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Hi All! :happy: Been reading, not posting. So sorry for everyone who is going through difficult times. Happy for those who are doing well. Welcome to new folks. I'm actually packing for our 1 month scooter vacation, but I wanted to pop in and say hello. I doubt I'll be able to check in too often when we're on the road. We…

Michelle . . . that is absolutely the cutest cake. Are those kit kats or twix around the sides? Well, I just finished catching up on the posts, and I really have to try to sleep. Haven't been sleeping well lately. I go through periods of that. I'll try to do a real response tomorrow. Good night, friends:flowerforyou: Kate…

Liz, many many hugs for you. I am so glad you were able to be with her. Know that we are all with you, in our thoughts and prayers. Kate

Hi! Been (mostly) keeping up with the posts and wanted to jump in and say hello before I go to bed. Sending out lots and lots of {{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}} to you all, but especially those facing stressful or difficult issues. I hope things get better soon. :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: Kate in Brooklyn:flowerforyou:

Hi All, Barbie . . . beautiful picture! Infectious smile! Deedee . . . you too – love your fairy garden. Joyce . . . so happy you’re going to do more writing – hope you’ll continue to share here. Heather . . . hope you’re feeling better – what a rotten time to come down with something – just as DGS is visiting and you’re…

Joyce . . . 'The many names of Christina' - what an incredibly beautiful, thoughtful gift for your daughter, and her daughters.:love: I hope it continues to be passed on for generations. I also hope you are collecting the stories you have told here. I had 2 grandparents that I knew fairly well, and one of my regrets is…

Great story! Congrats on it, your incredible weight loss, and your interest in helping others who want to lose.

Joyce . . . I love your stories. You should write a memoir! Where did you grow up? Michele . . . I like Birkenstocks too. When it comes to my feet, I put comfort way before fashion. Rhonda . . . I bet that thunder was loud – right next door! Glad everyone was okay. Prom outfits from duct tape – my daughter would love to…

Cindy . . . I'm sure I didn't have a bra on. To this day, the first thing I do when I get home is take off my shoes and my bra. :happy:

Vicki . . . my daughter is a duct tape fanatic too! It’s amazing what she does with it, and we have also given her rolls of tape for Christmas. Joyce . . . I had a box turtle as a pet when I was a kid – his name was Knoll. And I know he was a male because he tried to mate with anything he could. If you’ve never seen an…

:smile: Just a pop-in to say hello. Hello!! Caught up on the posts, but no time to respond. Kate in Brooklyn :flowerforyou:

Unfortunately, the product is Photoshop.

At work & thought of a new way to contribute (can't get to site on work computer) - email a post to myself then copy and paste. Can't do this often! Joyce . . . I am right there with you with the fudge. At this point, I need to be an abstainer, not a moderator for some things. Let me add my confession. I just recently…

Hi All! Jotted down a few notes as I read the last couple of days - I apologize as I'm sure I've missed many, but I am with you in spirit if not in word. Re my "outburst" the other day, the doctor wasn't convinced it was the medication - but I know perfectly well I wasn't my normal crazy! :grumble: Katla, you're right, I…

Don't have the "edit" option any more, but I'm determined (to try at least one more time) to post the pic of me from last night! Here goes: No, I didn't, I swear!!! Okay, one more time... Success is mine!

Hi All! I've been reading all the posts but not going to try to respond to all. I'm having a lot of trouble getting back to my running (C25K). Haven't done it since last Tues. Every morning I talk myself into needing more sleep and I reset the alarm. Today I didn't make it to work at all! At least my eating is under…

Just ducking back in for a sec. Gail . . . :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: happyhappyhappyhappyhappyhappyhappy BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: Janie . . . I've think I've heard of "You Are Your Own Gym" - I'll be interested in hearing…

Hi All! I've (mostly) kept up with reading, but am just going to respond to posts from this weekend. Sometimes when something seems to be overwhelming, I use that as a reason not to do anything. So instead, I'll just make this manageable and that way I'll still get something done! Seems like many of us are off to a good…

Good morning! (Or whatever time of day it is where you are) At work, on my phone, so just trying to get my goals done. I'll be on vacation in Sept so I want August to be a good month for me. I've been doing pretty well this week. August goals: Couch to 5 K minimum of 3x/week. (Try to complete program.) Limit significant…

Hi All! Just checking in - been catching up on posts at work instead of working! But on my phone so I can't really reply - plus, I really need to get some work done! Kate in Brooklyn NY

Hi All! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I had made some notes, but that was over a week ago! I've been keeping up on reading, but do find it hard to keep up on responding. So my goal today is just to write something about me and to keep my foot in the door! Saturday my husband and I helped my nephew and his…

Hi All ! :flowerforyou: Read all the posts and jotted some notes, but don't have time to reply. Life during the week (especially M-W) is fairly hectic. But it looks like many of you are experiencing wonderful scale and nonscale victories! :drinker: I toast you with my seltzer water! Congratulations! My victory for today is…

Hi All! I'm beat. One of my cousins from California came with 3 friends to NYC on vacation to celebrate their 60th's. So another cousin (from NJ) and I joined them today. I enjoyed seeing my cousins - I didn't see too much of them growing up and have very rarely seen them as adults - but it was a lot of fun to catch up.…

Hi again.:flowerforyou: Meg . . . thanks for the words of encouragement. It's funny that you mention years and years of habits; for the 1st time the other day, I thought of something that may be related to this type of nonstop, mindless eating. When I was a child, I used to steal quarters from my parents' bedroom. I would…

Hello! I stopped in a couple of weeks ago, said hello, and then returned to lurking, but am trying again! I've been eating absolutely horribly the last couple of weeks. I frequently go over my calorie goal but also go under (sort of a natural 5:2 program), and as long as my weekly average isn't too bad, and I've been…

Michele - I thought that was an awful lot of beets. :noway: I was impressed with how ambitious you were! Kate

Grandmallie - Happy Happy Birthday ! ! ! Have a wonderful day! :happy: :happy: :happy: Kate

Thanks to all, for the warm welcome! Jane, Amanda, Joyce (and those I have missed) . . . I have such respect for all of you who are taking care of parents (and those who have done so in the past). My 85 year old mother lives in Madison, Wisc., (I’m in NYC) and while she lives independently, she is only able to do so thanks…