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@fourathomej - Happy to hear your news! @ddainiak - I hope ypu had a wonderful anniversary! @deepwoodslady - Not hearing those "all clear" words had to be disheartening, but at the same time, with this being a part of the aging process, there is still hope that all is well. I am glad they are following up with another scan…

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

@littlelily76 - Welcome!

Sending hugs to everyone around - to those who have been feeling a little discouraged and to those with some encouraging suggestions!

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

@Buckeyebabe717 - What sad news to read this morning. I am so sorry for what you all went through yesterday and for your loss. The loss of my 14 year-old guy is still close to my heart. Hugs to you.

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

Congratulations, @Buckeyebabe7l7! What an accomplishment! So happy for you!

@ddainiak - thanks for the suggestion - I had a pocket in my work shorts and stuck my Fitbit in there! I'll brave the online shopping soon....maybe. lol.

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

@ddainiak - oh my goodness, Happy Belated Birthday!! Love everyone's rain pictures!

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

@deepwoodslady - Such a cutie! @ddainiak - thanks for the tip on the App. If I have some time and patience today, I will check it out. To those with gallbladder issues - I am sorry to hear of what you went through/are going through - hoping you feel better/continue to feel better soon.

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

I am still at my parents' house, taking care of them after hip replacement surgery and a heart catheterization. I ate too much yesterday, partly because I'm exhausted and stressed, but mainly because my mom made her famous peach cobbler and peanut butter cake in preparation for her recovery. Lol. @deepwoodslady and…

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group! Goals for August: Take it one day at a…

@joans1976 - What you wrote is what I have been thinking about these past two days. I too am now 46, so things are slowing down, but I also think losing so much muscle mass from our cancer treatments has added to slowing down our metabolisms. Just a few days of being over 1100/1200 calories is making me pack the weight…

Hi, Everyone! I am a 5'4", 45 year-old married female with four kids. I am a two-time cancer survivor, which put me into Early Menopause, and also have Hypothyroidism. I am currently dealing with sciatica and muscle deconditioning, which means I need to focus on calories in and out while I am recovering by building…

@jm216 - I hope you have a great couple of days between your husband's birthday and spending time with your daughter! @gomifune - Well done staying consistent this month! @deepwoodslady - Congrats on the breakthrough! @joans1976 - Thinking of you and all those appointments! @Melwillbehealthy - What wonderful progress you…

Hi, Everyone! I am a 5'4", 45 year-old married female with four kids. I am a two-time cancer survivor, which put me into Early Menopause, and also have Hypothyroidism. I am currently dealing with sciatica and muscle deconditioning, which means I need to focus on calories in and out while I am recovering by building…

i, Everyone! I am a 5'4", 45 year-old married female with four kids. I am a two-time cancer survivor, which put me into Early Menopause, and also have Hypothyroidism. I am currently dealing with sciatica and muscle deconditioning, which means I need to focus on calories in and out while I am recovering by building…

@Buckeyebabe7l7 - love, love, love all the pics!

@ddainiak - Thank you for the shout out. It's taken me soooooo many months to get on the right track of consistently taking my thyroid meds, cutting back on the calories my body obviously needs to be at to lose weight, and to stop eating so late at night. I hate how it took being really sick for a few days to reset my big…

Hi, Everyone! I am a 5'4", 45 year-old married female with four kids. I am a two-time cancer survivor, which put me into Early Menopause, and also have Hypothyroidism. I am currently dealing with sciatica and muscle deconditioning, which means I need to focus on calories in and out while I am recovering by building…

Hi, Everyone! I am a 5'4", 45 year-old married female with four kids. I am a two-time cancer survivor, which put me into Early Menopause, and also have Hypothyroidism. I am currently dealing with sciatica and muscle deconditioning, which means I need to focus on calories in and out while I am recovering by building…