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860 days
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/radosti1/view/what-860-days-means-to-me-612689
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My new favorite snack
http://www.amazon.com/Seas-Gift-Seaweed-Roasted-0-17-Ounce/dp/B000HVX6NK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359338727&sr=8-1&keywords=sea's+gift+roasted+seaweed+snack Sea's Gift Roasted Seaweed - 25 calories per package. Not much in the package, but if you like the seaweed wrapped around the sushi rolls, this is the snack for you. A…
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Awesome NSV for me!
I had 3 kids and gestational diabetes with each. I was pre-diabetic (Type 2) and was told 3 years ago that on the course that I was on, and with my family history of diabetes, I had (give or take) 3 years before I was insulin dependent. The last time I had my cholesterol tested, it was 267. So, for the past 14 months, I…
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The funniest Saturday Night Live Skit and so true
This is so funny!!!! And so true... http://www.hulu.com/watch/358341/saturday-night-live-amazon-mothers-day-ad?from=fb_share
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My 1 year Anniversary success story
A year ago, my oldest started Kindergarten. We took pictures and put him on the bus. It was the first day of an exciting journey for him and us. Later, after work, I downloaded the pictures from my camera and was a bit appalled at what I saw. He was cute as ever and I will cherish this picture for the rest of my life. But…
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NSV: coaching soccer
I accidentally opened my mouth and volunteered my husband for assistant soccer coach position for our 4 year old's team. He just had surgery 8 days ago, so I've been coaching until he recovers. I'm from Ukraine, so I've seen enough games of soccer to know the game, but never once did I feel compelled to join in, even when…
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Two NSV's in one day!
Took the kids to target yesterday to get my SIL a bridal shower gift from her registry. Getting out of the van, there's a lady getting into her van with her kids right next to us. She told me she LOVED my and my daughter's shirts and asked if they were Lilly Pulitzer. I said yes, I love their summery patterns. She said she…
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Perspective Change NSV
We are on vacation. Walking around Ocean City boardwalk last night after letting the kids go insane on the pier rides. The last time we were there, I was at my lowest point. It was the end of August, and a few days after we got home, I realized I needed a change. Hubby changed his habits with me. Anyway, we are walking and…
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Made these for 4yr old's birthday treats for daycare...
Hope they make it until tomorrow...
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What to do with stomach?
I have 3 kids. They were 9 lbs 12 oz, 10 lbs 1 oz, and 9 lbs 12 oz. Luckily, all 3 were 2 weeks early, otherwise I'd have had 11 lbs babies. The last two were very close together, so I didn't have time to bounce back. I went up to size 14 and while it may not sound huge, on my 5'4" frame, it was huge. Not only that, but I…
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Somewhat my NSV... really, my dog's NSV
So, I have been taking my dogs for fast/long walks every evening. I have a 13 year old Italian Greyhound, a 10 year old roly poly Shiba Inu, and a new member of the family is a 2 year old Lab/SharPei mix. We've had the lab mix for a month now. It took me a week of walking with her and coming home with a swollen shoulder to…
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Vintage Weight Gain Ads - How times have changed...
http://www.retronaut.co/2011/11/vintage-weight-gain-ads/ I recently came across a profile of a girl whose very obvious cry for attention was an eating disorder. While I realize that this girl was the extreme and not the norm, I also just saw someone post that a study showed that most men found a girl at a BMI of 19 the…
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How would you log this? Or would you?
I have people coming for passover seder. I cooked for 4 hrs last night and did not log it. Got up this morning and have been cooking since 8am. It's 2pm now and I am completely beat. I still have to make a few things. But those will be closer to eating time. I have to clean some more still. Anyway, normally, I don't log…
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Just to make you guys laugh
Asked the meat dept guy at a local supermarket for a lamb shank bone today. He impressed me by having them precut and packaged in the freezer. He wrote no charge on the package. I thanked him, went to check out with my purchases. Assistant manager is on check out and he's confused by the bone. I explain that it's for the…
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Had someone walk by me today without recognizing me
Someone I have known for years at work walked past me today without acknowledging me. I called back to them to say hi. Wasn't sure if they were just deep in thought. The person stopped, turned back and stared. I could see them going through the mental rolodex trying to place me. Finally, their eyes widened in surprise and…
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Let's talk about not jumping to conclusions
I'd like to talk about stuff we all do every day. Jumping to conclusions and passing judgement. The perceived is not always the reality. That is why there are so many unhappy threads on here. People not being supportive, people defriending those who slide back a bit, people who insist that only their type of…
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Smoothie with Protein Question
I like to add protein powder to my smoothies. The whole blender might have 400 cals in it, which is fine for breakfast. However, the moment the protein powder is added, the whole thing becomes whipped and expands to enormous proportions. It ends up making 4 large glasses of smoothie. There is no way I can drink all that.…
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Apple pie smoothie
I saw blendtec post this on Facebook: http://www.munchinwithmunchkin.com/2011/04/21/apple-pie-smoothie/?utm_source=Blendtec_Facebook&utm_medium=Blendtec_Facebook_Wallpost&utm_campaign=Blendtec_Wallpost_Facebook I made some changes because that's what I had, so for calorie purposes: 6oz vanilla chobani yogurt 1 red…
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How would you count the weird calories?
So, I just had an epiphany today. I have eastern european eating habits, I am from Ukraine. When I eat chicken, lets say, I log Boiled Chicken Quarter, leg and thigh, 190 cals. Well, while that is correct for a person who eats the meat and throws away the rest, it is off for me. I eat the meat, then eat the cartilage and…
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What are you eating?
My breakfast: 3 eggs, 2 cups spinach, vidalia onion and grape tomatoes.
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Read a joke, add a joke!
I want to read a bunch of jokes, so add your personal favorites! Here's one of my favorites: The story goes that there was a meeting of all the big brewers . Mr. Miller was there and Mr. Bush, Mr. Coors and Mr. Guinness. They came to a break time and food and drink orders were taken. Mr. Miller ordered a Miller Lite. Mr.…
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Feel like someone punched me
I am a professional. I am smart. I am respected in my field. When I speak, people usually listen. So, when I caught up with someone at work today and asked for a follow up on something that is important, I expected her to listen and respond. Her eyes kept wandering off my face while we were speaking. But I have trouble…
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18 lbs down! Half way to my goal! with pics
I am half way to my goal and wanted to post my progress report: The two pictures that convinced me I needed to lose weight: Sep/2011 Feb/2012 Hmmm... no clue why the top two photos are cutting off...
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Say 3 motivational and/or positive things about yourself!
There has been way too much negativity lately, lets say positive things: - I have 3 kids, all around 10 lbs each at birth, I had the strength to carry them, birth them and feed them. I can lose the weight. - My kids need their mom, and I will evade diabetes as long as I can. I will be there for my family. - I am losing…
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This struck me today... thought I'd share
Took my 2 year old to the pediatrician again since we have not slept in over 3 weeks. Literally, we've not had more than 2 hrs of continuous sleep on any night in the last 3 weeks. She had finished amoxicillin for her ear infection with only minor improvement. Anyway, went back to the dr today, he diagnosed persistent ear…
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How do you record walking with a stroller?
Today, I walked with the kids. For the first half of the walk (30 mins), Mr Cranky Pants rode in the stroller and Ms Sunshine walked along. So, since she's two, we walked slowly. I recorded that as 30 mins, 2.0 MPH. Then, she climbed into the stroller as well, and I went a lot faster for the rest of the walk, so I recorded…
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Funny stories, if you got em, share em
Took my 3.5 and 2 year old to Gymboree gym class for their regular class. They always drag me to the pizza joint a few doors down for lunch. My son went to sit at his favorite table and my baby doll hung out at the front with me to place our order. While I am placing my order, I see her make a bee line for this heavily…
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New Game: What's your issue TODAY?
Today, I have the attention span of a toddler. I have seriously started this project 8 times in the last 8 hours and have gotten distracted EACH and EVERY time. Now, it's 4:30pm and it's still not done. How is that even possible? It's not even all that complicated for Pete's sake!!!
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Small NSV
I bought my watch in 2000, a Tag Heuer. It was an "I've succeeded!" gift to myself when I landed my job after 1.5 years as a contract employee at my company right after college. I had to have 2 links removed when I bought it. They are somewhere, but I've moved twice since then, so no clue where they might be. Two years…
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My first real NSV
I am down 13 lbs. I made my size 14 work slacks last as long as I could, but they are falling off me. I view right now as an interim size, so didn't want to spend lots of money. Decided I needed some size 12 work slacks, and I had a 30% off Kohl's peelie, so I went. Pulled out a bunch of size 12's and tried them on. All of…
