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Checking In
I can't believe it's been almost a month since my last post. I've been reading blogs, but haven't felt inspired to write a word on my own. I'm focused right now on really, seriously losing weight and...
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
I know it's the day after Christmas, but I wanted to wish you all the merriest and happiest of holidays this year. Even if I don't post, I still read blogs and try to keep up with you all. Over the...
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Hello 2012!
Here it is, the first day of a brand new year. Twenty-twelve. Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?All in all, last year went well. We had some losses - two pets. My son moved back for a short time so...
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Change
I finally decided on my word for 2012. I was trying to come up with some poetic, fancy schmancy word but got tired of searching. So I spent some time thinking about what I want this year and what I...
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Celebrate!
This was overall, a good week. I went to the doctor. Not a big deal to some of you, but I tend to avoid going. One of my goals this year is to be better at meeting my regular doctor visits. So while I...
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Article 18
I've made many attempts at losing weight over the past few decades years. I've lost some, gained it back, lost it again, etc., etc. As a result, I have a lot of different sizes of clothes that I've...
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Beware the dog walker-er
As part of my "get-fit" regime, walking is an everyday thing. Specifically, walking my dog Sydney every day, rain or shine. She was getting a little hefty for her size, too, so it seemed like something...
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Tempting
This is so tempting...but not sure I'm ready for it since I haven't been riding :)Red Poppy Ride and this Poppy FestivalHappy Wednesday!(c) Free nature photos
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Under clothes, nobody knows ;)
I've lost 70 lbs since September of 2011. Wow, when I think about that I can hardly believe it's true. I stuck with it and now I'm so close to the goal weight that I've set for myself, I can taste it,...
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Book Review
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl StrayedMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI loved this book. I could see myself in it, page after page. Not in the same way exactly, but in ways that I...
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Happy Independence Day!
Happy 4th of July!!I love this holiday! I have the best memories of family cookouts and watching fireworks. Lighting sparklers and, back in the day, setting off a few Black Cats in our own backyard....
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Keeping Cool
Happy Tuesday! It seems we are having a slight break in the heat here in H-town thanks to a few rainy days. And they say it will be rainy here for a few more days. The much needed cool-off is feeling...
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Before and After (almost)
Have I mentioned that I lost some weight, haha? I had a couple of goals in mind when I started Medifast on September 2, 2011: 1. Lose enough weight to be out of the obese range, 2. Lose enough weight...
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Friday Night Re-cap
First, let me say thanks to all of you for your congrats on my weightloss. You all have a special place in my heart. I've learned so much from this community and without blogging, I know my journey...
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Focus, Food, and Breathing
I'm still focused on losing a few more pounds, but I've started working towards weening myself off the Medifast foods. I will start maintenance soon after I reach my goal weight (which at this time is...
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Taking Care of Business (and cats and dogs)
It's one month past my Medifast-iversary and I'm doing great. Finding a weight to call it quits is still in the works. I feel good at 143, which is lower my original goal weight of 158 which was my...
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Testing Myself (not a good idea)
I'm still trying to figure out if I'm done losing. I feel good at 143, although I'm at 144.2 right now, ugh. For the last two weeks I tried having a few starchy (S) foods in my diet and it really...
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Calling all plant lovers...
Can anyone tell me what the name of this flowering plant is? I saw it while walking the dog and I must have one. I didn't take the time to ask the owner and Sydney would have barked her head off...
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Thanksgiving...I am thankful for having my mom still with me. Thankful for skyping to see my son's sweet face while he's on the other side of the world. Thankful for so much. Even if I ate too many...
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A Happy New Year...2013
Well, I had every intention of doing a post about my intention for 2013. But here we are nearly a week into the new year and I'm just getting to it. The goal for this year is to focus on maintianing...
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Happy Birthday...
Today is my birthday! I've had a great day. Lunch with friends, homemade tortilla soup (made by my mom) for dinner and a low carb key lime pie for dessert (also made by my mom).I asked for a low key...
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Maintenance Takes Practice
I've been a little loose with my eating lately and I feel it. I feel it in my body: aches in joints and headaches. I feel it in my clothing: things feel tight around the tummy (a sure sign of bloat and...
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Still Learning
I haven't handled things well lately. I've been maintaing a ten pound gain as a result of eating chips and sugary foods that I know are not good for me. I feel like I've been slipping back into that...
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