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Nothing is as important as your program! 
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USARUNNERGIRL
5/21/2010 2:36PM
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So true. I find myself over extending myself a lot, and then I pull back so much I hurt my own program. Thanks for this reminder.
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ANNASPARKY
5/20/2010 2:57AM
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You're right. I'm going to start tracking my food diligently again! 
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TEENY_BIKINI
5/19/2010 9:52PM
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Sage advice and just so true. I am keeping my eyes on the prize. You rock!! 
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CATHEITE
5/19/2010 12:45PM
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Excellent perspective! Thank you.
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PHEBESS
5/19/2010 10:22AM
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Aye aye!!!!
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WATERMELLEN
5/18/2010 10:24PM
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I agree: gotta track the nutrition, track the fitness: everything else is motivation to do the main things!!
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JENIFIREHARP
5/18/2010 10:20PM
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I totally agree!
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CANDYGETNFIT
5/18/2010 2:50PM
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I so do agree with you, Linda!!! I've been doing pretty good even though I couldn't get online for the past week, thanks to that calorie book and my little notebook I keep all my goals written down in!
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SOCKITTOME
5/18/2010 1:48PM
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Your post here should be the featured blog of the day on Spark. You are absolutely right! Thanks for putting it out there as a reminder.
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GINILEE4
5/18/2010 1:44PM
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Thanks Linda. Sometimes I froget where my focus should be and I just don't feel like taking care. When I read a blog, such as your's, I remember what I am doing here to begin with. Thanks, back on track Gini Report Inappropriate Comment |
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WALKINGANNIE
5/18/2010 1:27PM
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Right again Linda. You've got this so sorted!
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COOLMAMA11
5/18/2010 1:15PM
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You are so right, all the time on Spark and the computer could be better utilized by being more active..woo hoo! Thanks Linda! Hugs Elaine
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IDEBORAH
5/18/2010 11:33AM
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Thanks for the reminder. Putting it up on my chalkboard.
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DRSUNSHINE1
5/18/2010 11:06AM
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Thank you for the reminder - I am constantly telling myself this and its showing this week. Hope you are on track with your program also! 
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MIKIIO
5/18/2010 9:15AM
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Right again, Linda.
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MSLZZY
5/18/2010 6:55AM
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That covers it 100%!
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SUCHAHOOT
5/18/2010 6:03AM
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Wise words from a wise woman!
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JERSEYGIRL24
5/17/2010 11:58PM
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Thanks Linda. At one point I think I was really getting bogged down in trying to accumulate Spark Points. I had to realize that while they are nice, the program is what is important. I just returned from a 30 minute walk, during which time I could have been trying to accumulate points. actually I did accumulate 6, so it wasn't a total loss as far as that goes. But i think everyone would agree that the walk was more important!!!
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BABYFACE26
5/17/2010 9:52PM
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That goes for all the other reasons and distractions we have in our lives. Words of wisdom. You are proof of that! thanks. Ellen Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MEADSBAY
5/17/2010 8:46PM
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You are a very wise woman! 
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SUZ139
5/17/2010 8:45PM
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You are so very right. I am doing a virtual walk across US with my group "Empty Nest - kids=whine then Adult kids=wine". We just finished our first 50 miles. If anyone wants to joins us come on in and add your miles. http://www.sparkpeople.com/ myspark/team_messageboard_threa d.asp?board=0x39822x34063626 
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ANNIEONLI
5/17/2010 8:44PM
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You are so smart!! So true!! Thanks for the reminder! 
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GOALIEGRANDMA3
5/17/2010 8:35PM
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when it all boil down, it is true that we have to do it ourselves for ourselves
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CLAIRESML
5/17/2010 8:32PM
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I completely agree!  is yourself
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BRIGHTSPARK7
5/17/2010 8:27PM
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Great! I'm going to get up and start walking right now. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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ONEKIDSMOM
5/17/2010 8:24PM
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As they say about the oxygen masks on airplanes: put your own on first before helping others. So whatever it takes... work your program first!  
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EMMABE1
5/17/2010 8:03PM
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How very true!! I am making that discovery now and taking steps to rectify it!!
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If you cannot live without it - work it in.
You don't need to feel deprived. Work in the foods you think you cannot live without - in the long run, this will keep you on track.
You might be surprised at how the foods you cannot live without today, you won't want next month or next year. But this is a One day at a time program and if you cannot live without something today, work it in.
This is a "rest of your life" lifestyle change.
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SUCHAHOOT
5/18/2010 6:05AM
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So true. Most of us are like our kids...tell us we cannot have something..we want it all the more. I'm still working on the portions, but making progress. Your experienced self has some great reminders & guidelines for those of us still in the process of letting the extra weight go. Thanks a bunch!
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CICI510
5/17/2010 7:07PM
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Man that is so true! :)
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WALKINGANNIE
5/17/2010 5:01PM
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On the nail as usual Linda! Thanks for sharing the benefit of your experience.
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COOLMAMA11
5/17/2010 12:26PM
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Thanks Linda, I have learned that if I deprive myself, I ended up going on binges, now I have everything in moderation, and unless I'm really "stressed" I don't binge anymore! I just went through a bad stressful Sunday binge lol! I'm back on track today..I just put it all behind me! Another new day! Hugs Elaine Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MSLZZY
5/17/2010 10:50AM
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 You are so right! Thank you for sharing! 
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PAIGESMAMA
5/17/2010 10:13AM
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This is so true. I am working on this process right now.
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LOPEYP
5/17/2010 6:02AM
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Linda, Thanks for the words of wisdom. Look at you, you are living it and doing great. It must work! Diane Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SLENDERELLA61
5/16/2010 10:43PM
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As usual, you are 100% right, Linda! You are right that foods you really want, you should work into your calorie range. And you are right, that when you take it one day at a time, something that you can't live without today, may taste fatty & greasy/too salty/too rich/too sweet or at least just not worth it pretty soon. And the satisying healthy foods get to taste so good. Amazing and true!
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GOALIEGRANDMA3
5/16/2010 10:01PM
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so true that is why those "fad diets" do not work we can not deprive ourselves for ever of things we love...we have to find a way to moderate and work them in like yesterday, I worked in a small dairy queen van. cone.....5 ww points Comment edited on: 5/16/2010 10:02:38 PM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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BRIGHTSPARK7
5/16/2010 9:57PM
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I like your idea of non-deprivation. It works for me to eat limited portions of chocolate, ice-cream, cookies, cake ... you get the idea. And I have noticed that I don't crave these things as much as I used to. Today's snack was an apple with peanut butter, just as satisfying. Comment edited on: 5/16/2010 9:58:32 PM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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JERSEYGIRL24
5/16/2010 9:43PM
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Linda, You never stop inspiring us and providing new insights.
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DAWNWATERWOMAN
5/16/2010 9:05PM
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Great blog! Thanks! Love, Dawn
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SHERRY257
5/16/2010 8:40PM
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Good advice! I eat berries every day! Thanks
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HLTHYLIVN_BAM
5/16/2010 8:28PM
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This is great advice. I've been working through a detox - which is really mostly about eliminating bad things (or bad for me in the sense that I'm recognizing slight intolerance to some foods) from my diet, like gluten/wheat, caffeine, dairy, and sugar. It is really hard to let go of everything at once, and I have not been upset about having made "some slips." In fact, the way I see it is that I'm trying to make the changes so that in the long run I eat less of those foods, not eliminate them completely. I have been finding that by trying to incorporate both new things in place of what I'm calling "my big 4" and allowing for the occasional incorporation that I'm feeling better about my long term diet/nutrition (rather than dieting)!
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HLTHYLIVN_BAM
5/16/2010 8:28PM
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This is great advice. I've been working through a detox - which is really mostly about eliminating bad things (or bad for me in the sense that I'm recognizing slight intolerance to some foods) from my diet, like gluten/wheat, caffeine, dairy, and sugar. It is really hard to let go of everything at once, and I have not been upset about having made "some slips." In fact, the way I see it is that I'm trying to make the changes so that in the long run I eat less of those foods, not eliminate them completely. I have been finding that by trying to incorporate both new things in place of what I'm calling "my big 4" and allowing for the occasional incorporation that I'm feeling better about my long term diet/nutrition (rather than dieting)!
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EMMABE1
5/16/2010 8:15PM
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Sensible advice!!
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JENNY888
5/16/2010 8:12PM
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If I worked in everything I feel I can't live without in one day it would not be a good thing.
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COOLMAMA11
5/16/2010 8:11PM
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OMG I had blackberries today, didn't see any worms, hope I didn't eat any lol! Hugs Elaine This came up in the wrong spot..sorry! Comment edited on: 5/16/2010 8:12:02 PM Report Inappropriate Comment |
