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Good Morning, All! Haven't been posting much lately, but trying to watch and keep up with everyone's progress- you're all doing so great- this April, no more fooling around was a wonderful idea. Now if someone would just tell Mother Nature that- snow flurries again yesterday, more to come tomorrow. Went for a walk…

Mother Nature has determined I need to exercise more- another 17 inches of snow to shovel fell last night!!

It's great to see our little group is so active again! Seehe, I especially like the penquins doing a happy dance- so fitting, and congrats on getting back on track. Yay on the weight loss finally showing up on the scale Snoozie, persistence really does pay off. Only a few days till Feb. Gail, I know you'll be happy with…

So sorry, Gail to hear of your loss. It's devastating to lose a cherished pet, please don't beat yourself up with guilt for not asking to stay, that's not the cause of her passing. I've noticed that animals, like people, seem to perk up just before they pass- don't know why. Take strength from your Hatter buddies here,…

Glad to see everyone is doing so well with their goals, lots of progress happening. The daily weigh in is working for me, seeing scale movement, keeps me accountable. Started out to make a stir fry yesterday, with all the vegetables it just grew and grew, ended up with a huge pan full- and still very few calories. Won't…

Found this on Pinterest this morning, thought it might be a bit of useful info. Seems there is a benefit to being further away from goal weight, lol, more calories burnt!

Thanks Snoozie. I swear, you deserve a cheerleader award!

Thanks for all the welcome back messages- appreciate it! Bummed this morning though- and this is why I'm changing from weighing once a week- starting today- since last Thursday, instead of the wonderful lower number I was expecting this morning.... I'm up half a pound...grumble, grumble. Going to step on that damn scale…

Back again for another try....I've put so much weight back on, it's so frustrating!!! This time around, my short term goals are going to be: 1. Walk at least one mile a day- either inside or out. 2. Stop browsing all those recipe sites!!! Have found so many single serve, and simple microwave mug cake/cookie recipes. Seems…

There is a site at: exercise.lbl.gov that lets you track miles and go on a virtual walk across US. Maybe this is what you are looking for, not sure.

More Random Thoughts...... I don't want to brag or make anyone jealous or anything,but I can still fit into the earrings I wore in high school. National Girlfriend and Sister's Week I am only as strong as the coffee I drink, the hairspray I use, and the friends I have. To the cool women who have touched my life. Here's to…

It's a Leslie Sansone walk challenge, you can check it out on facebook, Walk Social, the walk video's are on there, free to try.

Hello All, Love the idea of a small challenge for all us hatters! Has anyone tried the Leslie Sansone 10 day challenge that started last Thursday? I meant to.......lol, but it just didn't happen, seems procrastination is a large part of my weight problem. A new month (September is my favorite), a new week, time to get…

Hi Everyone- Haven't been posting or logging for a while...and it shows in the weight department.... but I have been lurking and reading the posts everyday. What a wonderful group we have, I'm so glad to be a part of it. Thanks to you all, I'm getting back on track..again....

:flowerforyou: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAROL!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day, enjoy every second. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Good Morning Hatters! Sorry I haven't been here much lately ( although I have been popping in and reading all the wonderful posts), but I've had company from out west for the past week, which has meant a week of all you can eat food and booze......and a SEVEN pound weight gain!!! I would normally assume that it's mostly…

Back when.... schools were one room, and there were boys and girls outhouses.... a quarter would buy you a bottle of pop, bag of chips, AND a chocolate bar! Coke machines had bottles of coke for seven cents....

Good Morning! What a wonderful group we have- it always makes me smile. Hard to believe just a few days of eating not so great choices can add four pounds- but sure enough, that's what happens! Took me the past three weeks to lose those four pounds I gained at the first of the month....I'm not sure I believe the calories…

Happy Anniversary Leslye

Morning Hatters! So nice to get on here and see what everyone's been doing, although it seems pretty quiet, lol. I did my two mile walk this morning, then checked out a couple of yard sales- it was just too hot to go to anymore. Didn't pick up anything, which is good, lol, have way too much stuff now! Anita- IPOU- Tossing…

Mornin' Hatters! Just accomplished my IPOM of the day- got three miles walked this morning. Yesterday, two almost did me in, lol, so I was really proud to finish three today! I'd love to get outside to do the walks, but with a black bear and coyotes hanging around the neighbourhood, it's not ideal. I'm less afraid of the…

Good Morning Mad Hatters! Going to be another hot day here, wish it was about ten degrees cooler. Just finished a two mile ( with intervals) indoor Leslie Sansone walk, in air conditioned comfort,- wow, it was hard!!! Used to do five miles with no trouble, didn't realize how out of shape I'd gotten. Oh well, two miles is…

No, lol, walking nude is not a requirement- and these boobs are called knockers for a reason, haha, my knees would be black and blue without a bra.... You can do one of her one mile walks free at walkathome.com where it says try it. You can also check her out on youtube, but beware, it becomes addictive!

1. I can change the oil and spark plugs in my car. 2. Graduated high school at 16. 3. Can cook a " from scratch" meal complete with dessert in less than half an hour. 4. Think mice are adorable. 5. Do not, and will not own a cell phone.

Hi All- Everyone is working so hard and doing great in our group! Well, everyone except me, that is....I've fallen off the wagon, and seem to be eating everything in sight! Had to take my 84 year old dad to town today ( Can you say STRESS????) ( about 40 miles away) for an eye appointment....and while you're in town you…

Meant to ask- have any of you tried laughter yoga??

I am so enjoying this group...and my cheeks are sore from laughing.... Did you know......laughter burns 1.3 calories per minute, and that 10 to 15 minutes of sustained giggling burns 50 calories (according to Vanderbilt University).. Other benefits besides burning calories include relief of emotional stress, and a workout…

Good Morning Ladies!! A beautiful sunny morning here in Nova Scotia. Just bought a new laser all in one (tired of buying ink that dries up in an inkjet), so thought I'd take a few minutes to install it before I started the loads of laundry I want to get hung out on the line today. Let's just say it wasn't quite as easy as…

Hi, Everybody! Thanks Snooozie for starting this group- it's just what I was looking for- some support, some motivation, and a few giggles! Finally figured out why it's so slow going losing this weight ( ok, I mean besides the fact that I still have a problem with portion control)- as I was standing in the shower washing…

How do we go about doing this? It's a wonderful idea!