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Maram29, I'm glad you found us. Your advice speaks volumes! Adapting this journey and our life style so they are compatible and being consistent are huge keys to success.

I'm chuckling about Barbara's hesitation to share her recipe. I'm a non-drinker, but sure did enjoy my non-alcoholic English wassail yesterday. I'm thinking of being very daring and buying some of that diet cranberry ginger ale I saw at the grocery store last week. I made it through the day with plenty of room for a cup of…

Lori, love the quote. Kah, good luck with WW. I had good luck with following their program for awhile. I couldn't afford the cost of joining so I just had to rely on information I could glean from others. I didn't have a plan for maintaining when we went to Japan, so I gained it all back plus some. Having a friend will…

What a relief! I thought that today would be over calories for sure, but I kind of broke even. We had family over for a pre-football game dinner with lots of good food. That on top of our traditional waffle breakfast, and some Christmas baking, seemed like a recipe for disaster. I usually try to use less than half of my…

Robin, the head wraps are knit about 7 inches wide. They fit snuggle around the head to keep the ears warm. One has a mock cable design and a big button on the side of the forehead. The other two are a ribbed design and cross in the front so it has the look of a scarf or something being wrapped around the head. Today I did…

I'm enjoying Peter Pan. I rode my pedaler and finished Timmy's hat while I watched. I have made 4 caps, 4 pair of mittens, 2 newsboy hats, and three head wraps. I'm not sure how many more I need to make. I need to do something for my step granddaughter and her 2 little ones. Thursday truth: I have closed my food log so…

Robin, I'm so sorry that happened to you. Barbara, I'm old, too. I've been feeling it today. It's very rainy, and my poor knees really hurt, especially the one hurt a couple of weeks ago. I am also battling a cold. You are doing so well. We can't let our age get us down. So far, so good, with December goals, 3/3. My hope…

Flowerbaby, as soon as you post, you are part of the group. These people are wonderful. Come back often, join our challenge if you wish, and post often. You'll get lots of encouragement here.

Robin, good luck with the traction. Maybe it will get you back to swimming, which I know you enjoy. Holly, I don't know what your issues are with your sister, but often it is better to just leave the past in the past. If you can establish a friendship now, maybe the past doesn't matter. I'm 2/2 on my goals. I'm still…

I'm 'all-in' for December. My knee is feeling better. I'm sure I will be walking again soon. In the meantime, I am riding the pedaler. My focus for December, in addition to logging and staying under calories, will be drinking my water. I don't feel like I have much to report for November. After I hurt my knee, I kind of…

I have no success to report! Between the holiday food and my knee injury, I have really been derailed. I am determined to do better in December. Robin, thanks for the interesting information. I am in awe of those of you who have been able to see some success over the last week. Keep up the good work. Onward and downward.…

Today was so much fun, and the food was all great. The scale is up, I am exhausted and my knee hurts. I'm frustrated that the weather is beautiful and I can't go for a walk. I think I need a couple of days off and a fresh perspective. One of my little grandsons pulled the needles out of my knitting project. As soon as I…

I got the pies except the lemon one made. The recipe said it should be served on the day it is made so I will make it tomorrow. I will also be roasting a turkey and making dinner rolls. It's been a long day, and the little ones are having a hard time going to sleep. I hope I sleep well because I will need to start early.…

I've been lurking, but not posting. I've started the cooking for Thursday, and the logging has gone out the window for a couple of days. I went for a walk this afternoon, only about 1.5 miles at a slower pace. I went quite well, but I stepped wrong this evening in the dark and wrenched my knee again. Thank goodness for the…

I'm in for repeating the challenge. I kind of got derailed by my knee injury. I did much better today, logging everything and staying under calories, thanks to the pedaler. I did quite a bit of walking when I went to the local craft fair with three of my daughters, but haven't returned to walking outside yet. I still have…

Grammy, glad your husband is improving. I can't handle cooking for my family. I can't imagine having a recipe group! Tonight I tried my pedaler and it wasn't too bad on the knee. There are still a lot of positions that are painful, and I think the bike thing worked because there was no weight on it. My Thursday truth is…

I came out about even on my calories today. I really miss walking. My knee is getting better but still quite painful. It will be a few more days of no walking. Thanks for all of your concern and good wishes. Susan, congratulations on the move. I admire your confidence in pursuing the life that is best for you and Cyrus. I…

Karen, I love to make bean soup. I always chop carrots and celery in the food processor and add them to get more veggies. My knee seems a lot better tonight. I went to the Dr. today. He ordered an x-ray but I didn't hear back so I'm sure there is nothing very serious. By the time I can start walking again, I will have ice…

Well, I've done it now. My left foot slipped on the ice and wrenched my right knee. It is swelling and very painful. Fortunately, we were near Cathy's house so she drove me home. I will be icing it tonight and hope for the best. I don't know what artificial knees do when they pop like that. Cathy said she didn't hear the…

Thank you, L2T, for your insightful post. Your are a smart lady. I need to print that and post it for a reminder! I really agree with setting realistic goals for our age. Lois, hugs for you. We are your friends and are always here. Emotions and food are often hard to deal with. I'm determined to make this a good week. It's…

Not a bad day. We managed a 5 mile walk even though it was extremely cold out. I didn't fall either. Calories seem to be under control. I'm already feeling like it will be a long winter. Have a great week. Onward and downward. Kaye

"Lack luster" is a good way to describe my food day, too. I just kind of broke even. We did shampoo some carpet today, and Cathy and I went for a walk. It was slick and I fell about 2 blocks from home after I had dropped Cathy off. I did kind of a face plant, but didn't get hurt. I panicked for a minute because I wasn't…

Had a successful day, but really missed being able to walk in the morning with DH and Anya. It snowed till about 2. I pulled out a DVD that has a beginning level workout and did that. I really don't like it. I hate doing stuff that makes me feel awkward and stupid. I think it's going to be a long winter. Cathy and I did…

Grammy, the diet cherry limeade at Sonic is a favorite of mine, too. We don't have Sonic in town so I don't get one very often. I'm barely under calories today. It was snowing all day so I didn't get my morning walk. Cathy and I did walk almost 5 miles after school in spite of the snow. It wasn't very slick yet, but its…

Foster grandson is home and seems in good spirits. He walked with Cathy and I tonight. I had a pretty good day, stayed within my goals. We are getting some colder temps are supposed to get snow tomorrow. I'll have to come up with an alternative to walking. Onward and downward. Kaye

I've gotten good wear from New Balance. Their 'roll bar' feature helps prevent plantar fasciitis. I average about 7 miles per day, and I'm wearing them for nearly a year.

Today was a good day. I kept very busy. Checked a lot of things off my list, and got 2 good walks totaling 9.5 miles. Cathy gets to bring her boy home on Wed. I finally had a reportable loss, the first since March. I really hope the downward trend continues. I have stalled out at 175 before, so I'm determined to wait this…

Saturday success: 7/7 days under calories, 34.7 miles this week, fair on the water. Down 3.5 # from last Sunday. Still not quite a new low, but I like the downward trend. Sunday share: I, too, am a senior here, 70 years old. I really wish that I had kept off the weight that I lost when I was much younger. I have been on…

Susan, so glad to hear from you. Congratulations on your move. I know you've felt too far away from family and friends. I hope this change works out well for you.

Today has been a long day, and a bit ugly. I haven't had time for a walk, but I'm not calling it a rest day because DH and I made 21 quarts of fresh pressed apple juice from the apples in our back yard. It's a huge job. I logged it as moderate effort housework because I didn't know how else to log it. Today is Nicole's 32…