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So you are all on the East Coast! We used to live out there in NH for 5 years before we moved back to MN. Trips to the ocean and mountains were fun! Our daughter and I (she's the inspirational part of the team) started a business out there 10 years ago and she buys flowers in Boston every week. so I'm at least familiar in…

Val, maybe it's summer craziness! I know things have been really busy for me and are going to be getting busier since August will be a month full of company! Staying on track will be a challenge to say the least, cooking for everyone!

I'm in Minnesota; where are you all? It's been really hot and humid here, too, bringing big storms and tornadoes just north of us a couple of days ago. Joanne, our daughter and her two wee ones were here for only 4 days, but it was a full stretch! They'll be back in August, so we're looking forward to that now. I'm sorry…

Ah! Now to keep this in the front of my brain for reference when temptation sets in! :)

Beautiful weather the last couple of days, but heat and humidity is supposed to move in for the weekend. I do my walking on a treadmill since then I can't use weather as an excuse. :wink: Yesterday I walked the 20 minutes at 2.2 mph but took two one minute breaks. Today I was able to walk it without any breaks, but I can't…

Welcome, OhMsDiva! I've lost twenty lbs so far and don't see it on myself yet, but others have noticed, so that's very encouraging! And I have to remind myself, too, to just look at making the next step the goal instead of moving the whole mountain! :) It just boils down to the fact that we're on our way; we're doing…

Ok, so my daughter and two of her children came out from the east coast to go to a family wedding and help me paint and slightly distress my kitchen cabinets. Guess whose back started spasms and was hardly any help??? :( Ugh! Well, with the help of a couple of her brothers, she was able to get almost all of them done and…

What a lot to deal with, but it sounds like you have great support and perspective! Hang in there! I love the line 'food is only a fuel source!'

Great news, Jan!! Getting out there working in the yard sounds like it's great for you! Keep it up!

I've been having a fun few days with kids and grandkids, some from out east! We went to the lake to swim and then came home and grilled, had a bonfire, set off a few small fireworks with the grandchildren, and watched some impressive fireworks set off by a neighbor. A pretty perfect day! Vix, glad to hear you are able to…

Vix, so glad it's done and went well! Don't feel guilty since you're just building up strength for all the exercise you'll do once your healed! :) Jo, it would be great to see a picture of your cut! I'm thinking of getting mine cut, too, and just haven't quite made the appointment! :wink: Roger, thanks for the summer food…

Welcome, Skinny Me! Checking in online is definitely a great help to stay on track. Glad you're here!

Great job, Nene! That is wonderful progress! :)

Sue, how fun to be down 3 dress sizes and to have fun with your wardrobe again! Congrats!

Vix, it will be nice to get that surgery behind you and start healing! Jo, hope your awning is up and ready to enjoy this weekend...I suppose it would be nice even in the rain? Have a great weekend, all!

Jo, I'm so glad you shared your proud mom news! That is quite an accomplishment for your son and here's hoping he gets a great position, whichever he's prefer!

Thank you for the birthday wishes. It was a very good day! Jo, I love planning updates and remodeling! There's always a good idea to make a huge improvement! When we bought the house we're in now, one of my sons told me, "Now Mom, remember this design won't be so easy to remodel!" Lol! Vix, it's hard to see friends move…

Ok, so my birthday today. My mother came over to spend the day and I did great on food until dinner - a large, lovely, grilled T-bone steak and store bought chocolate pie for dessert! Oh dear, then grandkids came by with raspberries and cream in an effort to respect my recent eating choices, so of course I ate that, too!…

Vix, glad to hear everything checked out so well so you can get that surgery done! Jo, great job on the walking! Roger, no such thing as paltry or lame! Moving is just plain good! :) Did some walking today going with DH to the doctor's (if there were such things as paltry or lame... ;) ) to check up on his knee…

Vix, sounds like a really nice way to spend the day! I worked out in the yard for maybe 45 minutes and began melting. It was humid today so I moved indoors and did some housework. Need to lose a lot more weight before I can move around like I used to and zip through stuff!

Not sure which direction from London, but my son is about the same distance - an hour or hour and a half northeast - Colchester. Two of my other sons have gone, too, and they were able to visit Amsterdam, Paris, and Belgium. They had a great time!

Oh, thanks, Roger! I'll look into that!

Boy, can I! That was a beautiful conversation between friends. Brought tears to my eyes, too. Sending hugs to you both!!

Joanne, I'm hoping to go visit my son in the UK next spring. I was there a few years ago and had so much fun visiting all of the historical sites and buildings! This time I want to go in April or May instead of November which should make it nice for walking!

Joanne, great job getting going on the elliptical! The awning sounds nice, too! Our deck is on the south side and way too hot in the summer, too, so we sometimes think about buying one.

De-stressing is definitely a good idea! And getting right back on track is perfect!

You know, buying Ala Carte just might be the answer here since I like trying to make some of my own meals that still fit withing the guidelines!

I was just looking at my floors today wondering how they can be harboring dust bunnies already!

Vix, the NS food is processed food for me since I don't usually eat much processed food. Lol! But it should get me rethinking my portion sizes and self control! Roger, I don't belong to Costco so haven't ever bought their cards. Called NS to price the upgrade and it was $299 for the first month and then $379 thereafter so…

Sue, you're looking wonderful! So fun to see what good food choices do for us!