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:happy: Isn't it funny how we reflect back on our lives.....I NEVER thought of you as fat in high school while I always saw myself as heavy...and yet, we did share some prom dresses back then!!?? Okay...you have inspired me to get started....I've been putting this off primarily because I'm afraid of failure to keep at it…
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I'm back!!! Went on a midweek camping trip with DH and just missed the rain! We teachers are off this week so we took advantage of the warmer winter weather in San Diego County and tried out a new spot. Had a beautiful view of the lake and wasn't too cold either. Walked all over Sea World on Wed and spent yesterday hiking…
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Linda....watching the news and thinking of you....I lived in South Korea about 20 years ago when there were alot of labor protests and people watching the videos back home thought the country was imploding....it was actually quite peaceful most of the time. But I know how it can feel to be so far from home, not speak the…
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I need to adjust my sugar calories.....one apple nearly puts me at my goal for the day
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bkrbabe...LOVE your outlook....I need to see when I reach that milestone....should be pretty soon....baby steps y'all!
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rant...rant...rant....how does one gain 2 pounds overnite???? grrrrr....I know it is probably water retention but it plays with the motivation doesn't it!
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Mimi...I planted a bare root blackberry a couple weeks ago and am excited to see what comes this year. We are in the desert but understand they do quite well where I'm at as long as I keep the water coming....love them in my yogurt and it would be a treat to get enough for a cobbler. My niece is just outside Dallas and a…
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wow...what an amazing sight!....but does that mean there is still a dead squirrel in your backyard??:indifferent:
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tried spaghetti squash for the first time.....LOVE IT!!! I can have my pasta sauce and veggies too! I will have to plan a bit further in advance as I can usually get a spaghetti dinner with jarred sauce on the table in 30 minutes.....the squash takes almost an hour in the oven so just need to jump on it sooner!
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Superbowl party went well...I had a taste of everything I wanted and don't think I blew my calories too badly.....I'm feeling hungry now so that's a good feeling....LOL DH is putting a pork butt and 2 racks of ribs on the smoker...yummmmm....will go light on the BBQ sauce, that's where the calories go through the roof! Off…
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Oh how I have grown to love Starbuck's Grande Skinny Carmel Macchiato!! Love the Super Bowl ideas....I'm going to a friends tomorrow and know it will be treacherous around the buffett....think I will bring hummus and lots of veggies!!!
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msh0530....a plumber with bad knees...wow....I can't imagine a plumber NOT having to be on his knees or bend down once in awhile.....how frustrating...hope he didn't have to pay for the service call
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this month I need to get better organized and prepared when I go out to eat...it's been a successful month except for when we are in a restaurant....either will power breaks down or I don't do my research before I go and I blow my calorie count. I know I can exercise or make adjustments on other days to make up for it, but…
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My home page states that I have logged in for 30 days now...wow....time has flown by...I do feel better although I am still beating myself up over yesterday's lunch....I've been pondering my February goal..... :tongue:
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ugh....can't eat anymore today...met a friend at Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch and didn't do my research ahead of time....I used up my entire days calories at one meal!! The scary thing is, the old me would have eaten that and then turned around and eaten a full dinner too! No wonder I'm a size 16..... sigh....tomorrow is…
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Welcome Val...they seem to like everyone here so join us!!! I was just filling out my food diary and searched for "butter"....the serving size that came up was "1 cup".....I laughed out loud...ahhhh....they know me sooo well.. .LOL....(not really, but sometimes I think that must have been my serving size just by looking at…
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Darlis...continued prayers for you and your hubby as you face this challenge together. Medicine, modern or holistic, has come a long way and I pray for his healing and your strength.
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jam0525...that is one of my favorite movies!! I remember Julia being on PBS but other than a funny skit by Dan Akroyd, didn't really know much of her life. After seeing the movie I read Julia's memoir "My Life in France".....such an amazing woman and married to a wonderfully supportive and loving man. The book goes much…
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Pmjsmom....that's encouraging...I'm going to hope that I have a similar experience....my doctor recommended an over-th-counter supplement and it does help. That and a good B complex vitamin! dear hubby smoked a turkey last night and we enjoyed it for lunch...yummmmm....will throw some of that on a salad for lunch this…
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Jam...I can soooo relate to your struggles with your parents...Mine are days away from moving out of my house and into their own mobil home...well, out of their RV that has been parked in my backyard for 3 years. Mom is exactly like yours and honestly they don't seem to be able (or desire) to care for each other as long as…
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Exercised yesterday and wanted to do it again today....but woke up with a head cold! grrrrr....as a teacher I'm exposed to sooooo many germs on a daily basis and I thought I had held this at bay. Hate getting sick.....resting today so I can make it through tomorrow and the rest of the week. With only 4 days, it will be…
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Just rewarded myself with a Starbucks Grande Skinny Caramel Macchiato...the barrista assured me it was only 140 calories....that is manageable for me....tasted yummy although I'm usually quite adverse to artificial sweetener. Once in awhile can't be too bad for me....don't drink diet soda or anything like that so the…
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I too am starting to recognize names and such here...it's only been 2 weeks and I've lurked more than posted but you are all so encouraging. Like some, going out to eat has made me quite uneasy. I don't want to eat like I used to and can really understand how I ended up in this size jeans...but I'm not sure how to eat out…
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Fell off the wagon a bit tonight...but the one thing that struck me is that while I ate a meal not on my food plan, i didn't clean my plate (like I used to do), didn't woof down the chips and salsa, and didn't keep eating after I was full. The one thing I did learn tonight is that I used to eat like this all the time...no…
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Darlis....what a doll you are for taking care of everyone...I'm sure they appreciate it...stay warm!!
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woohoo...personal celebration....I got to move my weight ticker this week!! Baby steps y'all....baby steps....but I'm loving my new attitude...went to the grocery store and was not even tempted!
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5'3" and just shy of 200....luckily I learned to sew as a teen so I've been able to make my own clothes or at least alter them. The frustrating part of being this weight is that most petites don't go over a 16...but I'm on my way down! Count me in for being a regular here.....I need to be accountable
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Out in the Inland Empire....Riverside Cty
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Bought the new scale....don't like what it says...so I'm changing my weight on here so that from now on, I'm comparing apples to apples.....but very proud of the choices I've made the last week...even if the scale doesn't yet reflect it.
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Just found a lemon hummus vinagarette dressing at Fresh and Easy markets...2 Tbsp is only 35 calories! no artificial junk either...yumm!!
