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Thankful for the next beat of my heart and the next breath that I take because they belong to God.

48. Fall seven times and stand up eight. –Japanese Proverb

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I have just started the em2lw program, so I can't answer your question from personal experience, but the people I have had personal correspondence with tell me that when I get to goal weight to increase calories VERY SLOWLY up to maintenance level. They also say that the MENTAL aspect is a large part of staying there. (We…

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I loved it and completely understood it. After all these years of researching we deserve a degree. Thanks OP, I'll take it.

Thanks for that information

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Start--212 Sept 5--214 Sept 12- 213 Good going everyone

I woke up earlier than usual this morning (not sure exactly why), fixed myself a cup of hot coffee and sat in my favorite chair. I noticed the peace of the morning immediately. I heard a bird singing and a train somewhere far away. There is a school down the street from my house and every morning I hear birds sing, but it…

Good Sunday morning to all of you. Gayle---so glad you are enjoying your workshop. Is it an art workshop? From your diary it looks like you are doing really good for being away from home and you are getting in exercise too. Job well done. Dasher---I had forgot about the vitamin D. I take a prescription strength, prescribed…

What % of calories is considered low carb or what do ya'll recommend.

Sitting in my library looking out the window and noticing there seems to be a change in the air, the look about the trees and just a feeling of fall coming soon. I noticed this morning the change in the morning light as I woke up. Time sure is passing and this year as in the past few seem to be passing faster and faster. I…

I have been hearing a lot lately about seniors using supplement in their diet. The reports say that body builders and seniors ( image us being group with body builders) need more protein than the average person. I have noticed lately that my protein micros are not nearly met on my diary. I know that it is not completely…

I made it another year. The beginning of another year for me and I am happy to report that I woke up feeling good. Maybe it's just that I am expecting a special day with my sons. We are going out for a late breakfast, then to the opening of the new Nordstroms store. They are having a big blowout, free give aways, new…

It is reporting day and though I went in the opposite direction from weight lose, (because of my recent binge) I am reporting in the hope that it will make me accountable for my actions. It is what it is. Aug 29-212 lbs Sept 5-214lbs, small walks, chair squats (thanks Dasher) , logged for 7 days, drank water every day.…

Woke up this morning and suddenly started thinking of all the blessings in my life. For my health even though I am significantly over weight and have SOME health issues, they are not serious. Realize that if I don't make my weight loss a priority , things could change drastically. I am grateful for the abundance of healthy…

Great day to all of you. Day 2 went on schedule and so I feel as if I'm off like a "herd of turtles"' lol. Looking forward to another day and planning a small walk with the dog and lunch with both sons. I have been thinking this morning of how blessed I am to not have any significant health issues at my age, considering…

Managed to stay on diet plan and feeing really ready. Just one day of staying on course makes a big difference in my mental attitude. I know that this weight loss thing is TOTALLY up to me (knowing and doing are two separate things). I need to be strong and consistent with my diet. When the weight is off I can make a few…

Hurray, I made it! I am so happy and it really wasn't that hard. Just sticking to the plan. I know that it is not always going to be possible (life happens). I think I will take it slow and get on track with my diet before starting back to curves. You know how awful you feel after binging a few days. Feeling better this…

I am sorry to report that I went way over my calorie goal once again. 2 days of literally binging. I feel really discouraged, but not near ready to give up. So once again, new day, new chance to get it right. New resolve to plan the meals ahead and stick with it. I feel so much better, even after 1 day when I eat the right…

I wish I could report that my plan for eating on Labor Day had worked, but it's just didn't happen. I just love to eat. With 2 days of going over my calorie goal (drastically) I feel somewhat discouraged. I know that when I stay on my diet plan I feel better and with each day I feel happier. I don't know why why why I fall…

No husband to consider, but 2 sons. We all cook and that is a blessing. We have all decided that eating healthier is what we need. I'm so glad because it sure makes life easier . I think they want mom around to do the laundry lol.

Happy Labor Day everyone. I know most of us have big plans for today with our families, but I am hoping to not over do it. I want to celebrate with my family on holidays, but regaining my health so I can continue to be them is more important than over eating. I encourage everyone to have a strategy in mind for this day of…

Happy Labor Day to all of you. Well, I decided when I joined this group that I was going to be perfectly honest with you and more importantly myself. I went off the deep end last night, but today is a new day. I am going to concentrate on this day. Today I WILL plan my diet menu early, because no plan is a plan to fail.…

Good Sunday morning to everyone. I have not been watching this group for some time, but glad to see that it has not died. I hope we call still encourage each other. I found it encouraging reading the latest post here. I fell off the exercise wagon, but am going to recommit to starting slowly. Have not been to Curves in…

Good Sunday morning everyone. What will I gain when I lose is a great thing to keep in mind, thanks Gayle for reminding me of this. I am going to feel like getting out of my chair and making new friends. I will feel good about seeing old friends. I will want to go places and not get tired in the middle of a trip. I will…

Good morning everyone. I opened my diary to my friends only so I will be sending friend request to each of you. I feel excited about our group and yesterday it did make me more conscious of my eating, knowing that I need to lose 20lbs by January 1st(thanks again Gayle). I hope that one day I will get to a place where I…