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Sending you hugs Carole. It happens. We have great intentions and then something triggers us and we cave. But at least you keep on trying. Wishing you a happy, sober weekend!

We have a little more than 3 weeks left in this challenge. Let's give it our all!

@deepwoodslady This is a nightmare for you all. I'm so sorry you went through all that. I cannot imagine all the stress. I can't blame you for eating what was around. You did the best you could with all that stress and uncertainty. Sending you hugs. 💙

@Walela617 I will pray for your job security. It is so scary that you are all trying to make the world better with your research, and it is jeopardy. As you know, I'm in education. Our state funding is being gutted so extremely that it's going to cause great harm for the most innocent: the children. I'm worried about the…

Hi Carol, SunnyDays, and Lowtech, Wishing you the best on your health journey. I've been drinking but not tons. I can always tell how much I drink based on my sleeping heart rate. Two glasses of wine does not affect my sleep or heart rate, but 3-4 sure does. I am trying to keep it to two if possible. But of course, the…

That is a nightmare. I'm so sorry you are going through this. That is terrible!!!

Thanks! I also used to walk every day for about 30-40 min. ten years ago, and I was in my best shape. I think if I just continue this rain or shine, it will make a huge difference. I also read walking is so good because it pumps your lymphatic system and that can only be a good thing.

HW 206. lbs. in 2023- I try to remember how far I've come, even though I am at a plateau for a few months. 2/7 171.5 2/11 171.0 2/19 170.1 2/27 170.1 3/5 171.0 3/15 171.1 3/21 171.0 3/26 170.1 Oh my! So close to 169 lbs. which would make my day! Walking a ton these last few weeks, but drinking wine, too. That does not…

Welcome to you and roz! The more the merrier! It's a great group. Always striving to achieve our goals, little by little.

@200Karen Love the photo! You're doing awesome!

HW 206 lbs. 2/7 171.5 2/11 171.0 2/19 170.1 2/27 170.1 3/5 171.0 3/15 171.1 3/21 171.0 Still at a plateau. I expect it to get better though. I am dog sitting and walking a lot! Yesterday, I walked over 5 miles. Although dogs are a lot of work, I love brief stints with a dog. I love walking him at night, seeing the…

Hi friends, Congrats Sunny Days on your 20 days! I imagine you are feeling amazing! You should be proud! Hi Carole, Congrats on 3 days! It all makes a difference! Regarding depression, if it's mild, you can take fish oil capsules. They are tasteless and in the vitamin aisle. I once attended a seminar on brain health, and…

Wishing you a successful knee surgery. I'm sorry you are going through this. xoxo

HW 206 lbs. Summer of 2023 Since last May 2024, I've lost 26 pounds. 2/7 171.5 2/11 171.0 2/19 170.1 2/27 170.1 3/5 171.0 3/15 171.1 Sometimes I fret about how little I've lost lately, and I then I remind myself that I've lost over 36 pounds in the last year. I can be very hard on myself. I am still at a plateau. I know I…

@deepwoodslady I am also affected by salty foods. I can have a normal meal out (which I perceive as light in salt) and then at night, I feel my fingers tingling which I know means I ate too much salt. I'm happy the astronauts got home safely◡̈

Wear both shoes◡̈

I had plantar fasciitus for a year once. It was so awful, so I feel for you. I tried everything to get rid of it. I wore a boot at night that flexed my foot all night. I tried physical therapy for weeks. I tried a specially made insert by the foot doctor. One thing that helped was always wear a shoe around your house. It…

Good morning friends! It's been a rather healthy week except for the wine. I am in a walking challenge at work, so I've been walking a lot more. I went to Pilates- love that type of exercise. I did read online that influencers keep saying that Pilates elongates your muscles, but studies has shown it doesn't. However, the…

Went to Pilates. Did not do yoga this week. I've been using my kettlebell and 5 pound weights each day. I also try to stretch every evening to unwind. The scale is a stubborn one! 2/7 171.5 2/11 171.0 2/19 170.1 2/27 170.1

I like when you said "I'm in it for the long haul." <3

Hi Carole, You can get right back on track. I am on day 3 AF. I wasn't going to post until I had 7 days in a row. That may be tough because we are going away this weekend, and we love wine and dine. We shall see. Ciao! <3

HW Summer 2023 206 lbs. 2/7 171.5 2/11 171.0 2/19 170.1 I'm making little progress with my weight loss, but I'm still feeling strong. I have been doing Pilates and yoga. I am also incorporating my kettle bell with strength training at home every other day. I am trying to cut 500 calories each day to try to increase weight…

Awesome work Carole- the scale is showing your progress nicely. Re: Milk thistle- I buy 1000 mg from CVS or Walgreens. At CVS yesterday, it was buy one get one free. So for two bottles it only cost $12.50- not bad. I never buy vitamins at full price. I always wait until they're BOGO.

@Walela617 Do you take blood pressure medicine? I went on it last year but I've lost 36 pounds over the last two years, and I wonder what my BP would be like without the meds. I'll discuss this with my doctor next time. I just reread your post, and I see that your BP is normal without alcohol. It is scary, isn't it? Hang…

@Walela617 Hi Carole, Thanks for your insight. It is super scary when I see in plain sight how hard my heart is working. My husband on the other hand will have 2 G&Tonics, two glasses of wine and a scotch and then sleep like a baby and his fitbit shows his heart rate is the same whether he drinks or not. We are all wired…

I have not been posting because I am drinking nearly every day. Not a ton of wine but always a half bottle .... and then I have to make myself stop! Sometimes I drink nearly the whole bottle of wine and then the next day, my fitbit yells at me by saying my heart rate was 10 beats higher than normal all night long. I am not…

@EternalTruth That is a long time to be suffering from bronchitis. So sorry you are going through that. The Italian Wedding soup is a little time consuming, because you are making tiny little meatballs (pork and beef) and then lightly frying them. But my husband and I make it together and it goes much faster. This weekend,…

I love soup. I could eat it every day! The only problem is my soup tastes bland when I make it. However, I have mastered Italian wedding soup. Can I have your bean and ham soup recipe? Message me◡̈

So sorry about your migraines. That is so debilitating. I hope you get relief soon.