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Good evening Ladies! Quick check in, lost 3 of the 12.4 lbs. I have gained since October. Been very good sticking to the plan that works for me for the past 2 weeks. This weekend will be a challenge as I have a hard time with limiting food and drink at social engagements. Very posh baby shower on Saturday and Super Bowl…

Quickly stopping by to say hi. Been very busy, updates later. Chris in MA

So very sorry to hear of your losses. My heart and condolences go out to you. Chris in MA

Good evening Ladies! I've been absent for awhile but you are all always in my heart. I have not caught up with the 1600+ posts but I am jumping back in. I think the last you heard from me I had fallen and tore the ligaments in my left ankle. I am happy to report that I am about 90% better but unhappy to report that I have…

Hi Ladies, I'm many, many pages behind and won't pretend that I will catch up. It's been extremely rough in my neck of the woods. Last Monday I found out that man that I had a 15 years relationship with died suddenly of a heart attack. Although we split over three years ago, I have fond memories of our time together. He…

Good evening Ladies! Thanks so much for the encouraging words, it's been a big help. I logged all my food today, under calorie goal, meditated a bit during my lunch hour which helped me sail thru the afternoon, exercised when I got home before I ate a healthy, tasty dinner. All in all feel so much better and had to share.…

Good evening Ladies! I've been away for awhile, mentally, not physically. It's been a rough couple of months for me and I went off the rails. It's probably a combination of my job/financial situation and the coming cold, dark winter months. I was on a downward spiral which included more food and less exercise, not good for…

Good evening Ladies! Barbie, thank you so much for keeping us together and accountable for another month. Here is my step granddaughter Trinity as the Cookie Monster. October was not good for me, especially mentally, which has caused me to go off track. I know I have gained weight but not too enthused to find out how much.…

Happy Halloween Ladies! I haven't had a chance to catch up yet but wanted to share this before the day was over. The pumpkin my DIL made to go with her daughter's Cookie Monster costume. Chris in MA who can't give the tempting candy away fast enough

Thank you so much Lisa for taking the time out of your incredibly busy day to send this to me. It made me feel better about the possible move. You are a gem! Chris in MA

And I would definitely drive 2 hours north to visit you! It's a comfort to know I would have a friend in AZ. Chris in MA

I lost my Fitbit several times and I feel your pain. However, I have also found it each time. If it is synced to your phone you will see it searching and as you walk around it will finally connect. That will give you a good idea of where you should search. I hope you find it soon. Chris in MA

Good evening Ladies! I have been blessed with girlfriends who have stuck with me thru thick and thin, literally. My best friend lives in NJ and we've been thru it all since we were 10. I have a core of 4-5 friends locally I can count on and then I have all of you! Now my girlfriends, I throw this out to you, do any of you…

Good afternoon Ladies! Just a few quick thoughts. I began swinging a KettleBell on Mary's advice. I'm not as dedicated as she is, not nearly the weight, frequently nor duration she swings, but about 4-5 times per week. It seems to burn a lot of calories and I am getting smaller. I'm not sure I will ever have a flat…

Good afternoon Ladies! Thank you all for your care, comfort and support during this very difficult time. I would be in worse shape without you all there for me. The wedding was wonderful, a bit different from the usual. When I have more stamina I'll share some more. Unfortunately I was quite miserable with a cold by the…

I spoke to the fair labor board in my state about the situation, I can file a complaint but they strongly suggested I wait until I no longer work there because of retribution. Chris in MA

Good evening Ladies. It was a tough afternoon for me. My favorite coworker told me this afternoon that he found another job. My emotions must have been written all over my face because he told me not to cry. He is a wonderful young family man of 40 and I call him my "work son". I will miss him terribly, we work very…

I want a Kirby, and I'm not referring to the vacuum cleaner! Chris in MA

Good morning Ladies! Slept a bit better last night, hurrah! Jake rescue dog woke me up a bit ago so here I am with you enjoying my first cup of coffee. When did I join MFP? I really don't remember, probably about 10 years ago at the suggestion of a friend who was also trying to lose weight. I wasn't too successful and gave…

Kelly....when you mention the death of Sting I immediately got online to check it out....IT'S A HOAX! He is alive and well! Play his music and enjoy your fantasies! Chris in MA

I'm doing exactly the same thing, I also have a wedding Saturday. It's just awful that your ex SIL said those hurtful things to her daughter who is probably so worried and sleep deprived. Glad she is an ex. Couldn't sleep again last night, have no idea what's going on with that. Did NOT get up and eat the other 1/2…

Good morning Ladies! Beth, so sorry to hear about the problems your niece is having with her daughter, I can't imagine how distressing it is for her, especially when she is caring for another infant, no matter how much easier he is, it is still a full time job taking care of 1 infant, never mind 2. My son was a screamer…

Good morning Ladies! It's been a tough couple of weeks for me. I didn't check in with you Ladies for about a week and not only was I hundreds of posts behind I also lost my focus. I've been neglecting my exercise and binging. Not good at all, up many pounds and my tummy is grumpy because of all the junk I've been eating. I…

Good morning Ladies! Happy October, my where has the time gone? Thanks Barbie. I just deleted my post because it seems so trivial in light of what some of you are going thru. Love and hugs to everyone. Chris in MA

Kim, try kettlebells, very little financial investment and great workout. Plenty of utube videos and you only need about 10-20 minutes. Helped me tremendously. Ask Mary, formally from MN, she's the swinging queen. I have little money and time also. Chris in MA who has been swinging

So happy Mary that Rowan is going home, this is surely a powerful prayer group. Hope all goes well for new grand nephew. Chris in MA

Count me as part of the welcoming committee Patrice! Uris in MA

Allie, don't feel bad about ranting, you have every right to feel taken advantage of. These are very selfish people. I am in a very pissy mood so I may have to take a drive down there to express my ire and kick them in the *kitten*. She is not a wonderful person if she treats you like that. Ok, rant over..... Send them a…

It was Diva from Las Vegas who had the possessive man. Joyce, you're such a sweetheart to express concern. I may have not been clear in what I wrote, but he didn't express any sort of possessiveness. I had suggested the restaurant and the time, he merely had the forthought to make a reservation because that night is…