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5/5/12 7:55 P

I'm a little 'miffed' to have to report - once again - that we had a little snow again this morning. So while it was so miserable outside, I used my time wisely and fine-tuned my weekly routine sheets. I'm satisfied that they will be much more useful to me. And, of course it is hard to complain about the snow, because we really will need the water this summer. I just wish it would snow in the mountains, not in the valley. WAIT A MINUTE ... isn't that what the theme song for Camelot is all about?

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5/1/12 5:03 P

Agreed. It has been beautiful for the last week, but today is chilly and dreary.

I did go to the gym this morning, and then a load of light clothes. But that's it for today.

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4/30/12 8:22 P

Snow again in my part of Idaho! One thing I've got to say about Mother Nature is that she doesn't necessarily believe in following the calendar. Spring should have been here a long time ago. The posts here are encouraging - and that's what I need most of all. Please, flybabies, Keep posting!

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4/30/12 3:12 P

It's cloudy today, drat! But I got my bedding changed, did laundry, picked up groceries plus I got on my old bike and took a spin around the neighborhood. It was really uncomfortable in the seat after only 15 minutes, but I did 30 minutes of exercise. When I told my sweetie about it, he reminded me that I haven't ridden it this year, but we lent it to his brother while we visited him in Florida. So the seat had been raised quite a bit. Duh. Now I think it's back to my size and I hope to have a more comfy seat experience the next time!

I'll confess I haven't done today's living room blessing yet. Usually I bless our living room on Wednesdays...I definitely need to deal with a hot spot or two though!

Have a good afternoon, everyone!

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4/30/12 2:08 P

Lynnizzle - thanks...we are glad that you joined us.

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4/30/12 1:39 P

I like this team!

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4/29/12 8:54 P

I am so happy that your husband is doing much better.

Thanks to all of you for the positive thoughts regarding my daughter's biopsy. We took a two day trip with her and enjoyed some time together. We leave on Wednesday to return to Florida. Now that I know family is well I am definitely ready to go.

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4/29/12 6:51 P

Hi everyone! It's been a beautiful, sunny day in Virginia!

Helen, ugh, your poor child! Not fun, hope recovery comes soon.

Wonderful morning in worship this morning and we've been relaxing this afternoon. Right now we're listening to the Nationals getting beat by the Dodgers SIGH. I'm enjoying knitting the world's longest scarf and getting my menu planned for next week.

Have a great evening, everyone!

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4/29/12 5:35 P

Woo Hoo, Linda! What a great relief that it's not cancer! Happy for you both. Sorry I've left you guys posting alone. I haven't been on schedule and so I also kept forgettig to post.

My 4th child has the stomach virus today... poor thing. It was a relaxing day. I did a little laundry and my daughter and I went to the fabric store after church.

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4/28/12 5:28 P

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Hi everyone, it's cloudy and cool here in Virginia today. My sweetie is recovering nicely, he should get the remaining tube and fluid bulb removed on Tuesday along with the staples. He still has a swollen leg, but we've been told that it will improve over time and he'll be given a prescription for a compression stocking...can't visualize what that will look like or how it'll work but we'll see.

I've been doing better with my exercise and nutrition and I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, only have five pounds to go to get back at my desired goal weight. I've been breaking down my weekly house blessing to one room a day and that's working very well for me. Monday is the kitchen, Tuesday I deal with the bathroom, hall, and bedroom, and on Wednesday I clean up our dining/living room area. If I get free time on Thursday, I take care of the downstairs. It keeps all of the cleaning components in easy, low stress chunks for me for now and I feel pretty good about keeping up with the house while also handling the recovery of my sweetie.

Linda!, I'm very happy to read your good news about your daughter! What a relief!

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4/26/12 11:01 P

I have been struggling when it comes to cleaning and orgainizing. I need to get the stuff done in order to pass inspection, but I need something in order to get me to even get started. The inspection is on Tuesday, but I do not know what time.

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4/26/12 3:27 P

We had a little rain as well, but it is beautiful today.

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4/26/12 10:09 A

We had rain last night. The shift in weather caused pain in my injured shoulder and I had to take a pain pill last night. I always hate the after effects of pain meds. Hope you all have a good day.

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4/24/12 3:52 P

Great news, Linda. I know that it will help relieve your mind.

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4/24/12 1:55 P

Received good news today. My youngest daughter's biopsy turned out well. She does not have cancer although she will be having tests every six months for the next year. We hope that she will be fine. Very happy that things are looking bright today!

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4/23/12 1:56 P

Thank you, Rebecca.

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4/23/12 1:31 P

Weather went from 90s to 60 overnight--and damp, threatening rain, so no mopping floors for me this week. I did get the sheets changed and I turned the mattress. Cool damp weather just makes me so lazy...

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4/23/12 11:58 A

sorry, couldn't find the thread. Hope your daughter is ok.

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4/23/12 10:10 A

Seagirlrun - check the thread on our team for the daily chores (Monday-Friday).

I have butterflies in my stomach since tomorrow is the doctor appt with youngest daughter after her biopsy. Praying for good results. I hope you all have a good day.

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4/22/12 10:03 P

I guess I should go to the flylady website to figure out what all these chores are!

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4/22/12 7:45 P

I have been trying to find a counslor and it has not been happening well. I have also been trying to get myself under control with things on my own The only thing that I know which I have found out from my roomate is that chips tend to bring on the anxety.

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4/22/12 5:25 P

It was 90 yesterday but it seems to have cooled down today.

I am taking it super easy today. Tomorrow is my day for regular housework--change the sheets, vacuum, etc. Last week I bought a steam mop and I am going to use it tomorrow on my tile floors!

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4/22/12 4:04 P

This morning we went to church. It is chilly in Ohio....wow, since we have been here for a couple of weeks the temps go from warm to chilly....sheesh! Picked up some items at the store on the way home from church. Had lunch with DD2 before she headed out to work. I plan to take a nap but need to do a few things around the house. Oh yeah, I also plan to take a walk today as well.

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4/22/12 3:55 P

I know a lot of people who are struggling with anxiety. My son went for counseling for anxiety and it really helped. Maybe you could find a good counselor to go to too, Onicam. I'm sure it affects all the other areas of life for you.

My eating has been back on track and I'm starting to exercise again. We are thinking of joining the YMCA. This week it is free so we are trying it out.

It's raining today. I love a rainy day.

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4/21/12 9:10 P

I have been going back and forth with tracking the food. I am still not sure what to do with things, but my anxiety had spiked.

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4/21/12 8:52 P

Onicam - do you track your food on the Spark Food Tracker? Perhaps that would help.

Today I did a few things around the house. The stove surface needed a cleaning so I did it and also did the dishes. I did some baking and a bit of laundry. It has been a lazy evening.

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4/21/12 6:44 P

I need help getting back on track. I am not sure why I have been losing it with the cleaning, food, water, organization, or even remembering my vitimins.

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4/21/12 5:08 P

Well, I did straighten int he garage, but I just couldn't get myself to finish it. THere is a box that is a bit heavy and I will wait for my son to help with it. Either Monday or Tuesday I will sweep the floor, and move some things around.

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4/20/12 7:56 P

Baby steps, Linda. Be thankful for all good news...

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4/20/12 6:19 P

Great, Linda. I was just wondering about her.

Way to go in the garage, Barbara!

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4/20/12 1:39 P

I don't know whether all of my daughter's news will be good or not. But took her to the doctor today regarding the PCOS she has had for years. The condition is doing much better. Also her liver enzymes have improved and she has lost a few pounds. I don't know whether her cancer diagnosis is malignent or benign. We will find that out on Tuesday. However, I am happy with the good news received today.

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4/19/12 3:32 P

I have done the gym three days in a row--which I don't normally do--and I am sore!!

I moved some boxes in teh garage this morning and I think one more day and I will have it organized enough for my son to park in there while he is on vacation. I am done for now with tossing stuff, so just having it organized and neat is enough for now.

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4/18/12 9:10 P

Easter threw me off my eating and exercising plan and when I'm off schedule on that I am usually off schedule on posting here and on my flylady zone work. Well, I'm back! I ate and exercised on plan yesterday and today and am finally caught up with my laundry again. I gained 4 lbs over the last 2 weeks but have gone down 1 since yesterday, so that's good.

I've been enjoying my new membership with missus smarty pants. I paid to find out the styles I should be wearing and the colors too. I have enjoyed learning about such things. I went through all my clothes in my present size and those in storage and only kept those in my style and colors, as far as I can figure out. I also bought some things in my basic colors at our second hand store last week as they had a 50% off sale one day.

I decided to find out my daughter's colors too and am waiting to hear what they are. She may be able to wear some of the clothes I'm getting rid of.

Onicam, one thing I do to drink enough water is to put a bag of herbal tea in jug of cold water with some stevia. After 10 minutes, the water is flavored and tastes like a treat. I can never get enough. I have trouble drinking just water. Maybe that will help.

TheAdmiral, I'm glad your husband's surgery went well and hope he's feeling better each day. I'm sure it's harder to eat on plan when you're in survival mode with a sick loved one.

Love,

Helen

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4/18/12 5:53 P

Today I got in a lot of exercise....walked well over 90 minutes, not consecutively but happy I did that. Need to do a few strength exercises.

I have done a few things around the house. I have kept up with the laundry room this week but trying to work harder on the bathroom.

I hope you all had a good day and have a better day tomorrow.

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4/17/12 3:14 P

The weather is gorgeous--of course, it is Southern California so not exactly a huge surprise--but I have never been much of an outdoor kind of person. I did get my exercise this morning, and truthfully, I am kind of tired now!

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4/17/12 1:08 P

I have had a hard time with food lately too. I haven't slept well this week either for some reason. The structured exercise has fallen by the wayside the past week, but DH has been good about getting out and doing some walking, and he got my kitchen garden space set up for me. So I did do some hoeing & planting the last couple of days. Not to mention getting my vitamin D while doing it!

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4/16/12 11:55 P

This has been a very rough day with my anxiety.

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4/16/12 10:34 P

Praying for your dear husband.

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4/16/12 9:20 P

Hi everyone, it's been a long week since my sweetie went through his second surgery, but we're managing. He's got tubes and bulbs hanging off of him, a long line of staples covering the surgery site (ouchy). It's been challenging, but we're trying to learn how to help his body recover. Right now we're having trouble with his leg being swollen, a common side effect after having lymph nodes removed.

I'm having the same ups and downs as several team members have shared. Not much exercise going on and last night I started snacking and not stopping. Ugh, been feeling it most of the day. I guess that's good news that my body complains when I don't eat right. Anyway, I'm taking care of blessing our home and encouraging my sweetie that his condition isn't forever and he'll be healthy again soon.

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4/16/12 2:16 P

I am right there with you. I have been eating poorly. Today has to be a healthier day. So far I have done well. I also had a lengthy telephone call with one of my sisters in law.That took a fair amount of time this morning and kept me away from the refrigerator.

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4/16/12 12:51 P

Sadly, we can offer encouragement, but you have to do it yourself.

I had a very bad weekend, foodwise. I had kids visiting from out of state, and we ate....it is going to be tough to reverse the damage this week! It seems as though I can be totally good and not lose a thing, but if I eat just slightly badly, the scale registers it. Sigh. I also want to "detox" all the delicious but bad for me food from my system. Back to good clean eating!

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4/16/12 6:26 A

I am big time struggling with my soda and eating. I am doing the yo-yo affect within a few pounds. I have also been struggling with water and I also with getting my stuff around the appartment done. Can anyone help me with these?

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4/14/12 2:33 P

It surprised me when I found out how bad Chinese food is. I'm sure there are good choices but most items are loaded with fat and salt. I haven't had it in ages.

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4/13/12 5:29 P

Linda ~ I'll be praying for your dd too.

Hope everyone is having a nice Friday the 13th and able to enjoy a restful weekend tomorrow.

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4/13/12 4:52 P

Barbara - she is 24. Please send positive thoughts!!

Today met with SIL to have lunch She wanted to eat at a Chinese restaurant which we did. I think my choices were pretty healthy but will check the nutrition tracker to be sure. I know that I did stick with water, brown rice, etc. We took a short walk afterwards so that was also something I needed to do.

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4/13/12 1:12 P

I think I fell off this thread.

Linda, sorry to hear about your daughter. Certainly thinking good thoughts for her. How old is she?

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4/12/12 10:46 A

God is good. Praying too...

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4/10/12 10:51 P

Linda, sending up lots of prayers for you and your family!

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4/10/12 3:07 P

Linda, sending prayers your way.

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4/10/12 2:35 P

Linda, keeping you and your daughter in my prayers.

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4/10/12 12:18 P

Hi team. Hope things are well for all of you. We took youngest daughter for her tests today. They did a biopsy and we won't know the official results for two weeks. The doctor is pretty confident that she does have cervical cancer. Asking for prayers. I know that the mass, I will call it that for lack of better word, was large. We are still trying to process all of this. But God is good and I can only leave it in His hands

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4/8/12 9:22 P

Happy Easter!

I ate too much this weekend and didn't exercise.... Time to get back on plan. But we had a nice weekend with David's birthday ( I bought him a hammock and some UFC DVD's), and with Easter... church and a day with relatives.

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4/6/12 4:19 P

Thank you Helen for the prayers. I hope you all enjoy David's birthday.

It is a sunny Good Friday. Hope you are all enjoying your day. Today I had a few errands to run. Haven't gotten any organized exercise in yet but will be doing that soon. Had a few phone calls to make. Now it is time to just do what I want...

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4/6/12 3:58 P

Praying for your daughter, Linda.

We have to live through a holiday full of food this weekend as well... I don't have any exact plans on how to do it yet. We are celebrating David's Birthday today ahd tomorrow and we'll be with family and lots of food on Sunday. It's my first sugar-free Easter.

I don't know what to wear for Easter. I do fit in a couple of nice enough dresses, but they are summer/sleeveless dresses and it will be in the 50's on Sunday.

David is taking us out for dinner at Costco tonight then to a really nice play ground and then home for ice cream and whipped cream for his Birthday. We took the day off of school today and I gave all the kids hair cuts and made sure their nails are clipped nicely. I also hope to tidy the house and decorate it for David's Birthday. We decorated for Easter a few weeks ago. My oldest is at my MIL's now, mowing for the first time this season.

Daniel was up 4 times last night and I'm feeling pretty beat. I tried to put him down for a nap a couple of times today but he's still up. My daughter giving him a bath now (just gave him a haircut), then I'll try to put him down again and take a nap myself.

Yesterday we had a teenager and his mom over. We had a nice visit, but I didn't get to eat my snack and when they left I was overly hungry and then I overate at dinner and in the evening.

Gotta go!

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4/4/12 8:18 P

I am in a hotel and fortunately have good internet service. On my way from our home in Florida to our family in Ohio for Easter. It is going to be a change in weather conditions but I have packed slacks instead of shorts or capri's. But it will be nice to see everyone. Unfortunately, younger daughter has medical tests on Tuesday which will check her cells for cancer of the cervix. Asking for prayers for anyone who is so inclined. Really worried about her.

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4/4/12 6:56 P

Jan, I spent a month in Portland once and loved it. We went up Mount Hood and went to the beach.... What a beautiful area! I live in NJ, near NY city. NJ has it's beauties too. It has been cold here, but today was better, in the low 60's.

I ate on plan today and exercised a lot... half hour on the bike, 8mm, and 5 miles with Leslie. I was so excited to be at 170 lbs this morning, so it motivated me to work hard today.

This will be my first sugar free Easter. I'm making/ bringing fruit salad (which I can eat) and rice pudding. I'll make some rice pudding for myself with stevia, or maybe just plain, without stevia or sugar.

Saturday is David's birthday (my husband). We will have potato chips, nachos, cheese cake, whipped cream and ice cream, and we are going out for dinner, probably to Costco and David said he'll buy me a grilled chicken salad there. It will be a challenge to stay on plan that day, and on Easter at my SIL's house.

I took a nap today and I feel pretty well. I have a friend coming over tomorrow with her son for a visit in the afternoon. The house is in pretty good shape today, but the basement is a disaster area.


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4/3/12 3:02 P

Got my Vitamin D in. I ate lunch under the trees with my shoes off, wiggling my toes in the grass. It Felt so good! I still meed to do Monday/Tuesday goals and also a fold a load on laundry that I left in the dryer this morning.


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4/2/12 9:17 P

I've been working in my flowerbeds all week LOVING spring in TX!

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We've had the rainiest March on record here in the Portland, Oregon area. Today I took all the clothes out of my bedroom closet and cleaned the walls and floor. Today is actually sunny so I hope to do some sorting of papers on the patio table.

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4/2/12 9:53 A

Same here - springtime always perks me up. Hopefully it will perk up my weight loss!

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4/1/12 7:49 P

I'm looking forward to renewed enthusiasm with the newness of Spring this April. I'm eager to air out the house and bedrooms, and also focus on the the growth of plants and trees - and the planting of annuals, both flowers and vegetables!

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4/1/12 12:17 A

Let's begin our April Chat on this thread.

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