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I got a walk in yesterday! Beautiful evening, even if it did cloud over. I'm not going to get one in today, unfortunately - too much going on. Church tonight plus I need to get to town during my lunch break because I want to make an angel food cake for mom's birthday dinner tonight and realized I don't have any swerve…
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I highly suggest reading through the good posts by NovusDies in this forum, who has a lot of advice for folks who have been on and off the diet treadmill for years and what he learned in the process that led to his success these days. The biggest taker is learning to compromise with yourself and focus on the little changes…
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Welcome, Poobah! We're glad you found us too! And with the spring weather here, I'm running a little hyper these days too :)
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hi, Janatki! Welcome! There are many folks here that are on the same path as you are and have lots of support and helpful advice, though some of us are more active lately than others :) I have a good excuse, though, for why I've been distracted! lol Jump in where you'd like, deep end or shallow or just stay on the shore…
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So I know I've been AKA for quite a while this winter, and it probably won't change too much this spring and summer, but I will try to get updates for you occassionally ;) I haven't been losing because I haven't been any good at sticking to deficit; in fact, I admit I haven't even been logging consistently for the last…
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I got a walk in yesterday! lol Beautiful weather, warmer, though I should have taken a pair of gloves because my fingers were froze by the time I got back - warm when I left, but as that sun went down, the temps rapidly dropped. Probably won't get one in today, but hopefully tomorrow and Friday as well. I need those walks!
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@lauriekallis unfortunately, my muffin top is flabby 4" of excess skin beyond my natural waist. I'm afraid losing weight won't ever fix that empty bag of skin. What is amusing to me is that the muffin top for me isn't tightening up, but the apron below the belly button has really tightened up; I've got a better shot at…
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I don't know if I will have the surgery or not; it all depends on whether I can even get down to a weight where it would be considered conceivable. I am finding that the loose skin on my arms is a problem - finding shirts that will accommodate in the ladies section is tricky. For instance: Cato's had this really, really…
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And keeping trying is definitely the way to win. I tell myself often, especially lately as I'm back on a stupid plateau right now, that as long as I'm trying there is hope for victory; the only way to guarantee failure is to give up. I need to get exercise back in, but I can't make myself consistently use the elliptical,…
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@lauriekallis Losing weight had already had me actually looking at style and finding that I enjoyed a more feminine look now and then; before it was jeans and t-shirts mostly, and blouses and skirts for church with flat, sans makeup. clean, presentable, but still mostly frumpy. Losing weight had already had me starting to…
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lol I use the shapers too, but needed something with more strength to it. but I get it - I can't use the arm guards Connie is talking about!
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I had to shop around for various kinds of spanx for me. My problem is that the hanging muffin top; I have such wide hips, that I have to size pants for my hips which accommodates the lower gut. But with most pants being mid to low rise, that makes the upper skin muffin top really pronounced, so I was looking for a lot of…
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Oh, and this is the dress I wore up to meet him in and I still am trying to figure out just where I got the daring to wear it. Not only to meet him in, but to dare to wear it through Chicago O'Hare International Airport, along with a pair of high heeled boots, and openly with my coat thrown over my arm! lol I look at the…
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now, for the trip to Green Bay......;) The answer to your burning question is yes, I had a fabulous, wonderful, terrific, beautiful, awesome time with my man in Green Bay :grin: The time was entirely, entirely too short, though, and I really did not want to leave, and he really did not want to let me go! I've found me a…
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So first, I"m still on my plateau and just can't seem to get the motivation to get back to sticking to a deficit. The good news is I'm still sitting around 230 lbs which I was at Christmas, so no real net gain in 2 months, but I don't want to stop here, either. Especially with the new motivation I have to get more weight…
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@joone_9 Thank you! Though I've really dropped off in recent months - too many distractions lately, or rather one big, lovely, wonderful distraction ;)
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I'm like that too, @gewel321 - a lot of the diet pops upset my stomach but the zero sugar versions don't. Especially diet coke versus Coke Zero. Coke Zero doesn't bother me; just a little bit of diet coke will make me nauseous. Though Diet Dr. Pepper doesn't bother me thank goodness! Though I just found out that back in…
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the mini meatloaf recipe on the main blog this morning sounds pretty good, so I think I may try it out tonight, if I can get it adapted down. Meanwhile, lunch will be left over pinto beans from Wednesday.
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@NovusDies You're back! @conniewilkins56 will be thrilled :smiley: You were greatly missed ;)
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I liked the Kroger low fat better than swiss miss, too, but for some reason, Kroger has quit carrying it, so I'm using the swiss miss. it is good, though, too!
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I can't believe that its been 12 weeks since this romance of mine started, or that is now 1 week until I head up there. Where does time go? I have plan tickets, and I paid extra for the ones I could cancel, and I'm giving serious consideration to just canceling them and driving up. The long range forecast actually looks…
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My Starting Weight: ~375 lbs (01/01/2017) My goal: 180 lbs Milestone: 215 lbs Current Weight: 233.4 lbs 2/04/2021 Loss this Week: +6.6 lbs lbs Total Loss: -141.6 lbs What's Working/What Needs Work: Yes, as you can imagine packing on almost 7 lbs in a single week is EXTREMELY disheartening and depressing, even though I know…
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@lauriekallis winning that mental game is the big battle, that's for sure! I've found I can't just wait until lunch to eat; skipping breakfast totally doesn't always work for me, but at the same time, evening is my weakest time of day and I need to save as many calories as I can for dinner. And just when you think you've…
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lately, my acchilles heel has been the big influence of others on me, and my own inability to reign in my wants. Its been almost impossible to keep on track, even if part of my inner self is screaming at me to do so! I'd say I'm really suffering from a case of diet fatigue right now, and am working on just treading water,…
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@lauriekallis This sounds like a good idea, and I say more power to you if you want to run with it :) I admit I probably wouldn't join in on the numbers - I think it might set off my perfectionism and might not be such a good idea for me, but I'll gladly cheer on anyone else who wants to participate! @jackie9003 - that was…
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*laughs* I remember hitting that discovery! Wait until you realize you have a rib cage too! lol
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despite the fact that I have gained 10 lbs since October and am having a dilly of a time getting back into a routine to get that 10 lbs back off, I had a big NSV this weekend! Last weekend, I was in CHarleston, WV, and bought 2 pair of size regular 16 jeans, curvy fit. I did this because I had noticed how big my Cato's…
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@conniewilkins56 is that a new picture for your profile? Because you are really looking good! That was a very flattering shot for you! :)
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contratulations, amart! That's a huge NSV!
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Congratulations, Connie! You really are a great encouragment to me and this board :) That's why when I go to McDonald's and decide I want a cookie, I order ONE. The cashier will always say "but they are two for a dollar!" and I'll point out every time that I only need to eat one; if you give me two, I'm going to eat two…
