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Welcome Newbie, I hope you will stay with us. Karen mentioned the other day that she isn't a very good friend on the other formats. I don't usually even look at my home page, but I am here several times a day to keep up with everyone and stay accountable. Sunday share: I'm Kaye, 70 years old, married to DH for almost 50…

Goodness, Barbara, your year is starting off way too exciting. Good luck. Kaye

My 'all-in' goals went well yesterday. Cathy and I got a good walk. It was too cold for DH and Burt. The downside is that I tripped on some snow and did a beautiful spread eagle on the road. I was able to get up and get home just fine, but I bruised some ribs on my right side. I am not doing much today. Pulling on my…

Good morning. I have gained back all of the weight that I lost while I was sick, but I checked back and found that I am down 6# from last year at this time. By this time next year I will be down 15#. I am going to do it. To begin with, today I am going to detox my kitchen. The remainder of the treats will be given away or…

Good morning Friends, old and new. Happy New Year. The last couple of weeks have been great family time and really ugly food-wise. I have made very little progress with my weight-loss during the last year. I am pleased that I have maintained my loss and feel healthy and fit, but it is time to get my head round this again…

Bracer-I started here at 68. I'm not losing very fast any more, but I've lost 95# and I haven't given up. I have received 2 new knees during that time. My exercise of choice is walking. I haven't had a gym membership or a trainer. YOU can do this, one day at a time. Good luck. Onward and downward. Kaye PS. I started in…

Wow. It's been a busy day here. I love all of the inspirational people that we have here. So great to share. Your choices for your 'word of the year' are really good. I'm still working on it. Even though it was pretty cold today, I had a good long walk with DH, Cathy, and Burt (little dog). I used my ice cleats and they…

So many inspirational posts today. So sorry about Kitkat. I didn't have a good food day. I still have way too many treats around here! Still working on the word of the year. A suggestion for those who are struggling with being able to exercise. A friend of mine is trying to lose weight so she can have hip replacement…

Today was a really fun day. We started with our usual waffle breakfast. Then the party moved to Cathy's house. We played games and ate all day. There is still so much candy and cookies left. :s Needless to say I need to really get back in the groove. Amy gave me a wonderful picture of all of our grandchildren that was…

We are still in the party mode around here. I made some more candy today. I found plenty of cookies in the freezer so I don't have to do any more of them. My grandson is making a cheesecake right now. Then my break will be over. I still need to make mini popcorn balls and fruit dip. Tomorrow will be lots of fun. Then I…

We had a lot of fun with Thom's little family today. His boys are so sweet. Timmy (3) is especially full of hugs. Sam (5) is growing up so fast. Jane (11months) is a bit stranger shy, but I did get some loves and she loves her pillow. This week, is so crazy for me. I have given myself permission to skip the logging and…

I've been very busy today getting laundry done and doing the last minute wrapping and baking so we can spend the day tomorrow with son's family. I even got miss Jane's big pillow done. On the other hand, I also spent the day doing a lot of 'mindless eating'. We did get a good walk. Karen, so sorry about your thumb. glad to…

Susan, so glad to hear from you. Hope things continue to go well. Holly, good job with school. Enjoy your break Edna, you have such a huge challenge. Just take it one step at a time. They say that if you don't eat enough, your metabolism may slow down. I think that happens more when you get closer to your goal. Cooking for…

Everyone sounds so busy. JNettie, always happy to hear that you are doing well. Welcome to all of the new people who have found us. If you check in often you will soon feel right at home here, and find lots of new friends, too. Being sick last week really messed up my count for the December challenge. I know I only missed…

Barbara, sorry about DH. I hope you can relax and sleep well. Karen, it sounds like things are going well for you right now. Enjoy your break AFM. Today is the first time since Monday that I have felt normal. The benefit of being sick was that I got some baking done without being tempted to eat it. I was way under calories…

I have pushed the wrong button or something. I'm getting strange horizontal display of your posts, but can't figure out how to get out of here and back to where I can log food and exercise. One thing about being sick is that I am losing weight, about a pound a day. I'm sure it will only be temporary. Onward and downward.…

Robin, the bobbin will tangle if you don't hold the threads for the first few stitches as you begin sewing. Just pull both threads out behind your work and get a firm hold on them for a few stitches. After so long not being used, its too bad you can't have the machine serviced. That can cost $75-$100. Be sure to oil it…

Barbara, sorry about the ankle. Take care. Laurie, exercise can definitely be a time commitment. I think that my knee is ready for walking again, but I'm having trouble getting out there. The weather is yucky, too. Glad I can pedal. Tanya, glad you are able to feel more positive. Hansea, great loss. The tortellini soup…

I was terribly sick about 10 last night, but seem to be better this morning. I just ate 1/2 cup Cream of Wheat with a bit of honey and milk. We'll see how that goes. Thanks for all your well wishes. At least it kept me out of the peanut brittle yesterday. Onward and downward. Kaye

I am exhausted. The tea stayed down. I've eaten a few crackers and a piece of cheese. I ate a little soup for dinner, but my stomach feels awful and I feel like I'm ready for a colonoscopy. It has messed up my all-in challenge. Needless to say, I'm way under calories, but not enough water, and I'm skipping the exercise…

Warning TMI. I am really sick today. Can't keep anything down and have diarrhea besides. I just some peppermint and chamomile tea. I hope it works better than it smells right now. I need to get some candy ready to mail, but don't think I'll do that today. No point in mailing germs to people I love. The cranberry bundt cake…

I usually do very little on Sunday, aside from attending church. This morning they announced at church that a close neighbors' son had passed away early this morning. He had a number of health issues, but the heart attack was totally unexpected. When I got home from church, I baked a batch of rolls for them, and made a…

Quick check in. I pedaled all evening while I did some more knitting. It made my calories balance out, but I don't like cutting it that close! We went Christmas shopping and ate at Panda Express. So far for December challenge I'm food 13/13, exercise 13/13, water 11/13. Weight just hanging where it has been for months. 14.

Quick check in. I pedaled all evening while I did some more knitting. It made my calories balance out, but I don't like cutting it that close! We went Christmas shopping and ate at Panda Express. So far for December challenge I'm food 13/13, exercise 13/13, water 11/13. Weight just hanging where it has been for months. 14.

Love the Morgori Christmas pictures. Congratulations on the great loss, Lori!

I got part of the goodies mailed today. I think that in some respects I am doing better with them, but let me just say that I will have to do a lot of pedaling this evening to come in under my calorie goal for today. Mara, your comment made me think of 'Singin' in the Rain', one my favorite movies. Well, I had best get…

JNettie, so glad to hear from you. You've been on my mind a lot. I'm sorry you are having to go through so many health challenges, but she will be so worth it. Hang in there and keep us posted when you can. Kaye

I survived the day and the party. It helps to be a good experienced cook. It was easy for me to look over the dessert tables and choose 3 samples that I knew would be the best. One wasn't as good as I expected, so didn't eat it. In addition to the carrot pudding, I made vanilla fudge and almond toffee today. I got the…

To paraphrase Pogo, 'I have met the enemy and it is me.' I've been handling the Christmas baking and candy making really well until I made peanut brittle yesterday. Covering it and putting it the other room didn't work for that like it did the fudge. I rode the pedaler for 2 hours last night while I knit. I hope I covered…

Good evening. I've been following all of the posts. I am always inspired by your efforts. Just a couple of thoughts. Cooking and baking are on my list of things I am not willing to give up. They are an important part of my life, so I have to work around them. Vanity sizing is very real. 45 years ago I weighed 125 pounds,…