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Friends - I found an awesome recipe I HAVE to share with you: Tomato Gazpacho with Avocado Grilled Shrimp. I cut the oil out completely and sauted my shrimp (I don't own a grill) and it was DELICIOUS! It's also SUPER healthy and low calorie. Highly recommend it. I've been loving this weather! I measured my walking speed…

Yeah, I'm definitely going take a page from your book, @Kell2912 time for a break from the scales. I've been walking a TON! It's been so beautiful outside it makes it easy to say "lets go for a walk" and end up walking 4 miles accidentally. Hoping to do that again today and as often as I can this week since it's supposed…

Well, the Emergen-C worked (or I wasn't getting sick) so I remained healthy for our friends visiting. Yay! Had a fun visit. Relaxing. Lots of games (and drinking) as promised. Last time this happened I weighed in 3 pounds heavier just from the weekend, and it happened again this time. It has to be water fluctuation because…

That.... looks... AMAZING. What's in it?! Can't wait to hear how your scan went. From your pictures you look like you've gained a lot of muscle - lookin good!

Thanks @Kell2912 and @smiphette for the snacking ideas. I have carrots, celery, hummus, chili, and homemade guac on the snacking & food lists for the weekend. Looks like it's supposed to be nasty weather, so we'll probably stay indoors even more than we were originally planning. They're not showing up until LATE Friday and…

Sorry you haven't been sleeping well. I hope getting back on your usual schedule helps you out. YAY goals! Wooo!

That's fantastic loss and great goals! We'll be rooting for you!

Thanks! It's really exciting! I've apparently been inspiring my husband too. We both work out in the evenings (he does heavier weights while I do my PT and a few basic exercises like crunches and pushups). Every once in a while we compare tummies and they're definitely showing more definition! Neither of us are planning on…

That sounds like an awesome workout! One of my favorite parts of working out is the sleep afterwards. SOOO good. Hopefully it was for you!

@LottieStanley not yet, but I have a play/shopping date set-up with my sister later in April to buy a new one. Since I'm still losing, I don't want to buy it yet 'cuz I have another month until my cruise. Plus if I buy it in a few weeks it can be a birthday present for myself :tongue:

@mimi2974 New job is AWESOME. My grumpy boss asked me if I was getting enough "people" because he remembered from my interview that I needed more people. He's a grumpy man, but he really cares about his team. It's really encouraging and makes me really really like it here. I was pretty good over the weekend and I think…

Great motivation and wonderful timing. Sorry to hear about your ears - let us know how it goes. Hopefully they can do something to help :)

Hey Lottie, It's been a few days. I just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking of you and hope you're doing well.

Oh my goodness.... I cannot agree with @50extra more. You can still make your goal, and even if you don't, it's just that, a Goal. The best part about setting goals, is setting a new goal. You're always going to have to set a new goal, it's just a matter of when. Don't cut yourself short. This isn't a sprint, it's a…

Yeah, there's really no grinding in GW2. :)

HELLO APRIL!!!! March was really confused and go the whole "In like a lion and out like a lamb" thing backwards, but April is off to a great, warm, pleasant April rainy start :D I LOVE IT! There's something very special about April rain. It smells sooo good. Only down side is I'll have to annoy my coworkers with my walking…

Not only is your weight loss inspirational, but your dedication and your well considered goals are great too. Lots of people (myself included sometimes) set unrealistic goals and then quit when they can't reach them, but it sounds like you're right on target. Love the quote! Can't wait to see your inspiration board. :)

@Kell2912 I know, it's going to be tough, but somehow I'll make it through :wink: So many of you saw I changed my macros yesterday so now I'm watching my nutrients instead of fats/carbs/etc. I thought I wasn't getting enough potassium, and sure enough, I was right. I think I'll try wrapping my burgers in romaine, but using…

Amazing. I can't agree with @50extra enough about how much of an inspiration you are. Wow. :star:

I always put my daily pills near my toothbrush :) Glad the Zyrtec is helping some.

Do you take an anti-allergy pill? Highly recommend it. :)

Star Wars is awesome - totally approve. *hug* Sometimes you have those days. Good to recognize it, accept it, and try for improvement tomorrow. You got this! Also, yesterday when I was gaming with my sisters we came across a fellow from Australia and it made me think of you. Hope you're smiling when you wake up :)

Well, as many of you saw, I'm officially 15 pounds down from my original starting weight. Only 20 more to go. MFP says if I stick with it (which I'm REALLY REALLY trying to) I can be below 160 for my cruise. That would be awesome. I'm ok with needing to buy a new bikini, really I am! :D it's for a good reason. My…

That's one of the many reasons I'm obsessed with GW2 - it's pretty AND the quests are easy to follow. When I get bored with one area's quests, I just go to another race's starting zone and continue on. Since it scales your level you can still do productive leveling at 70 in a level 10 zone. Plus, it's just so pretty! I've…

WOW WOW WOW!!!! Look at you go! This is fantastic! :open_mouth: :grin: :sunglasses: Also I LOVE your star wars... pants? shorts? Whatever they are, I want some!

Thanks Lottie! I've missed you - glad you're back! Yes, the natural sunlight is amazing. Hoping to pick up my MK bag tonight and start rooting through it. The Satin Hands kit is amazing (used it in the past) and I cannot wait to start using that regularly. My hands are so rough! :)

Sending huge hugs your way! I was just thinking about you last night "Lottie hasn't been on in a while - wonder what she's up to!" Glad to hear your still keeping track. Sorry to hear about allergies and the van. Ouch. I take a daily allergy pill (non-drowsy) - have you tried anything like that? The generic…

I always find the boys get the best Star Wars stuff. Super jealous of your new Star Wars gear :) The numbers are amazing! Sounds like you are really doing the right stuff and it really shows. Keep it going!!! Rooting for you!

Successfully did not go crazy with Easter! Woo! Day before Easter, with all the travel... a little. But! Back on track now! Hope everyone had a lovely holiday for those who celebrate! And for those who don't - hope you had a lovely chocolate-holiday ;)

WOW what a couple of busy days. Trying to get back on track with my eating - though I know that'll go down the drain over the weekend again. The weather is getting so lovely though, hopefully I can walk a ton to help balance it out. I'm officially a MaryKay consultant! Woo! Waiting for my introductory bag to arrive and…