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My spine has left me and I need to vent.
If you don't feel in the mood to listen to some good old fashioned whining and complaining then read no further. I, however, need to vent badly, and writing is the best way I know how. I could have just written in a journal but a journal will not really respond and tell you to get over yourself and start over. The thing…
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How has the Lord worked in your life?
Jesus has done so much for me...for all of us...I would love to hear how He has worked in your life. If you are a christian from birth, a christian just beginning your journey, it doesn't matter! Please share :)
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So I thought I'd try on some new clothes today...
I am still trembling! My poor. poor eyes! Make it stop, make it stop! Let's just say I have suddenly found new motivation.
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Anyone annoyed at their hubby?
I am. I have been having a really bad month of overeating...and I mean free for all eating and so obviously feel terrible physically and mentally. Have had lots of issues with my son and have been comfort eating...Anyway, I was looking at my husband yesterday and I realized how he has, over the last 13 years, improved with…
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What stupid/funny/cute tricks will your dog do?
Mine will: Give "hugs" Sneeze on command Get my slippers (it's funny to me because he just started doing it) pose nicely for pictures pick up any papers/junk my kid leaves around (without being asked)... for a treat chase tail on command be a "mail dog" by bringing me notes from my son in another room sit for board games…
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Trouble with holidays...
In December I had lost 12 pounds bringing me to the lowest weight I have been for years... but since Christmas ( I knew I shouldn't have just tried a few things!) I have been struggling to get back on track. I did have the flu and then the stomach flu right after it so I was kind of laid low for a while but after that it…
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Best advice you've had?
I have had so many ups and downs in my weight this year and have become very frustrated over it. But very recently I read a piece of advice in a fitness book (can't remember the name, sorry) and the author said to stop trying to fix everything at once. Pick one area and work on that. When you have mastered that hopefully…
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Anyone with rocky relationships...
Anyone with rocky relationships have a complete turnaround once you started losing weight? My husband and I were not really rocky but we seemed to be drifting apart more and more. Now that things have improved so much, I have really noticed how sad things really were. We didn't fight or argue but we weren't really working…
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When a friend disappoints you...
I have a friend that a few years ago did something that really hurt me. I had been spending time with a guy friend offand on for a while (and had really strong feelings for him.) It seemed like things were getting romantic between us and so I decided to pluck up my courage and tell him the truth about how I felt and just…
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Caesar salad dressing?
Any recipes for a caesar dressing that does not have anchovies in it? I have not been able to find a good one yet. Thanks.
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God is not honored
"God is not honored when the body is neglected or abused and is thus unfitted for His service" - Ellen G. White. When we say we love God we usually talk about loving Him spiritually, emotionally and mentally but when we persevere with healthy habits with our bodies, we are worshipping him physically as well. We praise Him…
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You know you are starting pms when...
Just curious if anyone else gets so out there each month like I do. For me, I know it is starting because my husband will get that "hey there" look and I stare at him thinking, "Don't. Even. Try. It. " Or if someone shuts the fan off I burst into tears because I am so hot (and no I don't mean in a good way!) There are many…
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Cologne? Perfume?
What are your favorites? Whenever my husband wears cologne (which is not very often, sigh) I feel more motivated to go to the gym which I find completely weird. He wears Michael Jordan cologne and it smells wonderful. And what is up with most guys not wearing cologne anymore? It is so rare (at least around here) that when…
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Help! Healthy lunch box ideas needed
Tomorrow is the first day back at school here and I want to start the year off right with healthy lunches for my son. Any suggestions? We don't eat any type of pork product and to make things harder, he is very picky.
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Any NSV's with the kids?
Out of the blue today, my son asked me if I wanted to walk with him in a 5k fun run....I nearly fell to the floor in shock!!! He hates exercising but he has been going to the gym this month anyway, but I was thinking "YES!" What are some of the NSV's you have had with your kids?
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Question for the guys...
My hubby signed up to get a diet plan at our gym...three weeks ago. They still have not completed it and my hubby is getting a bit frustrated. He has been working out and eating better but the scale does not go down very much. Each week he is losing about 1 pound. He is about 5"11 and about 287 pounds. My question is for…
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Back to school Safety Reminders for parents and kids
This was a reminder list from a local website and wanted to pass it on. Getting Back to School Submitted on August 23, 2012 - 12:41pm For parents the most wonderful time of the year is soon to arrive, back to school! Dusting off the back packs, packing lunch boxes and organizing a busy calendar will be the norm a few…
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You or your spouse?
Did you and your spouse start the journey to fitness together or did one start first? I have more to lose than my spouse but it feels like I have to be the one to motivate both of us...
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Anyone tried Jillian Michaels Boost Your Metabolism Plan?
If so, how did it work for you? There is so much to remember in the book that it is a bit daunting. But hopefully there are some who have tried it and had success....
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Ladies: How do you deal with TOM craziness?
I have had TOM issues for forever and I don't really want to post about it but I am sincerely desperate for it to change. How do you deal with the INTENSE cravings ? I have tried to have just "one piece" of chocolate or a tiny bag of chips when these cravings hit but it is like waving a red flag in front of a bull ... and…
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What one word would best describe you?
If I had to pick I would say...mellow
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Best 5 movies of the 80's !
Breakfast Club Stand by me Top Gun Sixteen Candles When Harry Met Sally
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Letting go and forgiveness...challenge?
In prayer this morning, I was telling God about something someone said to me in the past that really hurt and affected my faith. This was years ago and I still hear it playing in my head when I am full of self doubt. Right away the scripture about praying for our enemies came to me...so I want to put it out there, let it…
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For those with kids....
I have a ten year old that is working on losing weight...that problem is I cannot find any info on how much a healthy ten year old should weigh. I know every kid is different, but even just ball park answers would be a big help. If you have a healthy weight 10 year old boy at about the height of 4'10 or 4'11 how much does…
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Okay. Time to suck up my pride and ask for prayer.
This morning I was so happy because I have lost 4.6 this week breaking a loooonggg plateau. I have been reading "The Skinny Rules" by Bob Harper and one of his rules is that you can have a treat meal once a week as long as you plan for it. Well...hmmm... guess what I decided to do? Have my treat meal spontaneously...which…
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A challenge for this week
I have been worrying and thinking and worrying and thinking about my son and his weight this week. I have been reading all types of health tidbits that can be done to improve his (and our family's) health that will bit by bit further our progress over time. He has lost ten pounds this past three weeks and I am so proud of…
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Scriptures that inspire
I have found since I started this weight loss journey that if I pray to Jesus before I work out asking Him to help me work out in a way that will bring Him glory that I work out harder and longer. Yes, it helps me, but I want to honor Him because even after I have added all this weight on over the years, He is still there,…
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What is your Goliath?
Just reading the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel this morning and thinking how brave David was even as a youth to just act on his faith in God that he would face a huge opponent and not even consider the possibility of failure. He said," Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and…
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Anyone have a goal outfit?
Was watching Biggest Loser a few days ago and it was on makeover week and the contestants were so excited to fit into much smaller clothes. Just curious if any of you have an idea of a "goal outfit" you want to fit into? I have a few ideas for my own but can't decide on a final one!
