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Do any of you blog or journal online? If so, please post your URL here - I am finding it really helpful to read about other peoples journeys when I am struggling. My blog is listed in my signature ... feel free to read if it helps!

Morning Friends! I had a good weekend, on Friday after work I went to a book release party then on Saturday I went to the movies with my best friend. A great time was had at both events. Yesterday was more relaxing with some reading, some TV, some computer time, some cleaning and some grocery shopping. I did really well…

Oh, ok! That makes sense :) My Mom had Plantar Fasciitis many years ago. She was a teacher and one summer about 2 days after school got out, she went and had surgery on both of her feet at the same time so that she could sit and recover over the summer break! Thanks for sharing, and I hope it helps on your feetsies!!

Maggs - I've not had orthotics before, in fact I'm not even sure I know what that is. Can you explain? Jan - glad to hear your brother made it through surgery. I'll keep your family in my thoughts for sure. I know how hard it can be to keep on track when routines get messed up. I'm clinging to my routine right now for dear…

Maggs - It is hard to hear nasty comments from people! I'm sorry you had to hear that first thing this morning. I always try to tell myself that the nasty comment isn't really about me. The person who delivered it is more than likely having their own issue and the only way they know how to deal with it is to lash out at…

I started us a new thread ... come on over! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/183777-unconditional-support-group-march

I've been in a little bit of freak out mode this morning ... you can read why on my blog: http://losingandchange.blogspot.com/ But I just now (and I apologize to any men who might be reading this) started TOM and that explains why I was up 1.5 lbs this morning when I was basically pretty good last week. It also explains…

Morning everyone! Happy Valentine's Day :) So, last week was the first full week that I was logging my calories again and I did not do wonderful. Not HORRIBLE, but not great either. Even so, I was down 1 lb when I weighed in this morning. I'm not exactly sure how, but I'll take it! 10 more to go to reach my current goal :)…

Wow, I was HORRIBLE yesterday. OK, maybe not horrible. But certainly not great. I went to dinner w/ a friend at a Mexican restaurant (Joe T Garcia's for anyone who might be familiar w/ it in the DFW area). We had the cheese enchiladas. Which really is just one cheese enchilada. It comes with rice and beans and a "nacho"…

Ghostbusters! "Perhaps I didn't properly explain the fundamentals of the slowdown plan."

Hello Friends! Well, today is another snow day here in DFW. I probably could have made it in to work if I'd tried really hard but I'm afraid of getting into an accident so I just play it safe. I'm so glad to see we have a few on board for our challenge! Each day for me is getting a little bit easier. I just keep reminding…

Welcome!! Support is a big key to success, so try to get on as much as you can!! We are glad you are here :)

Why are we all so quiet these days?! I did alright yesterday on my new challenge. It was a struggle because I wanted to eat ... but wasn't hungry. I held my own though. I tell myself "just make it for today, deal with tomorrow when it gets here". How was your day yesterday?

Sure, why not ... Challenge extended. Lose xxlbs in 9 weeks. You state how much ... Who is in? Debi - 11lbs Maggs - 10lbs

Hello Friends! I've been slacking lately. Not doing bad, just not checking in. I've been rather "alright" with my weight for the past few months. 100 lbs down was hard work and I felt I deserved a break. Now I'm starting to feel like I could do more. This morning I made a new goal for myself. 11lbs. Today I was 186 and I…

Ooh .. I'm going to make some tea right now! JAN! I am a fellow Disney fanatic :) Are you going to World or Land? Last year we actually ended up going to both, ha! We went to Land in August and World in October. We like to stay on property, so this time we stayed at the Grand Californian at Land and the Wilderness Lodge at…

Where are you going??? :)

I think you nailed it with the sodium thing and the day 23 of a cycle thing. Those things ALWAYS hit me and I get frustrated with them too. Be honest with yourself with what you are doing food wise, stay focused and keep turning to MFP instead of food. You will make it!!!! Debi

Is there maybe another mall you could go to, not too far away but far enough where you wouldn't run in to as many people you know? Also, you don't have to power walk to make it count. A lot of times I'll go to a store (target, office depot, petsmart, etc) during my lunch break and just walk up and down the aisles. Steps…

Hi everyone :) I am trying to get back here as much as possible. I had quite a trying holiday time - amazingly enough, not with food though! We had several things break/go wrong with my house and had to have a heat repair man, pool repair man, plumber, etc out. Life has been quite expensive over the past couple of weeks. I…

Where is everyone???

Hey y'all ... we have a new thread for December ... come on over :) http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/138697-unconditional-support-group-december Debi

Oh gosh ... Life has been getting in the way of everything lately! I'm still doing OK with my eating and weight, just haven't been able to get on the website as much. Sound off, how is everyone this fine Monday!? Debi

So I'm sitting here at my desk at work and wanted a snack ... I went to the fridge and got out a yogurt I bought at Target this weekend. It is a holiday flavor - Vanilla Maple. I open it up and DUDE, it looks disgusting! Like cold nasty gravy. But it tastes yummy :) Hahahahahaha! Just wanted to share! Debi

Courtney - I'm so glad you got to be with your family for the services. And that is awesome that your brother got to be with the family for Thanksgiving too! I got a sort of last minute invite from my brother to come to his house in Houston (about a 5 hour drive for me) for the day after Thanksgiving. I hitched a ride with…

South of the border! Hahahahhaa :) Thanks!!!!

Courtney - so sorry about your Grandfather. I lost mine about 7.5 years ago now and its still hard. I'll send out good thoughts so you can get to the service. Keep us posted. I'm back from my board game extravaganza! It was super fun but I am tired now! And now its the week of Thanksgiving ... goodness! I hope everyone…

Courtney - I think with P90X you would be feeling different/better and your clothes would fit better, but might not necessarily see a giant movement on the scale. Being a mere 8 lbs from goal I know its got to be so frustrating!! Hang in there :) Ann - thanks, I needed that ;) I did much much better yesterday and am even…

I feel so lucky to have you all! Thank you a million times over for everything that was said. We ARE all on this journey together and we will all make it! Today is a new week. No more crying! No more whining! That is a promise :) Hugs and Kisses to everyone ... We are going to succeed! Have a great day everyone :) Debi

Hey friends, I really need some encouragement and support right now. I haven't been on much in the past week and a lot of it is because I'm embarrassed of how bad i've been eating and i can't bring myself to log it and face my demons. I had a little bit of a nervous breakdown earlier. I just burst into tears and couldn't…