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DARJR50

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11/16/12 7:14 A

food is the fuel that allows us to be.

BLUBEL1

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11/16/12 7:11 A

Food nourishes us in so many ways

Be your kind of beautiful.
Losing weight is hard. Staying overweight is hard. Pick your own kind of hard.

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STARMONICA

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11/15/12 10:52 A

the low sugar cake tasted great

LEANIE64

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11/15/12 10:37 A

Its positively delish in moderation..

GETSHORTY

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11/15/12 10:29 A

Mac and cheese with sriracha is *positively* scrumptious.

6BALLMAN

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11/15/12 10:22 A

this Gala apple id delicious!

In this age of information;
IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE!!

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ASHLEYGILLE

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11/7/12 4:40 P

nourishment

Trying to maintain my weight at 110 +/- 2 lbs.

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LINWASH23

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11/7/12 4:05 P

Everything that God made is good. There is no bad food.

Each day is a great new start for whatever you need it to be. Embrace each day.
JOIN US ON SPARK LOUISIANA TEAM
CENTRAL TIME ZONE

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JESSYVIRGINY

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11/7/12 4:04 P

Love food and all of its benefits.

** Jessica **

Leader- NO MORE FAT :)

MY GOAL FOR APRIL

1- lose 8 pounds by APRIL 30

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BABYSOX

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11/7/12 4:03 P

Food is the fuel for my body. Fruits and veggies are like a fuel additive that make me feel great!

Moderation is the key.

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6BALLMAN

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11/7/12 3:30 P

this Gala apple tastes delicious

In this age of information;
IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE!!

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TCANNO

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10/19/12 7:54 A

you have to eat to live

Made it, this time to my goal of 72K but reset it 70k to let me go up or down. I will be very happy to stay between the two.

See
http://trevcannon.blogspot.co.uk/

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TDEMAIO2

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10/19/12 7:35 A

I love steamed veggie of especially broccoli HUM :D

Edited by: TDEMAIO2 at: 10/19/2012 (07:36)

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70LBSTOGO2

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10/18/12 9:36 A

You can basically eat whatever you want you need to make sure that you burn the calories to make up the difference.

One day at a time...

I am thankful everyday for the support system that I have.

Keep up the great work everyone!

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ARTSYGIRLV2

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10/18/12 9:11 A

I don't know anyone who eats as healthy as I do, and I love every bite of it

DBURKS25

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10/17/12 12:34 P

I love it, and I'm happy to know that I can have whatever I want in moderation.

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SHEYLANGEL22

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10/17/12 11:39 A

food it's energy, life, strength.

I can do it! You can do it! We can do it!

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GLEORIA

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10/17/12 11:30 A

food is fuel for the body's engine

HMAZIS

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10/17/12 10:47 A

I love it, it is delicious, just in smaller portions than before!!

I can do it!!
Spark People are the best!

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TIG123GER

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10/17/12 10:42 A

Food is the energizing mechanism that allows us to be active and live a long, fruitful, and happy life.

Lay aside life-harming heaviness and entertain a cheerful disposition.

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JESSMARIE13

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10/17/12 10:04 A

Eating the right foods can be the best (and most delicious) medicine!

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SUNRISE14

Posts: 5,216
10/17/12 7:20 A

I thank God i live in America and want to eat as many foods raised here as possible !

The Lord is my strength and i know i can do better with the Lords help. The Lord laid it on my heart to start a team called GOD ANSWERS PRAYER AND I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ANYBODY THAT WANTS HELP TO LOSE THEIR WEIGHT TO JOIN . I KNOW I CAN'T DO THIS WITHOUT THE LORDS HELP !

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ARTSYGIRLV2

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10/17/12 7:15 A

The right foods can heal

GLINDAGOODWITCH

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10/16/12 3:22 P

Thank you food for making me healthy!!!

“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”’

~Numbers 6:24-26~

22 Days since: Eating at night

JICKEE

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10/16/12 3:20 P

Everything tast better with butter on it

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LVSOCIALDIVA

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10/16/12 3:08 P

Instead of focusing on what you must eat in moderation, think about the 1000s of wonderfully tasty foods that you can enjoy in abundance.

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6BALLMAN

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10/15/12 11:22 A

This Gala apple is VERY tasty and juicy

In this age of information;
IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE!!

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SARAHISFREE86

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8/22/12 8:49 P

Food is delicious.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
Henry David Thoreau

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MOOKMAMA

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8/22/12 8:47 P

Food is fuel ... thank you, food. :)

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RDYNOW

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8/22/12 8:14 P

Mmmm me likes fooood.

VISION_QUEST2

Posts: 3,240
8/22/12 4:01 P

Food can truly be everything from a lovefest to a battleground ...

Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal.

- Igor Stravinsky

Team Co-Leader of:

◈ Don't Want 2 be fat or skinny, how about inbetween
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ndividual.asp?gid=698

8/26/11 - Avatar Photo is me 20 pounds heavier than Now

I started my last diet on December 27, 2002 weighing 197 pounds ... but this time, possibly having a "senior moment", I'd forgotten to end this diet ...

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DOTTY7267

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8/22/12 3:57 P

It's delicious

Dotty
Spirited Under Dawgs in Spring
Eastern Time Zone

"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa

Pounds lost: 3.8

KACEYSW

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8/22/12 2:59 P

I love the way healthy foods make my body feel!

Refuse to be beaten by inanimate objects, inflexible minds, and incompetent practices.

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CHIPPEE

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8/22/12 2:52 P

It's so tasty and colorful, and the more colors of veggies you eat, the healthier!

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SIRENSONGS

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8/22/12 7:45 A

Healthy food is becoming more and more appealing to me!

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VETTERMOMMY2U2

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8/22/12 7:41 A

Food is necessary for life.

Cathleen
South Texas

BLC21 CAMO Crew

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." The Holy Bible, Philippians chapter 4, verse 13

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VALENTINEGIRL60

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8/22/12 7:35 A

It gives our bodies the fuel we need.

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PARKERB2

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8/22/12 7:21 A

It is so good for you.

SPARKERS ROCK!!!!

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SUNRISE14

Posts: 5,216
8/22/12 7:17 A

I have learn to eat frozen grapes and like them!

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PROGRESSFORWARD

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8/22/12 2:34 A

It's tasty

MEWHENRYSMAMA

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8/22/12 2:03 A

It is really artistically beautiful!

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BEYOURBESTFREND

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8/22/12 1:56 A

I love watermelon!

I love my body unconditionally.

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ROSALIEESTHER

Posts: 4,562
8/20/12 6:12 A

Food is magic. Food is not made by man or factory. It is beautiful and gives its energy to us.

Team Leader McDougall Plans
Co-Leader Breathing for Health Team

"What's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding." Elvis Costello

"A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise." A.A. Milne

"I think I can. I think I can. I think I can." The Little Engine Who Could

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SUGAR_MOMMY

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8/20/12 2:41 A

Food is nourishment & energy for our bodies, Necessary to function properly, So, now I try to fill my body with the BEST!!!!! & I give thanks to God for it & When I just truly focus on the food, it is so much better!

Pounds lost: 17.0

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DWROBERGE

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Posts: 19,309
8/19/12 10:03 P

Thakful for all we have available to us

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BERRY4

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8/19/12 8:19 P

I'm loving my veggies! ...fresh cucumber, tomato & onion salad + broccoli salad + 3-bean salad + oven roasted zucchini

"We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible."
~C. Malesherbes~

"Your mind will be like its habitual thoughts; for the soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts."
Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD)

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6BALLMAN

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8/19/12 7:07 P

This Barbque chicken and corn on the cob tastes fabulous

In this age of information;
IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE!!

Pounds lost: 8.0

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JEANIEMARIE1946

Posts: 1,570
8/18/12 9:41 A

Fruits are yummier than gooey desserts!

Pounds lost: 32.0

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MOOSETRAP

Posts: 202
8/18/12 9:37 A

When eaten right, it is nourishing, healthy, and delicious.

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JJSKM21

Posts: 249
8/18/12 5:45 A

I LOVE plums today!

Jules
Go Angels

240: Buy more exercise outfits Complete!
230: Buy a new outfit (very cute ;) Complete!
220: Join a yoga class Complete!

210: Maybe join a gym, maybe find a fitness partner/trainer
200: Book my trip to Hawaii or Mexico

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JANIEWWJD

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8/18/12 1:37 A

Food can be delicious and healthy.

Janie Garcia Moreno

"WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE"

"PRAYER CHANGES THINGS"

"NEVER PUT A QUESTION MARK WHERE GOD HAS PUT A PERIOD!"

"WHAT THE MIND CAN CONCEIVE AND BELIEVE, IT CAN ACHIEVE!"

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WHITEDOVE412

Posts: 246
8/18/12 12:27 A

when you stop eating a lot of sweet junk, then fruit really taste like a dessert.

Fear knocked at the door..Faith answered. No one was there...Author Unknown.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, shall not perish but have everlasting life..John 3:16

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6BALLMAN

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8/18/12 12:20 A

this salmon tastes delicious

In this age of information;
IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE!!

Pounds lost: 8.0

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6BALLMAN

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Fitness Minutes: (33,084)
Posts: 2,093
8/15/12 12:38 A

this salad with Greek dressing is delicious

In this age of information;
IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE!!

Pounds lost: 8.0

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GUDDIGO

Posts: 804
8/5/12 11:14 A

Food is the only thing in the world which nourishes all 5 senses.....

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CHIPPEE

Posts: 4,780
8/5/12 9:35 A

It's delicious and it nourishes us.

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PINK_GRAY

Posts: 338
8/4/12 1:09 A

Fruits and veggies are so yummy!

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6BALLMAN

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8/4/12 12:56 A

this salad tastes delicious

In this age of information;
IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE!!

Pounds lost: 8.0

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HEALTHYLIZ16

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7/30/12 4:15 P

Fuel for the body!

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DIZZYCOCOA

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7/30/12 3:23 P

gives you energy

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JILLYANA1

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Posts: 163
7/30/12 3:20 P

For me food has changed from overeating to only eating to fuel the body. Thanks sparkpeople!

Edited by: JILLYANA1 at: 7/30/2012 (15:20)

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4THELOVEOFDOLLS

Posts: 2,852
7/30/12 1:12 P

Fruit is great for desert!

4theloveofdolls

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I_HEART_MY_FAM

Posts: 1,716
7/30/12 12:26 P

The more vegtables in a dish, the better a dish taste

SINDY01

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Posts: 73
7/30/12 8:57 A

colorful and delicious

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128PERFECT

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7/30/12 8:53 A

It gives me energy

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MASE72

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Posts: 7,077
7/30/12 4:44 A

it fuels me!

DANAWALKER4

Posts: 522
7/29/12 8:15 P

It sure does taste good.

CRYSTALDANCER

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Posts: 2,966
7/27/12 3:49 P

Food is my fuel, it keeps my body running and functioning in a healthy manner.

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GOOFYNANNY1

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7/27/12 3:17 P

I love pasta.

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CHIPPEE

Posts: 4,780
7/27/12 3:09 P

Food is not the enemy.

Pounds lost: 16.0

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OLIVIANIGHT

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7/24/12 8:21 A

The cherries I brought for lunch look so tasty.

Done Girl Super Summer Slimdown Challenge

Starting Weight - 156
Goals
March 23 - 153 (Goal met!)
April 20 - 149 (actual 153)
May 25 - 149
June 22 - 145

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6BALLMAN

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7/24/12 3:58 A

this cherry fat free yogurt tastes delicious

In this age of information;
IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE!!

Pounds lost: 8.0

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KOMTRIA

Posts: 216
6/13/12 4:20 P

I love food and I love to eat but I love eating good food in a controlled way.

The journey is as important as the goal.

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07SOJO

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6/13/12 4:19 P

Yummers!

You NEVER regret a workout!
Love Sojo

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RICU1952

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6/13/12 3:55 P

We positively need food to live!

Pounds lost: 30.0

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PILATESMOM2

Posts: 592
6/13/12 3:45 P

Fruits and Veggies are my favourite foods to nourish my body

I'm doing it for me

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RIET69

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6/13/12 2:53 P

Food can look beautiful, taste delicious and it gives me the energy I need every day. I love food.

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BIGDOG1969

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6/13/12 2:38 P

It fuels me!

"The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." Vidal Sasson

"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest." Mark Twain

Pounds lost: 24.9