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Hi Evan it's great to meet you，I struggle with similar issues. Change is possible! We're here!

Hi all I'm Back after a long absence - Just checking in to see if anyone is still active in this group .

Hi everyone - so much has happened in a week! It's great to read and catch up on everything going on with you all! Cindy - my heart goes out to you as you wait for whatever diagnosis/results come from your oncology tests. I've been in that boat several times and the waiting is hard. Sending hugs!!! Mdwest QT - I'm praying…

Goals for week of July 19: 1. Log food daily 2. Bed by 10:00, up at 6am, thyroid meds by 6:30 3. Exercise at least 20 minutes/day 4. 2x weight training at gym.

So, last week didn't go so well, but I didn't eat sugar/sweeteners. Goals for week of July 12: 1. Log food daily 2. Bed by 10pm, up at 6am, thyroid meds by 6:30am 3. Gentle exercise of some sort each day, for at least 20 minutes Aspirational goal: 4. 3x weight training at gym

Hi Everyone! It is so great to hear what is going on with you all. Noodle - congrats on your continued weight loss! Cindy - Bravo for the first swim of the season! En - congrats to you too on continuing to lose. Snail's pace loss is still a loss, and I am a firm believer that slow weight loss helps our bodies adjust to a…

Hi everyone, it is great and inspiring to see how we all are keeping on track over the long haul. For me too the past three months have not been what I hoped. I gained back some of the weight I lost in Jan - March. In mid-May I slipped up and started eating sugar and sweeteners again, but what I am proud of is that after 2…

Moment of truth - I gained 3 pounds during my parents' two-week visit. Time to get back on plan!

1. 14/14 2. 14/14 3. I think it's 0 on this one! Lots of munching. 4. 10/14 5. 13/14 Week of July 4 1. No sugar 2. Go to bed no later than 10:30pm daily 3. Get up at regular time (6:30am) daily 4. Log my food 5. Gym 3x Wishing everyone a great week!

Hi everyone, happy 4th of July! I hope everyone is gearing up for a great holiday weekend. QT - sending you <<hugs>> as you work through the family drama! Noodle - big sympathy on the allergies! Cindy - your watermelon fruit basket is beautiful and makes my mouth water! I hope you have a quiet weekend at work. Jen - great…

Last week: 1. No sugar (7/7) 2. Log food (2/7) 3. Get up at regular time (6:30am) daily (5/7) Week of June 21: I'm not going to try to log food while family are visiting. 1. No sugar 2. make sure I get enough protein at each meal, and eat a protein supplement if I don't 3. not eat outside of scheduled meals and snacks. 4.…

Hi all! Great to read your updates. Cindy - congrats on Kyli's graduation and NEW JOB!!!! That's incredible. Megan - I am so glad you're checking in, sending much love as you continue to walk through this sadness. Jmarcella - it's great to hear your back is getting better. I'm also a back patient and I know how hard it is…

from June 7: Results: 1. No sugar: 7/7 2. Log food: 6/7 My goals for this week: 1. No sugar 2. Log food 3. Get up at regular time (6:30am) daily

Progress not perfection update For the first time on a business trip I have logged all my food For restaurant meals I had to do a lot of guessing but it's the awareness that matters And wow I blew through my target! Baby steps .....

Megan - sending hugs as you walk through this difficult time Cindy- so glad your Drs are being vigilant. Tests are scary but whatever is happening is already happening. The important thing is to figure out the cause. I'm also in long term monitoring following cancer treatment and I know how hard this is. We're here for you…

Hi QT congrats on staying away from your binge foods!

Baby steps for this week: Continue to not eat sugar, one day at a time. At this point, I am defining "sugar" as any food that has a sweetener (natural or artificial) listed in the first five ingredients. Log my food, even when traveling for work.

Hi all, Megan, just wanted to extend my condolences on the loss of your mom. Grief can be so overwhelming and I am glad you are reaching out here and also to a counsellor. Sending you love and hugs as you walk through this difficult time. Please stay in touch! Jen and Aalice, it's great to hear your medical victories!…

Hi fabulous friends Just a quick hello to let you know I haven't fallen off the face of the earth! I've been sick with some sort of flu or cold . I'm getting better slowly and have been back at work for a few days My positive step to report: I haven't eaten sugar for 10 days. Sending hugs to you all Barb

Hi all, just a quick Tuesday hello. I am having a hard time getting back to my food plan. My eating is all over the map, and each time I feel more and more like, why keep trying? And then I start thinking, since I'm already off-plan, I might as well REALLY go off the rails. Talk about all-or-nothing thinking! Sometimes I…

Liz congrats on settling into your new home!

My motto today in stepping away from emotional eating: If food didn't cause the problem, eating won't create the solution!

Hi all, just a quick hello to say I'm back from my business travels. The trip to Taiwan was amazing and exhausting. By far the easiest place I have traveled in terms of healthy eating, including most of the US. Other than a couple of overnight trips in the next few weeks, I'm home for a while and glad to be back. My goal…

Hi everyone Just wanted to say hello from Taipei! I'm having a great trip And it is SO EASY to eat healthy here! So much fresh steamed food and the 7-11 (one on every corner) stocks fresh salads, cut fruit, and veggie noodle dishes. Hope you all are doing great Barb

Thanks so much for posting this. Exactly what I need to hear today! 3 days sugar free. My eating yesterday was pretty erratic but I am glad to be showing up here to check in. Wishing safe and happy travels to all of you who are hitting the road this weekend -

Good morning all! Finally a day at home. My next trip starts Tuesday. Lots of work to do over the next five days, but I am also looking forward to catching up on exercise and eating healthy home cooked meals!

Hi everyone just a quick hello and Thx for the support. 2 days sugar free! Lots of temptations today but I walked the other way. Sending all of you thanks for the encouragement and understanding and Great suggestions!!!!!

Hi friends it's me, from on the road. I am really in the struggle, travelling has been stressful and I all have been giving myself all kinds of excuses to "indulge" Sometimes it's good to be flexible but this is feeling more like binging than indulgence So I just want to come clean about what s going on and reach out for…

Just a quick hello from the airport as I am heading off for trip #3 - packed myself a healthy lunch for the flight. Thinking of you all and grateful for the encouragement and support!

Just a quick hello to everyone! I am briefly at home through Saturday before heading off to my next business trip. It is so great to be home and be able to cook my own food for a few days. Believe it or not, I am really tired of eating out, which is not something I usually say. My successes over the past couple of weeks:…