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@1skholloway -- Oh, I am so sorry you are still suffering. I hope the test results lead to more effective help. I understand about being restrictive. My 30 days ended today and I was feeling really good and thinking of doing another 30, but tonight I gave in and had wine, popcorn, and chocolate. :-) Like you, tomorrow is…

@NewOR2015 -- Happy Birthday!! Hope you are enjoying your special day! @CaptainBoing -- Glad you have a butt now! I did a wall-sit the other day and noticed that I now have that curve between my hamstrings and glutes!! Maybe I finally have a butt, too. XD @2020pinktogo -- Just make sure you don't hurt yourself. You are so…

My nephew left yesterday, then we had a couple over for dinner, then a book club meeting. Slept for almost 12hrs, felt achy and sick for half of today. I think I was just worn out, plus TOM started yesterday. Didn't eat too much today. Spent a couple of hours today on the sofa watching A&E's Pride and Prejudice, then took…

I found a recipe for Sticky Cinnamon Roll Chia Pudding. I'll have to give it a try. It calls for protein powder, which I don't do, so I'll probably toss in an eggwhite or coconut meal. My nephew leaves tomorrow morning. I'll miss having him around, but I'm also ready to return to my childfree life. I'm always appreciative…

@NewOR2015 -- Yes, I saw that and I was just there reading your posts. Welcome to September! Glad you're back!! @1skholloway -- I used to put chia seeds in my waterbottle. It did make drinking water more 'fun'. I've also tried to make chia desserts. One was a total fail. The chocolate pudding was pretty good. You do have…

Happy Wednesday! I'm still on my re-set program, and it's getting easier. Occasionally, I'll be making something and I'll think, "Oh, I should put X in it," them remember that I'm choosing not to eat X for the next two weeks! Big NSV-- went to a Labor Day BBQ on Monday and had absolutely no desire to have any alcohol!!…

@CaptainBoing -- I went ziplining once. It was fun, but I feel I'd rather go hiking or camping if I'm going to be in the woods. You don't really get to enjoy the scenery. But, that's my opinion and I do hope you have fun!! Each month I focus on a different body part (in addition to my glutes/hams/quads) in my calisthenics…

@1skholloway -- I have very few male MFP "friends". If I get a friend request from a guy, I go to his profile and look at who his friends are. If they're all women, I do not accept. If it looks like he has a good % of male friends, I'll accept. ** Smells can be a big trigger. Good thinking with the lotion! @2020pinktogo --…

YES!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Good luck on this new chapter!

@2020pinktogo -- Well, took another walk with the poles today. Much easier, as I had a better understanding as to changing the length depending on whether I was moving uphill or downhill. I got these poles on sierratradingpost.com . They are a basic pair and didn't cost very much (about $20 before shipping). I think I will…

@CaptainBoing -- Congrats on your recovery! What does it mean to roll? Sounds fun! @blitzbis -- LOL that cross-stitch sounds hilarious!! I love my DH and he is awesome, but there are some days when he does get on my nerves. Not today; he used our neighbors apple corer/peeler/slicer on a bagful of our neighbors apples since…

@CaptainBoing --Thanks for your input. I am definitely taking it easy still, although I'm looking forward to a good walk tomorrow. @2020pinktogo -- Ha! Glad you can use exercise to work out some negativity. Keep it up!

My triceps and shoulders are sore, so I must've done a good workout! I got the cortisone shot on Tues and today my knee feels almost normal. I hope it feels even better tomorrow. It's day 5 of my 30 days of clean eating, and so far so good. Minor freak-out this morning when I thought I did not have enough time to make my…

@NewOR2015 -- Glad you had a good First Day of School. I remember being almost as nervous as the students on that day each year. XD That's an interesting idea regarding caffeine.

Sorry to hear about these bad cases of the Mondays. :-( But, tomorrow is another day! My guests left this morning and my tummy is feeling a bit yucky from the not-so-healthy food choices I made while they were here, so it's a good thing I decided to eat clean for the next 30 days. I am following the Whole30 program. It was…

@NewOR2015 -- Go get 'em!! Hope you have a terrific year! Hope I am as lucky with my cortisone injection. My appt is for this Tues. :#

@1skholloway -- Yowza! Congratulations on your amazing loss!! Well, I am in the middle of a visit from my sister and our 25yo niece. There's been a lot of temptations, late nights, and alcohol involved. Some walking, but not enough. I'm trying to make the healthiest choices possible. At least my knee is feeling better.…

@blitzbis -- Whooohooo!! Congrats on having another run under your belt!! Too bad about the A/C, but at least you got a refund. Ugghh... you are so right. I am terrified I've done some horrible damage to my knee. But, I am trying to stay positive. No use borrowing worry, right?

@CaptainBoing -- Sorry about your cold. I hate being sick. Hope you are back on your feet and kickin' butt soon! Thanks for the info about your knee. I have my initial appt with an orthopedic surgeon on Wed; I am so looking forward to find out what's really going on with my knee. I feel like my life is on hold right now.…

Somewhat less hot today. Planning on pulling some weeds later on once it cools down. We're having a party tomorrow and I'm procrastinating cleaning the house. :p But, I'll start making some of the snacks today. @1skholloway -- Oh, no. So sorry about the flooding. I hope you and your family are well. @2020pinktogo --Love…

Thanks, @1skholloway . Although it's better, I'm still taking it easy as it's not 100%. I'm actually looking forward to the appt with the ortho surgeon next week. Then I'll know the full story and start on making my knee as good as it can be! Still hot! I think I'll do some work in the garden today. Another way to get some…

@blitzbis -- Glad you've got some help at work, even if it's just a little. I hope your run doesn't get cancelled, but if it does I hope you don't get flooded out! You're right-- all we can do is go with the flow. @1skholloway -- Sometimes the weather just won't cooperate! But, if you're like me you'll find plenty of…

Sorry to have been MIA, but I was out of town with spotty internet. At least I was able to log what I ate on my phone. I hate typing out messages on it, though. The wedding was lovely. My sister-in-law had worked hard on it. She's one of those people who finds it difficult to ask for help. Fortunately, she has some good…

@CaptainBoing -- I had a car like that once. It seemed to know when I had money saved up! XD At least you can borrow your parents for now. Funny about your cat! Of course, rats will eat anything, too, except bacon and raw onion, which my sister gave them as treats one time she was rat-sitting. @NewOR2015 -- I also think a…

@1skholloway -- Thank you so much for your condolences. @2020pinktogo -- Hope you can leave all that crazy behind you someday soon.

Hello, MFP Friends! @1skholloway -- That is such a terrific feeling!! Not only do clothes fit you better, but you got those leggings at a fabulous price! I also love wearing black. I will brighten things up with colorful accessories-- scarves, necklaces, etc. I recently got into bright blue and have some shirts and a…

Yay, August! @NewOR2015 --you are so right. The beginning of a month is the perfect time to focus on making a new start!! Thanks for that. I really needed it. @blitzbis -- Whoa! All that mowing will definitely help you improve your stamina! Here, my husband takes care of the lawn and I work on the gardens that border it.…

@NewOR2015 -- Yeah, I didn't start being active on a regular basis until I was in my 30s. I'd had this knee thing for years. For the last 1 1/2 years I've been trying to strengthen my hamstrings and glutes without doing squats. This has helped my knee a lot, and I definitely feel a difference. I guess sometimes I forget…

When I first lost all my weight, I got rid of my big clothes. It felt great! I have slowly gained weight over the years and so have had to buy larger clothes again (but not as big as I used to wear). I am very slowly losing weight now. I am so happy that I still fit into last year's summer clothes, and that some of them…

Beautiful, sunny day here today! I'll probably go walking for my exercise. I love being outside! However, I got a little burnt yesterday. I don't feel it today, but I guess I should be more careful. I am Latina, so I tan beautifully (if I say so myself), but I should still protect my skin. We are planning a trip to Chile…