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Michele - WOW! When is the party??? the pic didn't show in MFP, but i copied the link and pasted it into my browser Gini

wessecg - I am so with you today about being grateful the little things! Every single pound off counts - have you thought in terms of pounds of butter? Picture that! I'm happy to say I'm in a much better place than I was last week. I am at this moment at peace with the fact that food is my fuel, but not my friend. I've…

I absolutely feel lighter! And I notice it every time I walk up the stairs or get down on the floor to play with my grandkids. What's even better is when you pick up something and realize you used to be carrying that around all the time on your body! I know I couldn't possibly carry 107 lbs very long and I'm not a…

No time to post yesterday - got slapped with a 62 page PowerPoint presentation to reformat. I did try to read the posts, but it's almost impossible to keep up with you ladies! SNOW!?!?! Not here please. I am so NOT ready for winter. FALL is my favorite season, from Halloween up through Christmas. For me, those months bring…

Too funny about the Vitamix. Guess they might only be sold in the states. LOL. They are actually made in the next city over from me, yet I don't have one! There is an outlet store around the corner from me and might just have to put it on my Christmas list. My sister has one and it literally saved her life last year when…

Here's the link to the Butternut squash enchiladas: http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/nutrition-weight-loss/dual-passions I use Frontera grill enchilada sauce and divide the pan in half and use green sauce on half and red on the other side. Yum! I need to make a run over the Whole foods to get more sauce or find…

Hard to say. I'm 5'7, well i used to be. Maybe I'm 5'6 now. I weight 165 and wear a 16 in most things. I have some 14 pants that I'm going to try on tomorrow. Here's hoping they fit!.

Busy day here as well. Perfect Fall day so I rode my bike to the farmer's market and Trader Joe's. Bought some fancy olive oil and apples at the market and a few things at TJ, but my bike basket is only so big... Rode over to DS's house to feed the cat and then back home. About 15 miles! I was pretty impressed with myself.…

Good afternoon ladies - cold and rainy here in Ohio - no walk outside today. Guess it will be an exercise bike kind of evening. I have been here - just lurking...got off track somewhere along the way and finally found my way back. Even though I didn't have anything to say, I kept coming back to read and look for…

Can't believe it's October! Bump for later

Mine was a BDP-DS 10 years ago. Best decision I've ever made. I had dropped a few pounds before surgery, so was at 269 when I walked into the hospital. I never made it to my drs goal of 157. Well, I did when I had a stomach stricture and couldn't keep anything down. I was down to 147 at that time and thrilled, though in…

The key is to just keep moving until you catch on. Watch the instructor. They often point which way they are going next or which foot you should use. Worry about getting the foot movements first and figure out the arms later. Go at your own pace. I don't jump like some of the other folks because of knee issues. But I still…

It was a very long time ago that I tried Atkins and I know it has changed quite a bit. Glad you're doing okay with the plan. After totally falling off for a few days, I'm back on track myself. Haven't checked out the Fast Track info yet. Loriaque - thanks for letting me know abut zero carbs. Not sure I can handle that.…

I've not heard that. It's basically a low carb plan since the most you could have is 120 carbs and 15 grams of sugar in a day. Not sure why you would gain weight on that. I like it because I can still eat what I like, I just have to account for it. What surprises me is the hidden sugars and carbs. Say for example in…

I'll have to pull my book out again. I don't recall what the fast track plan entailed. I've been going back and forth with different hings lately and don't seem to be making any progress. I know that limiting carbs and sugars is the answer for me though.

What is the slim happy belly version?

I've been wondering the same thing. I lost 12lbs on this plan a while ago and am trying to get back in gear. I have about 10 lbs. to go.

Marking my spot.

jnheff - you just "bumped" the post by commenting on it. All it means is that you are keeping the stream active so that appears on the list of posts on the home page. Anytime someone comments on a post, the topic is "bumped".

Thanks for all the good wishes regarding the job. I worked for the company, Moen (faucets) for 10 years and left to pursue my dream job five years ago. Unfortunately that job fell apart when the owners sold the company in November. Since then, I've been doing freelance print production work and a little graphic design.…

I had that kind of week last week. On the same day, found out two people I knew had died over the weekend and one of my best friends has had a recurrence of cancer. As I was pulling on to the freeway to head home a song came on the radio. I listen to Christian radio and know that the songs come on exactly when I need them.…

Waiting for a verrrrry slow file to open, so I have a few minutes. I got one of the contract jobs that came my way over the weekend!!!! YEAH!!! I'll be managing a project and directing 7 video shoots. The good news is it could snowball into a lot more work. Doing the happy dance:happy: Nancy - I started Zumba last February…

Had a wonderful weekend with the quilt ladies but now I need to get back on track. I think I "rewarded" myself for dealing with my mother's failing memory and did not make good food choices the part of the time. Now I need to get the sugar back out of my system. I did sit next to mom over the weekend and realized just how…

First off - Laura - I stopped coloring about 5 years ago. Decided that since I was a gramma now I could look like one. :laugh: Anyhow, I also have blue eye, which I have always considered my best feature. I tend to lean toward the brown/sandy beige tones. really makes the bue pop. Interesting few days. Yesterday I found…

Afternoon Ladies! Busy day yesterday in the kitchen. Froze a batch of fresh pesto, a double batch of mole sauce and canned 4 pints of salsa. Doesn't sound like much, but it took the whole afternoon. Planned on a bike ride, but never made it. Will try tonight, but it's raining now, so it may be on the exercise bike instead.…

Good afternoon! Mommie - she probably meant Tai chi. It's a form of Chinese martial art with very gentle movements meant to reduce stress. Called up my neighbor and went went for a bike ride down to the framers market this morning. Ten miles round trip. My longest rife so far and it's uphill on the way home. It was great!…

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Long day of dr. appts. Mammo first, then blood work, pee in a cup (oops, I peed before the Mammo) drink coffee and water, EKG, Physician's assistant and finally the doctor! NSV - he walks in and says "WOW, you are the healthiest person I have seen today! Your numbers are great! YEAH!!! For me. My goal when I started this…

Good afternoon! Welcome to all the new posters. Keep coming back, it really helps you stay on track. It's so nice to share in everyone's triumphs as well as struggles. I was working on a layout this morning (I'm a graphic designer) and the boss walked in and said "that looks like crap". Guess I'm starting over. He didn't…

My favorite Zumba teacher is subbing somewhere tonight so I am off shortly to "join the party". He makes me sweat more than any other instructor. Found out my neighbor has a bike too so planning some rides with her. DeeDee - thanks! I changed my ticker to show my weight loss to remind me of just how far I have come. I did…