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Like a few of the others, my ring is a family heirloom and I completely love it. It's my grandmother's wedding set. My father had been saving it for the right guy. When my husband asked my father's permission for my hand, he gave him the ring with his blessing. No ring could ever be worth more than that for me.

Welcome, jellybird! Beeps - I work on a farm! :laugh: Any sitting troubles are my own doing, unfortunately! Sitting in a tractor all day bothers me, I do have to get out and stretch from time to time. Then other days it's totally fine. It's weird.

Beeps - I'm jealous of all your fun travels coming up! Have a good time, and happy birthday to your hubby! Chloe - Good luck with your no-booze January! That's something I might think about doing too. I'm soooo partied out after the holidays. I feel like I need a detox, ha. Ris - Hope you feel better soon :) BetterBalance…

Lookin good!

Lots of snow here too! Going sledding today, woot!

Congrats! You look radiant!

Pumpkin pie. It just doesn't do a thing for me.

I'm so relieved the holidays are over and I can go back to eating what I want without all those huge meals and temptations, ha! As of yet, we don't have any plans for New Year's, and I think that's OK with me. :) I'm looking forward to feeling balanced with my meals at home again.

I completely agree.

A vacation. *yawn*

Me too! Funny story anyhow! :P

Elvis Toe-Bells.

Sounds like it's time to kick this person to the curb!

Make a dotted line in the snow? Excellent control, sir.

I'm sorry you're feeling bad. It sounds like this person is kind of a jerk, though. Not necessarily because of telling you that they have noticed you've gained a few pounds. Everything else sounds bad. I've been told my weight gain was noticed by someone who cares, and it was a positive motivation for me.

Bravo.

Yep, I could care less about a lot of things! Good thing I don't. Care less. That is.

I've been on an orange kick lately. They're so fresh and zingy when it's so dreary out. :)

I found that for myself when I shifted my focus to fitness goals (do a pull up, do 10 real push ups are both goals I'm still working toward, ha!) I was able to maintain motivation. Even better for myself was tracking my progress of reps/sets and seeing improvements that didn't revolve around measurements or a scale. It was…

Haha, yes!

My goals through the end of the year: 1. Strength train 4 days a week 2. Log food as well as I can, but give myself some slack for the holiday parties. 3. Stay hydrated! I have a terrible habit of not drinking enough water during this busy time and then feeling icky and worn out.

I think you look fantastic!

Divide total volume by 42.

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^^^^^ LOL

China. Would you rather have to wear summer clothes in the winter, or wear winter clothes in the summer?

I'm sorry, you lost me at "insert?"

Pretty much any vegetable chopped up, tossed with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, and roasted is delicious. Some favs of mine: Sweet potatoes carrots brussel sprouts asparagus green beans acorn squash (skin on) a mix of summer squash, tomatoes, peppers and garlic.

Why is the crappy food right in front of you? Can you not walk away? Offer yourself alternatives that are portable. Apple slices, carrot sticks, etc.

Sheer force of will. Logging/planning your day ahead of time helps. You may be able to work in a small treat and not feel deprived.