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Rosie, I definitely will keep the group posted on how it goes. I am really excited to get started with having me be accountable to my trainers. The fact that I will be working out with them 3 days every week and they will be taking all my measurements and pictures every 21 days, means I will need to stay on target every…

Marie, those who perished in the Alaskan plane crash were cruise passengers on an excursion. Esther is safe! Whew!

We are harvesting beets and the beet tops (yummy steamed!), cabbage, cauliflower, lettuces, tomatoes, and green peppers! Okra and cucumbers are blooming and producing tiny veggies, sweet and 10 varieties of white potatoes are starting to bloom, carrots are growing strong, and our rainbow Swiss chard are almost ready to…

Whew, Marie. For a moment I thought I'd been kicked out of the family because I'm not a daily poster! LOL :'( I like having the list (I emailed it to myself)! Thank you! Becky

Esther, your life sounds like so much fun! It's really great how active your kids are, too. Enjoy your day of activities today, too. Becky :-)

Hi, Friends! So... I signed a one year contract today for metabolic counseling and personal training at a small very personal gym. The metabolic counseling is nice because they adjust your food frequently based on your exercise routine and how you are doing with losing BF/weight, energy levels, stamina, etc. Plus, they ask…

And me on that list! :) I can imagine that the money spent would keep one going! I have an appointment today to talk to the gym manager about the training options. They also have metabolic counseling. I was a bit taken aback at the prices, but after searching the Internet for an average hourly rate and found their prices…

Good morning, misfit friends! Oh how I've missed checking in with you. I have been reading the posts in snipits, but haven't gotten much chance at my computer to check in. I am soooo grateful that clinical ended on Thursday. The early mornings were physically stressful and I know my cortisol levels were up because my…

Hello, friends! I see my GP for my annual exam in two weeks. I was really hoping to be down on the scale, but alas... I won't be. At least my BP has been good on my meds. That's a positive. :) I think I will start looking toward my next personal challenge date of my wedding anniversary (Oct. 24). That's 20 weeks from now.…

Good morning, friends! Ate well yesterday and worked out moving a few tons of stone for the pond. Same today plus mowing. Also did lots of weeding. Had garbanzo beans and coffee for breakfast. Increasing beans and veggies in our meals. Yum! Have a great day

Marie, we've been enjoying our may lettuce plants and I just picked our cauliflower today. I have one of our tomatoes that's turning red! Loads of tomatoes on the plants. Beets will be ready before long and cabbage. Tge many other veggies are growing well!

Thanks for the encouragement, Connie <3

Connie, I had gotten down to 175 on the Easter challenge... so it is a gain. :'( Considering trying Marie's vegan lifestyle for a while as I love, love, love beans and veggies! Especially roasted veggies. Hmmm

Feeling discouraged... SW Jan: 186 CW: 181.6

Shirley, Isaac is getting big so fast! Seems like he was just born. He is beautiful. Becky

Marie, I am so happy for your loss and that this new way of eating is working for weight loss and keeping your CHF symptoms at bay! Connie, Glad to hear you are having more energy and no gain! A loss will certainly be in your near future. Ray, another great loss for you. You are so close and you and Esther are losing…

Hello, friends! I love all the great pictures of all those who are losing so much weight. It is inspirational, congratulations to each of you. I also enjoyed seeing the kids and grandkids :-) Prayers for those of you who have injured children, very sick friends and their kids and for homes to buy and homes to fix and sell!…

Hello, friends! Sorry to have been mia, but we've been busy almost nonstop with work, clinical, gardening, and the new pond build! Hoping I remember to weigh in tomorrow. I see 63 posts I've missed! I need to do lots of catching up soon. I miss you all and hope you're doing GREAT. ☺☺☺ Becky

Esther, have a great time! You always make me smile. ☺

Happy Saturday! Yesterday was wonderful spent just playing with Joseph and Emily and visiting with Jessica and Joe. Dave and I are babysitting tonight so Jess and Joe can have a date night. :-) Marie, so glad to hear how well you are doing on the vegan diet and that your computer is getting fixed. Connie, I am excited to…

Hello fellow winners! The past two days were too crazy to read posts. I will catch up later as I am off today and heading to our daughter's house for a day with her and the babies! I'm happy to report a small loss! I'll check in later. Happy Memorial Day weekend! SW: 186 (Jan) CW: 177.7 Becky

Good morning fellow warriors of health! :-) Well, I was down a bit this morning, so my being diligent is doing something. Official weigh in for the week will be Fridays. Tomorrow starts clinical with my getting up at 0230 in the morning. Gack! I hope I can stomach breakfast at that horrible hour. Otherwise, I think I'll…

Janice, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved pet :'( It always takes me a few weeks to get over the loss of one of our pets. They really are our babies. {HUGS} <3 Marie, great job on losing 3 lb!!! So, you are simply avoiding meat and dairy? Love that your blood sugar is in the normal range. That's huge! <3 Ray,…

Happy Saturday, everyone! Well, I sat myself down today and took a look back at my journal since jumping back on the WL train in late December. Time for a serious talk with ME! I need to own up to the fact that I have not logged at all consistently and have only half heartedly tried to eat well each day. I have found…

Sorry! I figured as much. Wouldn't it be great if we could just have a magic wand and POOF! ;-)

Connie, it surprises me too. At 226 and with exercising, you should easily be able to eat 1550 a day and lose weight each week. You've probably done this but I would calculate your TDEE including your exercise and simply eat 500 calories under that number. My sedentary calculation for me at 179 and 5'4" is 1750. Yours has…

I like her suggestions. I know how frustrated you are right now. I am too. Perhaps with the new class and dropping the carbs a bit you'll see good results. Hang in there! Becky

Hello, friends! <3 It's been a busy week getting reoriented to the hospital for teaching clinicals starting next week. Not sure what I was thinking when I signed up to teach an 0645-1445 clinical! I live an hour south of the hospital and I have to be there two hours before the students to make patient assignments and do my…

Stephanie, it is so hard to see our children go through hard times. Be sure to take care of you, too. I hope your son's situation improves soon! <3 {HUGS} Becky

Good morning fellow losers! I'm happy to report I did really well yesterday and am down 1 lb from Sunday at 179.5. Mind over matter and no more loophole excuses. :-) Ray, enjoy the extra 200 calories! Have a great Tuesday! <3 Becky