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I wrote early this month, which now seems like a very long time ago, that my October is busier and more expensive than the December holidays :o Whew! I've got a lot of catching up to do - pages and pages of them. I think I must be really slow at scrolling through multiple posts and duplicated photos, and that makes me feel…

Heather UK What a way to spend your 70th! Thanks for letting us vicariously share in your joy :smile: Allie Sounds like you're feeling better today and are on top of insurance matters. Good on you! ;) Lanette Glad to see you back. <3 Katla Have a great trip and a great time with your loved ones :smile: Rori 🙏 🙏 🙏 To you…

Allie You've been through a lot, lately, and you had that fender-bender. Sometimes the body just needs extra rest - physically and mentally. I hope you're feeling real better soon. <3 Beth near Buffalo Somehow I skipped over the photos of the wood carvings earlier :-o but found them! Wow! Fine woodworking and fancy…

Hi Katla I'm working on increasing exercise but, like you, I use bright lighting, D3 and dark green veggies to ward off the winder blues. It's worked very well for me for many years, although I'd give up the regime for a couple of weeks if I was offered a ticket to Tahiti :wink: Rather than provide specific…

RVRita :/ Do you have family or community that can help to support the both of you?

Good morning, lovelies :-) It's now been two nights in a row that I've gotten good sleep without lights, noise or BF crashing on to the bed and waking me or being subjected to the sounds of his CPAP. He's currently on the sofa (which happens to be comfy, yet quite supportive). I don't mind sleeping on it myself, sometimes.…

Hmm, where shall I begin, eh? Inspiration is a good starting point! Thanks go out to Pip #1 For inspiring me to get a glass of wine before settling down and typing o:) You looked so relaxed in the pic with the six pack of Bud and it seems the yummiest cocktails are to be found in Tacoma. When I get my car back with the new…

Reinventing Rhonda - Oct 6, 2019 - End of first week The Good and The Bad First the good: I walked every day this past week and I'm feeling the benefits: I'm more inclined to "just do it" without an internal mental fight going on in my head and I feel a tinge of pride that I've done it when finished. I'm now just under…

Happy Friday, ladies ~ I woke with a bit more energy this morning and felt like the bug that caught me has run it's course. But trying to catch up with everyone's photos and updates, etc., over the last several days feels overwhelming. For me, the month of October is busier and more expensive than December. Between my…

I've been under the weather with a cold and needing extra rest the last few days. I've got several pages to catch up with y'all. In the meantime, here's a summary of who I was, who I became, and who I am now.

Debbie in VA You definitely have value. Don't think for a moment that you don't! We are listening. <3

Irish Terri In light of all you've been through, your results are absolutely amazing and you strongly encourage me to strengthen my resolve to lose weight. <3 Thank you for being a part of this group!!! Lisa in AR I've been reading nearly everyday that you head to the gym. Getting to the gym regularly will be one of my…

My September goals and how I did My goals for October 2019 “One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier <3 <3 <3 Thank you, Barbicat, for setting the tone for October and thank you to everyone for your tips, support, candor…

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Good morning all and welcome newbies :smile: Yesterday I was feeling rather lazy. Not down or depressed, but just feeling like I didn't want to do much of anything. Ended up going to bed early and slept 9hr+13 minutes! I suppose the daily walks are helping me to sleep very soundly. Normally, my brain wakes me up with it's…

Loads of posts in the last day, whew! . . . RV Rita – There are several types of colitis - none of them fun :smirk: I've had GI issues most of my life. For a while, doctors thought it was colitis but a couple of tests came back negative. I react to most dairy items and wheat, need to keep red meat intake real low, and…

Ding! Ding! Ding! Your DH has a good eye (maybe two, hehe :-) Yep, it's the Willamette looking east from Champoeg State Park just south of Wilsonville. In the background is the I-5 Boones Bridge (named after Daniel Boone's grandson). Ask your DH if he knows what famous movie was shot in Wilsonville . . . No fair if he…

Good morning/afternoon to all and happy weekend! :smile: Reinventing Rhonda - Day 27 Didn't get car back from mechanic's yesterday, but that's okay. 1st of the month bills, i.e. rent, is priority now. I'll probably pick it up at the end of next week after the coffers have been replenished. BF (who works from home) is out…

Reinventing Rhonda - Day 26 It's another gorgeous fall day south of Portland, Oregon! I got 7.5 hours of sleep (rare for me), leapt out of bed and headed out first thing for my walk! I'm back to finishing projects and errands today and, hopefully, picking up my car with it's new transmission :smile: BF and I over indulged…

Yum, beets! I love 'em!!! And can't stand oily dressings, but its hard to get away from them . . . I make an oil free, dairy free cashew dressing* every few weeks and add chipotle seasoning to it when using it to coat salad fixin's when I'm serving up a Mexican dinner, which seems to work well with cooked/cooled beets. *…

Reinventing Rhonda - Day 25 Good morning, afternoon or evening :-) Yesterday was a great day and today will be as well. Slept well and got my walk in first thing. It's a cool, crisp and sunny day where I live - perfect for getting out and doing a bunch of errands. Hope everyone has a terrific Thursday. Hugs to those that…

Tracey In Edmonton This one's for you :smile:

I was laid off after several years with a very good employer and nearing retirement age. After a few months of free time, I chose to take on another job and ended up in a similar situation with it as you are now. I don't know if I'm recovered from all the extra hours still. Take good care of yourself every moment that you…

Reinventing Rhonda - Day 24 Did my daily walk yesterday and have already done so this morning. I'm aiming to walk each morning - doing so thus far has been just sort of meh. My mind thinks I'm too busy to fit it in. Then later a little voice pops up to tell me to walk, and I do, but I want to make the habit of doing it at…

Rori - Your tummy is definitely more svelte in the second photo. Way to go :star: :star: :star: M in Oz The photos of you and your DH were amazing! And they're inspiring. Thank you for sharing :smile: Heather UK It's hard losing someone you're close to :cry: You and your friend wearing red tops, adorable! <3 Terri Congrats…

Reinventing Rhonda - Day 23 Just a quick morning check in . . . Yesterday started out well with logging what I had ate, but I was so focused on cleaning out the garage that I forgot to do it later :/ I'm off to walk in just a moment and will focus on more garage work today. With downsizing, I opened an eBay store to sell…

Lisa So what IF intervals do you use? I'm curious since I plan on doing it also in the future. :) Gallstones, if small and depending on their location, can sometimes be dissolved with medication. Can you get in to see a GI doctor real soon? <3 Annie I'm glad everything went well with your uncle's surgery :smiley: Barbi…

Reinventing Rhonda - Day 22 I came under fat and sugar limits for yesterday, but also fiber. I had been trying to keep protein up as it helps curb appetite but have beginning to (sorely) feel that I need to increase fiber rather substantially. With that in mind, I picked up chia and flax seeds from the store last evening…