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Welcome back, Paul. I'm in the same boat. I took a break and that was a huge mistake. So I'm back at the beginning. But very glad to be back.

Hi there! Thanks Cyndi - New Year's resolutions here we come! :sad: :happy: I've been off track for a while, so its good to be back. I know for me, the secret is counting the calories. And this is the best place to do that! Inspiring, fun, and supportive. Good luck everyone! I haven't updated my ticker yet, so just ignore…

Hi, gang! I am back from vacation! It was fun and eventful. Had a funeral and a wedding in addition to some travel. When I got home, the scale said I had gained 15 lbs! So, I am going to give it a week, and weigh again next week. I am not thinking that is accurate at all. I was pretty careful, though I didn't get as much…

Hi gang - Missed yesterday's check in. I am on vacation with limited access to the internet and NO SCALE!!!! So, I just wanted to take a moment and say hi. I will be back to normal life and normal posting next Wednesday. til then, take care!!!

Thanks, Jennifer - good reminder. Simple stuff like eating regularly is so important, and yet so easy to let slip by. I am attached to my cell phone like a leech, so thats a great idea. And, I need to be organized enough to take enough healthy food with me when I leave the house. Often, I will think, "I don't have time to…

Good morning, everyone! I just wanted to post my weekly weight before heading off to work: stillkristi: sw - 507. gw - 195. cw - 363.2 = lost 7.8 lbs

Good reminder, Kelly. I'm the director of an outpatient substance abuse treatment center. I know for me, when I started treating my eating like an addiction, I started to seriously lose weight. When we get honest with ourselves, and stop trying to take shortcuts and fake our way to healthy living, then we actually see…

HI, GANG - quick check in - crazy busy. Garden looks great, getting a lot of exercise in out there. Eating pretty good - still slipping up at night when I get home from work late sometimes. Gotta work on that! Any ideas about what to do when you were running all day and didn't get to eat healthy - or maybe even at all, so…

Thanks, JJTONIC - appreciate the encouragement! Hi everyone, Gee, I worked in the garden all day yesterday, and was so pooped, I didn't even log in. But, I wanted to check in with you all and see how the summer challenge is going. Take care, everyone!

Hey, gang - long day at work, and so I am just posting my weigh-in mumbers. I will check back tomorrow! jjtonic75 sw 206.8 gw 155.0 cw 161.4 egam: SW 205; GW 185 CW 201 gain of 3 pounds pawprint-sw168, gw115,cw134 same. stillkristi - sw 507 gw 195, cw 371 - lost 5 pounds

Cyndi, thanks! Its really good to be back! I feel like I am finally doing something to take charge of my life, so - even though its only been a few days, it makes a huge difference in my attitude. Imagine that.:blushing: Its a little frustrating when I know so much more about how to take care of myself than I actually…

Hey, gang - just checking in before turning in. Long day and I am pooped. Stayed on track with food and water - skimped on the exercise. I will do better tomorrow! Take care.

Hey, gang how are you all? I have been doing very well eating for two whole days! Celebrate the small successes, right? :drinker: So, since I got back on MFP, lost 2 pounds. Updating my ticker in a minute. Just a little update on what I've been up to. Back in November, my boss was fired, and I took his responsibilities on…

Hi team, prolly most of you don't remember me - I've been on a LONG break! Work, health, and just life got really crazy this past six months. But, I needed to get some balance back in my life, and I decided to start here. So, hope all is well, and I will check up on you all by reading back over the thread.

almosthot SW 226/ GW 143/LW 222/ CW 218 = -4 pinbotchick SW 237 / GW 140 / LW 225 / CW 221 = -4 manda1111 SW 198, GW 135, CW 169= 1lbs gain jlb123 SW 270/GW 150/LW 246.6/CW 244.0 = -2.6 cc_campbell CW 146 -3 lbs lost since 22 Oct 09 stillkristi sw - 461 / gw - 195 / cw - 280 - 6 lbs Well, after being all over the map for…

Hey team, just a few minutes for me. I had a great workout. Burned 838 calories according to HRM worked out for 43 minutes, mostly stationary bike. Good luck everyone. Eat your veggies! Hope tomorrow is a great weigh in day for us!

Good morning team! I have to confess, the 5 servings of veggies is harder than I thought. However, I did better yesterday and today, I have meals planned out that will make sure I get my five in. I mentioned some information I have gotten about food interactions and what not, the initial information came from a book called…

morning team! Yay jib, cool that you are doing so well on the new years challenge!! I hope to join you when I get this weird weight fluctuation thing under control! Lulu, thanks for the info. Any special herb tea? Or just anything herbal? Thanks! I am thinking if I am doing everything right this week and it still isn't…

Lulubar: SW 205/ GW145/ CW 185 = +2lbs AlmostHot:SW 226/ GW 143/CW 222 = -4 Pawprint:SW 168, GW 130, CW 150 = Loss of one pound Crazybee sw273;gw 175 cw 239.1=loss of 2 lbs jlb123 sw 270 gw 150 cw 246.6 = -1.2lbs Hi team, how is everyone?? I have been attending a conference the past two days for work and have missed you…

yay leedabeeda!!! welcome!!! Glad to have you with us! Hope you enjoy THE team! I have just a minute today, I am going to a conference for work today and tomorrow and have to be there in about 30 mintues. I am very proud that I got up early and went for a 30 minute walk. Whew! HRM said I burned 612 calories. This has been…

Hey, gang, sorry I have been MIA for a minute. My internet at home was down over the weekend, then it snowed here yesterday and I needed to get the yard and garden ready for that, so today is the first time in a while I have to sit down to the computer. How are you all?? I will catch up on posts later. Just wanted to say…

Hi team. Its Thursday and I am not looking forward to weighing in this week. :cry: Here's the thing: As I may have mentioned, I am 50 and am somewhere in menopause, but still having visits from aunt flo at times. Before menopause, she was a very regular visitor, staying 3 maybe 4 days tops. Lately, she comes less…

Yay!!! Prayerfulmom is back!!! Congrats on your ride. Its good to see you. :flowerforyou: :happy: Hi team, how is everyone. I have been doing well eating, and exercising, I seem to have a hard time carving out time for posting. Oh well. I hope to check in more later. Love you all. :bigsmile: Kristi

Hi gang, crazy day at work. I've had a great day exercising and eating well. So, hopefully its all good. Take care. I will be more present tomorrow!

Yay, jib!!! :drinker: :smokin: :wink: :laugh: :love: :happy::glasses: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :smooched: :happy: :smile: :wink: :laugh: :bigsmile: Party for you!!!!! Hope everyone is having a great Sunday. I made soup today with swiss chard (from the garden), chicken sausage, and great northern beans. I must say, I feel…

Hi everyone, its a beautiful day here, I've been in the garden all morning. Getting in the last of the produce before a hard frost takes it all. I love this weather, but hate the thought that winter is just around the corner. Crazybee - one thing I notice is when I plan my meals, its much easier to post everything. When I…

Hey everyone, I am trying this - here is the new thread for the week: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/68605-t-h-e-team-trying-hard-everyday-week-37

hey everyone - kicking? Kelli, I would rather give hugs. Kicking always over balances me..................... :laugh: Once again, yesterday went by and all I managed was logging exercise and food. Wow, I love my work, but geesh - it seems to be in the way of my life sometimes! Well, gotta go exercise. Take care all.

Hey gang, just a quick check in this morning, I have to be at work earlier than normal. pawprint, thanks - love your post! It really is wonderful to feel good about what you are doing, isn't it? I love it! Well everyone, take care. Drink your water is my mantra this week. So, drink up! :drinker: Love you :bigsmile: Kristi

Thanks. Casper. Good to be back! And, I love your Robert Fulghum quote! He's one of my favorites!