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Fantastic read! Part that makes me giggle is the "just don't get started" -- ummmm, thinking that most of us are on MFP because we did exactly that and then some! Just have to break this cycle and we can DO IT!! Dig deep and walk away from the chip bag!

Watch out for the geese - especially when nesting or have young. They are mean suckers! Hiss and run at you. Sounds like I may have run into problem with them a time or two, huh? Maybe if you sneak up on it?? And they pooh everywhere! I don't have to watch for rocks or ruts - I have to make sure I don't step on all the…

Oh boy - Lays and Helluva Dip was my addiction for a very long time. So, in order to give those up, I didn't buy them and went to Tostitos and salsa instead; thinking that was better. Okay, yes, salsa verde at 10 cal for 2TBS as opposed to the Helluva at 100 cal for 2TBS - however, not such a good plan and I started to…

I agree with you on the protein. I can really tell in my MenoPot Buddha Belly when I've taken in more carbs and grains and less protein. Even when I keep my calories at or even below goal levels, I can tell a difference in the jiggle in my wiggle AND perhaps this is my imagination - my hot flashes increase in intensity -…

Ahhhh,,, the old devil alcohol. The potion that makes us think we can eat whatever we want. I do try to not have anything during the week. But, do have to admit, especially in this warmer weather, there is something so relaxing about having a glass of white wine or an ice cold Mojito sitting on the deck on a Friday even…

Thank you! Trying to change things up - again! Trying to pay more attention to how I'm fueling my wrinkly old bod! It seems like this old body is going to teach me patience - come hell or high water! LOL

Also, loved the self nurturing blog. It has taken me a while - life is very different after kids moved out and elderly in-laws that I took care of passed away. My husband and I made a very large decision and took a giant leap of faith to leave the church we were born and raised and worked in for close to 50 years. You say,…

What a great read for this Thursday morning -- Thank you!! I am absolutely going to rethink my "wogging" Some days I feel okay after 5 miles - usually when I go on a cool morning. And then times, like last night, I feel like I will pass out and have a horrible headache for the rest of the night. Rethink - Recharge - Redo!…

A great way to start this Hump Day -- Whoop Whoop!!! Especially like the one that speaks to my patience - which is Not my strong area!

Keeping fingers, toes and eyes crossed that your blood work turns out okay for you Snooozie! Do NOT need anything else thrown in the way of getting on with this thing we call life. Glad you had a great walk today by the lake - gnats and all! Super enjoyed learning about the Eagles -- love their music. Don't know much about…

love reading all the posts. I will have to say I am surprised at myself for keeping with this and enjoying it as much as I do! You all inspire me to be a better person. I've let this time of life get to me. Not the getting older thing -- I always say everyday on this side of the dirt is a good day. It is what comes with…

Read all your gems this morning Snooozie...Thank You mucho!! What a great start to this week. Finding it beyond frustrating trying to lose more weight and stay active when all I want to do is eat chips/dip and sit on my deck with ice cold mojitos.... You are so right in the get a different relationship with food. It does…

Ahhh yes, forgiveness. You know the hardest person to forgive? Ones self! We are so hard on us. Even when forgiving happens for others (not forgetting) - we still blame ourselves for whatever happened. What could I have done to prevent, avoid, make better, blah blah blah. Forgive me, myself, and I..... Something I have…

So sorry to hear of the challenges you face Snooozie. Way too many times life throws crap at us in the form of health issues, family issues, work issues and some days we tend to wallow in that pooh and then some days we feel strong enough to pick that pooh up and throw it right back. My hope for your May is that you can…

The sun is finally shining, the breeze is chilly but warmer than before... Spring should be here. Knowing Ohio, we will skip the Spring Thing and skip right to Hellacious Humidity. But, it isn't snow! YAY. Weekend was hectic, chaotic, and depressing. However, tis done and onward, forward!! Goals: Get outside and WOG --…

Just going to put out IMHO after much reading and researching on this journey -- I learn something new everyday. Which brings me to: When I don't learn something in a day, I know I'm 6 feet under...... A calorie is a calorie, yes. But the nutrients in that calorie can be helpful to your body and fill you up or be empty…

With the No More Fooling around - I'm going to have to say that I'm thinking the month of April is fooling around on us! We go from almost 80 degrees on Sunday to snowing on Wednesday... whaaaa whaaaa. I'm finding it difficult to get my groove on when the cold keeps coming back and the winds and the rains.... Wow, I need…

I am trying to limit myself now to berries.... Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Oh, and grapefruits. The produce is exceptional this time of year and for the rest of the summer. Limit the bananas and other fruits. Up the intake of veggies. Will have to see how things roll for a while.

Ahhh I am sorry you have joined this club - no one wants to be in! I, too, struggle with the weight issue of Hashimoto Hypothyroidism, post-menopausal, wrinkly old person. Started on a huge effort back in 2013 and lost 20 # then found MFP and have lost 46 more during 2013. Maintained through most of 2014; gained back 13 in…

Hey - good idea! Maybe everytime I get in a good exercise I should drop $$ in a money jar and I could treat myself (maybe husband, too) to something. My husband and I have figured out that we have not been on a vacay by ourselves - just us - not going to see family, family event, family coming here since our honeymoon in…

Thank you for all the info! I've heard tell that some fruits weren't as good as others. Have read quite a bit on the carb level in some of them. I am going to try the lean protein and dark green veggies for 5 days (will have to decide which 5 :p ) and see how that rolls for me. I had already given up a couple years ago…

Vail -- You are So incredibly right! There are not very many days when I wake up at 5 and say YAY I get to go to the office today!! I just do it - because it is expected, needed, my responsibility and well, they do pay me. I need to think of healthy eating and exercise beyond NEPA as my job! My job is to be as healthy as…

Now, that is so strange -- I did a long "involved" post and it went away.... not sure what happened and even better! I can't remember what I said! Got to love the post menopausal brain. And yes, I also avoid "Diet" "Low Fat" or "Lite" -- because, well, they aren't any of those things. They replace what should actually be…

I needed this today of all days! How did you know? Thank you so much for speaking to my brain which seems to be in drain mode. There Will Be Days You Just Don’t Want To ^This^ I am feeling this on a lot of days. That scares me. We have come so far to let it slip away. Grab it and hang on. There is never a day that I go wog…

^This^ -- So much this! Why is that? When I was over 200# I suppose everyone could see that I was over 200# and just let it fly. Sure tried my best to camouflage and hide - but hard to hide that much bulk on a 5'3" frame..... Now? Not where I want to be yet - however we all look so much better in our regular clothes - then…

What an incredible read. I put pen to paper and stated my SMART. Remembering where I have come from to where I wish to be is a great motivator. No More Fooling Around!!!

Thank you all for the encouraging thoughts and words. Even though so many times we are quick to praise our children and grandkids and even our husbands (at times), it does not translate over to ourselves. We tell all those around us - you Can do this! You are strong, intelligent, beautiful and loving. What do we see and…

My heart goes out to Charip and the cancer struggles. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you battle. May strength and peace be with you during surgery and recovery. Susan - so much emotional upheaval. So sorry to hear all that is going on. Emotional stresses are always so draining on the system. Find that the mind…

Thank you for the encouragement and reminder to take it one day at a time - Baby Steps! As my family would tell you patience is not my forte in the least. We have all taken huge strides in making changes to better health - let's keep going and doing those 5 degree turns! Beaches ahoy!!

I'm with Seehee, favorite place in the whole world is sitting, walking, sleeping, eating, well everything on the beach! Have a fabulous time, Gail! Welp, already blew the "added sugar" thing. Just exactly how did that bag of mini peppermint patties get here? Was doing so well with purchasing a huge cart full of fresh…