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Today I...
This thread is a quick acknowledgment of what you have done. Everyone can post in it. Just takes a second. Please :) * washed dishes * planned a recipe * stretched * updated mfp
Go Go Gadget!
I'm iffy about putting links to things to purchase. So please consider that linking items is to be able to discuss and show something that you like, enjoy and use that works for you. It is not a push for a person to buy that item nor will anyone be responsible for the item that is purchased by someone else. We are all…
Inspiration
"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." —Conrad Hilton "Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come." —Dwayne Johnson "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day…
Fashion
KylieGretasMom's mom requested a clothing thread. I'm not a big clothing person but I can sew and I can type so we can do this. I am currently 3x in tops. 2x are too tight. But I'm more into comfort at the moment than looking good. so most of my cloths are 5-6x. Depending on the pants I go from 1x to 3x. I don't like…
To Tame a Fox Diary
I will be 52 in April. I am disabled. I was born this way though I was much more able-bodied when I was younger. I have a condition called Multiple Hereditary Exostoses which is where bone and cartilage tumors grow off bones. While not common, anyone can get one but I think the only bone not affected in my body is my…
Mucky's Diary
For many reasons (Kids, surgeries, covid lick down, remote work), I have allowed my self care to be a low priority. This has resulted in poor fitness and weight gain. At the end of June we are taking a family vacation to a large amusement park and a big city. I want to fit comfortably in all the rides and be able to keep…
Fighting to get down to less than 300 pounds
For more than 20 years I weighed more than 300 pounds and nothing was working. I finally decided to get serious about losing weight and within the last 5 years I've dropped from 372 pounds to 293 pounds. With another 102 more pounds to go to reach my ideal body weight. Its very much like AAA where you need to work on your…
Bookphilosopher diary
In 2022, I gained 50lbs due to having surgery. In 2024, I lost 51lbs by using an app called food view where you take photos of your food. While that was working for a while, in December I realized that I needed to start more accurately tracking my portion sizes. The photo app was great for seeing what I was eating but not…
Food
Breakfast: cottage cheese & eggs 1/2 cup cottage cheese , 1 tbsp chia seeds, touch of strawberry jello ~172 cal, 12g protein, 4g fiber, 4g sugar this is what i eat if plan to eat out add 2 eggs 140 c, 12g protein Opinion: My first version of this used flax seed which basically tasted like strawberry dirt. While this…
