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@tlh0407 - Wow! Those are beautiful! @GOINSTD12 - Nice job handling that unexpected buffet. I'm proud of you! AFM, I'm feeling pretty much back to normal today. My energy levels were back after I took an unexpected two-hour nap yesterday. :smile: Appetite finally returned last night, although I'm still being cautious…
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@skinnyjeanzbound - Maybe you and DH should spend some of MIL's blood money on a couples massage. :smiley: @lives2travel - Congrats on the new son-in-law! And good job keeping that secret for a month. Thank you for your advice last night. I thought it would be OK to be under for a couple of days, but I read such adamant…
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Wow, Susan, talk about temptation! I have what's probably a silly question - I've been hit by the stomach bug that's been going around here, likely just a 24-hour thing. Lost most of last night's dinner and so far today I've only been able to keep some applesauce and Cream of Wheat down, to the tune of under 500 calories.…
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Thought I'd show y'all my adventurer.
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Good news! I found Marlowe this morning! He was stuck in the neighbors' attic. :lol: I don't know how he got up there, but once I tracked the meowing over there, I spotted his furry head looking down at me. They were nice enough to let me climb up there and get him down. He talked to me about it the whole way home, then…
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Hello, you gorgeous people! Sorry I've been MIA the past few days. Despite what I thought was good planning, I ended up with a bunch of deadlines all at once. Just filed article 5 of 5 for this weekend (19 of 24 for the month), 3 of which required me to attend local events and report on them for the newspaper yesterday and…
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YAY! Big time victory! :smiley:
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Just read this - really interesting! I know at what body fat % I feel good and look healthy, and now I have a handy reference for how to get there.
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Welcome, @candicane32081! You've found a good group to help you get healthy for life. Someone asked about The Miracle Morning, but I can't find you now. It's a book by Hal Ellrod, and it's life changing! Part of me can't believe I've done it 46 days in a row, but the part of me that is stronger, more disciplined, and more…
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oops, double posted
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Not sure I needed to know that! :smiley: Is that why Lent starts 46 days before Easter, but it's only 40 days long? Those talking about American Girl, did you know there's a knockoff called Journey Girl? Same size so they can wear the same clothes, seem to equivalent quality, but much less expensive. My Mom gives them to…
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OK, gang, I've had my last fast food meal until Easter (at least), and I told my priest that I'm giving up fast food for Lent. Time to build new, healthy habits! MFP Goals February 15-21 Diet Goals * No fast food 4/7 - x/7 * Plan meals for this week, including Sissy Night - * Prep food for this week - Exercise Goals * Yoga…
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@cblue315 - Congrats on getting to the gym! The first session back is the hardest. And I'm glad you're seeing the counselor this afternoon. Remember, you get out of it what you put in, so be as honest and willing to go where s/he leads you as you can. You ARE important. Your happiness IS important. You know that saying,…
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Unfortunately for me, in this area, it pretty much has to be cold turkey. It was the same way with soda; all or nothing. I'll still allow myself to eat out, just not at fast food joints. Took the first two steps toward this goal already: made out my grocery list/meal plan while waiting for the media logs at the police…
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CONGRATULATIONS!
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@skinnyjeanzbound - I may need to steal that second one for myself. :smiley: Sunday Share - I've decided to give up fast food for Lent. *gulp* I've been feeling more and more convicted to change this bad habit, and this seems like a good time to replace it with the good habit of eating at home. This will be my first time…
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Thursday Truth - I just finished logging for today and realized that I ate at Braum's (local fast food chain) for EVERY MEAL today. EVERY MEAL. What the crap?!? That's poor planning is what that is. Ugh.
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Hi all! @kelmomto3 - Woohoo! Way to go! @silver12176 - Hang in there! You'll hit that milestone soon! AFM, I'm having a better day. Realized this morning that Aunt Flo is on the way, and she always brings her friends Lethargy Lola and Crabby Pants McGee. It's milder this month, which is why I didn't pick up on it right…
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It sounds like your fiance's love language is gifts, while yours is...not. At least not gifts of food! You might try telling him that you love that he's constantly thinking of you and suggest another way to "gift" you than by bringing food. Going for a walk together? Bringing you flowers? Taking out the trash?…
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Hey all. Kind of a wash for me today. I think my brain and my body both needed a day off after several very busy/productive days in a row. Skipped the gym today (I'll go tomorrow instead), didn't eat great but stayed within 100 calories of my goal. I did get some work done, mostly prep for writing tomorrow, and bought some…
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Hit the gym for cardio and most of my strength routine today. I had to cut it short to get back home for a phone interview, but got about 3/4 of the way through. I'll be sure to allow enough time to do the full routine on Thursday. My February goal is strength training once per week, but everything I've read and been told…
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@cblue315 - BIG HUGS FOR YOU! And well done taking out your frustration & stress through exercise. Be sure you count that as a win; you need it.
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Forgot to post my goals update: MFP Goals February 8-14 Diet Goals * No fast food 4/7 - x/7 * Plan meals for this week, including Sissy Night - * Prep food for this week - Exercise Goals * Yoga every morning - 1/7 * Cardio x 3 - x/3 * Strength training x 1 - x/1 Health Goals * Take meds daily - 1/7 * Refill meds when…
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@mountmary - That's so neat that your son and his fiancee are including you in the wedding plans. But I second Niki, only wear beige if it looks good on you. :D @ereilly - I'm so impressed that you're doing kickboxing! It looks like fun, but I don't have a place to try it out here. @NK1112 - Glad you're feeling better, and…
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Hi all! Welcome, @Kenea993! Congratulations. on dropping 8lbs already. You're off to a great start. :smile: Having a splendid day here in sunny Kansas. Got up at 6:45 and did my Miracle Morning routine (Day 34), cleaned the house, the laundry is almost done (need to finish putting it away), ran some errands, and figured…
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@texasmom2013 - Congratulations on hitting that first goal! You're going to go all the way this time, I just know it! @goinstd12 - "Co-brats" could be our secret code for "congratulations, but remember actions + time = success" :wink: @cblue315 - First, congratulations on wearing your goal pants. Time for another fitness…
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This reminded me of a conversation some of us were having a few days ago.
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Red tomorrow - noted. GUESS WHAT I DID TODAY! WEIGHTS! Just got back from the rec center where I finally caught the trainer and we figured out a weight routine to strengthen my back and shoulders. I went through the whole thing, doing 2 sets of 12 reps, in about 20 minutes. Combined with 30 minutes of cardio, that's a…
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Yay for AZ in winter! Have fun, @RobinsEgg! @Susan, thank you for sharing your get-out-of-debt success story. I'm working toward that myself. Two layoffs in the past 7 years + some medical bills + shopping as a stress reliever have taken their toll. Fortunately I don't have a car payment or a mortgage (yet - I rent, but…
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Hey all! Fly by check in after a very busy day. Wrote and filed a long article; subbed at the high school; went to college basketball games with my Dad. I'm beat!
