I made cranberry sauce from the recipe on the bag. My brother insisted since that's how mom did it.

@Dianedoessmiles1 - Thank you ♥️ Wow, an inspiring👍👏 100lbs is a lot. Thank you for sharing with me. Yes, the med makes one gain weight😭 Without health issues, it's already hard. But with health issues, everything is 2x harder. But, am not giving up. 😉
Have a wonderful Thursday ♥️

I make the cranberry sauce for the recipe on the bag or just wing it. This year I did regular and one with Splenda. My uncle loved both.

Good Evening Everyone!

Today has been a very busy day. Got all my exercise but my main workout done. Had over 15,000 steps by 10 am. That never happens. Took Mom to her appointment. Stopped at McDonald's for my free med fries and 2 small hot choclates that I won. Ate the fries on the walk home as I was running late for work. Good thing I only work 2 doors down from my house. Work today was more wall washing. Called my TOPS ride to make arrangements to see her Friday to see her apartment and talk about how much I will charge her for cleaning. My standard is $25/hr but I do make exceptions. As she drives Mom and I to and from TOPS and doesn't charge us I plan to give her a discount.

@SusanM18MFP ,, I've made it from the bag. Its really good with just half the sugar, and not even any of the kids complained so I doubt if they noticed.
@Jadepearl ,, Indeed meds and or health conditions surely make a difference. As said it was 10 years, but 10 years I had ,, because here I am today! If I'd not of lost it would I be here today? It's on the doubtful side. I had a stroke in 2012, I fully recovered (LOL As far as I am concerned) a brain aneurysm surgery to put in a stent before it ruptured (YO That's so AWESOME they found it accidently) and now I am in congestive heart failure, there's no doubt that'd be so much worse if I'd not of lost the weight. I was a diabetic, well I'll always carry that label, and it does still affect my body. So the meds for the heart failure alone, and to keep the blood flowing through the stent in my brain do of course have their side effects, but they also keep us alive. I am so happy you are alive and here also. Sometimes I need to remind myself of where I'd be without the meds, would I be? Indeed that makes me happy they have them.
@CSEGUIN2 ,,, LOTS of steps!! YO!! Hey congrats!! WOW You easily burned off the calories!! Such a nice arrangement of cleaning/ rides!!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!

So grateful for the Winter challenge and this wonderful team!! I was out of town and almost completely missed the sign up.

Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating today!!

It's 32 feels like 23 with a high of 43 for today. Axe Sharpening: The importance of having outlets from the madness is more important now than ever. Healthy ways to deal with mental struggles…the gym, the outdoors, whatever you enjoy…get some good people together and do it.~~~Mike Counihan 1st Phorm Elite Athlete Happy US Thanksgiving. Happy International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women!! Fitness quote for today: I'm working on a new me.~~~unknown Motivational quote for today: You are the only one who has the GPS to your life. Don't let anyone else change the address.~~unknown Closed all rings on my Active 4 and had 14,926 steps yesterday. Today's training plan 45 min cardio for Active Recovery day.

Good Day Challengers! Today is Thursday's Thankfulness and the Thanksgiving Holiday in America! Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!

Happy Thursday Thankfulness to those who don't necessarily celebrate the Holiday but still have much to be thankful for.

Dianedoessmiles1 wrote: »

@Jadepearl ,, Indeed meds and or health conditions surely make a difference. As said it was 10 years, but 10 years I had ,, because here I am today! If I'd not of lost it would I be here today? It's on the doubtful side. I had a stroke in 2012, I fully recovered (LOL As far as I am concerned) a brain aneurysm surgery to put in a stent before it ruptured (YO That's so AWESOME they found it accidently) and now I am in congestive heart failure, there's no doubt that'd be so much worse if I'd not of lost the weight. I was a diabetic, well I'll always carry that label, and it does still affect my body. So the meds for the heart failure alone, and to keep the blood flowing through the stent in my brain do of course have their side effects, but they also keep us alive. I am so happy you are alive and here also. Sometimes I need to remind myself of where I'd be without the meds, would I be? Indeed that makes me happy they have them.

Sending you lots of hugs ❤️ Life sure throw us a curveball now and then. You my friend is not only a strong woman, a fighter, you are my inspiration and motivation. Thank you for sharing🙏❤️ We will continue fighting and be strong. Love this group as you know that there's always people who will encourage and won't allow you to fall of the wagon. One of the wonders of the WWW.😘
Have a wonderful Thursday ♥️

It's 28 feels like 19 with a high of 55 for today. Axe Sharpening: Even when it feels impossible, keep looking up. Keep your gaze on the top of your mountains and keep climbing.~~~ Claire Thomas 1st Phorm Elite Athlete Happy Black Friday!!!! Fitness quote for today: This is my life, my future and I will do everything possible to make sure my idea of success follows.~~Jeremy Potvin Motivational quote for today: When you learn to enjoy the small moments, you'll learn to enjoy your whole life.~~~unknown Closed all rings on my Active 4 and had 19,383 steps yesterday.

Hello team! what a quiet and glorious day it is today. Of course I have no idea of the temperature outside or the amount of people out there shopping because I am staying in my house where it is safe and warm. When I think of the day after Thanksgiving shopping or (Black Friday)....



Have a fabulous day!!

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Dianedoessmiles1 wrote: »

@Jadepearl indeed we will keep on fighting. Sometimes it's tiring (Weds was such) thankfully a good nights sleep and I am okay again. I've been on Sparks/MFP for very close now to 12 years and through this time (all, but 1 challenge as a leader) I've easily noticed that those who lose slowly tend to have an easier time keeping it off. I always reminded myself "if I weren't trying imagine what I'd weigh now!" and that helps too. Where do you live? Here its headed into winter,,, LOL I LOVE WINTER!! I LOVE SNOW!! I LOVE COLD usually, but I think it's bothering my breathing, but even if so I LOVE WINTER!!

Hugs! ❤️ Thankfully, a good night sleep did the trick. 😴 My bad day was today as my vertigo came back with a bang. Do, had to break my IF fast and ate lots of carbs. It helps with my vertigo. Am from Down Under (Australia)🇦🇺. Where are you from?
Have a wonderful Friday❤️

@Jadepeal Oh I LOVE the Aussie accent!! I've dealt with vertigo and YO!! Its not something can function with, it's flat on my bed and Ohhh ewwww its so BAD!!! SO SORRY you go through that!! I live in Maine (US) it's the furthest north I can go right on the Atlantic Ocean before Canada. I live in the Southern coastal area.


@Kaliswalker ,,, The Crack an Egg sounds YUMMY!!! Such a HUGE variety of video's on youtube etc!!! YEAH to donating clothing. Many who wear a XL , XXL , XXXL if anyone has these in their closets, and no long needing them, please do join Lynn on donating them. If you are fortunate to live where the place you donate it to supports a charity you'd like to support go for it.

@ladyluk1 ,, LOL Barb ,,, there's NO WAY I'd go to a big store today!! NO WAY!!! Last week a friend and I did the shopping at the larger stores that'll us until mid January!! PHEW!!! Glad you are enjoying some YUMMY FOOD!! WTG!!

@Cseguin2 ,,,,, WOOHOO on the job!! Hope it goes well!! YO Doggie let thy master SLEEP in. They are so cute though. A neighbor has a collie, one eye in brown the other one blue. It's a high rise, there are 92 places here and EVERYONE LOVES Buddy!! Enjoy crafting.