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Roasted fall veggies, carrots, beets and sweet potatoes. Broiled lean chuck steak. Sauteed kale with leeks.

a big fat glass of chardonnay....I had a big huge mug of licorice tea

Wine! I am surrounded by it!!! So I just don't drink at all M-F. I have found it's easier to simply cut it out completely during the week, because then I am better about the rest of my diet as well.

I am happy to have new friends, but am still shy about sharing my diary...

I have a cup of tea...or two or three. (non caffeinated) Admittedly, I usually want a little snack late in the evening. I was going to bed earlier, and getting up earlier for a while, and that helps me too.

Mendocino County, Northern California

I guess just support and inspirations. Making friends who are making good choices too!

Thanks for the invite! I love good food, and I love good wine. I manage a wine tasting room in Mendocino County so I am around wine all day. I am 42 years old and am ready to lose weight. I have two boys, 16 and 12. They are awesome! I have been married to my bestie for 22 years this year. He is, of course, super handsome…

Yep!

Good Luck to you too!

To the original post...did you think you were going to open up such a heated discussion??? I hope your family finds the best path for your sister! I say go for it! Get support, find groups and keep on doing what is right for her!

Well, I think you are a good friend to follow up and be concerned. It's important to feel supported and safe when you are slinging drinks at a busy bar. Ultimately, however she chooses to proceed is her own choice. Best wishes to you both! I

As someone who has tended bar in a rough and tumble bar or two...and really needed the job...maybe, just maybe since the boss has a hard time being the one to assure the safety of his employees, he should hire an extra hand to be be around so that there are always two people on at a time. You know, the buddy system...

Week # 2 -- May 7th -- Goal 300 minutes: Mon: 60 minutes spinning Tue: Wed: Thur: Fri: Sat: Sun: Total / min left: 60/ 220

Week # 1 -- April 30th -- Goal 300 minutes: Mon: 45 minutes spinning Tue: 30 minutes digging blackberries Wed: 45 minutes spinning Thur: 5 minutes squats (boo) Fri: 60 minutes spinning Sat: :( Sun: 60 minutes gardening Total / min left: 245/ 300 Well....I did pretty good! This week I'll rock it!!!

I have never met another Saffron. That site says 1 or fewer.....

whoops! That is true! But I got to get there!!! I have given up wine for now. Which is really hard, because it is my job!!! I am on a mission. I am going to make this work!

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Hi SuziQ!

Week # 1 -- April 30th -- Goal 300 minutes: Mon: 45 minutes spinning Tue: 30 minutes digging blackberries Wed: 45 minutes spinning Thur: Fri: Sat: Sun: Total / min left: 180/ 300

Success!! I would NOT have made myself go dig blackberries this morning if I hadn't joined this challenge! Week # 1 -- April 30th -- Goal 300 minutes: Mon: 45 minutes spinning Tue: 30 minutes digging blackberries Wed: Thur: Fri: Sat: Sun: Total / min left: 225/ 300

I'm in! I think this will be a challenge for me woohoo! Week # 1 -- April 30th -- Goal 300 minutes: Mon: 45 minutes spinning Tue: Wed: Thur: Fri: Sat: Sun: Total / min left: 255/ 300

my spinning/cycling teacher reminded me that it takes six weeks to make a habit...I have to get up at 4:30 to get to class, but it is so worth it. I go three times a week, and now wake at 4:30 on other days too. So, I guess she was right. I agree, pack your gym bag and lay out clothes the day before, not even the night…

I can totally dig it!

I just came home from a trip out of state to see a friend with cancer...I didn't track a thing! I know I probably gained and have decided that it's ok. I needed to see her and have that break while I was there. I am ready to start all over first thing tomorrow.

Visit good friends in Berlin, Germany. Relax America....Hawaii. Explore Hungary, mmmmm and Ireland, and Greece, and Italy and...and...and

Tee hee I had to look up veruccas too!!! I hear you! I just went to the supermarket, don't usually shop there, and was amazed at how much packaged crap there is! And in my small town, you'd be lucky to talk about cleaning or veruccas, the ladies all seem to gossip and create 'scandal'.

Great ideas, and what's more...what a great, supportive bunch of ladies. I love how positive and encouraging everyone is. Funny, in 'real life' it doesn't seem like folks are as inspirational. I mean I get support and encouragement, just not this much! Love this community!

my eating is ok. It's the wine that gets me...

I have no idea what my hair really look like! I know it is a nutty shade of brown, but it gets bleached out in the summer. I have been dyeing my hair since I was super young. It's fun! And it makes me feel good about myself. I say whatever boosts the self esteem is good for you!