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Just took a 24 minute walk on the bluff trail at Camano Island State Park. 1.37 miles & I was breathing hard. It's been probably 6 months since I walked here & actually did much exercise at all. Now on to sand the shelves in the entry way & get things painted there. Will post a pic when it's done.

You're so right about the photo--will put that at the top of my list for this weekend--cold sore & all! Take good care & have fun on your journeys & visits!

Good morning! This looks like the perfect group for me. I'm nearly 66 & have about 80 more pounds to lose. I've been on every diet known to humankind & finally realized that I didn't need any more plans or buy-our-food-and-you'll-lose-weight schemes. I needed to eat in a way that I could sustain indefinitely. The first…

Would love to be along on your journey--I have 60+ pounds to lose. Am off to a good but slow start. I weigh myself every morning & am gluten, sugar & dairy free & eat minimal animal protein. I also eat about 5 cups of raw veg a day. With all this, my gut is happier & I feel good. Not enough exercise though--adding that in…

Didn't even bother checking it out--just curious what the ALL CAPS was about!

Congrats! I weigh in the morning too--amazing what a little food will do to the scale!

You look great! Thanks for your inspiring pics!

Great post. I think the term sushi means different things to different people. I love making my own nori rolls using my husband's home-smoked salmon or just tofu & vegies. They're very healthy!

Congratulations--you're even more gorgeous than when you began this journey!

You're right--it would.

I find it helpful to eat a lot (4-5 cups) of fresh vegies a day. They're very filling & nutritious & don't have many calories. If I feel as if I need more protein in my day, I dip the vegs in hummus. Yummy!

I'm losing weight for my knees, my heart, my lungs & my health. Being overweight increases the risk of developing many chronic diseases that I do not want to live with for the rest of my life. I also have a lot of things on my bucket list that I want to do with my darling husband & I don't want to be distracted or held…

You're doing so well on the exercise--keep it up. I would also encourage you to seek counseling. You might also find meditation helpful. I hope you're getting a good night's sleep--7 to 8 hours--and waking feeling rested. I agree--if you haven't had your thyroid & Vitamin D checked lately, you might consider that too. Hope…

Thank you so much--you're absolutely right!

Clean eating--Clean cupboards! You're off to a great start! I tried juicing--I'm glad to hear you have a juice you like. I really like chewing all those vegies! What is P90X3? I believe you're right on target about sitting--moving as often as you can will be great for you! I don't envy you sitting for that long--it must be…

15? That's awful! So glad you're here--wishing you success on your journey.

Congratulations on your journey--you're beautiful! You've also done an amazing thing for your health!

Congratulations--you look fantastic & must feel even better!

I understand! How is today going for you? One of the things I'm doing differently this time is that I'm eating 4-5 cups of vegies a day, usually mid-morning & mid-afternoon. 5 cups is a lot of veg but the calories are super-low. No dip or anything--I just enjoy them on their own. I buy organic & they are delicious. Do you…