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OMG Beth, that's just awful!!! As hurtful and wrong as I think your "friend" was, part of me is glad she got flat out busted all on her own. Not one to get into public religious convos but I will say I find it quite "non Christian" to presume or judge anyone's level of commitment under any circumstances. Not going to write…

Did some reading this morning, had some things to say and forgot most at this point in a very LONG, stressful, rainy day that I'm ready to be done with. I know one was how beautiful Heather's pic was. Love travelling vicariously:smile: I think several of the newer posters were talking about how hard it is to lose at our…

Good morning, Breezing through to see my updated ticker:happy: Going to try to log food this week and reach my workout goals with the new schedule so I can come back next week and look at my updated ticker again. Looks like our Daisy is about to be an "only cat". The old lady, who used to be the middle cat until the first…

Happy Sunday to everyone, Skimming and lurking, lurking and skimming. Good to see some new group members and some MIA's popping in. In person meeting = cool. Regarding stubborn sick mothers, my advice would be to call on Monday morning and get her in to get checked without all the drama she has an aversion to. As hard as…

Oh for goodness sake, I'm SO behind, as in 9 pages:ohwell: Busy week, some internet service provider issues and, quite honestly, if I put the Hay Day pipe down, I'd have more time to be here. Have been sticking with the program, just not logging, reading chatting. Going to do better with that next week. Will try to skim…

Good Morning, Once again, I'm behind on reading. I skim but miss a lot. Have not been logging but have been eating on plan and sneaking a little exercise in. I might even lose another pound this week. I think it's going to take a few weeks to find my new groove with going to work outside a few days, getting Aaron back to…

LOL, I'm FAR from being accused of being "too skinny"...and doubt when I get to my goal weight that I'll have that problem either. And, as slow as I do lose, I doubt that I'll ever have to let my skin catch up. That was kayzoola I was "talking to". In general, I do agree that many people (usually those who have more than…

Coming here when my mom was dying is what helped keep my head above water. Whom ever or where ever it is, use your support system. And, as hard as it is, try not to pay any attention to what anyone would say to you during this time. Shame on your family for choosing a stressful time like this to "intervene". You just do…

Good Morning and Happy Monday to all, Skimmed a little after dropping off the radar over the weekend. Saw mention of lost and found phones and Fitbits. A lot of people have a listing in their contact with a number to call if found. Either way, it shouldn't be too hard to find the owner of a phone by calling someone in the…

I've found a few that are quite reasonably priced but have always heard to keep an eye out for a good used (cheap) slicer at estate sales, garage sales, etc.

Oh it's SUCH fun. Like any class, it's all about the best instructor "fit". I have a favorite and all ages, shapes, sizes, levels of rhythm, etc. feel welcome and have fun. I've been to other classes that I didn't really enjoy. Most places offer the first class free so it can't hurt to go try a few out. Our class was great…

p.s. my 2 cents for Carol is to find something outside the house to do. Knitting, etc. is fine for a while but it sounds like you need to make yourself go out. Join an exercise class once or twice a week....perhaps yoga and/or some sort of fun dance class (Zumba, belly dancing, etc.). xo

Usually 1 or 2 glasses will result in good sleep for me, even right before bed. 4 large glasses (i.e. a bottle), on the other hand, resulting in an all day hang over. :ohwell: Just took some Aleve and will be in the bed shortly. Good work on the treadmill BTW:drinker: I have started making photo books. Walgreens just had a…

Good morning to everyone! Just a quick pass through while I sip my tea before I have to go to my new outside the home job. Really like it so far. Looking forward to being off tomorrow so I can get my cleaning done, go to Zumba and relax a bit before Aaron gets back from camping. Also have some work to do for my inside the…

I was just wondering why I was still wearing a bra being home alone and all????:drinker: Made it though my first day at the new j-o-b. Everyone was very nice and I think it's going to be just the fit I need for my life right now. The only "minus" is that the woman who was doing the job 5 days didn't really have a choice in…

Oh no. I'm a lot of things but "physical therapist" is not one of them. PT = part time :smile:

Oh, one more thing on the baby showers. In our area "Mom 2 Mom" sales are HUGE. Schools, churches, etc. use them as fundraisers by selling table space to moms who have stuff to sell and charging admission to the buyers (usually $1-$2). Many are 100+ tables set up in gyms, hallways, etc. I can't tell you how many things I…

Good Morning, Have been here skimming posts over that last few days but decided to take last week "off" of logging food, exercise, etc. since I finished my 6 weeks on The Biggest Loser plan the prior week. I decided I would start over today and follow the format again to see if I can continue losing. I was mindful of what…

Almost my exact thoughts but worded so much better than I would have been able to. I had my son when I just moved back to this state. I really didn't have friends or anyone traditionally appropriate to throw a shower. Good thing I didn't care. My mom threw it and I planned the entire thing. You can take the girl out of…

Ugh. Don't really have any words, but I do wish you won't poke your eyes out. xo

From what I've been reading over the weeks, it sounds like your pets are an issue. As much as you may not like it, rental property is business. If someone is managing it the property manager is accountable to to home owner (each state's laws are a little different) and very few are going to risk replacing the carpet after…

LOL Heather, it's a sad day when clothes shopping has to be put off due to weather:laugh: I'm feeling a little cabin fever after being in the house for 2 days. Most of the "escape" roads around here are closed so it's just not worth it to try to go anywhere. It's raining again but supposed to pass quickly....we all…

Good Morning! Looks like I'll be working out in the basement, which is THANKFULLY dry, as most of our town is underwater...as some may have seen on the news. I posted a photo of our front yard/street from last evening in my profile. While many areas aren't so lucky, our street is dry this morning. The news is telling…

For goodness sake, it's been POURING non stop since just before lunch today. Most of the roads and expressways are flooded and closed. We had some outdoor plans today that, needless to say, are cancelled. Been in the house putzing and working all day. I'm good with that. Took the day off from working out since I woke up a…

Good Morning! Just wanted to check in quickly to see my new pound lost on my ticker:laugh: :glasses: New week, new day, new opportunities! Belief + a little hard work + a little sacrifice = anything's possible Catch ya'll later. xo- Gloria in dreary Metro Detroit

Hello everyone, It's a perfect summer day here in the Motor City. Low 80's, low humidity, clear skies. Went back to the trail I took Aaron to the other day and rode this morning, after I stopped at the farmer's market in that town. Floated in the pool for a bit and did a little school shopping with my boy. Enjoyed lots of…

My pleasure! All of our "courses" are a little different for different reasons but we're all reaching for the same "finish line" :smile: :heart:

I've found that planning, even a day or two, in advance and having the necessary foods handy makes all the difference in the world. I think it might be a Kroger brand but I found these "Enlightened" brand ice cream treats. Naturally sweetened. Low calories, some protein, etc. The chocolate bar only has 70 calories of…

I lurked a bit but don't think I checked in today. Lots of action around here. Glad to read that most are following their path, or finding their way back. Took Aaron out to a trail I haven't been to in a while to bike earlier today. Forgot how much I love it. Have to go back this weekend without him so I can enjoy, and…

I also haven't seen any tummy pics. Maybe they're mixed in with the river rock "album":laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I was thinking the same thing Sylvia. While the food is a major issue on it's own, mostly because of what's in it that doesn't belong there, the other half is lack of movement. At least with obesity and…