I gave myself one hour to clean our hardwood floors. I've put it off for so long that it ended up taking longer than 1 hr but I got it done. Taking a few minutes to plan my food, exercise and a couple of chores each day seems to be working well.
Goals for this week
10,000 steps/day
30 minutes of exercise/day
Pre-log food and eat according to plan
3 days of 14:10 IF (TBD), 2 days of 16:8 IF (wed & sat) and 2 non fasting days (TBD & Sun)
Let's have a great week everyone!!
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I did a thing yesterday and purchased a one month plan of weight watchers. I thought maybe if I’m paying for something I’ll be more motivated to follow the rules!
@lennoncpa I would be such a foster fail!!!! He is just so stink in’ cute!4 -
Hi all...
I'm really not sure what I feel right now. A lot of different emotions, frustrated, stressed, angry, depressed, also at the moment, suicidal. 😥 I cut myself earlier because everything was just too much. Everywhere I went today, I almost broke down into tears. When I woke up, at my TMS treatment, in the car with my Clinician, and everywhere else, but I held back the tears. Even now, typing this I want to cry. *Sigh* I had a Psychiatrist appointment today and my Psych said she is phasing out of the 1 on 1 appointments and just going to be doing inpatient. I've had her outpatient and inpatient when ever I am in Rehab there. She isn't my first Psychiatrist, I've had a lot ever since I was a kid, but she's been a good one and one that I grew on and had an attachment to. I didn't always get along with her, but I felt like we had that kind of relationship and I still liked her. She did ask me if there was anyone else there that I liked so she could switch me over to them. I liked that instead of her just saying good luck, now you gotta find somewhere else to go...Well, when she asked, I knew EXACTLY who I wanted. I always saw her in the hallways in Rehab and saw her talk to her patients and she worked with my Psychiatrist once when I went to my appointment so I got to talk to her the whole appointment instead of mine and I really felt her nurturing, caring nature which made me like her more. When I saw her in the hallways in Rehab, I already knew that I liked her because I just felt like this vibe from her that she was a kind and sweet person and that we would click. Even my Psychiatrist said she felt like she would be a perfect fit for me after I had said that's who I wanted. My first appointment with her will be July 29th. So that isn't too far away.
I got my drip irrigation system for the garden today and it took me hours to put together, only because I just couldn't figure it out...AND I didn't even get any of it in the garden, nope...It took me hours JUST to get the pieces on the faucet and the mainline set up right. I swear I took it apart at least 12 times and also I couldn't set the timer up because it needs a battery and didn't come with one!! 🤦♀️ Hoping to get that tomorrow when I go pick up my meds. Anyway, after fnally getting the water to come out of the mainline, there is a SMALL leak and I am VERY OCD so I took it apart time after time and added washers, took away washers, tightened this, loosened thst and STILL, a tiny leak! I gave up because well I had no choice as it was dark! I really don't want to get the whole aystem set up and still have a small leak. Not sure what to do...Take it apart again, or maybe add calk or plumbers tape? Or just take it apart again and check everything again...I don't know, but it really made me frustrated and I just hated it the whole time! Also, it's almost 11 at night and I've only had 390 calories today! Annnnd I can't even believe it, but I opened MFP and refreshed it to see what I burned. Usually 300-500 is my average, well I burned 1,179!! And since I only ate 390 today, I think this means I need to eat something!
It's one of my doggy's Birthdays tomorrow, Esmae, and she turns 10! We got her a cake and some presents. She got one of her presents from my Sister tonight and it is a big fluffy pink bed! She doesn't even seem 10! People have guessed her age before and thought she was anywhere from 4 to 6. My other dogs are her kids and they are turning 9 in August and they act like they're 2, it's crazy.
Think that's all I had to say. I said a lot because I don't come here and talk much, so this will be my post for the week, lol.
Love you all! 🖤💜
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Oh @CassieGetsFit2013, my heart goes out to you. Hopefully the change in psychiatrist will be a positive thing for you and things can start looking up. I know you said in a previous post that gardening isn't giving you any pleasure at the moment, so I commend you still doing working at it - Being outdoor, with nature, and gardening can really help clear the mind (though I guess not when you have a leak!). I would also find that small leak annoying, but I wouldn't have the patience to keep trying to fix it (plumbers tape for me!). And sounds like Esmae is going to be properly spoilt! Enjoy her birthday! Take care of yourself xx3
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Check in: Sunday 21st
Food: logged and under
Water: ok
Exercise: 45min walk
Check in: Monday 22st
Food: logged and under
Water: ok
Exercise: 55min strength, 30min dance
Spent some time on Sunday at the allotment. Full on pea picking mode now (sugarsnap, mangetout and garden peas). At lunchtime we headed to McDonald's (drive through is open). Wasn't my choice, but few options and was getting late for lunch. I had just a McChicken sandwich. Was a waste of salty calories, and did not fill me up at all. Spent the rest of the afternoon hungry and grumpy. Really must try to be better prepared with a picnic when going to the allotment!
Yesterday was better - in the morning Violet and I headed to the shops in search of new workout trainers for me - eventually found some that I think won't hurt my feet (not sure what my problem is - thinking I may have plantar fasciitis). Also picked up some walking shoes and pretty sandals :-) was able to pick up some healthy snacks for lunch, and then cooked spag bol for dinner. I substituted most of the spaghetti for courgette, carrot and sugar snap peas! Had not done any proper exercise over the weekend, so felt good to get my new trainers on and do a workout last night!
Have a good day everyone!
@nstephenson01 I total believe Covid-crastination is a thing, and I am suffering from it too! Such a good idea to plan a couple of chores in - at the moment we seem to just about keep on top of clearing floors of toys every few days, and keeping kitchen clean, but everything else - eeeerrruuuggghhhhh! Like @Mrsbell8well, I use Flylady methods (or do when I am on top of things!), think I need to dust my planning app off and start adding a couple of chores into my day as well!
@lennoncpa Bebe is so so so gorgeous! Hope he recovers from the op nice and quickly.
@GingerPwr, so true about a goal without a plan being just a wish. I feel at the moment I am doing the right things, but stagnating. Today I am going to think about the steps I need to be doing and planning around those - will post my plan tomorrow...
@1theresamcvean hope the noise let's up soon - that really would wind me up so much. I really do not deal with noise well at all! Unfortunately I do not live in a village, but am on the outskirts of a town - the photo was taken about a 5-10 minute walk from out house down a lane that leads out to some fields growing sweetcorn. Bit of a regular walking route for us.
@Cafelelia My 8 year old has taken to tantruming about school work. Doesn't help that there is not much interaction with the school - pretty much just assigned tasks and maybe 1 or 2 a week will get a "Well Done". He is putting in a lot of effort, and would be easier with more encouragement from the school. Jealous of your 4 days - we have over 4 weeks left......3 -
06/22 steps 84311
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Monday-check in
Food - logged and on target
Water - at least 80 oz
Exercise - 25 min walk, PT, Strength and Stretching
Another good day yesterday! I don't know why I get on stretches that I don't do my PT and stretching. It is quick and it really makes a difference. Yesterday I deep cleaned the living room and dining room which means a lot of moving furniture. I was feeling it last night so Jim and I just took a short walk around the neighborhood. Eating, water, sleep and steps on point! I am also on track to get to the shore, in fact, I am ahead of where I thought I would be so I am excited about that. Today I have to do my more intense PT and strength so I have to get moving. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
@Cafelelia I don't blame him, I am 54 and I think I would be throwing a tantrum if I was him too. The school year seems endless to him I am sure. I am glad it is finally almost over for all of you! Fitness blender sounds like it may be a good thing for me to do at the shore. I am in a rut with strength and not too excited to get started....Friday we are going to green too. Still with distancing and restrictions but at least the salons are opening. And indoor dining but very restrictive.
@1theresamcvean We had our roads ripped up before the quarantine so I can relate. I did get the heck out of the house when they were doing it. I hope it is over for you soon. I love your positivity! I am going to try to start the day with a positive thought too. What a quaint neighborhood.
@jedaschultz Nice loss! Almost to onderland! Glad you had a good week!
@Mrsbell8well Lol! I made frozen pina coloadas for Father's day too! I was thinking of getting another frozen drink maker for the shore but you bring up a good point. Not the best drinks for weight loss!
@GingerPwr Thank you! I would miss this team too much if I left completely! Love that post about goals, it is a great reminder. It is so true. Sounds like you have a great plan to move forward!
@Cafelelia and @1theresamcvean You two should work for Toronto tourism! Lol! I want to go visit now! What an awesome city!
@lennoncpa He is so cute, I am sure he will get adopted quickly. You are such a good foster Mama!
@kirsten11872 Thank you, I get so much support here that it would be hard to leave this team! Btw-you are kicking butt lately! Great job!
@nstephenson01 If Covidcrastination isn't a word, it should be Lol! I have had a bout of that myself. Sounds like you have a great plan with scheduling times for your to do list. It also sounds like you have a great plan for the day too! You are really doing great!
@timibotkin Nice!! There are a few team members who do WW and are very successful! Hope you like it and it works for you. I think sometimes it is good to have a guide, especially with food and I think WW will give you that structure.
@CassieGetsFit2013 Hugs!
@Freeglerock I think that having times like you did with McDonalds is part of the learning process. Give yourself credit for choosing something a little on the healthier side. Now you know it wasn't worth it and to plan something for next time you go. Sounds like you turned things around and had a good day yesterday.
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Monday Check In
Food - On target
Water - 1.8l
Exercise - 4 km walk, 10,058 steps
Tantrums aside, yesterday was a good day. I ate healthy, paid attention to what I was eating, kept the stress to a minimum, exercised and did some IF. I still cannot believe that we are emerging from Phase 1 tomorrow. There are still restrictions, but with the end of school coming too, this all feels so liberating. My kids have shown incredible resilience though lock down, but we all have fears and stress, them included. At least with the relaxing of the rules, they will be able to travel to their grandmothers more frequently, and see some friends and extended family. We are also setting up a private day “camp” for my younger son and his two best friends. It will be few weeks of the kids having facilitated activities all day in our backyards. I think it will be so good for them.
@sleepymom5 - Theresa and I do live in a great city and you are welcome to visit any time (that is, after our borders reopen!)
@freeglerock - Post photos of your harvest! The tantrums about school are so hard. I feel so helpless when they happen.
@CassieGetsFit2013 - If you feel that you will self harm in any way, you must dial 911 and speak to your family immediately. I cannot stress this enough. You are a smart young woman, and you know this. This is a weight loss community and we do not have the tools and your personal information to arrange for help for you. So please if this is urgent, please call 911 now. If things are less urgent, you can text or call one of your helplines. Please post or message to let us know that you are ok. That is great that you have a new psychiatrist and an appointment coming up. Just don’t give up and keep trying to find those things that help you the most.
@timibotkin - Great idea Weight Watchers! Let us know how it goes!
@nstephenson01 - You are doing so fantastic! Those steps are so impressive!
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Monday check in
Goals for this week
10,000 steps/day ✔️ 14,369 steps
30 minutes of exercise/day ✔️ 3.5 mile hike for 1 hr
Pre-log food and eat according to plan ✔️
3 days of 14:10 IF, 2 days of 16:8 IF and 2 non fasting days (TBD & Sun) ✔️ 14:10 IF
Another mini goal I forgot to include is related to a book I read last year by Dr Gregor. He has a recommended daily dozen. Since I’m not 100% plant based, I’m aiming for 50% ✔️ It helps me to crowd out the bad stuff if I have to try to fit in his recommendations.
@Freeglerock Sodium is my weakness and my weight is up a bit because of it. Why is it that when we eat something we probably shouldn’t we don’t get more enjoyment from it 🤷♀️ I wish my garden was producing... you are so far ahead of us.
@sleepymom5 Enjoy your time at the shore!
@Cafelelia Congrats on reaching phase 2!!2 -
@nstephenson01 Dr. Greger's book How not to die is one of those books that was recommended by some people in one of my cancer support groups! There is actually a free app that you can download called the daily dozen. It helps you keep track of what you eat for the day, very simple! And I like meat too much to go completely plant based, so I never followed it all the way either but it did help me eat more of the things that were better for me! The WW plan I’m on now is
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In an effort to recognize accomplishments and celebrate more, beginning in JULY we will start using the format below for our weigh ins.
You will notice a new line at the bottom LOSS TO DATE or LTD -- THIS IS OPTIONAL! If you want to celebrate your victories, please include it. If you feel that it is TMI - just leave it off.Here is our new format:
Beka3695*
Saturday
PW: 202.6
CW:200.8
LTD:41.2LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN!!!!!5
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