melissa308

Congratulations on your hard work. What an accomplishment! You look so healthy; that's awesome.

"You should be kissed. Often. And by someone who knows how." - Rhett Butler, as played by Clark Gable, in Gone with the Wind

Librarian. Specifically, academic librarian.

Sunbelt Fruit and Nut Granola McCann's Quick-Cook Irish Oatmeal with dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and a drizzling of maple syrup So nummy!

Nice to meet another pal in the northland! :)

Minnesota here, too! And I'd love to have more motivational support/people holding me accountable! :)

Spaghetti squash when it's in season. Otherwise, I measure out and make the dry portion beforehand and limit myself to that. Because I am a lazy cook, it works out pretty well.

I allow myself the occasional diet soda indulgence, but I try not to make it a habit. That being said, I fell off the wagon with Pepsi Max this month. (It's been a really awful month, and I needed a vice to help me cope, and this seemed the least detrimental to me.) I think it comes back to moderation; it seems like you'll…

Some of my pet peeves are the good elliptical machines being taken and the 30-minute rule having to be enforced, too many skinny pretty fit folk making this awkward chubby sweaty chick look worse, and this overly-friendly guy with no vocal volume control who is way too chatty with his neighbors on the treadmill. So, that's…

Happy birthday and congratulations to you!

Hi, Minnesota folks! My name is Melissa. I'm originally from Shakopee, have degrees from Minnesota State University Mankato (go, Mavs!) and the University of Wisconsin Madison (go, Badgers!), and am now living in Bemidji. I'm just looking for extra support, encouragement, and accountability in my goal of getting healthy,…

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