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It was a nice dry cloudy day. Still cold though. 
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COLEMANSR
11/1/2009 7:44PM
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I know you had a great time. Enjoy life to the fullness. Pictures? (LOL)
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DTRMNEDME
11/1/2009 8:23AM
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You enjoy those Cockateils. They are a lot of fun and so very pretty! I hope you have a wonderful day! 
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BELLACUDDLES
10/31/2009 1:14PM
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Oh, how fun........new pets!!!!!! I love my little Bella (my black cat) and honestly do not know what I would do without her......she is such a comfort to me! Hugs and Happy Halloween!!!!!! Barbara Report Inappropriate Comment |
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BENTONHEALTHY
10/31/2009 11:17AM
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I am glad you had a good day. I had a cockateil given to us years ago and we didn't continue to clip it's wings. One day it just flew out the door. That was the end of him. I know it was stupid but I never really felt attached to the bird and it was just ignorance about his ability to fly.
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MARTY19
10/31/2009 9:01AM
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Times spent with our adult children are awesome. Makes us glad we had them. LOL! It seems like you are starting a menagerie at your house. Hugs, Marty Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LINDA!
10/31/2009 1:02AM
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Sounds like a great day, Debbie.
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This week I have made some drastic changes. I'm adding more water to my day. I'm moving around more. I'm making my meals smaller. My portions I mean. I ahve a bad thyroid condition where it's keeping me from losing more weight. Because of my knee walking is difficult. I'm not getting as much cardio in as I was when I first started SP. I am watching what I am eating. Avoiding sweets. My portions ahve not been so good but I am getting better. i vow to not be a casualty of a diabetic related death. I'm doing my best to keep my numbers good. I've lsot 2 lbs. this week. Dr. says my BP is excellent. BS was kind of high at 6.9 my A1C. All other numbers were good on my blood work. the water intake makes me feel great. I actually feel healthy. But just FAT. I shall overcome this. I, like many others ahve never been skinny or thin but in my 20's I did wear a bikini and looked great.
The rain continues...
I am going to start posting everything that I am eating here in my blog.
I track my foods but not accurately because i cannot get the food tracker to track the foods I eat and they don't ahve a diabetics meal plan.
We are eating at Red Robin where Ashley will be my waitress. I'll have a side salad with soup.
Breakfast was 1 oz. cheese and 1 cup cheerios with nonfat milk
Lunch was a trader Joes noodles it's like in a chinese carton called Kung Pao noodles and sauce (kinda thai like hot, hot, hot)
Afternoon snack will be a small apple and slice of turkey
night snack before bed will be aobut 10 almonds
And guess who is my favorite Poetess???
Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the
success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult
task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy
in overcoming obstacles.
-- Helen Keller (1880-1968) American Writer
I love you all
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MEOWMAMA3
11/3/2009 8:46PM
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You don't sound anything like a failure to me! Sometimes we just need to verbalize all the positive things we ARE doing to improve our lives to realize how much progress we are making. Kim 
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TRUECHIC
10/31/2009 6:30PM
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Would Glucosamine be suitable for your knee problem? I've taken it before and it made a big difference, I experienced far less pain on getting off the sofa, going up and down steps, etc. The moving around and smaller portions are sure to make a difference. I've read that eating 5 or 6 meals a day is healthier than the 3 larger meals we usually eat. Comment edited on: 10/31/2009 6:31:55 PM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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ETAGGEL
10/31/2009 12:13PM
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What made you even think that you were a failure??? A person who fails is one who never even tried! WTG Debbie! Phyllis Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MOMMA_BEAR_69
10/30/2009 11:18PM
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WAY TO GO on losing those 2 pounds this week!!! You are doing a great job and are definitely not a failure. Remember good things come to those who wait and do what they need to to get to their healthiest. Blessings to you!! I ate a salad with my dinner tonight and ordered the dressing on the side. When the waitess gathered up my dishes, she asked me if I didn't like the dressing. The dressing was fine, I am just a dipper so only used just a little bit. Everyone at the table starting laughing after she left because she looked so confused... Hugs, Helen Report Inappropriate Comment |
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COLEMANSR
10/30/2009 6:20PM
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A failure? No way.
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GAARAMA
10/30/2009 9:54AM
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Debbie I don't think failure will ever be in your vocabulary. Because you do not give up and you keep trying. We must all preserver my friend preserver!  Adeline Report Inappropriate Comment |
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BETRME100
10/30/2009 7:55AM
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A failure? Not in this life, my friend!! You are such an inspiration to so many of us!! Holy moly, Debbie...you're an athlete!!! Look at all you've accomplished!! I love the Helen Keller quote...I may just have to borrow that one for work (and my personal life). And congrats on re-assessing your eating and execising plans, for devising new plans and for sticking with them...2 pounds gone!! Yes!!!!! Way to go! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LINDA!
10/30/2009 12:19AM
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You are definitely not a loser. You have made some very positive changes in your life. Can you imagine where many of us would be had we not discovered Spark? Just keep going with your plan!! You are a winner. 
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TONGFENGDEMAO
10/29/2009 10:02PM
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Of course you're not a failure! As I've read often enough, it took us a long time to get where we are, so it will take time to get away from where we are. And you're losing weight and you BP is good. Sugar is harder to get under control, but it will come. I tried to comment on yesterday's post, but it wasn't working.... either you'll have a dozen of the same thing from me or nothing.... In case it's nothing this is what I wrote: Hair looks great! It suits you. It's amazing how those birds let you get so close, though, no wonder since you give them the "good stuff" rather than dry bread or crackers. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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IRISH_AGUIRRE
10/29/2009 9:33PM
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You are making great changes. Our family's motto: "Slow & steady, steady & slow, that's the way we always go." And know what? We make it there eventually. And you will, too. Hugs! Becky
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BENTONHEALTHY
10/29/2009 6:55PM
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Debbie, You are doing great. It may take a little longer but you are on the right road. Never a failure. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MARTY19
10/29/2009 4:56PM
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What ever makes you think you are a failure. I so admire everything you do to be healthy. I know these changes will show you success. Hugs, Marty Report Inappropriate Comment |
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STOPTHECRAVING
10/29/2009 4:30PM
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I feel for you. I gained weight when I had my foot problems. Eating less and moving less is hard! Try to do some chair workouts. You can google them, or there is at least one on Spark under fitness. Good luck to you! Tracking your food is THE BEST way to keep your weight down! You can do it!!! Hugs, Jenn
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BELLACUDDLES
10/29/2009 4:21PM
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Sounds like a good plan.....make sure that dressing is on the side and not poured on your salad...that's where a lot of fat calories are! You're so right.......you are NOT a failure.....we just need to keep trying, and I'm there with ya, girlfriend!!!!! Hugs, Bar bara Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CLASSYLADYMAY
10/29/2009 4:18PM
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Debbie You are doing great! And most of all being honest .. with us and yourself.. i see you getting to your goal even thou might take you awhile..! Smile cause your one beauitful woman.. inside and out.. hugs geri Report Inappropriate Comment |
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WILLOW49
10/29/2009 4:07PM
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Debbieanne, I could have written that first part of your blog. It's just where I am right now. I feel healthy, but am too fat. I need to lose weight, but I cannot move very much due to arthritis and chronic pain. However, we are both in this for the long run, so we'll keep moving forward so we can get this job done!
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These pictures are taken off my deck. It's where I spend a lot of time. I ahve plants out there and tried growing tomaties in the spring but failed. 
