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Kelly, Nice to hear from you! Ohmygoooorsh, so much going on, but you are killing it with walking and no drink or chips commitment! Know life doesn't require you to be the best, only try your best. So you're doing that! We'll be here, whenever you can check in, its cool. Here's Athena (she's 6, and Eli is almost 2).…

Barbie You go girl, look at you tackling new jobs like a boss! I am proud of you! You take things in stride and it is impressive. Jake would be so proud of you too. Big hugs! Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Lisa, you're up early watering flowers. Very commendable! You have quite the green thumb and I am impressed! Also, you have oogles of energy which is inspiring! If I could order energy from Amazon I so would. Rebecca Whidbey Wa

I am addicted to my tablet, but I figure out my food diary, play relaxing games, text frirnds, video chat family, so its not all bad. I am amazed too that I have lasted this long. I think the fact that I stick myself with an injection pen weekly helps. I mean when I give myself medicine, then I kind of have to do my part…

I kind of had a little pity party for one yesterday. It didn't last long, but it sucks to be parents of sailors in that we do not get to have them in our lives, live nearby etc. That's my sacrifice. Now, don't get me wrong, I gladly and wholeheartedly do. Its just on holidays, it brings it to the forefront of my thoughts.…

Pip, your memorial to Yogi and your other dogs is beautiful. All the projects you did to make it happen was therapy for you.💖. Big hugs! Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Well most of the time, the other times he's a rude salt old seadog!😂⚓💟 Rebecca Whidbey Wa

I haven't really adjusted my sugar intake on here, by going into the goals area and manipulating the numbers. On average I get 30-40 grams. Which is mostly from the coffee I drink (creamer and Truvia sweetener), then from the tea I drink in afternoon (with honey). I bought a couple small containers of berries, plus a box…

I'm really glad he picked the croissant. His normal go to when he would buy me something at the bakery was a Boston cream chocolate covered donut. It weighs a ton and probably has zillions of calories. Plus after not having as much sugar these days I probably wouldn't even enjoy it! So he picked well! Thanks for sharing…

Today eldest son called. It was night there so he couldn't video chat. Not sure where he is, but he said there was a nice thunder storm off the distance. He was counting between the lightening...😁. Oh 5 miles off still. He's well, put in orders, and his 6 choices looked decent! Working with helicopters which he loves. All…

Awe, thanks Carol, I appreciate your encouragement so much💖🤗. Its crazy how much my appetite has changed. For lunch I had a filled croissant husband had bought me. He even wrote down all the ingredients so I could log it. The thought of him asking for a pen and writing it on a napkin it just warms my heart. It was so sweet…

I am sitting,writing letters to my pen pals, in pants that are a 1X (size 18) so I'm happy about that. I have pants that are 3X that are in the donate bin. I need more of these 1X's and will donate the 2X's in a bit. I have finally lost a lb so thinking my stall is over. I had been 232.4 since 6-16. Then for a day I had…

Pip, The photo of Yogi in the frame is precious. The light is great too! Each item has a bit of Pip Emotions painted in each thing.💖👍🏼 Its great therapy for you friend. Keep on keeping on.💖 Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Flea, Awesome Sauce, congrats to you!💖🤗🙏 Rebecca, Whidbey Wa

Heather, The fact that you notice some of Johns forgetfulness proves that you still got it all together💖👍🏼. We are creatures of habit, and any different thing can bring about a forgetful task. Lee has what he calls "his brain" a daily planner, in front of his computer. I have a calendar and he's got a calendar downstairs…

Lisa, Love the colors of your afghan! So beautiful! Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Rori, you're such a wonderful mermaid! That's great you found a stereo system that works for you while you swim! I miss swimming at the pools at our old resort. On really hot days (112 or higher), we just went from the kids pool, to the hotels pool, to the main resort pool. When the sun went down we would go to the…

Annie, your dedication to riding the bike is commendable! Great job! I eat about 40-50 grams of sugar a day still, but it's less than what I was eating before May. My joints are less achy yes. My complexion less blotchy or acne prone. Its interesting to not have food noise to want me to eat sugary things. I compare it to…

Awe the onions are the best part! I allowed for a cup of those puppies, with 2 oz of the roast (two slices) cup up and about a cup or two of the broth. I added some of Annie's shiitake mushroom dressing and a squirt of my 5th umami taste paste. It was a delightful soup! Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Awe, thank you! I am trying really hard, and though its tiring to do my daily logging, eating mindful all the time, my thoughts are if this med is going to work, I have to do the work. I am having a blast though, eating food that fuels me, not eating sugar, well not a lot of sugar. This medicine has kind of been a…

Marty, Portland, OR, Hey there from Whidbey island in Puget Sound in Washington State.👍🏼💖. I grew up outside of Gresham in Damascus area. My sis lives in my Grandparents home there. It was a nice place to grow up, and I worked downtown at US Main branch next to the Bancorp (tall pink thing), building. Good times in the…

Lisa, Yes that makes so much sense! I know my lack of energy to go to the gym with husband is due to just concentrating on all the "food discipline" I am doing. Not having the food noise, nor the appetite signs, it is weird to eat when I am not thrilled to. But I do feel better after, and my body is way smarter than me, so…

Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD, Yes! Me too! When sister and I visited, we walked a bit on the bridge but stopped when we were beyond the side, and every truck going past rocked it! Its like nope! Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Welcome! Mom to 7, I am impressed! I live on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound in Washington State. When I think of a person that lives in Alaska, I think of someone with a hearty constitution! So you're already superwoman status in my eyes! You got this! Just log your food and you're well on your way. Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Barbie, thanks for starting us in July on a solid footing! This afternoon I made a large roast for husband. One whole bag of baby potatoes, about 5 medium carrots, and I always put a piece of yellow sweet onion on each corner of my Pyrex containers. I always cut the roast in half, season it and brown in bacon drippings. I…

Lisa, Love the Front entry porch set up! You have a great front view! We have some huge boulders, and my husband piles three rocks on one of them, which the squirrels have fun knocking over. Its one tall rock with two smaller rocks on each side so you can guess what it looks like.😂 Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Machka I am glad you chose that home! It fits so well in your life and you seem like you have been there all your lives! Lots to be thankful for in the beautiful photo.💖👍🏼 Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Yep, I agree! Great job on 15 min meditation! I sit, my mind starts fixating, then I think of this and that, and look at the clock and 2 minutes have passed....aaaack! Rebecca Whidbey Wa

We are the same on long trips too. I had a long conversation with a friend in Connecticut, and I admitted that as I have gotten older I am happy in my aloneness. Being content to be home, and with a life that I have somewhat of a control over. It seems I don't need as many people in my life to make my happy. When I was…

Big hugs to you Debbie on the loss of your MIL, and Carla on losing your dear friend. My condolences to you both. I hope Debbie, you and husband find peace in knowing you did everything right concerning her health, and put up with so much cruelty from her. Rebecca Whidbey Wa