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First let me say thanks to all of you who sent me condolences on the loss of my husband, Jim. And Toots I do appreciate the prayers. When we suffer a loss nothing makes sense without trusting in God and looking for his support and love. It's been a few days over a month and I still miss Jim. Yesterday started out as a good…

I haven't been online. I have had three surgeries since December and I lost my beloved husband on March 1. This is the first day I have even felt like getting up and doing anything. Went and did a walk thru of a house I am getting ready to put on the market. It still needs a lot of work but I will only have one day this…

Just got back from New Orleans for my first MArdi Gras. Trying to get caught up. Having sinus & eye surgery next Monday. Great day today. Under in every measure except fat but I'm on low carb. Hope everyone is doing well

Just had 10 fillings done to cover the exposed roots of my teeth. Anesthesia is wearing off and moi is going to bed till the pain goes away or I have to take a pill. Having eye surgery next week so cant take aspirin or aspirin like meds Will check in tomorrow Morgori - Really enjoyed your quote for the day

Had good eating day yesterday. On track but need more exercise. Went out in cold to see movie Creed and my sentimental hubby cried a lot during movie which was poignant esp to him since he lost his dad at an early age. Tomorrow it should be in the 50's. He will work on the deck but I am going to water aerobics since that…

To all who are in the path of the storm, take care. We have snow in Georgia but conditions are not too bad. Kids are walking past my window with plastic sleds looking for a hill to slide down. Good day of exercise yesterday but a fast food choice was unwise Katrena

Good Morning. I upgraded to Premium last evening and that was a mistake. See no major advantages and now I can't find common foods like bacon in the database. I sent an email to get if fixed but had no way to know that there would be a problem. Fighting a sinus infection but going to water aerobics anyway. It's rainy and…

Though I was having a bad day, I kept myself occupied and stayed on track. I am going over on fat, but it seems reasonable to me since the plan I am following is essentially hi protein, low carb. I also use good fats like olive oil and avocado. After I logged I got a message that if I ate like that I would lose 5 lbs by a…

Thursday Truth - I cannot succeed without support and logging my food. It just will not work for me. And only I can log and obtain the support I need. I must be responsible for my outcomes. Today I am going to focus on get plenty of hydration Tom: You're new pic shows your success,. Keep up the good work and thanks for all…

Well I have been bouncing the same two pounds around for several months now. Only major achievement is that I am eating better and more healthy. My trips are giving me an opportunity to sabotage myself. Plan to make better choices in New Orleans when I go later this month. Started the Perricone diet this week, since it is…

My goal for today is to walk at least 20 minutes. I have gotten so lazy.

I'm back. I have found the only way I have succeeded in losing weight is to plan, to have support and record my food choices. I am really trying to limit my carbs to 60 grams per day for health reasons. I am back in Georgia after spending the summer in northern NY near the Canadian border. Katrena

Thanks to all the well wishers on my marriage. I am in northern my state and really enjoying it so much. Jim and I garden almost everyday. At the farm I am restoring a perennial garden beat an old shed that I am slowly turning into a studio. I am hoping this will inspire me to start writing again. The weather here is nice…

Well I'm back with a new name (now married) new car and in NY state for the summer. I gained a little but not much considering a cruise, two moves and mega changes in my life. Just joined curves and pretty much following a good eating plan. Logging and exercise should get me on track. R route to Philly for dh,s…

Grandmak. U can do iy

Brekfast today under 300. Feel full,. Thanks to all for the feedback.

SassymAMA, SKINNY & ROBEN (ELLEN) tHANKS FOR WORD OF KINDNESS. GAVE IN TO TEMPTATION TO EAT SOME CANDY GIVEN TO ME BY A FRIEND ??. BUT I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR EATING IT. GLAD TOMORROW IS A NEW DAY 1/0 KATRENA

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE!!!! My sweetheart proposed to me last night, Caught me by surprised and I think it is too early to accept. He and his family are all foodies and losing weight would be an uphill battle. I had brunch with him today after a talk about my goals he prepared poached egg on English muffin, turkey bacon…

Well, I really enjoyed all the motivational posts on here this week, I have been spending about 350 calories on a nice breakfast and I need to lower that because I only have 1200 to spend. I am going to try to limit bread ROBIN YOU SAVED YOURSELF LOT OF MONEY ON A THERAPISTS AND SOUNDS LIKE YOU HIT IT ON THE NAILHEAD. LOVE…

My word for 2015 is Mindfulness. So often, I eat on automatic pilot without even thinking, I want to be mindful. Had last Xmas party last night. Quite New Years Eve planned with family. Exercise planned for tomorrow AND FRIDAY. Skinnyjeans - thanks for words of encouragement. Your schedule is so active. Where do you get…

Well here I am back, heavier but wiser. This has been an extremely challenging year for me. My divorce was final in July and I felt like I couldn't go on, but I am ending the year cautiously optimistic. Every cloud has a silver lining and I got several silver linings from what seem catastrophic to me, at first 1) Increased…

Still on a roll. Blues hit full strength today and I cried most of the evening. Went for a long walk and it helped a little. Need to pull myself together. Have much to be thankful for, including this support group Katrena

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WILL POST LATER AND RESPOND TO OTHER POSTS. JUST WANT TO BRAG THAT I AM TWO DAYS WITHIN CALORIE COUNT. HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO MOTIVATION TAPE FROM EDIETS. REALLY GOOD STUFF. GO TO SLEEP WITH IT AND WAKE UP WITH IT. REMINDS ME THAT I AM IN CHARGE OF WHAT I PUT IN MY MOUTH, MY HEALTH, MY LIFE. GREAT STUF. KATRENA

Deluded myself in think going to a Salad Bar (sweet tomatoes.Soup Plantation) was going to work for me. Portion control seems to be a problem for me. Lunch was hummus, celery, tomatoes, & carrots, but the hummus (10 tbsp.) was too many calories. Would have done better to have less hummus and a fruite Went over calorie…

Good Day food wise. Worked out with trainer and it completely zapped me. Didnt help that I didnt get to sleep last night until 430am. Dr gave me a double vitamin shot, a flu shot and told me my sugar was borderline, though I havent been eating sweets or carbs for the past week and havent eaten many sweets all month. I…

There's no defeat in life Save from within, Unless you're beaten there You're bound to win Back on track with food. Need to save room for a fruit in the evening so I will not cheat. Worked in my garden today. Getting more organized around the house. Visited a friend in SC yesterday, Pleasant drive with the sunroof open.…

WILL TRY TO GET BACK TO POSTING THIS WEEK. OUT OF TOWN TODAY AND TOMORROW, BUT GOOD NEWS. I GOT BACK ON TRACK FOOD WISE. PLANNED AND PLAN TO KEEP ON PLANNING.

There's no defeat in life Save from within, Unless you're beaten there You're bound to win We are all winners. Went for the job interview and it was tougher than I though. I have been an interviewer for years and it is quite different being on the other end, plus it has been years since I interviewed. Lots of questions…

Monday check in- Lost a small amount of weight but the challenge has been super helpful. Not losing as wanted because I am not staying within calorie allotment. Just can;t guesstimate and have to take control and make sure I have planned what I am eating. Doing good with exercise, but it generally exhausts me. Occasionally…