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Great list of inspirational quotes Niki.

@Nikion901 Have a wonderful birthday today!

Well, the wave line is gone now and it did not post. I wonder what odd character that was. Go figure.

Hello everyone, Well I just lost another long post. Grrr~~~~ I downloaded Windows 10 accidentally the other day and being on this machine has been a nightmare since. I thought I had lost all of you, but somehow managed to find my way back. The dumb thing told me my password was not correct. and now what is that silly wavy…

WOW! This thread is really busy tonight. I am delighted to see all the renewed and continuing dedication here. it is so helpful to all of us to cheer one another on. I follow along faithfully even when I don't post. New people: Welcome. Come back and post often. Today is weigh in day for me. I was thrilled with a 2.5 pound…

@GrammyWhammy WOW! Hello! Good to see you! @Nikion901 Nice loss this past week. I fear I spent too much time at or near maintenance calories this past week to see a loss tomorrow. @LaurieK Glad to see your life is returning to a more or less normal routine. Hope the ankle heels completely soon. @celtikgirl The…

@Robin Ellen, strengthening ankles and arches sounds like a good one to me. The seated exercise video I like (By Anne Pringle Burnell)has a standing section for that; it includes standing behind the chair (for support if necessary, but lightly). Stand with feet parallel and elevate (go up on tip toes) briefly for 5 times,…

PS I totally agree that keeping the protein up prevents the "hungries". I think that was a really good challenge this month, so thanks to whoever brought it up. I have been trying and on the days I meet the protein requirement I get into fewer problems. I always thought I got plenty of protein; little did I know that…

OH my goodness! I just had 15 posts to read and read every one of them. It is so nice to hear from all of you! Really nice. @celtikgirl Since your post is last I can still see it and comment. I chuckled about your comment at the end about only socks and earrings fitting in most stores. I know that feeling well; just never…

@Nikion901....Niki, the recipe calculating feature worked for me both yesterday and today.

Rats! Just wrote a post, complete with personals AND a photo, but I guess I don't know how to do the photo part. It is gone to la-la land. I will just say now I met calorie goal today and was 10g over on protein. ....Alas, I made a cherry pie for DH today for V'day, a 52year tradition, and I haven't had any yet. I am not a…

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone. <3 <3 <3

@Karen I am so sorry to hear the news of your friend. These things are especially hard when there are still children at home.

@GOINSTD12 Tracy, I agree with what Ellen said about seeking legal advice. I think it would probably be a good idea. As for eating out: It is hard to stay under calories at ANY restaurant in my opinion and buffets are the worst. Good for you for trying though. @zoe Go for it. You don't know unless you try. @Tom and Amy:…

@Nikion901, Niki, so sorry you had such a bad day. I looked all day for a response, or chuckle, to my note on FB to you. NO wonder it was not forthcoming. I made chicken noodle soup for supper (homemade...I would share if that would comfort you) @LaurieK WOW! and now you sprained you ankle. I hope it feels better soon. I…

@tom What a perfect quote. "If hunger is not the problem, then eating is not the solution." ~Author Unknown Belated Happy Birthday! Thank you for all you do for this thread; you keep it interesting.

@LaurieK Please accept my deep sympathy in the loss of your father. I am so sorry for you loss.

@Tom OH no! Chocolate Day? I could celebrate that one for sure. Fortunately there is no chocolate in the house; I will wait until Friday when I am responsible for the chocolate dessert at a dinner we are attending. @Kelley Yum, roasted chickpeas are great! Again, hard not to eat too many. @Karen Nice job with the 8K. I am…

@Tom and Happy Chinese New Year to you. @Niki Great Loss! I am happy for you friend! @Kah68 I think you have been doing well. The frustration of being "sidelined" could easily have caused all sorts of problems. Good job! AFM: I had my wellness check up today and the doc commented on the few pounds I have lost. Most other…

SOOOOO~~~ I made a big healthy salad with chickpeas, avocado, sunflower seeds, tahini, lemon juice, carrot, celery, cucumber, tomato for supper. It has a fair number of calories, I like all the components of the recipe, it is quite healthy and filling, the photo was lovely and so was my rendition....BUT, I didn't really…

RATS! I just wrote a post and lost it. I even did personals .... I am fine, still struggling with trying to get a whole day on the log, though I usually start just fine. Weight was down this AM but this is not my weigh in day so didn't post it....now to keep it that way! Journaling would be easier if everything came in a…

Hello everyone: Boy, that protein goal is harder than I ever anticipated. I didn't realize I would be low in that area, but I do have to work at it. I think my goal is something like 84 grams...if I go look this will disappear so I won't do that. @zoe Yogurt sure never sits well with me, but then I have NEVER liked the…

@Holly. Gosh it is good to see you check in here. I, and I am sure many others, have thought of you often recently and wonder how you are doing. I sure hope the job works out and it helps get you moving in a positive direction, in spite of all that has happened to you this past year. It is quite understandable that you are…

Track Calories 1/29 Went over 174 calories due to a dumb sandwich for lunch. Protein target 1/29

Hello everyone I have been following along silently for quite a while. I thought now, the beginning of a new month would be a good time to jump in again. Like Robin (Ellen) I really don't know where I stand on protein consumption. At first I thought I had that one up enough, but now I am not so sure, so will, as Ellen,…

Stay safe all of you in the path of this big storm. I hope it isn't as bad as the predictions have been.

@nikion901 Nina, I hope you have gotten good reports from your son's and sister-in-law's surgeries. Two in one day is a lot to worry about. I hope the snow storm is missing you; you don't need that too.

@Kaye Your daughter's blog is really very good. I bookmarked it so I can go back and read it again. It is somehow more believable because I "know" her mom etc....even if only through here.

@kah68 Kelley, this TERP thing will be so worthwhile when you get it though, you will thank yourself for the sacrifice and effort when it is finished. (it does sound like a dilly though...not for me that is sure)

@Nikion901 EXCELLENT post Niki. I think we all need to read that one and keep it close at hand. I know I for one do well when I feel I am in charge...somehow it becomes a "high" for me and motivates me to keep at it. @Lauriek70 had an excellent post a day or too ago that I commend her for too. These are the things that…