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HAPPYCAROL
9/14/06 10:15 A
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I'm a winner. Spark people great!
Carol
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EZICKEFOOSE
9/13/06 6:13 P
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No problem Beth - don't worry about it. I know how it is - life gets in the way! 
How was your vacation? Good I hope!
God bless
earlene
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Hey, Earlene,
I'm so sorry I haven't posted since I've been back from vacation. I don't have a good excuse - I just haven't been posting anywhere. MY BAD! I'll add up all our totals - well, yours and mine anyway - I guess we're the only 2 left in it, but I think we did great!
God's peace,
Beth
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HAPPYCAROL
9/13/06 1:28 P
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Earlene
Well I read it. You are just about at your goal. Great! God Bless you.
Carol
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EZICKEFOOSE
9/12/06 4:09 P
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Just wanted to say hello. Don't know if anyone is reading this anymore, but hope everyone is doing well!
God bless!
earlene
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EZICKEFOOSE
8/17/06 8:10 P
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Good for you!! Have a GREAT time!
see ya next week 
God bless
earlene
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will be gone on vacation for a week starting tomorrow - Good luck you guys! See ya next week.
be blessed!
Beth
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HAPPYCAROL
8/16/06 8:47 A
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EZICKEFOOSE
8/15/06 8:17 P
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Hey guys! Good job for last week! 
My stats from Sunday are as follows:
weight 153.2 down 2.6
waist: 31.25 down .75
hips: 36 down .75
arm: 10.75 same
Good luck for this week to all!
God bless,
earlene
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HAPPYCAROL
8/15/06 4:24 P
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It would be very difficult to leave sparkpeople. They are too nice.
Carol
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It's nice to see you, PeaceJoy! Welcome back! We're a pretty innocent bunch of gals.
OK girls - I lost another pound finally!
1/4 inch on waist, hips and arm!
I'll give Linda a day or two and see if she's still around and then I'll post our totals.
Good job Carole and Earlene - you're doing great!
God's peace,
Beth
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HAPPYCAROL
8/13/06 5:57 P
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I'm still on track.
Have a great day everybody.
Carol
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DIETKRAZED
8/13/06 4:27 P
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Lost 3 lbs.....183
Bust: 40
Waist: 36.75
Hips: 43
R.arm: 13.0 L.13.5
Neck: 13.25
R.Calf: 14.0 L.14.0
R.Thigh..23.0....L..23.0
Well that's 5lbs. of the 6lbs. I gained back got tot keep going.....my total inches since I started in June is 14 inches.....better then weight lost....
Hope everyone is doing well..
Carole
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HAPPYCAROL
8/12/06 2:14 P
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EZICKEFOOSE
8/9/06 9:15 P
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Hi guys! Sorry I'm late with my stats, inservices started today and a good friend of mine had a medical emergency yesterday so I've been kind of busy.
These are from Sunday:
weight: 155.8, down 2.8
waist: 32, down .5
hips: 36.5, down .75
arm: 11, same
Beth, I hope your plateau ends very soon - I hate those things!
What's happened to Linda? Hope everything is OK!
Please put in a good word for my friend and her family in your prayers tonight!
God bless,
earlene
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Sorry guys, I slipped up. Nothing has changed since my last week's weigh-in and measuring... I think I've reached one of the dreaded plateaus. What a great time, huh? Right in the middle of a challenge...
If and when everybody posts - I'll do totals.
God's peace,
Beth
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 , I thought I'd pop in and give the results of a bad month..Here goes.
Lost 2lbs.186
Bust: 40
Waist: 36.75
Hips: 43
R.arm: 13.5 L.13.5
Neck: 13.5
R.Calf: 14.25 L.14.5
R.Thigh..23.5....L..23.5
I am going to do better this month...PROMISES TO ME..
Carole
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Yes, Earlene, you're running at the head of the pack, but we've got another month to go and I'm determined to at least meet the challenge. I hope we ALL can!
Have a great day!
Beth
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EZICKEFOOSE
8/1/06 9:56 P
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Really?! Wow! I didn't realize I had lost that much since we started the challenge. School is fixing to start so I've got to go back to work. I've been trying really hard to lose as much as I can beforehand, cause it's gonna be tricky working in my exercise after next week.
 to everyone's losses! Let's keep up the good work!
earlene
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Earlene has lost a total of 9.4 #'s and 6 3/4 inches! You look like the winner so far, Earlene! 
Linda has lost a total of 2 #'s and 2 inches
Carole has gained 3.5 #'s since the challenge began but has lost 3 inches!
I've lost 4.5 #'s and 1 3/4 inches.
I think we're all included now - WAY TO GO, EVERYONE!
Beth
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/31/06 9:51 A
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Hey guys! Hope everything is well with everyone!
Here are my stats:
weight: 158.6 down 2.4
waist: 32.5 down 1
hips: 36.75 down .75
arm: 11 down .25
down from last week 2.4lbs, 2"s
God bless
earlene
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Well guys, we're 4 weeks in to this challenge - can we do it? I think we can! (Or at least I think we'll do our best and be happy with the results!)
Linda has lost a total of 2 #'s and 2 inches
Carole has gained 3.5 #'s since the challenge began but has lost 3 inches!
I've lost 4.5 #'s and 1 3/4 inches.
Have a good week -
Beth
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No changes for me this week.
Waist 40
Hips 48
Upper arms 10
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DIETKRAZED
7/30/06 1:01 P
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Hi Beth, I thought I get this over with as quick as possible since I haven't workout but did watch and then said the HE-- with it..Ready.
Weight 188 gain of 6lbs back to the beginning
Bust: 40
Waist: 37
Hips: 43
Thigh R 23.5...L 23.5
Calf R 14...L 14.5
Arm R 13...L 13.5
Neck: 13.5
Ok. these are my measurements that I keep logged in and according to my record since I joined on June 20,
Lost no weight and lost 10.5 inches...go figure..
I'm starting a 12 week challenge on 8/1 and hope to lose at least 20lbs before my trip....
Everyone have a great day..
Carole
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Yup! We need measurements if we're going to do this right! Another 5 weeks to meet our challenge. Hope you're feeling some better Carole - summer colds can be just awful and it sounds like yours was!
Feel better real soon, OK?
Beth
PS - I love that photo from '88 - wish I had one that looked as good! 
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DIETKRAZED
7/24/06 3:18 P
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Hi Beth, just checking in to let you know I have lost 1.5lbs and that's with no  last week..My cold won't leave me alone and today is hubby pre-op testing..He had some last week, today and tomorrow the last one....Operating on Tuesday Aug.2...Will see the surgeon this afternoon to get all the particular...Do you want measurements too..I'll do them later.. I just having been into this since I have had this head cold..Coughing keep me up at night and I sleep during the day..I'm all screwed up..Worrying about hubby.. this is his 4th major surgery in 4 yrs.....He's had 10 since 1999.....and knock on wood I have never had any.....
I think him and my oldest daughter are in competition who can have the most surguries she has had 10 also and she is only 41....started when she was 16 when they removed a 5lb tumor from her..she made medical history at the hospital she was in.....
Well let me know about measurements...I can do them tonight....Have a great SP day, your Carole
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/24/06 2:07 P
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That's pretty cool! Austin is kind of a "fer piece" from where I am. LOL That's a beautiful part of Texas, but a little too crowded for me. I live in a small (very small) town not too far from Ft. Worth.
Thanks for sharing!
earlene
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HAPPYCAROL
7/24/06 1:41 P
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Ezickefoose you are from Texas. I have a brother that has been living in Austin for many years. He was born Canadian. He has duel citainship.
Carol
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/24/06 11:44 A
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Good morning all! It looks as if everyone did great last week! Congrats!!!
Here are my stats:
weight: 161 down 2.6
waist: 33.5 down .75
hips: 37.5 down .75
arms: 11.25 down .25
Good luck this week!
earlene
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Good Sunday everyone!
Linda's back from vacation and she's lost 2 pounds! Way to go, Linda.
I'm down 2 pounds also and 1/4 inch.
When you all have posted, I'll do the totals.
Good luck!
Beth
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Welcome back Linda. Hope your vacation was super. We're hanging in there and WE WILL reach our goals.
The rest of us will post tomorrow - I'll collect the data and post results by Monday evening.
Glad to have you back,
Beth
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Sorry girls that I haven't been in here...Have been on vacation.
7/22/06
Waist 40
Hips 48
Upper arms 10
You all are doing super duper!
Linda
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HAPPYCAROL
7/20/06 1:07 P
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Just came in to visit. I see that there is a Carole on this site.
Me too Carol
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/19/06 12:14 P
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Thanks Beth!
Good luck on next weeks totals!
earlene
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OK Guys, here goes...
Beth lost 1/2 pound and 1 1.2 inches
Carole remained the same (dratted plateau!!)
Earlene lost 1.4 pounds and 2.75 inches
total for the week 1.9 pounds and 4.25 inches
cumulative total 8.4 pounds and 8.9 inches!!!! Way to go!
After next week's post, I'll do cumulative total for individuals, too.
Good luck,
Beth
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Sorry guys~
Been a little busy - I'll get our totals done tonight and posted.
We'll get there! We're too determined and stubborn not to!
Have a blessed day!
Beth
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/17/06 10:03 P
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Hang in there Carole - we've all been there! I was in the same boat about 3 weeks ago. It'll happen, just gotta stick with it!
Better luck next week!
God bless,
earlene
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DIETKRAZED
7/16/06 6:58 P
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Okay Beth here it is..I was going to wait till tomorrow but maybe next week will be better..I'll make it easy for you this week..I lost ZERO!! NOTHING!! NADA!!!NOPE not a lb. or an inch.. Is this that week we level out and droll over other members weight lost..I guess it is ..When you think you have done all the right things and you get no  really sucks......It will be less calories, more exercising and no smokes..Let's see what next week brings..
Congrats on your 1/5...you did better then me....Now that was easy but so.
So tonight that  glass of wine that I have not had for over a month now I will have tonight and start again tomorrow..I needed a change and did what you did...Change my image..I needed a reminder after that weigh in..
Have a great SP day..
Carole
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/16/06 5:46 P
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Hey all
I hate those plateaus! I didn't lose anything either until the last couple days - went up and down like a yoyo, but like I said earlier - I did lose inches - and that's good!
weight: 163.6, down 1.4
waist: 34.25, down 1.25
hips: 38, down 1
arm: 11.5, down .5
Think thin!
earlene
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Well guys~
I only lost 1/5 lb. this week...
wgt 180 down 1/5
waist 36 1/4 same
hips 40 down 3/4
arm 13 down 1/2
This was a "plateau" week for me - I'll do better next week, I bet!
Good luck,
Beth
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Earlene~
Inches lost are as good as pounds lbs. lost - if not better! It means your building muscle - so more muscle, less fat! Tomorrow is the big day - I look forward to seeing your post.
Be blessed!
Beth
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/13/06 9:30 P
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Hey Beth-
Thanks for your input about the weed-eating. I've tried entering it in the "add cardio" section - nothings there. I posted the question on the message boards, but haven't gotten a reply yet. Oh well- no big deal.
How's everything going? Good I hope. I gained a pound today  (don't know why), so I measured my waist and I've lost since I posted - that made me feel better! I mean - that's what it's all about isn't it?
Have a good evening and I'll chat with you later!
God bless
earlene
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Welcome back, Martha~
Haven't seen you in awhile, but it's good to see you posting again. It looks like you're doing real well with your weight loss - GOOD FOR YOU!
Have a blessed day,
Beth
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Hi Vicki, I hope you are doing great, haven't heard from you for a while, You girls are doing a great job, keep up the good work. May God bless each one of you, Martha
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Earlene ~
Have you tried entering it in the "add cardio" section? If nothing else, it's walking and that counts for something, right? I just mowed my yard - it's a power mower, but the drive cable is broken so I've got to PUSH. Mowing, fortunately is included in the cardio...
Have a great evening!
be blessed,
Beth
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/12/06 5:39 P
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I have a question. I have a big yard and it takes me 2 hours to weed-eat. Does that count as cardio?
Thanks
earlene
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/12/06 4:20 P
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Thank you Beth - you are amazing too! I appreciate you doing the tallying for us!
Good luck this week!
God Bless
earlene
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OK gang -
For our first week---
Beth lost 1.5 #'s .5 "
Carole lost 3.0 #'s 3.0 "
Earlene lost 3.0 #'s 1.25"
team total 6.5 #'s 4.75 "
Wow! We're sure to meet this challenge! 10 #'s each - we can do it. You guys are amazing.
be blessed,
Beth
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OK - I'm waiting for Linda to post and then I'll have total stats to post...
Beth
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DIETKRAZED
7/10/06 11:26 A
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Beth, Did a remeasure and I lied ....Change it to 3" instead of 3.5 and hips..43..instead of 42...L.arm..13.5 instead of 14...my left arm is my fattest gave you measurements yesterday but didn't log them on my chart so had to do it today...sorry for the inconvience...I'll do better next week logging in..
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Hi Beth, I know I'm late with this info but your forum is for Singles and I don't want to intrude..Been there..done that for 7 yrs... but I did have a lot of fun being single....Okay here is last weeks measurements and weight for June 30...Weight 185
Waist:38....Hips:44...L. Arm: 14.5 Okay then for today; Weight: 183.5....Waist: 37.....Hips: 43....L. Arm13.5...
I think I'm correct 1.5 lbs. & 3.0 " lost
I would of never thought since I gained 3 over the holiday ...it must be the water...or the walking & sweating...Good for us especially us non-smokers that just stopped......
I seem to be tighting up that flab more then losing weight...
I'll check in next week to see how everyone is doing..Beth, I hope you are keeping the log on this...
Carole
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/9/06 10:31 A
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Good morning Beth! I'm so excited - since I got back from my Mom's the pounds just seem to be melting off. It feels so good after being in that slump for 2 weeks. I've cut back some on my calories and have been doing Richard Simmons. His are not quite as intense as Jane Fonda, but lasts longer. Whatever it is, it seems to be working!
My measurements are:
weight 165
waist 35.5
hips 39
arm 12
We are definitely on our way!
God bless!
earlene
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Good morning everyone - and a lovely morning it is here in North Carolina. Just got back from my walk and enjoying a cup of coffe while I post.
Measurements for the challenge are:
weight 180.5
waist 36 1/4
hips 40 3/4
arm 13 1/25
That's 1 1/2 pounds and 1/2 an inch! We're on our way!
After everyone posts - I'll do my little spreadsheet and post everyone's stats.
Wishing you all blessings!
Beth
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/6/06 10:56 A
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Ok - here goes! These measurements were as of Tues., July 4
W-168
W-36.25
H-39
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Earlene,
It's only been 3 days since the challenge started - if you'd like to join in - come on!
God's peace,
Beth
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EZICKEFOOSE
7/5/06 11:56 A
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Hello everyone! The boards have been busy since I've been gone. My Mom had knee surgery and I went to stay with her for a few days. She doesn't have a computer so I couldn't check out what's been going on. She's doing great and although I enjoyed being with her, it was sure good to be home!
Sorry I missed out on the beginning of the challenge. I finally got past my plateau!
Was very excited when I got on the scales and had lost 3.8 lbs!!! I guess I just needed a change of pace!
Glad to hear ya'll are doing so well!
God bless
earlene
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Happy 4th, everyone!!
No big plans here except to rest...may drive downtown to the river and the fireworks tonight or sit outside my door and watch the country club's display nearby.
Whatever you do, keep safe, drink water and stay away from hot dogs! Ha!
Love y'all!
Linda
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Ugh!
Starting weigh in:
195 lbs.
Waist 41
Hips 48
Upper arms 11
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OK - guess it's just the 4 of us. That's OK.
My stats for starting weigh-in are---
182 lbs.
waist 36.5
hips 41
upper arm 13.5
Blessings to all,
Beth
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Hi Martha,
Glad you're going to join in and we sure will welcome SANDSLEE! And anyone else who would like to join us.
You already have a ticker - the little thing with the hearts at the bottom of your posts with your SW, CW and GW! We'll try to help you out any way we can.
We start our challenge tomorrow - weigh-in and measurements - waist, hips and upper arm. Carole or I will track our progress on a weekly basis, OK?
Go Single Sparkers!
Blessings to all,
Beth
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We'd definitely love to see Sandslee here on our group site!!! We all had to step out and take that first step, right? So, Sandslee, I hope you will join us here!!!!
Linda
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Hi Beth, I'm in but you will need to explain About what a ticker is, and how yo use it. I know I sound dumb, But I just started using my computer in April, and I'm teaching myself how to do everything, but some things I still can't figure out. How are you doing? I hope o'k. I want to ask a favor from everyone on this sight. I found a wonderful lady on the site for buddies, she goes by sandslee, and is just getting started and like me she has just started using a computer so she"s slow getting on the sites. If we all give her a welcome, I think it will mean so much to her, thanks, may God bless all of you, Martha
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Sorry I've not been in here for ages!! You guys have sure kept the group alive and fun!!!
I am definitely in for the challenge! Put me down!!
Linda
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DIETKRAZED
6/30/06 4:39 P
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Well Beth I got here...
Hi everyone of us over 50-- as Beth has posted--do you want a challenge--you let us know--will be happy to add as many of you that want to join..Still can't come up with a reward yet since we are on this website--but maybe just doing it is reward in itself.. let us now
Have a Happy and a Memorable 4th of July
Carole
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OK Everyone - listen up!
Carole (DIETKRAZED) and I have come up with a challenge for the group. We think we can lose 10 pounds and 2 inches by September 3. Are you with us?
Weigh-in and measurements will be Sunday with posting by Monday. We'll use waist, hip and upper arm measurements.  Tickers will be required - it'll save time posting our weight. Carole and I will take turns each week posting everyone's progress. Let us know soon so we can list everyone who is going to participate. Start date July 2.
Anybody have any ideas for a reward?
God's peace,
Beth
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2CATSLADY
6/29/06 10:30 P
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Hey Martha, Beth and Earlene-Thanks for the welcome. I didn't do to well today and haven't gotten the RS tapes out yet. Going away for long wknd. Have a great 4th. I hope none of you are in those flooded areas on the East Coast.
Blessings,
Suzanne
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Welcome aboard Suzanne, Hi Beth and Earlene. I haven't started my Richard Simmons yet, but I saw my doctor today, and he gave the green light for them and walking. But not any weight training yet, but he was really happy, I had lost 10 lbs. since the last time he had saw me, and he wanted to know what i have been doing, and I told him about sparkpeople, and he said good. It will probably be really funny when I start the tapes, and my grandsons want to be here when I do them the first time. I hope they don't bring a camera, or I could end up on t.v. Ha,ha. I'm looking forward to seeing your new dress, Beth. Great buy;bye talk to you later,and may God Bless each of you, and keep you in his tender care, Martha
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Welcome Suzanne ~ Glad to have you here! We're all here to help with any questions you may have, encouragement, support and absolutely FREE advice! (heehee)
Day 61 - no smoking!
I weigh in tomorrow...
God's peace,
Beth
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2CATSLADY
6/27/06 10:56 P
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I'm a newbie, just joined today. I'm a widow, 64 in Largo, FL. I have 2 sons (35 & 36) both live in the West and not married yet and 2 cats names Faith and Hope. I am a Christian and for sure need the Lord's help in trying to get motivated. I want to live to see and play with grandchildren someday. Martha & Earlene, I might just dig out my Richard Simmons tapes.
Suzanne
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Hi Martha and Earlene ~ Just checking in to see how you're enjoying the Richard Simmons tapes. I'm having a great time with mine - tried one I'd never done last evening - "DANCE YOUR PANTS OFF!" - it like to wore me out! I'm a big klutz, too. so I just stumble along until I can remember the moves...
I bought the dress I'm going to wear to my HS reunion in a thrift store for $4! I'll try to get a photo so I can post it.
God's peace,
Beth
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Hi earlene, I'm going to start my Richard Simmons tomorrow. I really like sweating to the oldies, and I'll try it first. I don't know if my legs are strong enough to do the whole tape, but I'll do all I can do, then do cool down. It should be interesting, and funny. I'll have to let you know what happens. I bet you felt better you got done with your Jane Fonda tape. I've never tried one of her tapes, but I've heard they are good. I'm not losing much weight or inches either, but we are going to get there. We are all winners, and I've got a special outfit picked out for my birthday in August, it's a size 14 and really cool. Goodnight and may God bless each one of you beautiful ladies, Martha
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EZICKEFOOSE
6/25/06 7:42 P
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Thank you for the Birthday wish Martha! Very sweet!
That's a great idea about the Goodwill clothes. So far, I haven't lost enough to have to buy clothes (even though some are a little baggy). I have enough that I grew out of to last me for a while! (haha)
I got my Jane Fonda tapes this weekend and tried one out today. I did more stumbling over myself than exercise. But it's a fun one - a lot of dance moves. I finally won the bid on some Richard Simmons too - haven't got them yet. I'm gonna really be able to "mix it up" when I get them!
Didn't lose much weight or inches this last week. Oh well - at least I didn't gain. I'm looking forward to a better week!
That's a good plan you've got there Martha. I try to do the same thing and am always amazed by what He can do!
Thanks for the encouragement!
God bless you all
earlene
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hi Beth, Earlene And Julia, and welcome Vicki, Sorry I was off a while, we have been having storms, power outages,even the phones were out last night. We are looking forward to a good week-end. I'm so glad to see someone else likes Richard Simmons Tapes. I had most of them, and lost most of them in moves also. But I started finding them at Goodwill, so Earlene you might want to check one close to you. That's also where I get my clothes while I'm losing weight. That way I can have new clothes, and give them away when i"m done with them. Happy Birthday Earlene, and many more. I will be 64 in August, and still act like I'm 16. Ha Ha. IT gets easier being by yourself, My husband died in 1979,and I had 2 teenagers to raise by myself, and I didn't think I could do it either, but it gets easier all the time. I found if I trust everything to God, and take one day at a time, you can get through anything, so hang on Vicki, and may god bless each one of you, and we are going to make this time, because we have each other and God to help us. So hang in there Earlene. Martha
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EZICKEFOOSE
6/23/06 4:01 P
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Thanks Beth! I'm just gonna keep on pluggin along. It's bound to come out in the long run. My official weigh in & measurements is tomorrow. We'll see what that tells me!
I'll check out the weight calculator too!
Have a good one!
God bless!
earlene
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Earlene ~
On your home page near the top right hit the "CHANGE MY DIET GOALS" button and follow all the steps and it will calulate it for you.
I'm 5'10" and it says my ideal wgt should be 142 so I set that as my goal, but Lord, I can't remember when I last weighed that little! I weighed in the 170's when I was in 7th grade! We'll see what happens - I'll be happy with 155 - 160 I think...
I just don't know about the sodium, sometimes it just happens that you don't lose for week or two - those dreaded plateaus - stick with it - you'll lose for sure next week!
Keep the faith! God's peace,
Beth
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EZICKEFOOSE
6/23/06 2:09 P
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Hey Beth-
The only place I'm tracking my sodium is on my sp nutrition tracker. But I'm only eating fresh or frozen veggies, very rarely do I eat canned anything anymore. I will say though that I did eat a grilled chicken sandwich from Sonic yesterday - no fries, etc. I ate fresh brocolli and carrots with light raspberry vinaigrette dressing with it. I got the calorie/nutrition count from sp. I didn't eat any more total calories than usual. I'm taking in about 1200 calories a day. Sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less, but never as many as 1300. Do you think the sandwich could have more sodium than the tracker said?
By the way - thanks for visiting my sparkpage! I am about 5'5". When I set my goal weight I was just shooting in the dark. I figured if I could get to 150, I would see if I wanted (or needed) to lose some more. How do you figure how much you should weigh?
earlene
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Earlene ~
Are you tracking your sodium intake? Once I added it to my Nutrition Tracker it was easy to see where I was going wrong. salt in prepackaged, canned and convenience foods is just outrageous! See how quickly it adds up!
God's peace,
Beth
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EZICKEFOOSE
6/23/06 10:35 A
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Hello all. Feeling a bit discouraged today - I gained .6 lbs. I don't understand. I stay on the low (very low) side of my calorie limit, drink tons of water and am doing my exercises every day. I've even tried changing my exercises. But still have been on the weight roller coaster all week - up one day down the next. I weigh .2 lbs more than I did at the beginning of the week.
WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?!!
earlene
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EZICKEFOOSE
6/22/06 9:59 P
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Welcome Vicki! I am pretty new to the group too, but everyone here is so nice and supportive! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do and good luck with your weight loss!
Don't be scared about being on your own. You'll be just fine. I've been on my own for about 2 years (if you don't count the 5 that my son was still at home). I love the independence. It's very satisfying knowing that you can make it on your own!
Beth - thank you for the birthday wish! It was a good day. And congrats on your 2 pounds. Hope I can do as well on Saturday.
Good night everyone and God bless!
earlene
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IRISHGRAMMY
6/22/06 8:24 P
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Hi, I would love to join your group. I am 54 and single after 33 yrs of marriage, I have a 31 yr old son and 31 yr old daughter, a wonderful daughter in law and a beautiful 6 month old grandaughter. I put on a lot of weight during a 5 yr struggle to save marriage, now trying to lose it. Am looking forward to being on my own for the first time in my life(though a little scared too)
Thanks,Vicki
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Earlene ~ I'm sorry - I just went back and was reading some of the earlier posts - HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!  Hope your day was real happy and full of joy.
I'm down another 2 lb. this week! Whoo-whoo! And today is Day 55 of not smoking...
Enjoy your tapes!
God's peace,
Beth
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EZICKEFOOSE
6/22/06 5:10 P
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Amen to that!
I've been checking out the Richard Simmons tapes on ebay. They must be pretty popular - I've been outbid twice! I've decided to get a variety so I won't get "bored"! haha
Today's your weigh-in! Good luck! Mine's on Saturday.
Have a great afternoon!
God bless
earlene
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Hi Earlene ~
Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons - what difference does it make? Absolutely none! As long as we're working out and getting the exercises we need to reach our goals. Jane can be your buddy and crazy little Richard can be mine (heehee)and we'll both burn up the calories and have some fun, too. I weigh in on Thursdays - 2 more days to go!
God's peace,
Beth
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EZICKEFOOSE
6/20/06 8:13 P
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Beth - I just bought some Jane Fonda workout tapes over ebay. I used to do the step aerobic one all the time. But just like you, they got lost along the way. I am anxiously awaiting their arrival. I saw some of the Richard Simmons tapes and thought about getting them - they always looked like fun. But I opted for getting something I was familiar with.
Enjoy!
earlene
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EZICKEFOOSE
6/20/06 8:01 P
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Hello Martha, Beth and Julia! Thought I'd check in and see how everyone was doing. Sounds like ya'll are doing great. I'm doing fine. I had my 50th birthday yesterday. It was a good day. I've lost 13 pounds now - drinking my water, keeping my calories down and doing my exercises. My weight loss has kind of slowed down some. I guess that's to be expected, but it sure is annoying - I am working so hard to get it off!
Just wanted to say Hi and have a great evening!
earlene
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Me again ~~
Aunt Bee has started a message board called Guys and Dolls, Everyone Welcome - please check it out and tell your friends. We're trying to get a good size group going. You can get there from my Sparkpage. Just scroll down to my groups and click!
Thanks,
Beth
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Martha~~ I never did make it to CURVES because I won an auction on Ebay for some of my old favorite Richard Simmons tapes! I had a few of them, but they got lost in the move, so now I can enjoy more cardio and have fun with the strength exercises, too. I am psyched! I was really beginning to hate the days when I was scheduled for the strength training. Problem solved! Watch out world! Us SPARKPEOPLE are taking over!
God's peace,
Beth
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| Hi Beth, Julia, Earleen, sorry haven't been getting on that much. I'm glad you got your a.c. fixed, i'd be a mess without mine. Beth, let us know what you think of Curves. Been doing o'k on diet. But, still have problems with water and exercise, but working at it. I'll just keep praying, right now it's slow, but I'm going to make, and so are all of you.
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Me again! Martha, Julia, Earlene - where are you guys? How are you all doing? Progress Report, please!
Mom is home from the hospital, and seems to be doing real well - that's a load off my mind.
Didn't mark any loss this week, but I can "feel" the difference in my body, so it's OK. Bet I'll show a loss next week! (Heehee) I've got an appointment to do a tour of CURVES tomorrow morning. We'll see how it turns out... I'm still trying to make up my mind if it's really necessary.
God's peace,
Beth
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Rain, rain rain. We're in a monsoon! This will be the second day in a row I haven't been able to get out there and walk - unless it clears up some by this evening... 
AC was fixed last evening so at least it's cooler in the house for the strength exercising tonight...
God's peace,
Beth
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JULIAAWATTS26
6/13/06 10:54 A
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| Beth, I hope you have the ac fixed by now. I had problems with the sprinkler system here and I think I have it fixed. But thats not even in the same catagory as an ac. I couldn't live without ac. Have a wonderful day. Julia
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Hi everyone,
Hope you all had a great day and are sticking with the program.
My AC has been kaput since yesterday morning, The motor in the inside unit is burnt out, but I soldiered on and did my strength exercises and I'm so sweaty! Did my walking this morning - it was cooler, but still awfully humid... Hopefully the guy will have a new motor tomorrow morning... Fans aren't doing much but stirring the hot air around.
Later,
God's peace,
Beth
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JULIAAWATTS26
6/10/06 10:39 P
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Martha, go to your spark page and edit it. The little bar thingys are in there. Glad you are doing so good.
I ate out this evening and only ate a little over 300 calories. I am so proud of myself. Julia
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| Hi Everybody, Guess what? I got my water in today, Got all of my exercise in this week, except the weights. Now I pray I'll do as good this next week. Hope all you did well this week. Thanks for your prayers and help, I'll make sure Nicholas sees another doctor, we live in Ohio, and my daughter knows of a doctor in Toledo thats a specialist. I still have problems getting up early in the morning, because I'm a night person. On top of that I have fibromyalgia, and have trouble getting started in the morning, I'm hoping after I lose some weight, it will get easier. How did you get the pretty bottoms, with your weight on them? That is so neat. Martha
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JULIAAWATTS26
6/9/06 1:35 P
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| Beth, I don't know why but I woke up at 6:00 this morning and could not go back to sleep. I got everything finished earl also. Yaaa for us. Julia
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I would be honored to be one of your friends!
It's a beautiful day and I'm doing just great. Got up early and got my walking done before 7:00 AM to beat the heat. Already had 6 cups of water and I'm getting ready to go fix my lunch. I'm determined to get fit and healthy and stay that way! Today is Day 42 of no smoking.
God's peace,
Beth
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JULIAAWATTS26
6/9/06 11:31 A
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| Good Morning, Beth. How are you this morning? I checked out your spark page. You are an inspiration. Do you mind if I add you as a friend? Julia
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