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I had a Brownie box camera. You had to be careful to change the film in near darkness or it would be ruined. Quite an antique......me and the camera. lol

Happy Birthday! :flowerforyou: Just curious...why does your profile say you are 35?

I :heart: Dave! I know you weren't talking to me, but I needed that kick in my well-padded behind! Thanks!

IMO, a loss of 43 pounds is worth a little bragging! Good for you! :flowerforyou:

I don't run anymore, but I still remember my first 5K like it was yesterday! It is amazing! The crowds cheering is so helpful and what a high! Now I'm in the crowd, but still cheer on even the slowest because I remember what an accomplishment it was and how good I felt. Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:

Thanks for the heads up, Dave. I don't use much, so I probably could use the real thing. :smile:

A while back someone said how good this 5 calorie Promise margarine was. I cannot find it anywhere. Does anyone know which stores carry it? I sure would like to try it! Thanks! :smile:

Oh, my gosh! That is a real accomplishment! You showed it can be done. You CAN have your cake and eat it too....just do it the right way! Good for you! :flowerforyou: :smile:

That video makes me so happy I actually cried the first time I saw it. I have watched it over and over. Anything is possible if you just stick to it!

Welcome! This is a great site to be on...lots of help and advice from everyone! If you quit smoking, you can do this too! Good luck to you! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Sounds like an impulsive desire. Wait a while and you'll probably forget you even saw them in the store. I do that all the time. :flowerforyou:

Most of us fall off the wagon from time to time. Get back on and keep on keepin' on! You'll have to take over the shopping from hubby. Don't bring anything bad into the house. Plan your meals ahead....that helps a lot when shopping. You can do this! :smile: C'mon.....it's not too late to do something before summer! Good…

I never add black coffee....I consider that a freebie.

Thanks for sharing that story. Next month I'll be going for a week and already trying to have a "plan of attack". Knowing it can be done helps! :flowerforyou:

Sometimes I wish I didn't own a scale. You could make it a personal challenge to do the very best you can for those 2 months. It could be fun and a great surprise for you and your doc when you see the final results! Good luck to you....let us know how you do! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Welcome! Keep up that food journal.....even if you know you've gone over calories. I do, and it helps the next day when you're tempted again, but don't want to see it two days a row on your chart. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

I fill two 32 oz. water bottles in the morning. I always finish those and most often go for more. I find water kind of addicting after a while. I don't drink any pop and just one cup of coffee in the morning. Everything else is water,water,water. I also heard that drinking cold water is better. I don't do that, but it…

Welcome...be sure to use the food log and be honest. You need to write everything down...everything. It can be a real eye opener. Weight Watchers is good, but here we can have a meeting for free every morning ........and in our jammies! Good luck! :flowerforyou:

Actually, I have seen several episodes where the trainers have chastised contestants for not eating all their calories for the day. They were lectured on how this was NOT the way to do it. I think most of the viewers understand that this isn't possible for all people without a 24 hour trainer. But we do learn a lot from…

Isn't that the best feeling? That's one of the times your effort is SO worth it! Give your wife a hug for being such a great support system! :flowerforyou:

Sounds like something a doctor should answer, not us...please go see a doc! :flowerforyou:

Sounds like something a doctor should answer, not us...please go see a doc! :flowerforyou:

At what I have to lose, a reward every 5 pounds is too much....especially if it involves money. Right now, just watching my little running person move down the ticker is exciting!

Some runs are more organized than others, so don't give up on them. Some runs have the pre-registered packets already made up with the t-shirt in them. Some runs have a 5 min. or so later starting time for walkers and people with strollers. Also, like it was already mentioned, some have you queue up according to your…

What or who is Chalean? Inquiring minds want to know! :happy:

HI...Good luck on your journey! This is a great site. :flowerforyou:

Good for you for getting to "one"derland! I have a ways to go, but hopefully I'll get there too...keep up the good work! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Welcome! With your knowledge, you will probably be able to give some sound advice when we need some. Please feel free to share...we can use any help offered! :smile:

Don't be too hard on yourself and don't make up for it today...just start over as if nothing happened. One thing I do is log my meals in before I eat them. That way, you can make substitutions if an item doesn't fit in your plan. I've gotten some real surprises like you when I logged something in, but at least I could hit…

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: What a nice way to start the day! Thanks! Being a former blond (it's white now), I actually love blond jokes!