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Blueberries59 Member

It's just a dress but it was my sister's dress. For years, I used to borrow her clothes when I had a need. Then I gained weight and she got sick and lost weight. After a long struggle she died last March. My heart is broken and I miss her. I have this dress hanging in my closet. Someday I'd like to wear it and wrap myself up in her sense of style.

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  • @pezhed - I, too, keep slices of 100 g grilled chicken each day at hand to make my goals. Maybe I'll add a TBSP of whey protein or chia seeds to oatmeal or whatever for a 5 g bump. I'm aiming for 80 to 100 protein grams max. I also try to get a good portion of that from plant based protein - striving for 50%/50%. Hitting…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 272 Comment by Blueberries59 September 18
  • @sheilaboneham - sorry to hear about your digestive issues. So frustrating and hard to pin down. Anything in a pill form should be the first suspect. It would be so easy if all you had to do was eat more pepitas and less magnesium pills. I went down the FODMAP elimination diet rabbit hole and found no smoking gun there,…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 272 Comment by Blueberries59 September 17
  • @refactored - Apple crumble with the kids on a fall day is a wise use of your reserve calories, IMO!
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 272 Comment by Blueberries59 September 16
  • Me - Meg, 5'6", age 65, desk job, daily moderate exerciser GOAL#1 - 142 lbs. 1630 Daily Calories Starting Round 269 - 149.4 Starting Round 270 - 147.0 Starting Round 271 – 145.7 Starting Round 272 - 143.5 Motto: Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough. Oooh, I have my annual check up this round and I'm anxious…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 272 Comment by Blueberries59 September 13
  • These are some old posts but still VERY interesting! I, too, have wondered why the macros didn't add up and about the sequestered alcohol calories. Thank you @The_Enginerd and @tolkienlady.
    in Calories and Macros not adding up? Here's probably why. Comment by Blueberries59 September 11
  • My regular: coffee, steel-cut oats sweetened with a mixture of dried plums, dates, and figs, topped with blueberries and walnuts. It delicious! Lately I've been adding tablespoon of whey powder to get my protein numbers up.
    in What’s did everyone have for breakfast? Comment by Blueberries59 September 11
  • I like the "ingredient household" comment. With ingredients you can choose to make whatever you want, both healthy and decadent. You can recreate a calorie laden recipe into a lighter version, lower the sodium, or increase the fiber. Ingredients are a secret power!
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 271 Comment by Blueberries59 September 9
  • Since I started logging and focusing on a clean eating, plant forward menu with limited fats and meats, I noticed my digestion is consistently sooo much better! I’ve had some minor IBS issues for years and had my sludgy gall bladder removed a few years back, hoping that would help, but no. I think this is the answer!
    in What's Your Most Recent NSV Comment by Blueberries59 September 5
  • I agree. Consistency = habits! I'm working on my eating habits: healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, planned healthy snacks. I'm working on a standard answer of "no, thank you" to the many kind offers involving eating-opportunities. Trickier than is sounds. - Would you like a donut? No, thank you. - easy. - Would you like to…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 271 Comment by Blueberries59 September 3
  • Me - Meg, 5'6", age 65, desk job Goal #1 - 142 lbs. Starting Mid-Round 269 - 149.4 Starting Round 270 - 147.0 Starting Round 271 – 145.7 Motto: Don't let perfection and extremism get in the way of good enough. I just finished my first complete round and I am so happy I found this discussion group! Thank you! Ten days is…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 271 Comment by Blueberries59 September 3
  • Me - Meg, age 65, desk job, Height - 65" Daily Goals: Excercise some amount & eat a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner & 1 snack. Motto: Don't let perfection and extremism get in the way of good enough. Starting Round 269 - 149.4 lbs Starting Round 270 - 147.0 lbs Goal #1 - 142 lbs
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 270 Comment by Blueberries59 August 24
  • Suerte, Alice! Swapping alcohol for booze sounds like the start of the great upward spiral. Best decision ever. Colorado is one of the healthiest states so opting for healthy lifestyle will fit right in. I hope your life partner will be supportive. Wishing only the best for you.
    in Hi, 35/f, trying for real this time. Comment by Blueberries59 August 22
  • Moved to Round 269.... Me - Meg, age 65, desk job Height - 65" Starting (late) Round 269 -149.4 lbs :( Goal #1 - 142 lbs Motto: Don't let perfection and extremism get in the way of good enough. I'm moderately active, (swim, walk, strength training - all to support my love of snow skiing!), and I like healthy foods, but I'm…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 269 Comment by Blueberries59 August 20
  • I guess one just jumps in, no "join" button, right? Me - Meg, age 65, desk job Height - 65" Starting (late) Round 269 -149.4 lbs :( Goal #1 - 142 lbs Motto: Don't let perfection and extremism get in the way of good enough. I'm moderately active, (swim, walk, strength training - all to support my love of snow skiing!), and…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 268 Comment by Blueberries59 August 20
  • Same question here. I don't see a "join" button. Maybe just leave a comment?
    in How do I officially join? Comment by Blueberries59 August 9
  • Not all the food items list potassium units, and then it may not be correct. Hunt for the listing that gives the correct amount. If you really want to know, learn which foods are high in potassium and keep a side tab running until you get the hang of it. Beware of potassium supplements! Too much and your efforts at good…
    in Do you take a potassium supplement? Comment by Blueberries59 August 8
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