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Hi Ladies, March has been a rough month and April hasn't been much better. Haven't been able to lose a pound or an inch. Trying to add more protien to my diet to see if that helps. Also have zero energy. It's been so cold and rainy that I haven't felt like doing anything. Hopefully, we'll get some sun and warm weather…

Hi Ladies, I'm back. I was offline for a while. We've had snow off and on for the last 4 weeks. It's still cold, but no snow on the ground. still can't seem to lose any weight. I seem to stay within a 3-pound radius. It's not where I want to be. If I could lose these last 13 pounds, I'd be happy. Guess I'll just have to…

Hi Ladies, Cold and rainy here today. Made a pot of beef vegetable soup for supper. We also have some nice Italian bread to go with it. Day 4 on Slimfast and doing good. The weatherman is calling for snow/wind tonight. Power went out for about 30 seconds. Prayed that it would go back on and it did. God is good. Waiting for…

Hi Ladies, Day 3 on Slimfast. I feel like I'm losing weight. I'll know for sure on Tuesday when I WI. It says to stay on it for a full 7 days before it will show up on your scale. So I'll let y'all know as soon as I do. Seriously contemplating moving to Texas. I know DD and DH won't do it, but I don't care. I want out of…

Becca- I used to have Slimfast when my DD was little. I didn't like them then. They were too thick and grainy. They've changed the formula and I really like them now. Plus they're uber easy to make.

Hi Ladies, Day 2 of my Slimfast diet. Not too bad. It takes care of my chocolate craving and is filling. I just want to see if I can get rid of a few pounds using it. Heather- Love the house. I always say you can't judge a book by its cover. If you just went by the outside, you might miss a real gem. Glad you found…

Hi Ladies, Decided to start the Slimfast plan for a couple of weeks to see if I can get a jump start on my weight loss. I'll keep y'all informed. Becca- loved your snow chart. It's pretty right on except for the East Coast. Most of that was right, but New England has its own set of rules. Michele- I wish you lived near me,…

Hi Ladies, Thank you to everyone for your support and advice.(and all the hugs, too) I know that it will come off, but It's so hard to get below that certain weight. Once I get below that, I shouldn't have a problem. Well, off to do laundry. Becky

Hi ladies, WI was today. I GAINED 2 pounds. I don't know how. I've been sticking to my calories and not going over. I haven't exercised as heavily because of being sick last week, but I've still been doing yoga and walking for 30 minutes every day. O well, I guess I'll have to exercise more and eat less. This seems to…

Hi Barbara, My husband and his brother have both made venison jerky. As a matter of fact, DH has some venison strips in the freezer for just that purpose.

Lanette- Sorry to hear about DH's knee pain. Having an arthritic condition myself, I thought I'd share what I use since it has brought me much relief.Glucosamine sulfate 1000mg., Turmeric 800mg., and omega 3 fish oil 3600mg.(3 1200mg. capsules daily) If he uses these daily, he will probably notice results in about a week.…

Hi Ladies, Cold, wet day here so I think I'll make a pot of stew. DH got 3 deer during bow season so I have a full freezer. So venison stew it is. Allie- since we so close to each other, we should meet for coffee sometime soon. Terry- you might try soaking your feet in a tub of very warm water with a few drops of lavender…

Allie- Do you live in CT? If so, where? I live in Meriden.

Hi Ladies, Had a lot of running around to do today. I did manage to get a 40 minute walk in, tho. Terry- Your daughter has the same thing I had last week. Several people have been complaining of the exact same thing. It's a stomach virus of some sort. Hope she feels better, soon. Janetr- Nice job on the egg. It's such a…

Hi Ladies, I'm planning to venture out today after being indoors for a week. Finally, feeling well enough to do something. I'm going to ease myself back into my workouts, tho. Barbara- Yes I believe that easy does it will be my mantra for the next few days. Keeping up with my water and calorie needs. I may fit in a short…

Hi Ladies, No workout for me today. Still feeling after effects of virus last week. Going to do a relaxation yoga stretch today and keep it light for the next few days. It snowed on Saturday night, but much of it has already melted. Today it's sunny and cool, but by Wednesday we should hit 70 so I'll probably take a walk…

Hi Ladies. Finally getting over this stomach virus. Had my first weigh in and lost 3 pounds. YAY! Still very tired and weak. Hope to be up and around by tomorrow. Stay well and have a great weekend.

Hi Ladies, Just stopping in to say "hi". Not feeling well today. Plan to go rest. Have a great day! Becky

Hi Ladies, Cold but sunny here today. Still minimal swelling in my knee, so I think that a walk is in order instead of my circuit training. Joyce, one surefire way to know if your cat has any Maine Coon in him is if he has a capital letter "M" on his forehead. Also, Maine Coons are usually double pawed on both front paws,…

Good Morning Ladies, Michele, my knee is better, but still a bit swollen. Because of that I'm going to stay off it as much as I can for today. It's cloudy, but cold. The rain has stopped and the dampness is all but gone. Grnwoodtree, Welcome. This is a great group to be in. Eat what makes you happy. That's not to say that…

Hi Ladies, Was able to get a 40 min. walk in today. Now relaxing with a cup of coffee. Think I'll take a nap with my puppy later as my knee is acting up from the rainy weather. My knee really gives me a hard time when it's damp or humid. I'll check in tomorrow. Have a great rest of the day. Becky

Hi Ladies, Did my first yoga stretch 30-minute routine. Didn't burn a lot of cals, but really felt good after all the heavy workouts this week. Had coffee today(first time in 2 months) Really enjoyed it. I missed coffee. I only drink it on the weekends, but during the elimination diet, I wasn't allowed to touch it. Pip,…

Hi Ladies, I didn't do my full workout today as after the first 15 minute segment my muscles were burning. I opted instead to take a brisk 30 minute walk. I also decided to buy some much needed workout wear. Now I'm ready for tomorrows workout which is 30 minutes of stretching/yoga. Decided to forego pork chops for dinner…

Hello Ladies, Day 5 of my journey is here. I have a brutal 70 minute workout ahead of me today, then off to get blood work done. A few months ago my iron level was really low, so the Dr. wants to have it rechecked after being on a supplement for 3 months. She is also doing a Celiac panel because of my issues with the…

Hi Ladies, I'm back from my workout. It was brutal today. Tomorrow's promises more of the same. Saturday is my yoga stretch for relaxation. Had steel cut oats for breakfast and I'm making a chicken sandwich for lunch. Baby carrots on the side. Pot roast for supper. So far, so good. I'll talk to y'all soon Take Care.

Hi Ladies, Welcome, Tracy! This is day 4 for me and another late start. I had to drive DD to school which was 2 hours late because of all the ice. My steps are like a skating rink so I'll have to salt them soon. I'm actually looking forward to my workout routines. I may change it up next week and add Pilates and Tai Chi.…

I'm so excited. I burned 365 calories during my workout today. YAY ME! Keeping to 1200 calories is not a problem, either. At least, not this time around.

Hi Ladies, Starting day 3 with a snow storm so DD is off school. I've been planning my menus as I go along, but I think I need to sit down and plan for the week. That way, I'll have everything I need on hand to make healthy choices. Workouts are going well and I'm drinking plenty of water. Now, if I can get my housework…

Thank you, Ladies, for such a warm welcome. I'm so excited to get to meet y'all. today is my second day on this site. As I mentioned in my earlier post, working out has always been a chore for me because I have an auto immune condition which causes joint pain. I did find a workout program that I like on youtube and it…

Hi everyone, Can I join your group? I'm a 52yo SAHM and I've been married to my DH for 23 years. We have 1 DD who is 15 and 5 fur babies. I need to lose 10 pounds by end of March. I have had problems sticking to a workout plan in the past, but I finally found one I like so hopefully I can stick with it. I live in CT and…