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Fun product discovery last night in the LA (vs AF) wine department! Ok, I confess I did not stick to my plan to drink tequila at the party. I saw people with glasses of wine and that just looked good. They were serving 2 reds and 1 white -- a Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. DH downed 2 glasses like it was water, and after…

@Michieb125 We've let our inventory get low, too. Still lots of Cabernet, but no white wine except for sparkling and champagne. DH actually pinged me to pick up something I would want for happy hour but I was lazy and didn't. Rather than opening a nice French champagne, we opened a handmedown bottle gifted to one of our…

It was a mountain trail that kinda kicked my *kitten*, TBH https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7093550/nambe-lake-out-and-back

@itladyee Awww... I am very sorry about Yoda. What a cutie. He must have felt loved and cared for till the very end. Because he was. 14 is a good score for a dog! His prognosis was not promising at all and you spared him suffering. It hurts to loose a faithful companion. Hugs to you.

Love, love the garden photos. So much to see! Have a BLAST at the lake, @dawnbgethealthy . You deserve it! @MissMay Congrats on the job change. Sounds like a more soothing and supportive environment. @Womona Very exciting about the tennis season -- congrats! And I'll echo good call on trimming back activities. Life's too…

66 new messages! Apologies for not keeping up with the group! Dawn, it was more of a long weekend over the holiday than a vacation. Visited my sister-cousin (thank you for coining that term -- it's so apt!) in NM and up in the mountains there was still snow! I'll try digging out a couple photos. Meanwhile at home, still…

Happy Friday and Happy July, LA friends. @Michieb125 About the cumulative calorie count (awesome on you!) and anxiety, FWIW alcohol amps my anxiety. I noticed it either as I got older (possibly alcohol effecting me differently) OR I didn't notice as a daily drinker and when I became a weekend only drinker I finally was…

Welcome @annjuodakis6276. Ha! I like what @MissMay said about the devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. It feels so true. We're all here trying to take small steps in a positive direction, and that means different things to each of us. Thanks for all the pics of fun outings and green thumbs. Makes the thread fun…

Happy Friday, LA pals. I've been srsly struggling with IDGAF lately, too. More with food than alcohol, but the struggle is real. It's so dang hot here, the good intentions just melt away. AF so far this week and planning moderation this weekend. Love, love the garden photos! And the cute samples setup. You're a peach for…

Happy Father's Day to the dads out there. And happy vacation days to @Michieb125 & @Lilylady3k. Adjusting to the normal routine from vacation mode is truly a thing. It sounds like you guys did really well on vacation and are doing great getting back in the saddle, too. @itladyee hope you find the rhythm that works best for…

Reasonable goals. Striving for a deficit too big or too much exercise is a recipe for inconsistency. Reasonable goals that are easy to achieve set you up for success long term.

@strongwendysue14 Welcome and great insights on your pattern. Ditto to everything @forestdweller1 said. We can change our habits! It takes time and effort, but it is possible! Small incremental changes have more staying power than complete makeovers. Enjoy your solitude! @Lilylady3k The cruise looks cool! Nothing welcomes…

Greetings, all. Nice reading all the updates. I had 2 glasses wine Fri & Sat. Sun I planned one cocktail but DH opened a bottle after dinner so it ended up 3 drinks Sunday. I really shouldn't blame him because I was a willing participant and if I had said no, he probably would have abstained. Or had beer or something…

This resonates. For many years, I felt like some foods were off limits or special occasion. Looking at the cold hard calories, however, I realized I have room for them (and enjoy cooking them) especially when not making room for the alcohol calories. @Michieb125 Great progress and inspiring attitude. Thanks for sharing all…

@dawnbgethealthy Love the photos! What makes your gin cocktail that pretty color? I love anything in a coupe. @WestCoastCyclist you did great in a challenging setting. The way you describe it makes it sound like you had it well in hand all along. I'm not a beer drinker but I will be on the lookout for hop water, too.…

Thank you @MissMay. Much appreciated! Ditto to everything @globalhiker said and safe travels to you. I hope you get one or two beautiful hikes in! @joans1976 I enjoyed your May post here :D Way to go in May! I feel ya' re: figuring out a drinking "style." If I'm honest, I'm a weeknight abstainer and on weekends drink more…

Hello to all and good bye to May. I did a poor job keeping up with the thread this month. Lots of travel. Not so much tracking. Very sorry to hear sad news from @Sinisterbarbie1 and that some aren't feeling their best. @joans1976 hoping a little time off helps you feel better! @Lilylady3k Here's hoping your meds do their…

Glad to see you back, @Lilylady3k. Hope the meds do the job!

Hi, Sedaj. On average, I am hungriest in the late afternoon. I'm not sure if this describes you (hunger vs. craving). I do best when I put a big chunk of my calories in a satisfying afternoon snack (lots of fat and protein). Otherwise, I totally cave in to binge snacking while I am in the process of cooking dinner. (And…

@dawnbgethealthy Smoke from the fires made the weather news in Dallas. Somehow air currents managed to carry smoke down here, although it was just a haze. Hope the air clears up by you!

Welcome to the new folks dropping in. I hope you find something encouraging or helpful, here. Like @womona said, everyone's definition of what constitutes "less" is different, but everyone is working on changing. (Congrats on tennis W's!) @SunnyDays930 Good job! DH and I were discussing an article last night indicating…

@dawnbgethealthy The stress is relatable. You have such a great outlook and charming personality, it feels like the right 2nd job for you is out there and the connection just hasn't been made. You really deserve a job where they truly appreciate all that you bring to the table. Things will fall into place around that. DH…

Greetings, all. Thanks for all the updates. Love the kitty standoff over the green shark! So funny. Nice hearing everybody gear up for summer and the Mother's Day celebrations. But I'm sorry to hear you are still not feeling yourself, @joans1976. You know yourself best. Is it worth a call into your treatment team? It is…

@Hopeful0087 There *IS* hope for you. As long as you are alive, there is hope. Rest easy in that. Your comments are tender and sweet. I appreciate that. You are most welcome here anytime. @dawnbgethealthy Thich Nhat Han rabbit hole :D So much wisdom, so few words. Welcome to the new posters and welcome home to the…

Whew... 67 updates since my last check-in! This thread moves fast!! Happy Cinco de Mayo, Derby Day, Coronation, and nuptials. Plus, May the Fourth be with you all. Love the hat pic -- so lovely! @Hopeful0087 Awesome username! I hope you do stay full of hope. Tic Nhat Han says that as long as you are alive, anything is…

Awesome job getting into such good shape! Might be stupid question but you didn't mention specifically, have you tracked your calories? What is going on with the "Calories in" part of the equation?

You all have worked so hard to get to this point. I'm really excited for you, too! Thanks, @MissMay! Love the "Less drinking More thinking" thought. May it become my mantra. @GaryM_25 I Have seen the HubermanLab video and agree it was good. Factual and dense with information. It was a while back but what I recall is the…

@itladyee May the force be with you re: tax status changes & complications. Such a bummer! But a relief about your friend. Thanks for remembering. @lmlmrn WOW! Congrats. You are kind to work with the seller timing, and hopefully it will be an unexpected benefit to you as well. @joans1976 Thanks a bunch for inquiring. My…

@GaryM_25 Many people retain water with air travel, so don't sweat the one pound. Could vanish on its own is a day or 2. @dawnbgethealthy Garden inspiration!!! I think about your walking onions from time to time. So cool! But man, what a bummer about Perry. Not very professional. @Fursian Uggh. Hope you all feel well soon.…

Happy Friday, LA friends. A realization dawned on me this morning, and in kind of a perverse way, it felt like a win. My new year's goal was to tread a little lighter on weight maintenance. I have maintained for 30+ years, but often it feels like more effort than it should be. Always worth the effort, but still. I wondered…