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I've started a group! It's pretty basic right now but it can be updated and edited. It's Pebbles Boogaloo. :wink:

SJ, that is great! Keep it up! V, I've decided I need to fly to Canada alone and get my nails done with you. :wink: I just got on here to ask if you all have started a group yet. If one of you wants to start it, and just post it on here then I'll find ya! :happy: Oh horse therapy went really well. Irina was all smiles and…

Good morning, Welcome yoginimary! :wink: I haven't seen the new group thing yet. I'll try to check it out later today if I get a chance. Livi, did you get even a little work out in? V, I am now too stressed to eat. I didn't know that was possible with me. Usually I do eat. Yesterday Steve stayed home sick, except to run an…

SJ, the scale is always evil. Even when it shows good numbers, it has ulterior motives to bring us down. :laugh: I think you are doing great and you are probably in better shape than me right now. V, How long will you be in Philly? I'll keep my eyes open for your tat pics. Mary, you're a rock! That is all. :wink: I think I…

Livi, HI! You should definitely check in more! And go apply for those jobs. :wink: Mary, congrats on finishing the race yesterday. That's pretty awesome. V, when do we get to see a pic of your tat? I got a text last night asking me to teach the 4-6 year olds this morning because the teacher is not feeling well. I haven't…

Mary, sorry you are going through this with your friend. Maybe you could stop hanging out with when it's just you two, and only go out in a group since she's more fun that way? I do agree with what V said. And I do think you have a dumping deficit, so don't feel bad for venting. Hope the ride goes well today! Anyone that…

Mary, I didn't even notice the signatures were gone. I think they were there at the beginning of the week at least. Mmmm. Chocolate. After reading your post I was thinking I'd buy a bar of chocolate at the store today. No, I can't. I don't know that I will be able to have "just" two squares. Not yet. V, I was wondering how…

Good morning, How is everyone? SJ, I meant to say 12 floors is AWESOME! And I agree with Mary and V. You should count it towards your walking. I wanted to get up and walk on the TM this morning but I didn't. I think I am struggling with some depression. The scale is moving down again so that helps. A very little. :tongue:…

Good morning, Quick post. I've gotta get things going for the day before my daughter starts tearing things up. She's not starting off on the right foot with me this morning. It doesn't help that I'm a little irritable. We got some good news yesterday. Irina will be starting horse therapy! She got funding to ride for about…

SJ, so glad you are checking in with us and posting your progress. 29 floors? I wonder if I am in good enough shape to do that. You can do it! :flowerforyou: Mary, your eating plan sounds really good. After being on this diet for a week, and then adding things back in, I am thinking I want to change how I eat. Period. I'll…

Mary, one other thing I was going to say about fasts and the reason why I don't do them very often is that once I got off of it I binged and not on healthy food either. But that was a long time ago and I think you probably have more self control than I do. :wink: CP, I didn't know an xray only cost about that much. I was…

Mary, this girl LOVES apples. She basically ate an entire one by herself at lunch. I'm debating on leaving grapes on the table so the kids can snack on them when they want and they aren't horribly filling so they will still eat dinner, and they are healthy. I will leave carrots out too. I went to church, cried several…

Short post because I'm typing with one hand. I may forget to use the shift key in a minute.:tongue: Thumb still swollen, bruised and hurting. If I could remember what I did to hurt it then I could at least say I'm an idiot. :laugh: But I truly don't remember. So far it is quite a nuisance. I will try to find a splint…

Well, CP, if you are reading the boards just know I feel your thumb pain. I don't think I broke it but it is no bruised, swollen and hurting. :ohwell: Crappy ending to a crappy day. I know I posted already, but I need to vent a bit. I had my first ever emotional/nervous breakdown or meltdown today. Steve's sister and…

Yay V! So excited for you! That's great news! I also got some good news this morning! I saw the 140's again! Granted it was only 149.5 but still! I hadn't seen that number (without being on a "Russian" diet) in like three years! Just proves to me that I eat too much junky food. I wonder if I can keep it up even after I add…

V, thanks for reminding me about Elana's pantry. I had looked at it a few times before but forgot about it. I'll take a look again this morning before I go to the store. :smile: Mary, could you send me those fruit dessert recipes? We start reintroducing food again on Monday so they might be okay for next week at some…

Mary, I went down the slide once with the kiddos. Jeans with buttons on the back pockets will slow a person down and give wedgies. So I did not go again. :laugh: V, I have not taken out almonds or flour. Eggs are a no no though, which makes a huge difference. :frown: At least I am on day four. Yes, I have been cranky and…

Good job SJ! Sounds like you've got a good goal set for November! Yesterday wasn't a horrible day until last night. Seems I can't do anything without making everyone mad at me any more. I give up. I had planned to get up this morning and work out but I did not sleep well at all, and therefore overslept. I feel worn out so…

Short post. Happy November! I have not had the best start to my day but it's looking up. The diet pancakes have been a flop so far. I got stuff for breakfast bars today do that will help. Went to horse therapy and now we are at the bounce house. We are the only ones here. We may have to do this like once a month. I think I…

Good morning! Last day of October? Really? How did that happen? I'm not ready for cold weather and holidays. I decided to start the diet today. Yesterday was a rough day with Irina until last night when Steve played with her for a long time. I had forgotten about playing with the kids. :wink: I'm teasing. Although I…

Hi, The weather outside is delightful. Why is it that I always feel bad when the weather is great? Time of the year I guess. I might be feeling a little better today than yesterday. I'm just really tired. I was prepared for Irina to "attach" to my mom again while they were here. She didn't. I was really surprised. She was…

Good morning! I am still not feeling well. Just trying to be thankful that it's not as bad as it could be. It just feels like it's hanging around and not really moving in or out. :ohwell: Also thankful that Alex is coughing less and no one else has gotten sick. My mom, older sister, my Granny, and two younger brothers are…

Mary, Alex does still love clocks. In fact when I gave him options for cakes he said he wants a digital and analog clock. Then when I looked at pictures on the web of clocks, stop signs and traffic lights (all cakes) he said he wants all of them. So I don't know what we are going to do. The theme might be "Time to stop for…

Mary I always add an a in triathlon as well. How did you cake turn out? Are you finished with it? Alex's birthday is in about three weeks. I have no idea what to do about the cake. I would love to decorate one for him again but I don't know if I have the energy or the time this year. It has to be a gluten free cake, so I…

Good job SJ! I agree with V. One of these days you can have a small serving of carrot cake again with out overdoing it. V, I wish I only had a couple of binge triggers. No, I can pretty much binge on anything I think. :frown: Any rain coming your way Mary? We have a slight chance today and 80% tomorrow. High of 60 so it's…

Quick post. I can't believe it's already the end of October. Goodness. Busy day today. The usual Tuesday errands. We stayed up late watching the Rangers game so we slept in late, so no work out this morning. That means I'm going to have to juggle school and a work out this afternoon. We are planning to eat dinner tonight…

Aw, SJ. I had to chuckle a bit at your comment about missing pigging out. I know that feeling at times, but think about the good you are showing towards you and your body by not pigging out. And I think if you did pig out, you'd regret it and feel awful (physically, mentally and emotionally) afterward. Because you aren't…

Hey! I'm back! Wow. I haven't been in the isolated of a place for a long time! We had no phone or internet service. It was actually nice not to have it, except for two reasons. I don't like being so out of touch with the world that no one can reach me in case of an emergency. And second, it would have been nice to know…

Good morning, Quick post. Lots to do today. Alex has been asking us to go camping since May I think. Of course it's been too hot. And I don't think there's very many exciting places to go camping around DFW. Well, tomorrow bright and early we are heading to Longview which is southeast (and getting into pinewood country) to…

I don't want to face this day. Can I go back and hide under the covers? :wink: I just don't "have it" today. I know I'm tired, so maybe that's all it is. I was awakened at 5:45 by a child having to go to the bathroom. New rule. Only have a cup of fluids at dinner, and no drinks after 6:30 (for Irina anyway until she learns…