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still hanging in here too, though my weight has been so up and down that it was demoralizing. I'll have to admit that my absence was due to being in a funk and not wanting to share it... not to mention needing to do a LOT of things off computer and not having time to do it all (have not finished painting the house or…

Well, it's been a busy work week for me, but it's calming down now we are fully staffed again. Yeah! Still worked some extra hours which kept me from getting housework done (so that's what my plans are for this weekend :P housework, hanging a couple of light fixtures, redoing a popcorn ceiling on the back porch and…

here's another one to motivate us, LOL.

at the gym... :)

well, I am back again... seems I am always disappearing and apologizing for being gone. (rolling my eyes here...) I had a great time with mom, though computer time was just about nil. I'd pull up the computer for her, being polite to let her have it first, and she'd sit and do her email and facebook and then announce she…

I weighed in but am having a really tough time getting any opportunity to get on the computer. Having a great time with mom and she is the priority right now... I take her back on Saturday and then the next week, we should start the month fully staffed. It's been at least 9 mos since we were fully staffed and we are all…

oh my goodness, I am getting almost NO computer time while mom is here, but that is what I suspected. I am sticking to my meal plans for the most part (ate out yesterday while we were at the flea market) but in general, I am trying really hard and grateful for the meals I froze ahead of time which allow for quick last…

welcome back Deanna!:) It's hard to work the program when someone is visiting (or when you yourself are visiting). I took last week off work, went up to see my mom and sister, played tourist at a couple of places and have eaten out nearly the entire week. Uggh. I too, have taken my weight back to 187 as of this morning.…

wow, awesome steps, Sarah... and glad you are feeling better :) Focus on the positives, accept the negatives and just keep going forward towards where you want to be. The bad/sad things in our lives do not need to define us... we have to deal with them, yes, but they do not need to identify us. (((hugs))) I am either a day…

Sarah, one day at a time... ((())) Looks like everyone is doing well this week (including you, Sarah as with stress and meals provided by others, it could easily have resulted in more of a weight gain). My weigh in is Saturday and I'm hoping to continue with the trend :)

there should be "like" buttons on here... ;) :) I can identify with making excuses/prioritizing and using food as comfort/entertainment. I will have to give both more though... particularly the excuses. I can prioritize better and if I plan healthy snacks, I can avoid the unwise between meal eating...

good to see you back home again but sorry about all the remaining issues you are left dealing with. (((hugs)))

ah, so sorry about the impending loss of your cat. They are such sweet companions and it is hard to lose such a friend. I don't remember not having a cat other than during the few years I was in nursing school. My oldest one died just shy of her 26th birthday (caught my cold and I think it went into pneumonia). I felt…

weigh day today for me and I'm happy to say this has been a better week. Got more exercise in, which seems to be the biggest denominator for me. Actually was able to get out for a lunch walk 4 out of the 5 days at work. YEAH!! It's been months since I was able to make that happen. I am still leaving early and getting home…

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Sarah, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mum. I'm glad she didn't suffer and was spared the nursing home and way of life that she didn't want. Many hugs to you as you face the days/decisions ahead. I'll put you and your family in my prayers

uh... Cheryl...redo the math, as you reported less of a loss than the numbers indicate :) Sorry about your friend but glad you had a really good day together. And some days, you just have to let go... and count it as wisely spent even if not according to the meal and exercise plan. Hello out there to all the rest of you,…

Late as usual, but I'm here :) Work has been a bear for so long I'm beginning to think it's going to start being considered normal :( We have been working understaffed for over a month and the fatigue is setting in. And then in order to compensate, we are now coming in earlier and leaving later in order to get it all…

good read, which I needed right now. Life/work has been really busy and I am definitely off track. Sorry to have missed the postings and weigh ins lately... am missing the exercise, too. Definitely need to get back on track... thanks

yikes, Sarah. Glad you turned around to go home and glad you are okay. Doesn't sound like a good evening to be out . Kelly, hugs and hang in there...

thanks for the birthday greetings, everyone :) This was a sweet birthday, best I've had in years, with such an outpouring of love sent my way. Thanks for being a part of it :) Thanks for the support, too :) It's a slow go right now but hopefully things will lighten up enough for me to get back to active status instead of…

Here I am, coming in late as usual. I thought life was going to lighten up but then I got slammed with several tough days. Congratulations to all of you for your weight losses. I hang my head knowing I'm not working it and without the added exercise, I will be stuck right where I am. Just got to start doing it but it's…

(((hugs, Sarah)))

Kelly, I was hoping you were getting to feel better but it sounds like you've got a little ways to go. Hope it won't be much longer before you are back to your healthy self. Good for you for continuing the app challenges. Not easy when you don't feel good. LOL about the tea, not familiar with it but hope it works for you.…

congrats on your 1.2 lb loss. That is a good loss, in spite of your hopes. You are building muscle up again while taking off the fat and that has to be considered, too. My hat's off to all of you ladies with your huge stepping counts (Sarah, last week their weekly total put them all in the high 80's and 90,000 steps!!) and…

yes, indeed it does. And though there is always some stress in my job, at least the issues we have been dealing with aren't things we are going to continue to experience. It is already getting a little better and hopefully the long hours will be behind me soon

I managed to get off by 3:30 and it felt wonderful to leave while the sun was still up and the weather was beautiful. Had a couple errands to do on the way home but still got home before closing time... and the laundry is almost done, did some cooking and then cleaned the kitchen. I am soooo tired though, and think I will…

it has been a good season. The contestants that went home reflected their same motivation at BL camp- those that were motivated looked great and those who weren't, well, they didn't lose as much as they coulda/shoulda. Just like in real life, when the motivation slides, success waivers. I thought a lot of people looked…

I can't believe it' time for the finale... seems to have gone by so fast. And it always seems like such a long time before the next season starts up. I won't say anything, but I'm closing down to go watch it. I will have to read the other postings tomorrow or sometime this weekend. This has been a really long week but it…

It's hard for all of us, just in different ways :) I find I do better when I take the time on the weekends to log my meals ahead of time... then I do my weekend cooking and am set for the week. I have learned to take both my lunch and dinner in my lunchbox which helps a LOT but I have to have exercise as well as eating…