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We’re finally getting some rain (and a little thunder, lightening, and hail). It only seems fair after all other folks in the country have been through. I’m glad Poopy Puppy is MOSTLY house trained. She made me mad the other day though. I took her outside several times. She just didn’t like all the wet. Inside on the…

Amanda, I'm so sorry. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Robin, thanks for sharing. I love looking at the pics. You and your girls are all beautiful.

Zuback, I just wanted to mention (in case it's useful to you) that moderation never worked for me. I'd always end up feeling deprived and I don't do deprivation. After many years (40?) of dieting then gaining back the weight, my approach now is working. I cut out all refined carbs - the whites - such as things made with…

I'm happy to report 3 pounds gone!!! :bigsmile: I'd usually wait a few days to see if it sticks but I'm determined to keep heading in the right direction so I'm claiming it (and holding on tight!) It feels so good to be back on track. Changing my diet is making a big difference. Eating at home helps a lot too. Two of you…

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. Sugar is sweet but you are sweeter! :love: Speaking of sugar…I’ve been sticking to non-sugary things for several days now but had some chocolate today (a whole bar of Lindt’s Intense Dark Chocolate) and a Whitman’s Sampler chocolate (yech :noway: ) my DGD gave me and I felt obligated to eat.…

Welcome, Tammy. I am 10 yrs older than you and carried that extra 100 lbs (+60) around for an extra 10 yrs. Good for you for tackling it now. It's amazing how quickly the lbs disappear when I log my food, stay in touch here, eat plenty of fruit and veggies, and stay away from refined foods. Good luck! Michele, except for…

Welcome to everyone who's new. This (MFP and, especially, this thread) is a wonderful place for motivation and support. Robin, wow! You and your daughter both look awesome. You look elegant in your beautiful dress And the flowers are stunning - princess stuff.

Sally, hang in there. The scale sometimes takes a day (or a week) to catch up. :smile: Barbie, cleaning house COUNTS! I have a feeling you don’t dally around with the dust cloth! :wink: Barb, good luck with the smart phone. I’m very tempted to get one although, every time I use my daughter’s, I want to throw it out the…

Vicki M, I absolutely do not worry about sugar that comes from fruit, yogurt, etc. It's the processed stuff that can do you in. I've seen posts from more than one person with diabetes whose doctors told them the natural sugars were okay. (I imagine they're still careful with the stuff that's really high on the glycemic…

Joy, thanks for a good laugh. It is so true! :laugh: Robin, nice to hear from you. You have a whole new dimension in your life with your new job...a challenge too but, with all the hard work you've done in the last year, you're in the best possible shape for it. Good luck with the pap. (So fun, those doctor's visits, huh?)…

Amanda, your son-in-law's sister is in my thoughts and prayers. What a tough, tough situation. Barbie, I'm glad Jake's back is better. It sounds like everything's under control. I did more work on my future space today. In addition to working on clearing out my space (moving lots of stuff - Barbie, I can empathize), I…

Yum, Vicki. Thanks for the recipe. It sounds delish. Barbie, hope the move is going well. I've been busy clearing out the unfinished space (that will soon, I hope, turn into my new place). How on earth have we accumulated so much junk!

A couple of people mentioned that you might be gaining muscle, which weighs more than fat. So...you could weigh more but be less fat! The tape measure is a good idea. About feeling hungry. I had that problem too until I started eating lots of roasted veggies (475 oven, 10-15 minutes). I never liked veggies before I tried…

Jeannie, hugs to you and your son. That's a tough deal. Thank goodness his family is there for him. :heart: Darlis, just wanted to let you know I've been thinking about you. :heart: Marilyn, you too. I dread the thought of losing my mom. That would be tough. And, now that I'm a pet owner, I can relate to the grief of your…

Just a quick check-in before I head off to bed. Jeannie and Barbie, thanks for the tips for life when it's gone to the dogs. Life has changed now that I have Izzy. For the better I think. Michele and Barb, I'm still chuckling. Thanks. My eating tonight while watching the Super Bowl was lousy! The only good thing (and it is…

Barb and Jeannie, you are seriously making my mouth water with your descriptions of menu ideas. :tongue: I haven't tried cooking the spaghetti squash in halves. I usually just pierce the whole squash with a fork a few times then microwave it. I'll bet the other way is better though and will give it a try. I cooked acorn…

MJ, try spaghetti squash for your spaghetti. It's easy to cook and delicious. Even my grandsons, who are not veggie eaters, raved about it. I used Classico spaghetti sauce and doctored it up with diced artichoke hearts and a few kalamata olives. Yum.

Hi everyone. I’m just skimming today, trying to catch up. I spent the last week with my sister and my folks. We had a wonderful 85th birthday party for my mom. She was awesome, swinging the bat at the piñata like a mad woman! I can only hope… Amanda, I echo what you say about maintenance. It IS the hardest part. Every time…

Darlis, you and your hubby are in my thoughts and prayers. :heart: I’m glad you are together to face the challenges. Joyctr, I used to have the same eating pattern. Drove me crazy to start out with new resolve only to watch it fade by late afternoon. What’s worked for me is to load up on veggies and fruit at the times I…

Big game day today. Who knows who’s playing. I just love all the commotion! My ticker finally moved! I’ve been down to this weight before but not claimed it because I wanted to see if it lasted. This time, I’m claiming it, by golly, and am going to make it stick. 180’s here I come! Birdie, thanks so much for the wise…

Hello from (I *almost* hate to say it) sunny California. We're in the 60's here. Sweater weather, but no slipping or sliding. It's odd to have dry weather for such a long stretch (a couple of weeks). I'll enjoy it while it lasts. The last few months have been pretty wet, which is not doing our road (the gravel's wearing…

Here's a pic of Isabella (Izzy most of the time). LOL, I gave this (putting a picture up) a try and, to my amazement, it worked! Now I'm editing my post to tell you a little more about Isabella. This pic was taken at the shelter about 3-4 weeks ago. Since then, Izzy has had a clip. I can't find the connecting cord to…

Barbie, woo hoo on getting through the colonoscopy. I avoided it for years. Actually made a couple of appointment then cancelled. Good results are so reassuring! The pup is doing well except for a little car sickness on our winding road. She puked on 4-year old Kate today, much to Kate's chagrin. She is sneezing a bit,…

A quick hello... Izzy and I took a walk again this morning. I'm lucky to have good weather for her first few days. I went a little farther than yesterday and am feeling good about it! It's more difficult than walking on the bike trail (hillier) but more beautiful. Izzy has calmed down some. Thank goodness. I was thinking…

Darlis, you have my prayers and hopes for good news. :heart:

Barbie, more wonderful advice from you. You are so wise. Thank you.

Hello to all my wonderful MFP friends ("old" ones and new ones), Barbie, I read your advice not to accept food that’s offered other than what you’ve planned. I need to learn this! I do well at home but go unconscious (you know what I mean) when I’m out. I figured “out” would be over after the holidays but not so. :noway:…

Hi everyone, Robin, a big congrats on the job. Woo hoo! Barb, congrats to your mom. Mine will be 85 in a couple of weeks and I think we'll have a shindig too. I'm grateful for every healthy year. Doobie, I'm sorry about your dad. You must miss him. A friend's mom died of Alzheimers. When her mom was alive, my friend…

Happy New Year dear friends. I’ve been scarce in these parts lately. Busy with Christmas and New Year’s then a visit from my daughter who lives in Pasadena. This is the first time she’s visited in about 8 years (I visit her a couple of times a year and also see her when she visits the Bay Area) so I was delighted to have…