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Spirited Underdogs - Private Team?

Saturday, September 03, 2011

Yes, it is a private team - part of the 5% Challenge Community Spark Teams.

Can anyone join? Yes! But the window of opportunity is short.

How can I join? By clicking this link to the 5% Fall Challenge and requesting whichever sub-team you want - I am a Spirited Underdog.

www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i
ndividual.asp?gid=52982

Member Comments About This Blog Post:

GERMANIRISHGIRL 9/5/2011 10:52AM

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SUSIEPH1 9/4/2011 3:18AM

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46SHADOW 9/3/2011 10:42PM

made me look!

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THESHELBSTER 9/3/2011 9:37PM

I am s spirited underdog for life. I have signed up for the fall challenge and today I met my 5% goal. I can't wait to lose another 5% body weight on the next challenge.

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VIRGOTEX 9/3/2011 9:22PM

The reason I got on the team to begin with was your post about the Summer Challenge. Thanks for that, and for your example!

Go dawgs!

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TYBEWALLACE 9/3/2011 7:35PM

It's great to know we will be teammates again.... GO DAWGS!!!

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GOALIEGRANDMA3 9/3/2011 5:27PM

But Linda, you don't NEED to lose 5% of your weight.

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ESILBO 9/3/2011 1:55PM

THANKS, I JOINED

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GRANNYSUE9 9/3/2011 1:52PM

Thanks for inviting me and I have chosen this team too! Looking forward to doing this challenge!

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GRANDMACOO 9/3/2011 12:46PM

Thanks for posting this info...

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DIZZYDOC 9/3/2011 10:40AM

This dawg will be back!!! Thank you for the reminder.

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NEW-CAZ 9/3/2011 9:32AM

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MARTY19 9/3/2011 9:21AM

I already did it.

Marty

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StLouisWoman has lost her son and needs our prayers please.

Thursday, September 01, 2011

Today I received this note from SPOKENWORD:
Hey there! Please share a prayer request with your friends. StLouisWoman lost her son tonight. Please pray for her and the family. Thank you! ...Amelia

You may visit StLouisWoman at her spark page:
www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=ST
LOUISWOMAN

If the link doesn't work, you can still find her by her ID through Spark Pages in Community.

It is never easy to lose a child.

Thank you,
Love & Hugs,
Linda

Member Comments About This Blog Post:

SPOKENWORD 9/2/2011 10:32AM

Again, Thank You Linda for sharing! You are the BEST and so appreciated! Much Love...amelia

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MSLZZY 9/2/2011 12:06AM

Thanks for sharing. HUGS!

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SOULOFADANCER 9/1/2011 7:56PM

My prayers are with you both

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GRANDMACOO 9/1/2011 7:10PM

Linda -
Thanks for sharing this information with us.

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DAWNWATERWOMAN 9/1/2011 4:29PM

Thanks for letting us know Linda. You're right... it's a tragedy to lose a child.

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BLESSEDGIGI 9/1/2011 2:23PM

Thank you for letting us know. I will send prayers.

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MARTY19 9/1/2011 1:55PM

Thank you for spreading the word. I cannot imagine what she is going througb.

Marty

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NEW-CAZ 9/1/2011 12:45PM

visited her page Linda, thanks for telling us

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MIKAEELA 9/1/2011 11:29AM

Thank you for telling us, visited her page and added my condolences and prayers.

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SLS-NY2IN 9/1/2011 10:32AM

Visited her site and added my prayers.

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JANI-LOU 9/1/2011 10:05AM

Thank you for letting us know.

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2 Day Bender - but it's ok!

Friday, August 26, 2011

I went on a bender for 2 days - yesterday I just threw all caution to the wind - it was either that or take a "spark break" and I have never taken a spark break yet. My biggest fear is if I take a spark break - I might never return so it just isn't an option.

I am back up to 124 but it is ok as I know it is only temporary. I just needed a "free day" I think. Usually I try for damage control but yesterday I just didn't care - that is the closest I can explain it - and I knew today I would be back to normal and I feel I am.

I must go now and try to calculate the damages on my tracker as I know it was over 3000 calories.

It's ok, I am not mad at me so there is no forgiveness necessary!

Wow! That's an "AHA" moment all by itself!

**edit:
To me it really is a lifestyle change - not a total changeover - what kind of life would it be if I couldn't overextend sometimes? Life without sweets is just not sweet enough for this old gal!

I've come a long way - now instead of thinking I screwed the entire day - I tell myself, you went over today - enjoy the rest of the day and tomorrow we will pay for it (getting on the scale) and get back on track = staying within my range!

Hey! Works for me!!

Member Comments About This Blog Post:

LINDAJ0621 8/28/2011 8:30PM

I love your attitude! Of course we will have benders...we are human! The key you know (and I am learning) is to get back on the healthy wagon without any regrets and move forward!

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KELLEEH 8/28/2011 1:22PM

I love your attitude! You are really leading the way for us and showing us just how a lifetime commitment and maintenance works! I'm really happy for you!

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FITGRL124 8/28/2011 6:43AM

We all need to do this sometimes! It's not all or nothing! The good thing is that you know exactly what to do to get back on track! Excllent!

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DBCLARINET 8/27/2011 11:46PM

Ahhh, I've done that a couple times and often beat myself up for it. I'm trying to break myself of that -- beating myself up. I had a bender myself today, and the damage wasn't quite as bad as I expected, so I call that a win. Your attitude just helps reinforce for me the idea that it's not totally unhealthy and it makes life a little... sweeter!

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DIANEDOESSMILES 8/27/2011 11:45PM

LOVING IT Linda, now THAT is takin care of YOU in a BALANCED way my DAWG Friend !! GOOD GOOD GOOD !!! Keep UP the smart idea's and blogging to us what to do CORRECTLY !! WOOHOOOO ! This will quickly come back off,,,and isn't it FUN to do this now and then? its really NOT a big deal,, rememember SP is a LIFESTYLE CHANGE ! This just PROVES IT !

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WATERMELLEN 8/27/2011 10:48PM

Very practical. Keep in mind: one "real" pound is 3500 calories. So: no real damage done.

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ALASKASKY 8/27/2011 5:35PM

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DAWNWATERWOMAN 8/27/2011 4:09PM

Taking it one day at a time is the answer for me... and I think for most of us. Love ya, Dawn

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TEENY_BIKINI 8/27/2011 3:56PM

Your attitude is refreshing. You go girl!!

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BLUESKY_321 8/27/2011 12:34PM

I believe that is a very healthy attitude. When you can trust yourself enough to give in and *enjoy* (even in excess!) a walk on the wild side because you know you will return to the path, you have truly changed your relationship with food!

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HEALTHY1JESS 8/27/2011 6:09AM

Your thought process is really inspiring for me! Thank you for sharing your observations and your growth in handling a challenge! I will come back and read this blog again someday when I really, REALLY need to read these words again!

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RORYLYONS 8/27/2011 3:38AM

It's ok to have an oops & get back on track..lately I did have a ahem moment but remind myself as you did to take control...

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ERTSMOM 8/27/2011 12:23AM

Way to go, Linda. You have a great view of your journey and are very positive even in harder days. Im proud of you!

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SUSIEPH1 8/26/2011 10:55PM

Hi Linda! Good for you ! We all need to do this occasinally ...
Then we can get back on track again ...
Thank you so much my dear friend for all your lovely comments and support on my feeds and Spark page..
It really helps to know we are not alone!
Love and Hugs Susie

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DINGALLSTOO 8/26/2011 9:18PM

Good for you, just a pause, it will be fine in the end. YOU are my hero.

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SLENDERELLA61 8/26/2011 8:59PM

I admire your sensible approach so much. Good for you! You'll be right back where you want to be in no time!!!

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GINILEE4 8/26/2011 8:03PM

Your comments to yourself are wonderful, Linda. It is about balance. If it is always nonononono and never okay today I don't think balance is reached. Good for you for saying today I have a foodie day and tomorrow I return to my normal, LOOK AT THAT WORD, NORMAL activities. You done great girlfriend.

Kudos, Gini

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MMEROCHER 8/26/2011 5:15PM

We are only human. Once in a while you have to indulge or you'll feel totally deprived. You have the right attitude--just acknowledge that it happened and move on. No punishment necessary, because you've proven you can stick with the program.

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DEBSZOO74 8/26/2011 4:12PM

I think it's okay to have a "cheat" day once in a while. I don't think I could ever give up my favorite things, like ice cream and chocolate, forever. You earned it!

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GOALIEGRANDMA3 8/26/2011 4:02PM

Kren....a fellow sparker....once said to me after I did this....WOW You really are human.

I know you will get back on track.

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MSLZZY 8/26/2011 3:39PM

That's the attitude to have! HUGS!

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MARTY19 8/26/2011 3:26PM

You are

I want to be like you if I ever get to goal.

Love you
Marty

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ESILBO 8/26/2011 2:08PM

MY FRIEND...I LOVE YOUR ATTITUDE, THIS IS THE REASON YOU ARE WHERE YOU ARE NOW...A BIG L-O-O-S-E-R

LISE

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ASTORRES1 8/26/2011 1:38PM

Linda....I totally agree!!! I have been there...done that also!! Sometimes a BREAK is what is needed to keep up on the right TRACK!!!!

amy

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LOPEYP 8/26/2011 1:24PM

If it makes sense for you then it's okay. You only have to answer to yourself!

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GIRANIMAL 8/26/2011 12:55PM

Seems perfectly sensible to me!

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T2SEE140 8/26/2011 12:33PM

Good for you! I have to remind myself to not be too hard on myself because this is a life style change and you make it the way you want it to be.

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KIKI0531 8/26/2011 11:54AM

Good for you !! I have really learned to be more forgiving with myself. I make an honest effort not to go too overboard - just because I know how guilty I feel afterwards. lol

Maybe when I hit 124 !! wow, what a success story ... I will be more inclined to live the "sweet life" more often.

Have a great weekend !

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CRAZYDOGLADYBO 8/26/2011 11:41AM

Wonderful attitude! Yeah to lifestyle change

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LITTLETEALOVER 8/26/2011 11:36AM

You are living proof that one bad day is not the end of the world. Thanks for sharing!

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HELLODANAE 8/26/2011 11:21AM

I think that if you did not do that then I would be worried. Life is not a straight line (whatever that means) life is valleys and mountains. Grateful that you are part of the Spark!!!

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JENNIFER_67 8/26/2011 11:15AM

Hey, its just a couple of days. The important thing is you recognize it for what it is, and you're getting back on track. Glad you aren't beating yourself up over it.

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OLDERDANDRT 8/26/2011 11:07AM

I like your back in the saddle attitude! Nothing here is lost!

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WALKING_WONDER 8/26/2011 10:19AM

You're so into your cardio that I'm sure that you will have no problem whatsoever getting back on track!

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GERMANIRISHGIRL 8/26/2011 10:01AM

At 12:01 it became a new day. No worries!

Trish

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LIZABETT 8/26/2011 9:38AM

Let me guess. You will be back down to goal by this time next week! I know you and I know you will do it! I totally understand your break and it was good that you did it....you didn't fall off the track, you jumped off on purpose.
Now you are back on.

Proud of you!

Liz

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JERSEYGIRL24 8/26/2011 9:34AM

You are to be commended for two things. First of all, you have gone a very long time without seriously falling off the wagon. Secondly, you are ready to hop right back on!! We are all human. You will be fine.

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DESTINYE 8/26/2011 9:16AM

Today is another day!

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SIMPLELIFE4REAL 8/26/2011 9:02AM

You are very smart to hop right back on the wagon.

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GRANDMACOO 8/26/2011 8:42AM

I have learned to forgive myself those "oh dear" moments, because if not, they become so overwhelming that I keep up the poor choices. I have also learned that it's okay to get off track once in a while, as long as I know that I also must get back on program within a day or so.

You are doing awesome, especially knowing that you don't want to take a spark break.

Pam

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DOTTIEJANE1 8/26/2011 8:35AM

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DORENC 8/26/2011 8:15AM

Way to go, Time to get back on track. You can do this.

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ERLYWA 8/26/2011 8:11AM

Everybody needs a naughty day every once in awhile! :) As long as we don't let it turn into a naughty week, month, year...etc.

Great attitude! ;)

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MACMOM57 8/26/2011 8:04AM

Good attitude we all have days like that. What nice is the next day is a new one to do how ever you feel.

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NEW-CAZ 8/26/2011 8:01AM

Linda sometimes a girl has to do what a girl HAS to do

You knew it was that or something more drastic so you obviously know yourself very well.
Break over, back to the well worn straight and narrow

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NANCYBOAT 8/26/2011 7:56AM

A break is not always a bad thing. As long as you recognize it as a break and get back on track - you'll do just fine!

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LINDAMARIEZ1 8/26/2011 7:56AM

that was yesterday! begin again!!!!!!

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HARMSEEE 8/26/2011 7:54AM

U go girl--start a new spark!

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SHECHAM's Prayer Request

Saturday, August 20, 2011

I am passing on this prayer request, forwarded to me by New-Caz

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal_individual.asp?blog_id=4438156

This is for a 24 year old seriously injured in a freak accident - prayers are for him and his parents.

Thank you all for your wonderful outpouring of love.

Member Comments About This Blog Post:

RORYLYONS 8/28/2011 3:56AM

Sending love & prayers for Chris & his family..

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NEWKAREN43 8/27/2011 11:59PM

Thank you for sharing this message, I will certainly praying for this family through this situation. Karen

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MARTY728 8/23/2011 4:14PM

Sent

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SPOKENWORD 8/23/2011 11:10AM

Yes, will do! Thanks for sharing!

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NOMORESTALLING 8/22/2011 5:37PM

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MSLZZY 8/22/2011 5:32PM

Sending prayers out to him and his family. Thank you for sharing.

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ERTSMOM 8/21/2011 10:35PM

Sending prayers their way!

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HEALTHY1JESS 8/21/2011 12:02PM

Thank you for letting me know...done!

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THESHELBSTER 8/21/2011 8:26AM

Just said a prayer.

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TUDI4480 8/21/2011 1:50AM

Done. Thanks for posting the info and link.

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DAWNWATERWOMAN 8/21/2011 12:17AM

Prayers are being lifted up... thanks

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ANNASBF 8/20/2011 11:25PM

I add my heartfelt wishes to all the others here for a very meaningful recovery. They do amazing things now with spinal cord injuries, my thoughts are with the young man in hopes of good news.

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GERMANIRISHGIRL 8/20/2011 9:22PM

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UNSTOPPABLE_ 8/20/2011 8:15PM

You are wonderful, I never thought of doing it this way. I was trying to pass it along, one person at a time

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MARTY19 8/20/2011 8:11PM

Done. Thanks for letting us know.

Marty

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PERSISTANT123 8/20/2011 8:03PM

Thanks for sharing. Prayers are going out!

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SIMPLELIFE4REAL 8/20/2011 7:31PM

done

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SOULOFADANCER 8/20/2011 7:23PM

done !

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OLDERDANDRT 8/20/2011 6:41PM

Prayed and went over to console. Thanks

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NEW-CAZ 8/20/2011 5:26PM

Linda

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Buffalo Wings?

Friday, August 19, 2011

Is it just me, or do buffalo wings taste like chicken?

Member Comments About This Blog Post:

READYRACHEL 9/3/2011 9:01AM

LOL. I love wings, but they don't love me so I don't have them too often.

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SPOKENWORD 8/23/2011 11:10AM

ROTFLOL!!

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ERTSMOM 8/21/2011 10:13PM

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MELISSAJANEY 8/21/2011 9:08AM

I really laughed out loud!!

Thanks!

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THESHELBSTER 8/21/2011 8:24AM

Great. Now I am going to be thinking about wings dripped in ranch dressing all day long. I am a wing junkie and haven't had wings since I relapsed last Christmas. LOL. One of these days they will come up with delicious tasting calorie free buffalo wings right? Yeah sure. A girl can dream. Love you!

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HEALTHY1JESS 8/20/2011 6:54AM

Thanks for the giggle!

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MSLZZY 8/20/2011 12:57AM

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SWEETBEETL 8/19/2011 8:43PM

ROTFLMAO

now if you can just straighten jessica simpson out on chicken of the sea

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LAURELSPARK 8/19/2011 7:23PM

I love B wings........but I could never figure out where the wings on a buffalo were.

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MARTY19 8/19/2011 6:38PM

Love them but don't indulge too often.

Marty

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SUSIEPH1 8/19/2011 5:45PM

Hi Linda ! Thank you so much for all your wonderful support .. I really treasure your friendship ....

Emmm , I think those Buffalo wings look more like chicken to me !

Comment edited on: 8/19/2011 5:46:10 PM

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WATERMELLEN 8/19/2011 4:54PM

Too funny!!

Unfortunately, to me they taste like "more" and with fries please and blue cheese dip please (and maybe a token celery stick and a token carrot stick!!)

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JENNIFER_67 8/19/2011 4:45PM

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MEADSBAY 8/19/2011 4:45PM

I always wondered about that!

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DOTTIEJANE1 8/19/2011 4:25PM

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MMEROCHER 8/19/2011 4:16PM

Hehe

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GRANDMACOO 8/19/2011 3:16PM

They are one of my FAVORITE foods, having had them in Buffalo, NY! Definitely not wings from a buffalo! LOL! You are too funny!

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DIZZYDOC 8/19/2011 3:09PM

OMG ... you are so funny! Have a great weekend.

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NEW-CAZ 8/19/2011 3:03PM

never tried them..don't think they'd be available over here in the UK

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TUDI4480 8/19/2011 3:03PM

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WEEZYB7881 8/19/2011 2:28PM

good one

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