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Thanks, Marie. Having a good day, now that the dental appt. is over. Some things just never get easier, for me anyway. Halibut is on sale here this week so have to try baking it, Barbie. I usually have fried it, but your way would be much lower cal. Glad you got your dishwasher fixed. Not as bad as our daughter and husband…

Day is over half done, dentist, run about chores, lunch with sister and hubby. Still have 1/3 of my allotment of calories left for the day, and not at all hungry. Yeah.:smile: Thanks for the compliment re new photo, Barbie.:happy: I'm starting to feel better. Slow going with the weight loss but taking it slower is part of…

That halibut sounds good, Barbie. Is it a steak or fillets? Recipe? Those docs keep you busy, Marie. Safe journey, Phoebe. Gayla, we are getting showers too. Very refreshing. Have a good day all. Ellen

Those appts. with the docs sure keep you busy, Marie. JD glad to hear your glucose levels are good. Iam so glad to be down to 3 metformin from 5 a day. And so far the blood levels are holding. Where is everyone else today? I didn't read back to all the posts after being away 2 weeks, maybe we have lost some people [to…

Thanks, Barbie, for sharing about your menu/shopping. Do you get tired of eating the same things or do you get variety by varying the prep? You are sure looking great in your photo. You may be interested to know it is raining lots here today, but we needed it, very refreshing actually after being so hot. It was still 90…

Wow, you look terrific. What a difference.

Good Morning, We woke up to socked in rain this morning. W in tells me I'm right where I was at the beginning of June, but at least I've lost the couple of lbs I had found again. Yes, Laurel and Vicki, it is so great to be under 200. Now I want to get further from it! Vicki, so sorry that you have to have hip surgery.…

Marie, Nice to have some relax time. We had church, then lunch with my sister and hubby whom we had not seen for a couple of weeks. Were able to sit outside on a shaded patio under trees, by a pool so it was really nice. A little hot at about 95 or so today, but probably not as hot as Texas. Just posted a new pic, will try…

Welcome, Jeannie from NM. I'm from BC, which I have to admit, is very beautiful. It's hot right now, about 95 or so but rain due the next few days. We can use it. Hope you enjoy this thread, all these ladies are most encouraging and supportive. I haven't been with it that long but was made to feel so welcome here and with…

Yes, I know what you mean about the prairies, Gayla. I don't have that problem [needing the flat lands] :smile: but my husband does. He was from Sask. Now I think it just applies for him in the summer.

I forget where you are from. I took RN training at the Calgary General [ which is no more, of course].

Checking in with the Golden Seniors. Stayed in Golden BC night before last, less than 6 hrs. from here and a gorgeous trip through the Roger's Pass yesterday. Barbie & Jake, glad you enjoyed BC, or Beautiful BC as we call it. Yes, we live just up the same valley about 2-3 hours, at the north end of OK Lake, which is about…

Hi, Marie, No didn't bring and Grands home, but had time with them in Edmonton. A grad, grad party, family day out at an aviation museum, a school talent show, 2 awards ceremonies, an end of the season soccer game, etc, etc. Then a wonderful trip through the Rocky Mts. Glorious weather. I'll try and post a photo or 2…

We're home. Great trip and time with 8 of the 10 GRANDkids. Don't think I did as well with the scale on this trip tho'. In May visiting the 2 kids south of the border I actually lost a couple of pounds. This time, in Edmonton, I think I've gained some. Will wait till the am to say for sure. Time to get back with the…

Hi, Everyone, We're home. Haven't checked in for the whole time we were in Edmonton, no wifi! So sorry to hear of the troubles with some of you, especially your brother, Susan. We will pray, and as someone said, treatment these days is so much improved. May he be well again. And congrats on your great month of wloss in…

Skimmed thru some of your posts, wish I had time to respond, didn't even get to see your pic yet, Marie. But I will take the laptop on our trip and hope there are some places I can hook up to the net. ' Got to hit the road, have a good week all. talk to you later. Don't like the look of my scale this am at all, maybe I'll…

Happy Father's Day to all the papas! Jeffrey, nice of you to cook for your wife. My husband likes to cook, but not always what I like/need but he is very kind and supportive to me which is the main thing. Sandy, love your new photo. You look terrific. Marie, glad to hear you are getting around again. Enjoy your outing.…

Thanks, Susan, sounds wonderful.

Sweet little boy, Debbie. You can see our youngest grandson on my profile page. I see we have about the same amount of weight to lose. Have to encourage one another. My doc tells me not to drink too much water as I have to take water pills and he says it negates the effect. Just have to cut the cals and get more active I…

I HAVE TO SEE A SURGEON ABOUT MY FOOT. MY DOCTOR DOES NOT THINK IT IS GOING TO GET BETTER THIS TIME. BANGING IT MADE AN OLD INJURY ACT UP. I WILL MAKE THE APPOINTMENT NEXT WEEK. GOOD NEWS IS IT IS LESS PAINFUL AND I TOOK A NICE WALK EARLY TODAY. CAN'T WALK FAST , BUT ANYTHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING. WW WANTS MAXIMUM WEIGHT…

Not sure, haven't been there yet!!

Problem for me is that one high calorie meal often leads to another, or a general slacking off. Maybe you have more will power, if so, even if it didn't work to get off the plateau, it also wouldn't do major damage.

Thanks for the story, Susan, so true. We can make lemonade instead of letting the lemons make us sour; Thanks for taking the time to share, Anne. You are an encouragement. So many of you said you would be praying for Ethan and family. Thank you. Have a good day all, will try to check in again later. Ellen

Yeah, Marie, glad to hear you are home OK. Take care. Good for Jerry looking after you. Jeffery, We are getting ready for take off again, this time a grandson's grad. Just checking in, looks like another glorious day. Everyone. Here's to healthy eathing, ex and H2O. Got to get at it. Ellen

You look great. You've transformed yourself, good work.

Thanks, Debbie, for your prayers, and for your kind words. Sorry about your daughter in law. A 3 yr old takes a lot energy!!

Like your new photo, JD Marie, Hope you are home and recuperating by now. Have a good day everyone. Ellen

Hi, Everyone, I see that I haven't posted here for a while. We had an unexpected and tragic death in the family, leaving a 9 yr old boy without his Mom. I would appreciate your prayers for him. Thanks so much. We are going to be on the road again this week, tho' I seem to better eating when I'm not counting calories every…

Thinking of, praying for Marie, that the surgery will go well. jdhall - do you like one touch? I switched to Freestyle some years ago after I tried at least 2 different One Touch models that weren't accurate [ had them checked when I went for blood glucose testing at the lab. Lioness - How's the Atkins going? Did I tell we…

:glasses: Good Morning, Sunny and warm [It will be hot again, but I'm not complaining] Barbie, :happy: that's a LOT of steps. I think I'm doing well if I get close to 10,000! You'll be down 10 lbs when you get home! Marie, :smile: Hope your surgery goes well tomorrow. Gayla,:smile: Nice to be able to hang clothes outdoors.…