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Thanks Kathi. I think every little bit helps. I try to have 2 cups of water before I leave the house for work. I'm not a big coffee drinker. I prefer "fake" coffee - you know, the frozen chocolately kind that is more like a shake than coffee. Since that kind has so many calories I tend to stay away from it, but I do make…

Thanks for the extra info kheinl. It's good to know I have been doing it right!

LOL! Very funny Badger! Thanks, I don't drink a lot of coffee and tea, but when I do I count is toward my 8 cups of water a day.

Well, let's see if anyone is still peeking at this page. Opinion: if you have a cup of tea or coffee, which has to be made with a cup of water, does that count as a cup of water? I think it should, but then again it is not straight water anymore. Thoughts?

Congratulations chamblisk! Isn't it a great feeling of validation? You're doing great and your method is definitely working. I have a whole bag of "I will not throw this out because I will fit into it again" clothes. I was able to switch out a pair of "overweight" jeans which are now too baggy to wear for a pair of "still…

I am in the health office, which is connected to the main office where the treats usually are. I rarely go up there. It's easier to resist temptation if you don't see temptation! I do have to go that way to fill up my water bottle, but the treats are not a daily thing so it's okay. You will find that it gets easier to say…

You are in a beautiful part of the country chamblisk!

Alrighty then! Please let me know if you make it so I can adjust!! You're right though, it is a lot of steps. :)

When do you measure out the cups? I think I could have based the servings differently, but I wasn't sure how and thought maybe the protein was the way to go. Of course, the measurements for the broth and beans are probably different! It shouldn't be too far off though. Jen, if you make it I would love to know how you…

I used to spend my summers in Rockland County with my grandparents, but I'm pretty sure you are more upstate than that! I tend to joke that people who are from that far upstate are not from NY, they are from Canada!! ;) That's what you get from a Queens girl!

The only problem I had with this recipe is that it didn't give serving size, so when I entered it into the computer to get nutritional info I based it on 1 1/2 lbs of chicken being 24 oz, and a serving of chicken should be about 4 oz, so it makes 6 servings.

Southwest White Chili 1 tbsp olive oil (or oil of your choice) 1 1/2 lbs cubed chicken 1/4 c chopped onions (or more if you like) 1 c chicken broth 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilis 1 can (19 oz) white northern beans (Do not drain) 2 green onions chopped 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp oregano 1/8 tsp red…

Okay, seriously chamblisk... knee deep snow, and far from everything - where are you?

Wow, chamblisk, I can walk to several stores for staples, and it is less than 15 minutes to assorted grocery stores. I feel very lucky now! ;)

It sounds good. I'll have to give it a try and see if my son (Mr. Picky) will eat it instead of the processed stuff.

T put a recipe column here, we just never use it!

Interesting stuff, chamblisk, I had no idea. Gives me more of an incentive to try to at least walk every day.

I agree, do not push yourself. You've got plenty of time to get back to your old exercise routine.

Learning how to not be critical of ourselves is one of the keys to helping ourselves. I think it is more helpful for me to think "I can do this" vs "I wouldn't have to do this again if I stuck with it last time". I'm trying - not always successful - but trying.

You should put the oatmeal bar recipe in the recipe blog section! I was thinking of adding my southwest chili. There are no recipes in there yet. I bet between us all we have some good ones.

Don't worry about it kheinl, I have also had weeks where I was "a good girl" and the scale didn't budge. It happens - no worries - but seriously aggravating! You will get back on track, you'll see.

I always, always need a sweet after dinner. The meal doesn't feel done without it. So, yes, I made chicken tonight in a tasty marinade, but I will not complete my diary until after I have my Skinny Cow Salted Caramel ice cream bar!! And I don't feel bad because I have the calories left to do it, and it makes me feel done.

Getting down on the floor and getting back up totally counts for something! That's work! Don't worry Marekdds, we all have those days. If you can fight through it, even just a little, you will feel better.

Congratulations Chamblisk! That is wonderful. Core strength is so important. My own core strength is the pits, and the 30 day hiit workout I am doing throws some core stuff in there, and I am pathetic, but I figure by the end of the 30 days I will be much less so. Our baby steps really do pay off - way to go!

It's been kind of quiet on here lately. Hope everyone is well and succeeding on their journeys.

Kheinl, there are simple strength exercises you can do just sitting in a chair that shouldn't strain your back, and will help build muscle which helps speed metabolism. You should google 'sit to be fit' exercises, or 'exercises for people with bad backs'. I'm sure you can find something helpful. And, either way, losing a…

The best part of WW for me was going to the meetings and getting weighed in by the leader because I felt I was accountable to someone. That was whet kept me trying to do well. I am so glad we are able to help you try to stay on track, Chamblisk, and that you know we will not judge you because we have all done the same.…

Thank you Lilyandree. Not only that, but there were 2 boxes of Krispy Kremes in the break room where I went to heat up my lunch and some were already cut into halves and fourths and I still didn't have it! It did feel good.

School secretary came in today to offer us cookies - they looked so yummy! When she asked do you want one I said yes, but I won't have one. So proud of myself. Of course I thought afterwards that I could have cut it in half or fourths, but I already had my snacks planned for the school day and that was not one of them!

Thanks ladies - I was leaning toward doing nothing about it too. Kheinl, definitely walk and do some light stretching. If you don't it will only be that much harder to start up again.