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@2020pinktogo I'm glad you weren't harmed, and that your boss was there to help. Very scary.

My workplace has a Thanksgiving meal as well...actually, three! I attended the first one and did okay avoiding most of the tempting items. Today there is a lunch with parents and an after school "dinner" with staff. I plan to skip both saying I have lots of things to do. Why they would have both in one day I don't know!…

@1skholloway Thanks for sharing about artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohol. I don't make any Christmas decisions until after Thanksgiving.

I have no fashion sense. I remove shoulder pads only because I don't need any extra padding anywhere. I've got plenty of built-in padding. I look forward to the day I get cold because I'm that thin. :)

Big day today. I hope everyone was able to vote!

@2020pinktogo My new school also had staff members wanting themes for Halloween costume. My team did Wizard of Oz. I was the scarecrow. Simple enough, I just didn't like that I "had to" do it. I think costumes should be optional.

@1skholloway Thanks for the reminder! Here I am on Day 1 of November! @blitzbis Thanks for getting a new thread going. I like your pledge to be a winner at losing. So, ditto.

A thigh gap? Are those things for real? I thought it was just a photoshopped technique. :) Congrats!

I, too, get busy and "forget" to eat. Then, pounce on whatever food crosses my path. Not a good thing. This month has been terrible at school, too many goodies. I work at a small school now and find it hard to stay away from where the food is. Plus, since the school is smaller, I've been getting less steps in.

@1skholloway I skimmed through your BMI link. Interesting. BMI is just a number. Good health depends on many factors and varies from individual to individual. I wonder if someday research will show that I am perfect just the way I am. :) I wish.

Maybe your headaches are going away now because you are getting used to not having sugar. Congrats on feeling good.

@1skholloway Congratulations! 90 lbs!!! That is awesome!

Yes, you wouldn't want anyone wearing a mask at a bank. I mowed the lawn today. It's just not the same as mowing in the summer. No sweat, no workout. So it can't really count as exercise. :(

I haven't heard of clown abductions, but we've had clown threats on social media to various schools in the area. Bunch of copy cat kids. The more publicity, the more clowns we'll have. :(

Hi. I'm doing a bit better now. Finally. The days seem long, but the weeks are flying by. Can't believe it's October already. The kids are already talking Halloween. School rule for Halloween Day: costumes ok but no clowns!

Okay, I got stuck in last month again. But I came here quicker than last time. :)

I walked more today than yesterday. That's a start. It was indoors though. I'm not ready to go out for long and breathe in whatever's out there. Oops. Nobody's here. Does that mean new thread? :)

@1skholloway You hit the nail on the head! I am busy, suffering from allergies, not exercising, and thus feeling extra tired. I need to just get out there and do something!

Hi, all. I've been busier lately and am feeling tired. Allergies don't help. I'm sure it's plant-related. What fires? Did I miss something? A cruise sounds awesome. Someday I will do that. I've only done a 3-hr cruise not days and days.

My allergies are back. Ugh!

@1skholloway Sometimes when I feel like binging I drink water first. Usually, it's just that I'm thirsty and not needing a munchie after all. @2020pinktogo You'll be surprised how quickly a year goes by!

@1skholloway I hope it's a quick week for you. Waiting is no fun. @2020pinktogo Sounds like you're still attracting some interesting people. :)

Thanks. My stomach better not object to my choices today. I am going to enjoy.

@CaptainBoing As active as you are, how "bad" could your food choices have been? @1skholloway Be careful with your hard-headedness. You've got to take care of yourself first no matter how many other things need to be done. And don't worry about my birthday gift this Sunday, I'll be fine. :)

@2020pinktogo I'm glad you are enjoying your new job. I still look forward to the future weirdos that you will come across though. I like your stories.

@CaptainBoing Wow! That's a compliment! @1skholloway Sugar-free tortillas? I didn't know tortillas had sugar in the first place.

Guess I'll be trying chia seeds with the rest of my group.

just now realized September's a new thread

Hey, guys, I was still stuck in August! I never moved on to the September thread!!! Didn't anybody miss me?

Well, it didn't motivate me. I've been binge eating out of stress. I wish it was about to be summer here! I'd love to have time off already.