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@megnolia82 Congrats on the loss! Sounds like you had a fun day.

@txcritter69 Nothing wrong with boring! Chime in so we know you are still with us! LOL I'm glad Diesel is doing well with his training. Thanks for sharing your pictures. You have a nice family. Tigger is beautiful as is Diesel and they both look well-taken care of.

@laurelfit57 That's a good point. Probably! I feel a lot better but maybe not 100%. I made the orange chicken yesterday for lunch and it was really good and easy to make. Oh gosh, yeah that sounds like too much in one morning to do. Good job tracking!

@Katmary71 Thanks! Good luck with the cleaning and getting rid of stuff. I still have more to do but not until next weekend . Yeah, I love those too, they are fun! I'm glad you got the keys redone. You must feel better. I hope you do better with your eating today.

Hi all. Well, I must have done too much on Sunday as I had trouble walking yesterday. I used my cane all day. I didn't really want to go out and about but my husband wanted to so we went for coffee and then a beer later in the day. I didn't do any other cleaning yesterday but I felt good about the cleaning I did on Saturday and Sunday.
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My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

My name is Jennifer and I’m a single 50 year old. I have an American Blue rabbit (her name is Kismet). I have 3 children in their 20s and they have all blessed me…I went from zero to 4 grandchildren in the past 16 months and #5 is due in February! If you’re keeping track, my son Marcus and DIL Ashley have Sophie (16 mo) and are due February 15th (don’t know gender yet). Daughter Sydney has Oliver (7 mo). Daughter Hunter and SIL Michael have Byron (15 mo) and Brayden (3 mo).


I love to rubber stamp (I’m a Stampin’ Up demo) and make cards. I'm an active member of my church, and also love horror movies. I have worked in Community Development at my County for over 19 years.

I have always been a yo-yo dieter, but mainly up. When I lose weight, I can never seem to keep it off for longer than a year. I have 54 pounds to lose (goal is 150). I prefer to track using the old-fashioned 2010 WW points program. For me, there’s just something about putting pen to paper in this online world that is nostalgic. I bought a 10 week weight loss planner and absolutely love it! I just finished my first week back on track and I’m down 4.4 pounds – so excited and motivated! It’s mainly a planner, but I use some of the spaces for journaling. Also, I found a full-length picture of myself after I had lost a lot of weight about 12 years ago and printed up a small picture that I’m keeping in my wallet. That way, if I open my wallet to get vending machine money, I’ll see it and be deterred.

LET'S ROCK THIS SEPTEMBER SO HARD!!!

WI Monday sorry I am late

PW 212.8
CW 211.8

@AmbersWay No worries hope you're doing well.

@trooworld Thank you! I do feel better, today's been good so far. Oh no I'm sorry you're having trouble walking, you did a lot over the weekend definitely feel good about that.

@TeresaW2024 Thank you! Stress around my roommate moving and going to my neighbor's and having stuff I shouldn't knocked me off, I'm feeling better today. Yay I hope you love the rebounder! I hope Joe's appointment goes well. Good luck getting everything done tonight at church.

@865jessica You've done great staying in the green, I think you'll do well adding in exercise too.

@vegan4lyfe2012 That's an awesome drop in weight! It must've been a challenge getting all the little ones to stay still for that pic! You've definitely been flooded with grandkids, they're so precious love them! Thank you I appreciate it.

Hi friends! I ended up doing some work this morning then I went to the practitioner's house to pick up some files and will be recrganizing our file box tonight. I look forward to us having areas to store them in each business we work in versus us carrying them around. It's luckily been a pretty slow week so I've had time to rest in between getting things done. Any tips on getting an alpha pet to back off the other animal? I noticed Asher has some scabs behind his ear then realized it's because Jasper's biting his neck. I gave him a time out yesterday when he did it and things were better then and I have Feliway diffusers. Google said if the animal is stressed or bored or there's been household changes it's more likely to happen. Asher's pretty bad at running away where Jasper will chase him, he fights back but not very much so I'm hoping if I give them a lot of attention things will smooth out. It does increase after trips to the vet. Have a great night and happy Wednesday everyone!

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@baodell17724 – I’m not taking L-Theanine yet…I haven’t talked to my doctor about how much to take. What dose do you take? I have Major Depressive Disorder and Inattentive ADHD. I tried taking antidepressants, but they all caused weight gain…which wasn’t helping since my weight contributes to my depression. Ugh!

I'm taking (one) 100-mg capsule a day. I "believe" that it may add a bit of positive "oomph" to my generic Zoloft which I personally couldn't survive without (weight gain or not). I think I mentioned that I also Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). so hopefully between my special SAD lamp, L-Theanine, and putting up my Christmas tree early, I'll survive the winter-time blues!!!

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@lislisa123 60 lbs GONE! Way to go!!!

THANK YOU! I didn't even realize I hit green every week in August as well. I was so focused on just not gaining weight. Lol!

@865jessica You are making such good choices toward your health goals. Keep it up!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Woot is right!! Congrats on your loss this week. Keep it up, and you will continue strengthening your resolve to get where you want to be.

@Katmary71 Poor Asher! I agree that Jasper might be directing his stress on Asher, so lots of attention and a calmer home will hopefully help him be more friendly and less combative. I’m glad you have had time this week to rest.

@laurelfit57 Our church does have a lot of potlucks, and it’s annoying! I think your workout program sounds perfect! Add that to all you do with the dogs, and you will be one super fit woman! It is a very good idea to add more protein to fuel your workouts and grow those muscles. Try to make sure protein is in every meal and snack, and that will help.

@trooworld I approach my closet and other areas of my house by only keeping things I love. And I admit I have to often ask myself why the heck I bought this in the first place. I hope your knee feels better today.


Good morning! Yesterday, I got a call from my boss, and now I have six stickies full of stuff to do. So, I will spend some time today organizing my list and then getting stuff done. My rebounder arrived yesterday, and it’s amazing! I will take a picture of it later and show you tomorrow. The quality is much better than the one I have, and I can’t wait to do a full rebounder workout this morning! And I need to burn a bunch of calories because we have a church potluck tonight. I wouldn’t go if I didn’t work for the church and could devise a good enough excuse. But since I am going, I plan to use this as an exercise in willpower and stick to my rule that I will not eat anything that will cause me regret. I plan to not even go near the dessert table. Wish me luck!

@vegan4lyfe2012-I'm so sorry about your son. I can only imagine the worry and stress you feel.
@TeresaW2024- Good Luck at your potluck. You got this.

I did my first exercise class today at the Y. It was a beginners class and just the right level for me. Legs are a bit tired and so is my core. I'm happy I got over my social anxiety and did it.

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@baodell17724 I'm glad you got a refund how frustrating! I went to OA as a class assignment in high school but was struggling with my eating at the time too, it seemed very supportive. The only complaints I've heard about AA, OA, etc is if you don't believe in God you don't get as much out of it as if you do.

@laurelfit57 I'm definitely blessed with a handy Dad and brother! Your training with Vannie is definitely exercise too. Vannie looks worn out!

@trooworld Thanks I hope so too! Did your husband make the Greek yogurt pizza dough? Glad you had your cane with you!

@TeresaW2024 Thanks let's hope Jasper settles down. I can't wait to see your new rebounder! Let us know how the workout goes! Good luck being strong at the potluck!

@FushiaKat Soot I'm sorry you're still sick, hope this will be behind you soon! I want to stay at your resort wow!

@vegan4lyfe2012 That's so funny to hear you were holding Sophie, they still did great staying still! Thanks I hope so too, Asher's actually named after a vampire in a book series but I've learned since there's also a lost Asher tribe (of course I sounded like a doofus asking if her cat was named after a vampire I had no clue of the tribe!). Prayers for Oliver and all of you! I'm so sorry to hear of his seizures and hope the medication increase helps fast.

@865jessica Great job on the exercise class and getting through your anxiety! It gets easier keep going (both anxiety-wise and muscle-wise!).

Hi friends! I'm wiped out, I woke up late so made my coffee and went straight to the farm with it and we planted watermelon radishes. We're doing a “fun” mishmash of stuff in the morning for a few extra rows that I went and got seeds for. I have a big donation of pots for the garden club to get in the greenhouse too. I'm a little frustrated with the practitioner I work with as she's super disorganized and can never get to work on time and not be on the phone for us to discuss what needs to be done before clients show up. She told me she'd rather I interrupt her with clients than me not have stuff to do but she throws clients in before and after appointments and I'm not comfortable interrupting and it's apparently impossible for her to show up early to discuss things that need to be done. I've let her take clients over my appointments the last two weeks so there's no change in me which is what I'm working for. The first time she stayed late at the clinic I thought someone had broken in and used everything as she hadn't put anything away and I sent a text message out about a possible robbery since blankets and machines were everywhere. I'm not super organized but I'm on top of everything in my life and really respect people's time so she's challenging for me. Have a great Thursday team!

@TeresaW2024 Hahaha yeah I get that. Thank you! That's a lot to get done, 6 stickies! I'm so glad you like your rebounder. Good idea to burn some calories ahead of time. How did the potluck go? Did you avoid the dessert table?

@baodell17724 I have attended OA for a few months. I did not like it. I felt like a fraud the whole time. I had a hard time with the belief system aspect. I never attended the online sessions, maybe I would feel differently if I had. I know someone that goes that finds it really helpful. I'm just not much of a 12-step person, I think. I agree with @Katmary71, it does seem supportive.

@FushiaKat Sorry you are still sick. Congrats on your first place win in your contest!

@vegan4lyfe2012 That must be really hard! The 2 ingredients are plain Greek yogurt and self rising flour. Do you have a non-dairy Greek yogurt you could sub in? Here's the recipe, you can make a ton of things with it: https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2-ingredient-pizza-dough-recipe/ I'm so sorry about little Oliver's seizure. That must have been scary for everyone. I'm glad you were able to get ahold of the neurologist. Big hugs and good thoughts your way.

@865jessica What kind of class did you go to at the Y? I used to have a membership at the Y and I loved the classes! Good job!

@DrewsAnna I bet you had a great time!

@Katmary71 Yes, he did make it. He put the calzones in the air fryer and they came out so good! I ate it while it was really hot and burnt my mouth lol. Worth it. I'm glad I had my cane with me, too. I think I will have to keep it with me. I've never had a watermelon radish but I have seen them and they are so beautiful. That situation with the practitioner would frustrate me, too. I'm sorry that's the situation.

@askewcr Congrats on the loss and I'm glad you are feeling better!!!

Hi all. I remembered my medication but I was still in a bit of pain so I used my cane. Tonight, we have to pick up some groceries from my MIL: we are having a surprise birthday party for my SIL on Saturday at her cousin's house. We are going to cook everything at our house, starting with the BBQ stuff on Friday night (and also on Saturday morning). I don't know how we will get everything done but I guess we'll find a way.
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@FushiaKat Congratulations on getting first place in the contest! What you created is incredible! How long does it take you to make the scene? Looks like a lot of fun! I hope you will feel better soon.

@vegan4lyfe2012 YES! They don’t try to have a monthly potluck, and it’s annoying! Next month, we have a lunch potluck planned for a Sunday, and then we will have a ladies' tea the following Saturday. I wouldn’t mind these events if I were one of those members who just gets to show up, eat, and leave, but as an employee and one of the only remaining people on the Event committee of a tiny church, that doesn’t happen, which is why I pray so hard for new members! Ohhh, poor little Oliver! Yes, you all are in my prayers.

@865jessica Good for you for overcoming your social anxiety and going to the exercise class! You proved to yourself that you can do hard things.

@DrewsAnna, I’m glad you enjoyed the Pink concert!

@Katmary71 You continue to have your share of annoying people to do with, don’t you? I’m sorry that the practitioner is such a pain to deal with. Are you at least enjoying the peace of your home now that you don’t have a roommate?

@trooworld I still need to try that two-ingredient dough! It is so nice that you are all giving your SIL a surprise birthday party. It will be a lot of work, but you will get it all done. Just protect that knee!


Do you have a goal weight in mind? If you are at goal, do you have a goal weight range and how did you come to that range?

I no longer have an actual number where I can say I’m at my goal weight. I am striving hard to stop thinking in terms of diet and getting to some number on the scale. I want to spend the rest of my life making healthy choices; if I do that, my weight will be what it will be.

Good morning! I did really well at yesterday's potluck. I had one plate of food that included only the things I really wanted, and I had half a small brownie that Joe didn’t eat. So, I’m calling that a win. And I LOVE my new rebounder!! The bounce on it is so much better than my other one. I didn’t hurt my knees or ankles at all, and I could do a much higher-intensity program and keep up with the ladies on the screen. My goal is to try to get on the rebounder for a few minutes a few times a day to spike my heart rate and keep the calories burning in my body. Plus, how can I not be thrilled? Look at this awesome hot pink beauty!!