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1/4/13 11:01 P

Happy Beginning of the rest of your life!

Choices, choices!
So many to make; so many to not make.
Wisdom, strength, peace,
all necessities for a successful day, hour, minute.

Choose carefully until the choice is habitual.
One step at a time,
One choice at a time,
One pound at a time.

My best wishes for all of us.

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1/4/13 9:54 P

hello to you.

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1/4/13 8:10 P

Hello slow pokes. I got an early call to come into work early today so I didn't get a chance to stop in this morning. I'm am reading everyones' posts daily in hopes of getting to know the regulars a little so I can comment on your posts. So in the meantime I send well wishes to everyone and hope that everyone is making the best possible healthy choices available to you. Stay strong and positive and keep thinking all the things in your life that really matter. Keep a smile on your face and take the time ro offer random acts of kindness to others.

Have a relaxing evening.

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1/4/13 5:52 P

& Prayers coming your way Amy......
I am also reading Eat, Pray Love..but have read another book in between....lol...
Maybe you just need to email all the places and the one God wants you to volenteer in will be the one that replies to you!!!!!!
Just a thought and something i quite often do ....

Rose...you can do this...

Vicki...thats awesome....

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1/4/13 3:46 P

you need a hug. so sending one to you.

my family is a pain sometimes too.

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1/4/13 2:09 P

My sister still hasn't had the baby. I am still being patience. I would love to have some good news.

I talked to Pete, my biological father, last night. He is in denial and he was a little snappy. I feel a lot better that I at least got to tell him, "I love him." The doctors' did increase is oxygen from 12 liters to the maximum 15 liters.

I talked to one of my sister and his wife last night as well. I also found that I related to some very cruel people. They called the VA hospital that he is staying at and asked, "If it is true will he be dead by the weekend!"

Who does that?

All I asked is prayer for conviction for the crucial heartless people that would do that!

My resolutions:

I started a book last night, Eat Pray Love. I made through chapter 12. They were very little chapters. Some were as small as a page. So far so good!

I also emailed one place that I would like to volunteer. I have two more places that I am interested in. I figure if I do not get a response by Tuesday I will move to the second one on my list.

I got in contact with one of the schools I am interested. She will be emailing me more information that I had requested. I have about 5 schools on the list. I just have to look at all the variables.

I took Kaleb swimming on Wednesday. Today, I am going to the gym just to distress and rejuvenate. Monday, I start the Wellness Clinic. I am pretty excited about it.

One Step at a time...

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1/4/13 1:59 P

Hi all
Went with DH to the foot doctor. He is now in diabetic shoes we will get them in 4 weeks. He just bought a new pair of boots and the Dr told him not to ware them anymore

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1/4/13 1:38 P

Hello!
I am tracking food today for the first time ~ WOOT!
I'm so happy to be feeling motivated but not pressured. It's completely different from the two extremes - challenged beyond what I think can do, on the one hand, and flat out blob-on-the-couch giving up, on the other.
Glad I found this team!!

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1/4/13 12:30 P

do they have group exercises in the pool. i love those. i wear water shoes (like what you would wear on the beach)

enjoy the day.

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1/4/13 11:33 A

Good Morning, or what's left of it. Went to the fitness center this morning and I did 20 minutes on the recumbrant bike. I would have done more but Bob wasn't up to staying too long today. He had planned to use the recumbrant bike too but his left leg wouldn't co-operate. So for now he'll just use the pool. Next week I've got to pick up a swimsuit so I can use the pool too. I think Bob will stay longer as long as I work out in the pool with him.
It's raining off and on today so won't be doing anything outside.
Hope everyone has a good day.

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1/3/13 10:46 P

Am praying for you Amy....

Laurance...woohoo....go you

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1/3/13 9:47 P

I'm still on my diet, and feeling good about it.

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1/3/13 9:12 P

Amy I hope tomorrow is better for you

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1/3/13 5:04 P

Amy, Sorry to hear your days been so rough on you. I'm sorry to hear about your father. Hope he's not in any pain.

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1/3/13 4:58 P

Am doing well foodwise and looking to have a decrease when I WI at WW next wednesday....woohoo...that will be a real motivation to keep me going forward

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1/3/13 4:09 P

well i feel better that i did the exercises, but do not like feeling sore after.

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1/3/13 1:20 P

I did a quick lower body workout yesterday, so of course today my legs feel sore and tight. This morning I did a quick upper body exercise, so that's what I'm looking forward to feeling tomorrow.

Am I the only one who feels stronger just because I'm sore?

I'm getting back to tracking my meals these last 3 days... it's been a challenge, but I've decided that this year, if I can't manage to write down what I'm eating, especially when I'm sitting at a computer with internet access 8 hours a day... I've got a problem.

I got an email today saying I won a free lunch next Tuesday! I get to take 3 people with me, but I don't have anyone who would be able to... Maybe they'll let me get something I could take home for my husband--he'll be at work and won't be able to leave during his shift.

I've been sneaking home to work out before I go pick up my daughters from daycare... I miss the extra few minutes I could spend with them, and I miss getting to talk to both of their teachers--they get sent home before the place closes, as the number of kids goes down--but I've got to realize that I need to spend some time on me, too.

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1/3/13 12:27 P

This is one of the worst days ever.

I got into a huge argument this morning with my roommate.

I got into my car and my check engine light is on. My car feels like it is going to stall.

When I finally made it to work I got an emotional phone call. It was Stella, my biological father's wife, she was telling me my father is in his final days.

Then I got a call from my son's teacher and he has a rash. Now I am waiting on his doctor to call me back.

I have had two anxiety attacks since I woke up. It is just to much.

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1/3/13 11:59 A

may 2013 be healthier for all of us

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1/3/13 11:08 A

well i did some stretching and plan to finish that. this evening i will go to water exercises. got to do my marching in place.

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1/3/13 9:16 A

Good morning slow pokes. I hope everyone had a good day yesterday and is ready for another one today.

I eat healthy updated my SP page, nutrition info, tracker my food, did 20 push ups against the counter top, walked about 10 total minutes at work, and pedaled the floor bike for 20 minutes, and did some SPARKING.

IToday I will try to do as well or even better. My challenge today is that I am going to an Asian buffet tonight so my plan is to have the salad bar, of course, soup, and a fresh made entree of shrimp, mushroom and bean sprouts.

That's it for me ladies please have a happy healthy day today.

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1/3/13 8:46 A

Today I'll be getting in a little extra walking as I'll be washing clothes and that means back and forth going to the laundry room. No biggie exercise, but better than nothing.
Hope everyone is having a good Thursday.

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1/3/13 1:21 A

Got a few things done today but cant say there was a lot of exercise....although I did spend 20 mins in the garden.....

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1/3/13 1:13 A

Today I managed to get out for a 4-mile walk. The weather was lovely.

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1/2/13 5:52 P

Hope everyone is having a great evening. Do something special for you. You deserve it!

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1/2/13 5:49 P

Awesome link...thanks so much...

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1/2/13 5:31 P

New Year's Day I started the diet. Once again. As usual. This time I'd like to get down into the lower 120's. Actually I'd like to get to less than that, but I'm content to get into the low 120's now, and lose more some time later. I'm willing to be a Slow Loser.

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1/2/13 12:13 P

My maintenance period is over. I didn't do so bad. I am at 250.5 pounds. I stayed within 5 pounds. I am very happy that I could maintain because that just proves to me that once I hit my goal weight I will be able to maintain.

Who wants to loss all the weight and then just gain it back? I sure don't!

Now that the New Year is here... I have my resolutions:

Weight: Last year I lost 88 pounds. This year goal is 51 pounds. I want the end of this year to be in Onelander. I have seen a 100 anything since I was in 7th Grade. That is less then a pound a week. Since I am not just dreaming or wishing this is how I will attack on my fat :)

Friday, I went to the shoe store brought a new pair of sneakers because my old ones are falling apart. They are my Christmas and New Year's present to myself. (My excuse not to work out every day.)

I called my gym on Monday and I made an appointment for the Wellness Clinic which last 12 weeks. I will be held accountable. I was surprised that the clinic is included in my membership!

This morning I took all the leftover candy, cakes, cookies and chocolate brought them to work! My home is healthy and less tempting again.


I blogged the rest of my resolutions.

FYI: My sister hasn't had her baby yet!

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1/2/13 12:00 P

Happy New Year!

Just wanted to share . . .

When checking my emails this AM, I saw this newsletter from Dr Ben Kim. He is a naturopathic doctor from Canada. I enjoyed this article so much, I wanted to share it with this team because so many of us are dealing with chronic pain or disease. It is well worth the reading.

Here is the link:


http://www.drbenkim.com/best-way-stay-healthy

Copy and paste and be blessed!

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1/2/13 9:28 A

did arm exercies yesterday with light weights. going to do water exercises today with working on my legs today.

then it is time to say goodbye to christmas decorations.

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1/2/13 9:13 A

Good mornin' slow pokes !!! I am looking forward to seeing you all every morning, that's when I will be popping in on a daily basis. I'm sharing my Tip For The Day with you as well ...

Staying Focused is my plan for today, I will do my best to keep the word healthy in my mind for all I do today. If it works today I'll try it again tomorrow.

How about you? What's your plan ?? Care to share ???

Make it happen team !!!

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1/2/13 8:55 A

in 2013!

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1/2/13 8:25 A

lose wieght, get more fit. that is short.

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1/2/13 1:15 A

Happy New Year, everyone! If you can't get all your goals last year, perhaps this year it's better to make simpler, shorter list :D

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1/1/13 9:17 P

Happy New Year....a great year for us to focus on achieving our goals....

Edited by: LYNMEINDERS at: 1/2/2013 (01:34)

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1/1/13 8:57 P

Happy New Year to all. Let this be the year we achieve our weight, fitness & heath goals!

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1/1/13 8:04 P

2013

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1/1/13 5:54 P

Happy New Year. time to start and continue our goals and to live our lives.

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1/1/13 5:00 P

Happy New Year to us all

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1/1/13 4:48 P

I want everyone to have a HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!

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1/1/13 2:58 P

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

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1/1/13 1:53 P

Happy New Year!!!

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1/1/13 11:35 A

Good day and Happy 2013 to this team. I joined late in Dec so I could become active on this team starting today. I've been on SP since 2010 and am very active here. Please stop by my page and get to know a little about me if you are interested. I was a very slow loser in 2012 and that's what motivated me to join this team. I look forward to getting to know at least some of you as this team membership is very LARGE !!!

My main focus for 2013 is gonna be on fitness which is VRY hard for me to even think about !!! Although I am way more active since I have lost 100lbs since Jan 2010 when I started my journey to living a healthier life. It is a way of life for me now but I know I NEED to incorporate fitness into it on a more regular basis. So that is my goal for 2013.

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1/1/13 11:27 A

The hubs and I watched the ball drop on Times Square, kissed each other at midnight, toasted each other with Sparkling Grape Juice and went to bed! He had to work today, so I tried to get him to go to bed earlier, but he wanted to stay up with me so he could kiss me! Such a sweet man!
Happy New Year everyone! Let's get even healthier this year!



Marsha

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1/1/13 8:37 A

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!
Hope the start of a brand new year will get everyone motivated to get healthier. I've set goals and fully intend to follow thru with them. How about you?

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1/1/13 6:47 A

Happy New Year!

I had 10 others over for a New Year's eve party last night. Seven of us stayed up past midnight...playing a game.

Have a good 2013!



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1/1/13 4:27 A

Happy New Year everyone

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1/1/13 12:31 A

Happy New Year all.

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1/1/13 12:30 A

Happy New Year, Slow Losers!
We had supper of homemade split pea soup and homemade bread, watched old movies,and had a great visit with friends.
May 2013 be the healthiest year yet!

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