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Jacque, so great to see you! I was gone for a while too and have to say now that I'm checking in every day my weight is going down again. Welcome back!

I've been a little tormented by 55tolose's post, so thanks Jenn for saying what you did. 55tolose, this is one of those training moments of Motherhood to listen to your own voice. If what I or others say to you doesn't resonate then keep listening to your child and searching yourself. Sometimes kids are manipulative and we…

I'm having a really hard time getting workouts in this week - just back from traveling too, so I have no sense of routine. I have cut out wine with dinner and yesterday met my fibre goal for the first time. I try to weigh every day or every other day to make sure I'm on track and I think I'm down a half pound since the…

Okay. No wine Monday - woke up fuzzy. Glass and a half on Tuesday - woke up clear. None last night - woke up feeling like I'd downed a bottle of tequila. Why oh why? Is it some kind of sadistic de-tox thing? Has any one else had this happen?

Just a note - honey is considered to be an animal based product by many vegans. Stevia or Agave are vegan sweeteners.

Hang in there Robin!

Well, I think I'll try a different way than the stomach bug! The idea of upping the cardio makes sense, so I pulled out my mini-trampoline and am going to try doing that every day - I haven't seen it for a while so it's a novelty again.

The scale finally moved - 126 lbs! My last official weigh in was 127, but I was up to 128.5 when I rejoined this site about a month ago. I'm happy, happy, happy!

Oh my gosh! Yesterday was my first day without any wine with dinner in a long time and I had a ton of calories left over - yikes. The thing I noticed while I was away and spending time with mostly non-drinking pals, was that even those who were older than me had better skin. I guess it's the dehydrating effect, but it made…

Hey Smiles!! It's so good to know you're still around. Your picture looks fantastic. How's the running going? Yes, a 2-3 pound range is an excellent idea, so I'm actually only 2 pounds away from that. Rthompson, I so agree. I'd like to start a group for last 10 pounders, because i think this stage requires some different…

I'm heading back to sunny CA from the foggy Northwest and my scale awaits! I have tried to offset the last few days with serious hikes, but I have no idea where I am weight-wise. My plan this week is to go to my killer pilates class twice, yoga once and weight training once. I also want to get a handle on my fibre because…

Yesterday was good for me - two glasses of white wine with lots of ice. And a serious hike up a mountain. Pam, your pie sounds delish. My husband's a scouse and I was born in London. When we became vegetarians it was one of the things we missed most so we came up with a version using vegetarian crumbles - maybe not quite…

I've been more of a lurker than a poster of late. Abstinence was never my goal - moderation is. I'm visiting my Alzheimer's mum in Canada and under the circumstances can we count a large sake and three glasses of Malbec moderate?! I hope so! When I get back home I'll be working under the "one bottle between the two of us…

Very cute picture Jenn! Teri - OMG - 5 extra for an entire week? That sounds like having your brain permed!

Re how to lose 5 lbs a month - I heard that a pound was 3200 calories, so it would make sense that if you can create a deficit of 12,800 calories (by eating less and moving more) you would lose 5 lbs. Oh that sounds so easy!!

Cute hair cut, Jenn?? New pic perhaps? I suddenly remembered my pic is me hiding behind my dog's shnoz. Maybe I should be the one to go first!

55 to Lose, that is such a tragedy. I am so sad for you and your son and your family. If he cries, it will be sad, but it would be honest. To Phyljen, and all those who lost someone recently, you have my sympathy. My father in law died this summer - what is going on - it seems like so many of us have had sadness in our…

So sorry you're sick, RJ. The mantra is: this will pass, this will pass. Lauren, therein lies the problem - the worst kind of liver damage - or at least the one that looks worst in the cadaver photos - occurs when a person consumes more calories from alcohol than from food. There's a specific name for it. I was thinking…

Jtinx, thank you for posting that - it's a message that sometimes gets lost as we focus on immediate weight loss. It seems that most (not all) successful weight loss happens slowly. I like what you said about giving your body time to adjust at each phase, it's so easy to get discouraged and think you have "plateau'ed". I…

Jen, my kids are teenagers and my mere presence is embarrassing to them - costumed or otherwise! Singing in the car is a felony offense by their standards and any public display of affection towards them would meet with the death penalty if they had their way. Do it anyway!

RJ, I love roulette! I'm glad you had a great night, you deserve it. Jillery, exercise will absolutely make a difference. For me, it's not only about the calories I burn but when I move everyday I feel like I reconnect with my body in a very tangible way. I am more aware when I slouch and when my stomach pooches out and…

No weight loss this week, but some really good wins: I did log in every day, I did workout three times (which is 3 more than the last month), I did record everything I ate and I did weigh myself every morning. (I know there are different opinions about this and it doesn't work for everyone, but it does for me and Dr. Oz…

Hey RJ and hi everybody else! I've been off this site for a long time and got sloppy so I gained a few pounds back. I was so glad to stumble on this thread. When I was doing well, I would measure out the wine and only pour 3 ounce glasses which slowed me down big time. If I had white wine, I would slip cubes into it. But…

Hello Teri, Phyllis and everyone else old and new, I've missed this group!! I did so well since joining this group and came within 2 pounds of my goal weight. I stayed there pretty effortlessly, got a little lazy with checking in and keeping the diary. Life through a few curve balls, and even though I made some lame…

I love epsom salts!!! So we know we're a slow posting group - at one point I think it was just Smiles and me - it ebbs and flows - it's all okay. My yoga teacher quoted someone and I wanted to share it with you guys because I've been thinking about it a lot today. It has to do with success. "Show up. Do your best. Let your…

Okay - my computer's gone whacky - it says we have 62 pages for May. I know we post a lot - but that would be crazy!!! My yoga teacher quoted someone today in class. I wish I could remember who - some yoga master who inspired her - but the quote was: Show up. Do your best. And let your best be good enough. We beat…

Hey 5-pounders! I just love the heck out of our group - Phyllis is absolutely right! So, Friday weigh in is 127. Again. But I kept my commitment to check in, move every day and take it a little easier with the :drinker: !! Oh, and my garden is looking pretty fabulous if I may say so myself :bigsmile:

Yikes siobhan! I had a friend with fibroids who refused the hysterectomy - she had to go through 8 doctors to find one who was willing to humour her. But it worked out for her. Terry - you're just awesome! That's a lot of steps, I'm so curious to know how many you burn just living your life and doing your job. Jenn -…

I did great yesterday! I was way under on calories but I'm not going to worry about it because I'm not interested in depravation and starvation. And my weight was back down 1.5 pounds, so I feel I'm being forgiven for straying. Hope everyone has a great day!

For you Jenn:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: We all know through your posts how much you care for your children and that you are a really good mom. I'm sorry your weekend was so disappointing and I understand it. It's not up to anyone to tell you what to do but maybe the people who love you just don't want to…