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I'm still here and following along, but have very limited access to computer. I'm not patient enough to do this on my phone. I have a job! I will begin work on May 11th. It is a Direct Ship Lead for Bobcat. The job description basically takes my favorite parts of my last two jobs and combines them into one. I was very…

Tracy commented about my cakes - thank you. The best thing about me making cakes is I am not tempted to eat it anymore. This is my latest cake. All edible except the sticks holding up the pterodactyls.

Kelley... If you go to your menu, there is one called alarms. Then I just set them as repeats.

Sunday Share; I'm Tracy. I just turned 43 and live with my husband and two kids (14 year old son and 9 year old daughter) in Bismarck, ND. I bake cakes on the side and right now my job is looking for a job. I do have 5 applications out right now. I have an interview on Wednesday afternoon, so hopefully :) @Sgt_Pepper33…

Hello! I've been gone a long time. You may know me as tlh0407 but I've changed my name to New Caddy. My maiden name was Saville and my college nickname was Cadillac. It's time for a new Caddy. My name is Tracy and I live in Bismarck, ND. On December 31, 2015, I lost my job of 18 years. I was working out of my home for a…

@Grandma Kaye…I’m sorry to hear about your husband’s health. And now your sister??? Know that prayers are being sent for you, him, doctors and your entire family. I’m glad you have a neighbor to lean on for those crunch times. @Tom…Hot and Spicy Food Day is NOT for me. I love chicken wings, but I like the mild flavoring…

@Susan…those words hurt no matter that we know they are said “in the heat of the moment.” Greg is right, but I agree with you…easier said than done. BUT you are doing it and it’ll come back. @Laurie…hope everything falls into place with your Dad and that you can have peace of mind to be able to find a house of your own.…

My Thursday Truth: Getting back on track has proven difficult for me, but I've started today with a protein shake and that always helps me get started (why don't I remember that every morning????). Susan, I am with you...work/life balance is tough at transition times. There are plenty of times that I'm a chauffeur but man,…

Not me, but what our tube rides looked like this past week.

This is a view up the hairpin drive way to our cabin. Great views!

The kids and I ready for white water rafting.

Hello everyone! I am back from my two different vacations and ready to be "good" again. Actually, I'm up 4 pounds and I'm pretty sure it is all water retention based on how poorly I monitored my salt intake (lots of sunflower seeds while at the lake and while driving). Since I missed it yesterday, I'll do a quick Sunday…

Just a quick drive by as I'm on vacation still. I went white water rafting today, did not fall in, loved it!!!

Niki... There are no words. I'm so sorry for the loss you are all experiencing. You'll be in my prayers.

Lori...Emma is 100% Native. Mostly Lakota Sioux but has some Chippewa and Cherokee in her too. She's known she's Native American her whole life and have talked about basic things. Sometimes she wants to be white like the rest of us, but sometimes she's glad she's "special." We've always said we'd let her take the lead on…

@Karen…you have had a busy, fun week. Great pictures. That 8K next year sounds like a lot of fun, but I probably couldn’t make it. We’ve been discussing on how 2016 will probably have to be trip free and a catch up year (unless Mom decides to take us all on another trip). @Niki…if I recall correctly, it only shows the…

Thursday Truth – I have two: 1. Yesterday I ate junk food. Ultimately I came 100 calories within goal but it was not anything of quality. 2. I’d like to tell my mother in law off. When they travel back from CT to see family, we’ve always gotten the short end of the stick. They have spent anywhere from 4-6 weeks visiting…

Good morning everyone! Wednesday Wish: That we all have a safe and fun 4th of July. @Ushkii...sounds like you had a good time camping. Those are always good memories. AFM...I grabbed some Cracker Jacks yesterday and it got out of hand. So when I went to the gym last night, I lifted and spent over an hour on the treadmill…

@Tracy…I’m so sorry things are going badly for your husband and in turn for you. I agree with others…reach out and ask for help…that’s what communities are for. Our church just provided labor for housing projects for a boy that is now in a wheelchair. They removed all carpet and installed hard surface flooring. They added…

Good morning everyone! Well, I have not hit my fitness goals for the week. Apparently my procrastination took over and I was too busy making a cake and cleaning and laundry. I did see a drop in weight though so that is exciting…I am now in the 250s (that 260# has been a tough spot for me)., so yay! @Niki…glad you’ve…

Wednesday Wish…Really wish that guy hadn’t said anything about my weight and rafting. It was one of the guys at the rafting company that said I shouldn’t do it because they’d have to be able to get someone back in the raft if they fell out. I get that, but it’s not like I’m totally useless…I’ve been working on my upper…

This is a picture captured here in ND of the northern lights. It was the night I actually went to bed on time. :'( But if it's going to happen over the next couple of nights, I will be up late (packing and making a final cake for June) so I'll keep my eye out for it. It is very strange to see the this time of…

@Kelley…that makes me feel dumb whining about our storms, when you got 4” in one storm!!! OY! @Karen…sorry your rhythm got interrupted, but I agree – good for you to not let that be an excuse. @Lori…enjoy your birthday celebration with your sister. Love that fountain! Tuesday goals…I was told yesterday that I probably…

WONDERFUL!!!

Between storms we were able to get a baby shower in. This is one of my sisters (my normal workout partner) and my belly bump cake. If anyone knows how to size this, go ahead and make it smaller or let me know how to do it :neutral:

Monday Check-In…well it was a tough week between not being home Sunday – Wednesday for VBS. Had two cakes due. Family in town for my sister’s baby shower. Father’s Day BBQ. I really tried to be good and while I wasn’t successful every day, I didn’t gain (didn’t lose either, but…). @ Karen…ugh, that darn shoulder! Your…

In for some reps

Tuesday Goals: To make it through this week without going to bed after midnight. I know that proper sleep habits help with weight loss but it has been something I’ve been bad at most of my life. Something for me to focus on. @Karen…luckily cake isn’t my favorite thing, so usually a slice every 2-3 cakes is enough. Good…

Try showering at the beginning of the day...see if that helps. I know I find I smell better if my shower happens in the morning than the night before.