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Check with your financial aid dept for other grants... sometimes there are state grants or even the college has money set aside. I take two classes (10 credits) and it runs me around $1100 plus books. The placement test scared me too, but surprisingly, nobody laughed when they gave me my results... they still let me in,…

What day is it? Thursday? Seriously? This week has been crazy! Skinny- I'm taking English Composition 101.... It is super interesting for me (I love to read and writing is my passion) but sooo challenging. I have 3 reading assignments (including the textbook, not including the lectures and other intro stuff). I have 2…

Wednesday wish- More time in the day!!! :laugh: Thanks all for your support. Tonight is my second Math class... which is fun. English is a bit more of a challenge. I don't think the work is too bad (so far), but it is figuring out how to do it all and not at the last minute. I did walk last night (yay), and I think that…

My SW was 238 (since MFP) My CW is 214 Goal by Christmas 194??? No way, that can't be right... Is it possible that I can be in Onederland by Christmas? YES, I can! :) If I do this, I am going to buy myself an awesome dress for New Year's :bigsmile:

Tuesday goals... to keep dedicated to my health while balancing school/ home/work/"the guy". I slacked off on my walking last week and sure felt it the last couple of walks. I have just under 31 miles left for my Halloween challenge, and will not let life get in the way of my health!! School is a LOT of work, so I hope you…

LOVE it!

Checking in one more time!!! I survived my first on campus class without throwing up on the instructor!!! :bigsmile: I even learned some stuff!!!

@Alison - I wish my mom had thought of healthy treats... though honestly, I probably would have still found a way to binge. :embarassed: Checking in- Not a lot of time today, as my classes start today, and I have the usual load of work in the office. "The guy" is an in home caregiver, so I won't see him for a few days.…

^^This^^ EXCELLENT book

Sunday share- I'm Nicole, I am 39 years old (and mom to a terrific teen aged boy). I have always been overweight, though never as big as a few years ago... I had gotten up over 270. Childhood memory about food... my mom never got the sweet stuff. All of my friends had twinkies in their lunch. I was the kid who never…

Oh my! I am so sorry you are going through that. My prayers are with you for comfort and a speedy recovery. Take care of you. :flowerforyou:

@Alison - Good advice. He got me a sandwich today, and luckily he got busy at work, so I didn't have to tell him I won't eat it! :laugh: He is so incredibly sweet and thoughtful.. he told me he hoped it was healthy enough, because he was sure to get "that wheat bread stuff" :laugh: He is very supportive, but I think I will…

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO INCREDIBLY RELIEVED AND HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

The first thing that jumps out at me when I see your post is "93 pounds lost", then I see this bright and beautiful smile that seems like it could be infectious.... I am the queen of insecurity, and I used to let it keep me locked up tight in my house, with my books and cats. I was to the point where I needed medication to…

@mnwalkingqueen- YAY congratulations on being a homeowner! I am so happy for you!:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: @Alison - mmmm mcd's breakfasts... I wonder if I could make a healthy version of the mcgriddle.... those things are crazy good! @QBMontana- I know how you feel.. I was the same way. I kept my healthy choices a…

Hi y'all!!! I am super swamped and haven't had my laptop at home, so getting to the message boards has been impossible. I will do some reading tomorrow and catch up with each of you as soon as I can. I miss you all!!!!! Tuesday goals: 36.17 miles to go for Halloween challenge (49 miles in 7 weeks)!!! Woohoo! I may have to…

Checking in! I feel pretty good, though I am afraid I still feel a bit hungover from Saturday. I don't usually drink much (if at all) since this started, so my body is paying me back for the abuse. I'm just super tired and feel worn out. Lesson learned. Thanks y'all for the advice on "the guy". I have decided to give him a…

Welcome! You are in the right place!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: @Skinnyjeanz- thanks. Though Robinsegg's plan is a good one in theory :wink: I think I shall follow your advice. Maybe I am freaking out over nothing. :bigsmile:

Welcome to the newbies~ :flowerforyou: You found the hidden gem of MFP here. Everyone is so supportive and inspiring. Gloworm, we are practically neighbors! :) Small world. I love living in the Pacific Northwest... Especially lately. It has been such amazing weather. Sunday share - For those that do not know me, my name is…

Saturday success- The scale is moving down and my hip isn't bothering me too much, so I am taking advantage of that and staying really active! I have been going all day.... heck, all week! This morning we walked around Green Lake in Seattle (2.87 miles), which I haven't walked around since before my son was born (he is…

I hope your daughter feels better soon! It is nice that she has you around to care for her. Funny thing, I'm going to be 40 in a few months, and when I am sick, I still call my mommy. :)

Holy bananas Lin!!!! 35 miles is AMAZING!!!

Hi Everyone!!!! Soooo it has been a crazy busy week. I hope you are all doing fabulous. I have read some really inspiring stuff on here. Great job on all of your accomplishments and for those that aren't feeling too great, I send healing thoughts and prayers. My son and I were both sick on Monday.. due to some Greek yogurt…

^^What they said^^.... I had a really hard time with sodium also. I was doing most everything right, and even coming in "under" my sodium goal, but still had swollen ankles and hands, and felt soooooo puffy and sore. I had to cut out almost all restaurant food. Even a grilled chicken breast salad at a restaurant will get…

Yay Tina!!!! I am so happy for you finding your groove again!

Me too!!! :bigsmile:

Thursday truth - I am tired. I have walked over 6 miles so far this week, and I can't get myself to stop. I love walking. I feel absolutely free of any and all responsibility and worries when I am walking. It is amazing. I just hope I can still make time to walk when school starts on the 24th. Oh! They moved the Yoga class…

I am so sad to hear this. What a mean surprise. I am glad to hear that they rarely turn cancerous, and that you are being treated. Walking isn't so bad. Maybe a bit more boring than what you are used to, but you find ways to make it fun. I use my walks as my time to clear my head, time to think. Every time I walk, I…

I hate being hot as well... which is why I live in Western Washington :) Regarding usernames... I am pretty boring :ohwell: My username is my first initial/ last name. Aceto is my married name... It's Italian, and I am pretty sure it translates to "vinegar"... I definitely married into the right family, as I am certainly…