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TODAY'S QUESTION: What have you done well recently that you're proud of? Day 32 of no soda, which has had the domino effect of not craving chips or candy.

@trooworld – I made the hummus recipe Saturday…was a bit too tart for me, so I added an extra cup of chickpeas and another 1/3 cup of tahini. I ate quite a bit of it with both rice cakes and carrots. Thanks! I’ve been fine with water. Every day I’m over 100 ounces. Usually around 130, so I don’t have any worries with that.…

vegan4lyfe2012 Sunday PW: 208.0 CW: 206.2

Oh - If you want to really get the chills, here's drone footage of the lighthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan. That's the city I work in. Brrrr! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxvjbJwMg6Q

@TeresaW2024 – From the sounds of that Juro spider, are you sure you’re not actually in Australia?!? LOLs. Regarding the fast, I am confident you can complete it. When I first went vegan, it was due to doing the Daniel Fast for Lent. It was the very special, personal time with God that helped me through it with ease. Good…

Thank you everyone for the Birthday Wishes! @19shmoo69 – Flights make no sense nowadays. When I flew to Virginia last year, I went from South Bend, Indiana to North Carolina…then back UP to Norfolk. So dumb. Where are you headed to in Indiana? @Veta2018 – I’m with @trooworld on this one. If your hubby doesn’t like your…

vegan4lyfe2012 Sunday PW: 207.8 CW: 208.0

@TeresaW2024 – When the sugar cravings hit, I’ve been making myself a bowl of oatmeal and splurging with adding a tablespoon of brown sugar and maple syrup. Fills me up for quite a while and satisfies my craving. So glad your new pastor seems like a good fit. @Katmary71 – I finally finished the first season of Reacher.…

@trooworld – I’m sure it’s scary and exciting both to anticipate having the surgery. They say doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is insanity (don’t know who “they” are), so you will be breaking the insanity cycle! And if a utility truck was blocking my driveway, I would’ve contacted the…

@865jessica – What did you season your air popped popcorn with? That’s my usual go-to snack, but I want to stop using the fake butter-flavored spray oil. I don’t know how else to make my season salt stick to it. @19shmoo69 – I am always willing to sacrifice for tea ;) and your wife is hilarious! I absolutely LOVED Godzilla…

vegan4lyfe2012 Sunday PW (12/24): 215.0 CW: 207.8 I am so thrilled to be down 7 pounds in 2 weeks :-) It was definitely the motivating weigh in that I needed today. Helps to keep me motivated :-) I had a house full with all of my children and grandchildren today and I'm exhausted. I will get caught up in respond to…

@sleepygirl79 – Hmmm…something protein packed but not hummus. I’m gonna have to think about that. Hummus or air-popped popcorn are my typical go-tos. @Veta2018 – Potatoes are life! I think I may have mentioned it last week, but I discovered a delicious way to cook Idaho potatoes. If you have an Instant Pot, put 1” water in…

@Katmary71 – See my note below :) And what a cute mug! I’m going to try to weigh in on Sunday. I took off the boot and weighed it separately…it’s 3 pounds. So I should be able to balance on the scale long enough for a reading. @trooworld – See my note below :) @TeresaW2024 – Prayers that this pastor is a good fit and a…

@sleepygirl79 – I put my scale on the same tile every time, too. Once I’m out of this boot, I’m going to test out different tiles. I’m so curious now! I feel ya on the night time snacking. It’s a terrible issue for me because I’m such a night owl. I can’t typically go to sleep before 1am. Fruit just doesn’t cut it. I’m…

@19shmoo69 – At least you were able to train 2 of them :) Regarding your motivator responses, I think most everyone here either knows or is getting to know your dry sense of humor. It really is quite refreshing :) @Katmary71 – I’m having a hard time coming up with something positive because of years of negative self-talk.…

@AnnPT77 – Your peanut sauce is almost what I make for my peanut noodles. I don’t know why I never thought of using it for grains and tofu! I do love mushroom gravy, too. That can just be a little heavy feeling sometimes, tho. But definitely love your add-in ideas for the peanut sauce! Thank you! @mtaratoot – I love…

I knew what you meant :smile:

I hadn't thought about chimichurri...that could definitely work!

@TeresaW2024 – Sorry about your circumstances, but it’s great to “see” you again, my friend! @JadeGypsyxo – OMGoodness your kittens’ names are too cute and your doggie is adorbs! @trooworld – I am on a mission to make a yummy carrot hummus now! Choose your own adventure…gosh what a blast from the past! I might have to…

I know I'm a little late with my intro, but here goes: I am about to hit the big 5-0 in 2 weeks. I have 3 children in their 20s – oldest is my son, Marcus (granddaughter Sophie is 8 months), then my daughter Sydney (due 2/8/24 with baby Oliver), and my youngest daughter Hunter (grandson Byron is 6 months & due with #2 on…

This week I'll add 2 extra veggie servings every day. Also I've quit soda... again. Decided not to drink it after the surgery.

Surgery ended up being a bit more intense than anticipated, but I'm through it. And super sucks that I'll have to be non-weight-bearing for awhile. Scooterville here I come... @Katmary71 I'm going to need to take a break from weighing in since I don't know how much this boot brace weighs yet

@trooworld & @Katmary71 – Sounds like all 3 of us need to stay away from coffee makers! Hahaaha! @badnoodle – I am so sorry. Hugs and prayers for your dad to heal quickly and peace for your family. I’ve been slammed at work for year-end plus my surgery tomorrow. So let me apologize in advance if I happen to type something…

@katmary71 – So sorry! I forgot...or subconsciously I don’t want to look at the numbers steadily increasing… PW: 211.0 CW: 212.4

vegan4lyfe2012 Sunday PW: 210.8 CW: 211.0

@trooworld – I really enjoy bulgur, too. Glad you’re liking most of your advent stuff…it’s definitely hit-or-miss with advents! I finally got signed up on Kik and sent you a message. Glad you’re done with that year long class. Hugs. It can be so disheartening seeing photos of ourselves. Just remember that it’s not forever.…

I should totally be asleep now because it's after midnight and I have to get up at 5:30, but I had to pop on here really quick. I just have to tell you that you made me chortle 🤣 Thank you, gov'nah!

@Katmary71 – Yes, I watched the new Exorcist. I won’t be adding it to my physical collection, but glad I watched it and I’d say it’s worth the time. So glad you won the pain clinic raffle! Hopefully you’ll find some combo of things that will give you longer lasting relief. @trooworld – I haven’t completely rearranged the…

vegan4lyfe2012 Sunday PW: 210.6 CW: 210.8

vegan4lyfe2012 Sunday PW: 210.6 CW: 210.8 GW: 155