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Alice - You are looking awesome! Your foot will be healed in no time if you are sensible. Be patient with yourself. <3 You are right about getting back the motivation of the new year. I tried out different youtube videos this week. I found a belly dancing one, a zumba one, a dumbbell one, a yoga one, and a yoga ball one. I…

Way to go Barb! You are so brave. You know what is important. I hope he isn't there tonight. I know it was a struggle anyway for you to get to the gym this week. You made it and even an a**** didn't stop you. YOU ROCK!!!

Hi Jen, Welcome!!!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all got through your week all right. I am sending happy thoughts to everyone for an awesome weekend! B)

I am terrified of sock monkeys too. My older sister had one when we were growing up. I wouldn't go in her room. When we lived outside of Rockford IL (the sock monkey capitol of the world, who knew huh?) I would avoid one road that would take me by a huge sock money statue.

I have been on 300mg of Seroquel for years. I was 292 the beginning of Oct. 2014 and I am now 235. For me it is CICO. I do leave enough room in my calories to snack in the evenings. Planning for it helps me to be successful. Good luck!

Hey QT! It is great to see you!

It really helped me to weigh my food on a scale. What I thought was a portion was way off. It has helped me to more accurately log my food.

They look wonderful Karen. I am going to have to make them this weekend.

I have been on 300mg at 6pm for years. In Oct. 2014 I weighed 292 today I weigh 235. I leave enough calories that I can munch on rice cakes throughout the evening. For me it is all about CICO. :)

Hi Julia, I notice after my weekly Chipotle meal that I retain a lot of water from the sodium too. When I was pregnant with Golden we knew we were going to have one more child quickly. As soon as I had Golden I redid the bathroom because I spent so much time in there and I knew it would be the same for the next pregnancy.…

Well I lost three pounds this week YAY! Last week, my eating was all right. My protein was good. I am still hitting those white cheddar rice cakes hard. Since I am not going over my calories I think I will leave it alone for a little while and revisit that in a few weeks. Exercise is frustrating me. I need to find…

The stove top looks fine. I have never seen a tidy cook :#

Karen, Your kitchen time looks like it has been really productive. You are turning out some amazing dishes. I will see what I can find on You Tube.

I am struggling to exercise. The Wii and the dumbbells are great, but I feel like I should be doing more. Walking outside is a no go, it is tearing up my feet and right knee and walking around my kitchen is getting boring. I put You Tube on the TV and thought I would try out some beginner workouts. I just feel kind of…

They look amazing!!!!!

Happy Pie Day! I planned it out and am having a piece of chocolate cream pie.

I am doing it in gradual steps. I figured out how I wanted to eat, then I started logging it, then I started to exercise, then I started weighing my food. By changing one thing at a time, I wasn't overwhelmed by the changes I was making. I would get comfortable with what I was doing then add the next step.

Here in southern MN the Y has a nice indoor track.

Cindy - Even in the midst of your troubles you think of us, you are so sweet. <3 I think your hair looks nice. I bet your head felt like it was floating when they cut off all your long hair.

Hi Cindy, I worked nights for several years and don't think my sleep was ever what it should be. The kids used to laugh when they would come in from school and I would groggily tell them good morning. After awhile, that was just the way it was. Hang in there get the rest when you can. Have an awesome time working out with…

The brown rice, black beans, and greens looks amazing! I am going to have to try that one :)

Hi Julia, Yay for you being able to get some yard work done! The weather is beautiful here too, but I know we will have more snow and cold before spring truly arrives. Barlovo, Good to see you again! I am glad you are back I have missed you! Karen, It is good to see you too! I am always here for you! Alice, I am so sorry…

Hi NE, Awesome job on the tread mill and lemon water! :) I don't know if you are using your phone or a computer. When I click on a thread on my computer, it takes me to the newest comment I read when I was on before. Karen suggested that I pay attention to my protein to feel fuller longer and that seems to help me. Eggs,…