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Super fun night tonight! I so needed this night for me. One of the churches near my house has an annual Messiah sing-along. They hire soloists and a string quartet. It was so awesome and totally let me have a much needed fun night! Lisa, the quilts are beautiful!! Connie in KY

Happy December!! I’ve missed everybody, but I needed a little break from electronics. I did log all my food, but I’ve been very lax about regular exercise. Consequently, no weight loss for about 6 weeks, but I didn’t gain any either. I wore a new outfit for Thanksgiving, and it really felt great. My sister has been…

I’m pretty sure I was whining about relentless heat just 6 weeks ago, so I’m going to try not to complain about the cold. But dang, parts of KY may have single digits in the morning!! This is crazy for November. We set a record for the lowest day time high temperature in November. My sinus infection finally seems to be…

Hi Ladies!! It’s been a tough week. Actually, it’s been a tough month. I have not lost any weight in 6 weeks. On a positive note, I haven’t gained any. I know I can’t become complacent. I’m just seriously having difficulty with motivation. Buying Halloween candy was the worst mistake ever. I sent most of it to school with…

Suddenly cold as heck here!! I even saw a few snow flakes here in Louisville. I think we have only had 12 or so trick or treaters. Now what to do with all the candy!! Connie in KY

Oatmeal and fruit is my usual breakfast. Sometimes I add peanut butter. I would much prefer fruit and yogurt, but I can’t consume anything high in calcium within 4 hours of my thyroid medication. Yogurt usually becomes an evening snack. I’ve been dealing with sinus issues too. I was hopeful it would resolve on its own, but…

It’s pouring rain and supposed to rain all day. I hate gloomy!! My daughter is taking the ACT this morning. Poor thing was afraid we would oversleep, so she struggled with sleep all night. Fixed her a couple of eggs to avoid a carb crash. She is so stressed by the whole college pressure thing. I’m really trying to get her…

Oh Pip!! I am so, so sorry!! Peace to you and Kirby. (((hugs))) Connie in KY

Peace and happy thoughts to all in need! Holidays - since I still have a kid at home and older family, I decorate for the holidays. We have an entryway with the ugliest sideboard (not purchased by me) so I do my best to make it pretty. Halloween décor will stay there until Nov 2. So convenient to have a Saturday close to…

Hi ladies, I have read every post, but just really haven’t had anything to post myself. The weather is cooler and so awesome. However, it makes me want to eat...a lot! I think it was so hot for so long, now it’s cool and I don’t mind heating up the house with the oven. I have a nasty cold. I just want to be in bed, but my…

Iron supplements can cause tarry stools too; however, I would be more concerned about a possible GI bleed from diverticulosis. Connie in KY

I love languages too. There’s a part of me that wants to learn Russian. Mandarin is fun if you can hear the tones. I think being musical helped...maybe!! Connie in KY

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I haven’t posted as much as usual because of some family issues. I haven’t been to the gym as much, but I am committed to 30 minutes of exercise a day. My workouts are usually 45-60 minutes. I had to work up to that. When I first started last February, there were days that I was totally spent after 15 minutes. So it’s OK…

@ginnytez - My knee is driving me crazy today. I haven’t taken Alleve in months. I thought everything was a lot better due to my weight loss. Apparently my knee doesn’t like the cooler weather as much as the rest of me does!! Connie in KY

(((Allie))). Prayers for peace and comfort!

@auntiebk I just looked in Hannah’s baby book. She was 40 inches tall and 38 pounds on her 6th Birthday. It was easy to “wear” her. She was 18 months old when came home from China, only weighing 16.5 pounds and 29 inches. Now, at 16, she is just under 5 feet tall and weighs 90 pounds. She can buy shirts and dresses in the…

Rebecca - I love seeing your son “wearing” Athena. Baby-wearing is awesome! I “wore” Hannah until she was 6. She said it made her feel safe. I got lucky that she was crazy tiny!! I could carry her from my car up the stairs and put her in bed until she was 9. Hobbies 1. Money hobby - music, I’ve done weddings and funerals…

Welcome to all the newbies! This is a great group and we’re glad you are here. Seems many of us are in need of happy thoughts/prayers. Please know you are in my thoughts constantly. I took my mom to the oncologist today. Her blood pressure is staying down. She gained 2 pounds! The skin on her breast looks so much better.…

Lisa-when I was doing research at Ohio State I always said IRB was like a “four-letter-word” with only three letters. Good luck!!! Way more picky than any FDA blood bank inspector ever!! They can find the smallest detail and make you change everything! Connie in KY

I had trouble sleeping last night. Thought I would sleep really well with the cooler temperatures. We might even get into the 40s tonight. I’m really tired so hopefully, good rest! My daughter and I visited University of Louisville today. There is not a single scholarship that she will qualify unless she gets at least a 28…

I’m a little late to the game this month. It’s been kind of crazy, so my September goals fell a bit short. This is motivating me to get back to it! SW: 268 November 2018 CW: 197.6 October goal: 192 @Terytha - I can only see my 268 lb self when I look in the mirror. Thing is, at 268, I didn’t realize how large I was. Now I…

Undies - all I have ever worn are old lady cotton briefs! I’ve tried other styles, and I’m just not comfortable with the fit. I’ve lost 70 lbs and my underwear has only gone down one size. I can still keep the old ones on my hips, but they’re too long in the crotch and the legs are too big. I’m almost ready to go down…

College visits - We have unofficially visited Ohio State. She went with a group from school to visit University of Cincinnati. We visited Western KY University Friday. Absolutely loved it! We visit University of Louisville Monday. Cincinnati is definitely out. We would need to move back to Columbus to consider Ohio State.…

I’m single, never married. I’ve had a very close relationship with a gay man (yes, like Will and Grace) which was very fulfilling emotionally. He and his husband are my daughter’s godfathers, and we still enjoy a very close friendship. He and his husband are my very best friends. I can’t imagine them not being in my life,…

Debby in VA - I know how you feel. I’ve dealt with it many times. I feel like my family takes me for granted. The “Connie will take care of it” mentality from everybody. I decided I was the only person who could truly take care of me. I’ve stuck with MFP and Planet Fitness. I’m down 70 lbs...for me...not for anybody else!…

Germs - I have worked in healthcare since I was 19. Started in medical records (health information technology), moved to phlebotomist, graduated from college and became a clinical laboratory technologist (now called medical laboratory scientist). I also have a masters in public health and was a food service inspector for a…

My mom is home from the hospital with a much safer blood pressure reading. So far, things are going well between my mom and my sister. Praying that continues! September has been super stressful and way too hot. I only lost 4 pounds, but my goal was 5. At least I was close! Still super hot and dry here. Tuesday, October 1…

I’ve tried to stay caught up, but horribly busy right now. Things just aren’t going well between my mom and my sister. Wednesday night was just the worst. My mom had a TIA Thursday, so she is in the hospital, trying to get her blood pressure down. She is otherwise fine. I walked the halls with her this evening. I need to…

I have stayed pretty much in one geographical area: Louisville,KY Murray, KY - my dad was a student at Murray State Louisville,KY Cincinnati, OH - ok, it was only my freshman year at UC Louisville, KY Columbus, OH Louisville, KY Of those, I really miss Columbus! Gal pals - I drifted away from my high school friends. We…