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Hi... Checking in. Today was hard for me- That sweet guy I've been dating is being a jerk. I celebrated his jerk-ness with half of a container of rocky road.. ugh. I'm going to go back to my New Year's eve pity party. Sorry to be such a downer. I wish you all a happy healthy and safe New Year.

Hiya!!!! What a day! Went with a friend to a pajama brunch, where we played a wildly inappropriate card game... wow. "Cards Against Humanity"? I am not easily offended- it was totally politically incorrect (and sometimes a little gross with the answers) but it was a blast. Hard to log the food, but I lucked out since the…

What if you did a half and half - regular milk and one of the others? You would reduce your cals, but maybe maintain some of the flavor you like? Personally, I am a coconut milk person.

Alison! Excellent time on your 5k! :) Congratulations! Skinnyjeanz- My mother in law would have bought me something she KNEW I would return, if she couldn't figure out what to buy for me. Is it possible your MIL plans a white sweater each year, knowing that you will exchange it? Perhaps she doesn't know what to get you,…

I think the best thing I can do about my guys cooking is a little "all of the above"... Planning seems to be the common thread in everyone's advice. If I can get him to tell me ahead of time and plan some portion control... AND have a big salad with the meal- I should be okay. I think I am getting through to him some...…

Kelley- loved the article - thank you for sharing - Have you read The Power of Habit? (Charles Duhigg)... I'm thinking I need to give it another read. One of the points he brings up is to become more aware of our habit to repeat the same behavior, based on the trigger activity that precedes it. If we eliminate or change…

Hi y'all! Just wanted to stop in and say howdy! Hope your holidays were safe and happy. Thanks to those of you that stuck with me through this- I really appreciated your messages of support. I know it is discouraging to stay "friends" with someone on here and watch them fall down while you are working hard to stay strong.…

You are such an inspiration Mindi!!!! Woohoo!!!! Way to go girl! :drinker:

Hey!!! Just popping in for a "bump" so I don't lose y'all! Miss you bunches but I am incredibly busy with kid, school, work, new man... I am at least tracking my food again. Hope y'all are doing terrificamundo! :drinker:

I am going through the same thing. He can accept me the way I am, but can I? I started this journey for myself and my own health. While I am happy to have someone who loves me for who I am on the inside, I know that I will live longer and stronger if I lose weight. If he truly does love me for who I am, then he will…

@Tom - I am inspired by your cutting down your smoking. I have had so much trouble in that area. Great work, and keep it going! @jtconst- I am having some issues with motivation as well. I think I am going to have to change my perspective a bit, with regards to what drives me. Do you have a reward system for yourself?…

Wow! I did not realize that taking two classes, working, chasing my kid around, and a new man would be so time consuming. Who'd have thunk it???:huh: I miss you guys and gals, and I keep trying to jump back in, but can't keep up. So I hope you know that I am thinking of all of you. Wednesday wish - that I had better…

@Lin - I am completely and totally head over heels smitten. :heart: So nope, I won't get mad. :bigsmile: I absolutely adore him. It is so funny that just a couple of months ago, I wanted nothing to do with him, and decided he was someone that he very obviously isn't. He is such a sweet man. His heart is so big, and his…

me too! I have 29 miles to go, so not likely I will make it, but I am still trying to come as close as I can. my dumb hip will not keep me down!!!!

Thanks Pampered... sorry your day sucks! Your sons sound wonderful though, for yelling at him. Chin up. Tomorrow is a new day, and I hope it is much better ~hugs~

@skinny & kelley - I am going to go for it. Thanks for the advice! @Alison - I know, right??? Things are moving pretty fast... but I adore him. :heart: I just hope that I don't find skeletons in his closet or he turns out to be psycho... I know in my heart he isn't psycho... but ya never really know, right? I have a…

OH! I walk faster... I have been too scared to try to run. Should I just try to run, you think.... what can it hurt? It isn't like I don't know what to do if it hurts. LOVE the "hey fat girl"... made me cry. Sweet story about Casey... Anthony has homecoming tonight, but isn't sure if he wants to go.

@Skinny :laugh: on the bf comment :laugh: It is such a foreign idea for me.... I have a boyfriend? As mature adults, do we really even call people that? :laugh: As far as the evil hip... it seems to be when I go faster that it gets worse. I pace myself and I can walk over 3 miles, but I try to speed up on a one mile walk,…

Yay! I got it right for once :bigsmile: also Thanks for reposting the link... I couldn't find it again, and of the stuff I did find, that was the best :drinker:

"tomatoes? Noooooooooo! picture me with my hand in the air like charlton heston at the end of Soilent Green." @Toots - :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hi y'all! Sorry it's been awhile... school has kept me super busy, but I love it! I have been checking in and reading all of your victories and also those not so victorious moments, just haven't had the chance to respond. Sorry. I am finally starting to balance it all, and have kicked the fast food AGAIN, but I am going to…

Woohoo way to go Toots!!!! Excellent about the writing competition!:drinker:

Really hard to get in here on Mondays and Wednesdays, as that is when I have my on campus class - so today will be Monday/Tuesday for me :bigsmile: Monday check in- I am so incredibly busy! I am loving school, but it takes a lot out of me, and long division should be banned from existence unless a calculator can be…

YAY!!! Way to go! I am so happy for you! I am at pre-algebra right now also. It isn't so bad. Luckily, our CC has a self paced version that works really well for me. Doesn't it feel just awesome? :drinker:

Okay, here we go... measurements! Neck = 15 Waist (@navel) = 43.5 Torso (@narrowest) = 41.5 Hips = 49.5 Thigh = 26 Calf = 14 upper arm = 16 Body fat - 37 My goals I have set to 40% (carbs) 30% (protein) 30% (fats)... I honestly am not sure what it should be, this was just what I remembered from a nutritionist I saw last…

Warning - negativity involved..... do not read if you are looking for inspiration. :grumble: Well, my goals for September were lost in the mix. I got so wrapped up in school and in this euphoric feeling about "the guy" that I stopped taking care of myself like I should. "The guy" is super supportive and sweet.... even…

I HATE SPIDERS!!!!! UGH. Sorry you had to deal with that Christine, but I am sure that killing spiders is a calorie burn :bigsmile:

I am ALWAYS over on my sugar... even when I don't have any "added" sugar. I have decided that if I am eating mostly the sugar in fruits and veggies, I won't worry too much. Of course lately, my sugar has been a bit more "added". :tongue: but I am working on that.

I am so excited for you!!! I am working on first my associates in business admin... but I may decide to change course. I told myself if I could get through the first year, then I can do or be whatever I want.... it is never too late, in my mind.

hehe me too toots!!!! very cool!