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Hello there Doug, I'm Joanie. I'm at a similar crossroads as you are, I hope we can help each other figure this out. I'm a couple of years older, but certainly no wiser! Well, maybe a little, haha! Just kidding. B) I've been a member of MFP for 5 years, lost 65 lbs my first two years, but have gained approx. 5 lbs a year…

Hello there! It's been ages, since August I believe. Busy gardener! Just popped in for a sec this morning to see how everyone's doing. What a busy place, such fun reading your posts. Miriam, I lived in Idaho quite some years ago, we harvested asparagus along the rivers, too. We have a large patch in our garden now, one of…

Hi gang! Haven't checked in here in months, but I'm still chugging along :smile: Lots of new members, fantastic! For those who don't know me, I'm in Portland, Oregon, artist, musician, music teacher and avid gardener with almost 3000 sq. ft. of vegetable space at a nearby community garden, and a yard full of perennial &…

Tuesday good-news-day, the good news being it's no longer Monday and I can put to rest the snacking that occurred yesterday afternoon. Off work for spring break this week, I'm usually teaching in the afternoons which keeps me from wandering around aimlessly in the kitchen. Popcorn! Ate about 3 cups, popped with very little…

Recalling little victories this morning as I plan my day and consider my progress. I do believe there's still a piece of huckleberry pie from last Sunday in my fridge (we had company) and vanilla ice cream in the freezer. A full week and I didn't touch (or even think about) either? What's become of me. [Amazed] Even if…

I'm Joanie, but "jb" works just fine :tongue: I'm 60, guitarist, songwriter and teacher. I lost 65 lbs using MFP, gained a little back last year so here goes nuttin', I'm back at it. I live in the PNW, probably not far from you, Tami. I walk my dogs daily and grow a verrry large vegetable garden, so I'm always busy with…

I'm glad you liked the poem :flowerforyou: Yes, I write them :bigsmile: I caught a little flack for bringing up the D-word yesterday LOL! It's not a nice word around here, sorry about that. :blushing: I know this is a lifestyle change, but my particular lifestyle needs another BIG change! I've learned sooo much these last…

Night time snacking Finds me lacking In self-control It's true. Although the word Is one that I curse DIET Is what I must do. Journey aside I swallow my pride Confessing I've forgotten the rules. Tonight after dinner I'll be a big winner Munching on celery And fruit. :smile: jb in Portland

Thanks Janet, and the answer is Yes, I did continue logging. I went through a few bad spells and took a few days off here and there, but I'm finally back to finding delight in being diligent :smile:

Hi everyone! I haven't checked in here since December! I see the thread is still going strong, how great is that! Thanks for keeping going, Barbie. I'm still chugging along, lost 3 pounds of holiday pudge in January and now working towards removing the excess that snuck up on me last year. Funny how it does that when we…

Greetings! First day of Winter, Happy Solstice! :smile: And Happy Holidays! :heart: Life's been keeping me verrry busy, but I wanted to pop in to wish you all well! Glory hallelujah, the days will be getting longer now Yeah!! Mariah's doing pretty well, but she went for another round of chemo this week which always causes…

Hi everyone, just stopping by for a sec and wish you all a happy December! Better late than never :bigsmile: I'll try to catch up on some reading here - been busy! A quote from "Eating Well For Optimum Health" by Andrew Weil, M.D. " Diet has a special significance among lifestyle factors in that people have total control…

Good morning everyone, Thanks so much for your continued prayers and good wishes for Mariah. It all helps! I'll let her mom know that this wonderful group of prayer warriors continues to send healing thoughts and positive energy. :heart: Wishing you all the best, jb in crystal clear, verrrrrry cold Portland :glasses:

You're all so sweet :heart: Here's another pic from last week, Mariah with her cousin, baby Jaxson, who she'd just met for the first time. Looks like they're very happy together!

I don't know, Meg, it must be cardboard?? It's just a pic I found while looking up "dogs in turkey costumes" LOL

Here's Mariah in her new jammies!

Hi everyone, long time no see! Hope you had a very nice Thanksgiving. Thanks to yanniejannie for informing me that someone here was asking about my 10 year old great-niece Mariah recently. For those of you who don't know, Mariah had a brain tumor removed earlier this year and has been going through radiation & chemo ever…

Happy Wednesday morning :bigsmile: I haven't been down to the garden in a couple of days, but I did get the garlic planted on Sunday. 180 cloves all tucked in their rows and watered, thanks to the rain. Katla, we buy our garlic "seed" at Portland Nursery, there's one on Stark, and one on Division. Most years we plant using…

G'morning everyone. Loving the photos!! I do believe today is garlic planting day. I dug the area earlier in the week, hubby tilled it up on Friday, and the rain coming in a couple of days will water it in. We plant about 200 cloves, harvesting in June, then we braid them on the 4th of July and hang them around in the…

Good morning, happy, rainy Sat. Housework, making soup, doing aerobics. I took a bit of a fall in the garden yesterday, my feet got tangled in the berry vines as I was tromping around, pruning and yanking vines from the hedge. My left hip is a tad sore, but I'll be ok. Had a good eating day yesterday, back on track,…

{{{Cynthia}}} I did the exact same thing this summer, starting right around April. Got too busy gardening (excuses, excuses), didn't take the time to prepare many meals, grabbing quick sandwiches which is an absolute no-no for me. Now I feel like a big fat cow stuck in quicksand! Sinking, sinking, down to the abyss of…

Nice pics everyone! Here are my doggies, Timber & Rugby, at the coast last weekend. As we walked down the beach, we came across this driftwood shelter someone had made, fun stuff! Had a great time, perfect weather! Still figuring out how to put up a full size photo... Happy Thurs! :laugh: (had to try it) jb in the…

Margaret! How'd you get the laughing face??? :astonished: Need that one! Thanks for the tip about resizing pics, I'll have to try that.

: + c = :cookie: That's a cookie?? Looks more like a dog paw print lol :mrgreen:

Well, this is definitely different. Won't we have such fun trying to figure it out! :p I tried to post a pic from my PC but so far, no luck with that. Michele, I don't see any little bubbles! LOL! Have a good Weds all, I woke up early to see the blood moon, no luck with that, either. jb in Portland

Hiya! Another gorgeous, sunny day in store for us. We're packing up for our weekend at the beach, I'm hoping to get an early start. I made a little list of things to take...camera, coffee, dog shampo, and Breathe-Rite strips for snoring hubby. :laugh: I'll never sleep if I forget to take those along. Dog shampoo in case…

Hi everyone! It's been over a month since I've popped in here, I've been sooooooo busy with work, and the garden, and processing the harvest. We've had a terrific season, the freezer and pantry are full to the brim. it was a good summer in Oregon! Still having beautiful weather, we're taking a trip to the coast this…

I've been tracking potassium for a few years here on MFP. Very important nutrient for overall wellbeing. I get 3500 most days, but I try to hit at least 4500. Many food entries on MFP do not include it, so I've edited TONS of items over time. Leafy greens (I especially like steamed swiss chard) butternut squash, potatoes,…

You're so stinkin' cute! So glad we're friends :bigsmile: Loved our chattering about dancing last spring!! Congrats for reaching what seemed to be an "out of reach" goal! Simply fantastic! Feels good, doesn't it??!!! Tell Thomas I think he's pretty funny, lol. :wink:

Same here, Sylvia. :brokenheart: :cry: :brokenheart: