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9/12/11 8:49 P

I can imagine. I remember T-Balll with my grandson now 11. Too Funny!

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9/12/11 5:32 P

Yea to the oranges, we did it!

Mary - the cutest thing ever watching 4 year old running around and getting in a snit when someone takes the ball from them. LOL

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9/11/11 11:53 P

Good Evening Oranges!! Sunday is almost gone.

Congratulations!!! We hung in there and got it done. We had a spectacular August and are off and running for September. Great job Team!

HappySoul, how was the soccer game. I'll bet it was the cutest.

Have a great week everyone.

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9/10/11 8:41 A

Hi Oranges,

Off this morning to see my 4 year old granddaughter's 1st soccer game...LOL

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9/7/11 11:04 A

Hi Oranges

I'm prepared for the week and looking forward to working off the next few pounds. I'm getting my body to listen to mental messages that its all right to board the train to Onederland. Tee Hee

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9/6/11 8:42 P

Hi Oranges

I am so happy so see so many of your smiling faces in the September Challenge. Have a great week.

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9/6/11 12:25 P

Hi Oranges,

Well I am ready for the week, have lunches planned that I will be bringing to work. Know what days I am exercising and staying mindful of portion control

Make it a good one

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9/3/11 3:15 P

Hi Oranges!
Will have to watch my portions too since we are having company tonight.

Doing some cleanup and then resting since I found out I have a secondary infection from my cold but good news is strep was negative. I started going downhill again yesterday afternoon and talk about going bad at a good pace! I ended up calling and luckily got in last appointment. Ears hurt, throat and hard to swallow. I have a 3 pack antibiotic to take and should be resting all day but we have friends stopping by on their way home and haven't seen them in quite a while. I'm concerned though since we are flying off on vacation soon too and I've got to get rid of this!!!

If you don't hear from me much it's because I'm just doing a quick stop by and inputting stats and that's about it.

Hope everyone has a great Holiday weekend and stay well!

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9/3/11 10:39 A

Hi oranges,

Watch portion size is my mantra for today, especially since we are eating out for lunch and dinner because of GS's soccer games.

Enjoy your day

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9/2/11 10:07 A

Have a safe and healthy Friday everyone

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9/2/11 9:59 A

Just wishing every a great TGIF

Make healthy choices today

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9/1/11 3:29 P

Hi Oranges,

Computer day for me. I trying to come up with particulars for a business idea I have. It needs some structure before my meeting. Have great day.

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9/1/11 10:58 A

Hi Oranges,

Today I am not in the office and have a Dr's appointment and then dashing and zooming around. Need to bring a snack for the car so that I don't get overly hungry and then over eat.

Take care and stay healthy

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9/1/11 6:15 A

That's okay Cindy! I just enjoyed doing the challenge. Didn't see anything for Sept but I won't be able to do Sept anyway. If there's one in Oct I'll be back!!!

Have a great day all Oranges!!!

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8/31/11 12:36 P

Coming here is a habit. This was my SP Challenge. When I decided to do Spark People back at the the end of Februay I just plunged in. Doing the Basics exercises this month have been so helpful. I divided my weight loss into two phases. I am happy with my progress.

I wish continued success toward getting healthy and fit for all of the Orange Team and the Walking/Leslie Team.

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8/31/11 6:33 A

Thank you for the kind replies.

Coming here has become a habit! LOL. Wish building other habits were this easy!!!!

I guess I'll start looking for the next challenge so I can keep on track.

Hope everyone has a really great last day of August.

Cindy

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8/30/11 11:47 A

GM Oranges, They say it takes 30 days to make a habit. Meeting here is a habit since we started the challenge. Cindy, don't worry. It will be fine. I have to take my shoes off to count.

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8/30/11 10:38 A

Cindy....that could happen to anyone, (that is why I use a calculator)LOL

Hi oranges,

Watching my portions today especially since an employee just brought in fresh bagels and we have a catered lunch at work.

Stay healthy

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8/30/11 8:29 A

Oranges!!! I'm so embarrassed. On week three I miscalculated my points. I was NOT in first place, or second and I don't know maybe not even third. I'm so sorry. How embarrassing. Anyway, I've written to Kim and I'll write specifically to Anna & Donna. They deserve the accolades!!!!!!!!!!

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8/29/11 12:18 P

Good morning oranges,

Swap meet was fun and great exercise...ours is huge!! Did buy veggies and a few other kitchen items.

Today is work (well I am here already) but once I get home tonight...I am free, free, free LOL

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8/29/11 9:48 A

Good morning Orange Team

The challenge has been a great experience for me. This was my first. I learned about some new tools and interacted with some wonderful people. I love being part of this team and will stick around and keep walking. Have a wonderfully healthy week.

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8/29/11 7:48 A

Hey Oranges - sorry to be mia. I seemed to have fizzled the last week of the challenge. I have some thoughts on things I need to do to improve though. The challenge reminded me of many important habits that I need to KEEP working on. Including drinking that water! The best part of the challenge was meeting some really nice people here. This has been my first time interacting on the public spark teams. I've really liked it. Hope everyone else enjoyed the challenge as well. I'm not sure what's next on the Walking/Leslie Sansone Team but I'm sure to stick around! Thanks everyone for helping to make this so fun.

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8/28/11 6:25 P

Hello Team,

It's been just the best Sunday for me. My lunch date stretched into my grand spending the night. He loves to cuddle while we watch a movie. I usually fall asleep a few times as I don't usually sit still that long watching movies. He has a bowl of ice cream that I buy especially for him and teases me about being his "poor" Nana. We straighten the kitchen together and go to bed. Its been a splendifirous and healthy weekend.

Anna I do hope the coughing doesn't continue to trouble you. I add a little honey and lemon to my tea when I have a cough. That seems to help.

HappySoul, How was the swap meet? I've never gone to one but think it would be exciting. I belong to two freecycle groups and its wonderful to give away what I no longer want or need to someone else and sometimes to find what I need from another.

I hope everyone in Irene's path are safe and don't suffer too much damage. I'm a FEMA disaster inspector and may be deployed in a few days.

Have a great challenge week. Be safe, healthy and sparkling!

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8/28/11 3:37 P

Hi Oranges,
We went out today and did a little shopping. Found a few things for our trip.

Carol, how did your swap meet go?

We've been watching a lot of the news on Irene. Hoping everything is going okay for all Spark friends.

Hope all Oranges have been having a great challenge week!

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8/28/11 9:27 A

Hi Oranges,

Have a safe and healthy Sunday. All of our east coast friends, hope you have power and no flooding.

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8/27/11 1:17 P

Hi fellow Oranges,
I'm taking it easy today. Planned on going out with DH to pick up stuff but woke up early again coughing so got up and had tea and was online for a bit. Then went back to bed. Too bad I didn't go, he forgot his card for Sam's. Will get the stuff next time!

Lamary what a date! Such a gentleman. Enjoy!

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8/27/11 10:20 A

Hi Oranges,

Anna - I also am weak in the upper body, good job that you did it.

LaMary - ohhh, he sounds so nice and this builds great memories, have a fun lunch.

DH and I are going to the swap meet today for a hour of walking and snooping at all the stuff. It is going to be very warm so we are leaving by 8:00.

Have a healthy day

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8/27/11 10:13 A

Happy Saturday! I am pumped today. I have a date with my only grandchild for lunch. He is eleven and always invites me. I pick him up, he selects the restaurant and takes my arm like a little gentleman. He always has some interesting stories from his week to make me laugh. He knows I'm Sparking and losing weight and encourages me. We have a ball together. Definitely the hightlight of my day.

Be blessed, healthy and active today team. Give thanks.

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8/26/11 9:58 P

I did some prelim at the gym we joined and although I know I'm whimpy in upper area when I did the step up for 3 minutes I wasn't too bad. We'll see as we go along. I always feel like I'm breathing too heavily after some exercise so I'm hoping it's just that I haven't done it a lot for a long time! Oh, I'm not going to blame the cold/virus!!! My holding the wall squat and the plank were good, Of course room for lots of improvement!

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8/26/11 11:56 A

Hello Orangettes, I'm sneaking in a good morning before since its almost afternoon here. Yesterday was soo busy even without doing the long walk. I cleaned the basement, killed spiders (yuck! I'm afraid of them) and mopped the floors.

Anna, the ankle feels better today. Thank you for the good wishes. I do hope you are one day closer to being rid of the cold/virus.

Today I'm packing give away boxes to be picked up. Amazing how much we accumulate that is not needed. I'm off to have a fruitful happy Friday.

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8/26/11 10:13 A

HI Oranges,

TGIF for sure!

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8/26/11 4:48 A

Hi Orangettes!
Cindy how did you do on the water? Lamary hope your ankle is better. Thanks for the well wishes all! I'm hoping to rest up a bit this weekend - TGIF!!!! Going to get my water in today. I have been having a little more just because of this cold. I think 12 is my limit tho especially since I get busy at work! With a bottle sitting right there it usually reminds me!
Going to gym tonight so will get some cardio and strength in but not going to push it.

Have a really great day everyone!!!

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8/25/11 10:42 A

Hi Oranges,

Listening to a great lecture from Dean Ornish, already heard Caldwell Esselstyn MD's - both on You Tube and both on heart disease - reversing it. Really great

Make it a good one

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8/25/11 10:06 A

Hi Orangettes. Its Thursday of another great week.

Anna, I hope that you are much better today and more like your old self. I too willl have less cardio today. My ankle is sore. Yesterday I wrapped it with an elastic bandage and walked slower; today I will rest it altogether. Today I will do exercises and stretches that don't stress it too much, get more steps in doing extra housework and do a fruit and vegetable day.

Its my cleaning day so I'm off.

Think Strong and Orange.

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8/25/11 7:59 A

Wow Anna. That really has been hanging on a long time. So sorry! Hopefully, you are just dealing with the tail end and will wake up good as new.

So today I'm just thinking in my head "water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water". Why? Becuase for some reason when I'm busy I forget to drink! Well, except coffee.

It seems like everyone is doing pretty well again this week. Hooray team!!!!

Have a great Thursday oranges!

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8/24/11 9:21 P

Hi fellow oranges,
I'm still trying to get rid of the cold/virus that refuses to leave so took it a bit easier today. Still got my 1/2 hr cardio in and a little strength and stretch but not my 10,000 steps. Tried to cut down on the amount I ate since the exercise I usually get in was cut.

Hope everyone had a happy hump day!

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8/24/11 10:46 A

Hi Oranges,

Lets make today better than yesterday...and it is hump day!

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8/24/11 8:02 A

Good Morning Oranges! Are we ready for another fine day of being healthy and strong? I am. Yesterday was a long one but I am shaking the lead out starting today's adventure. Be encouraged,happy and Sparked today. WE can do it!

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8/23/11 9:56 A

Hi Oranges,

We can have a great health day today both in our food choices and doing our exercise

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8/23/11 9:27 A

Good Morning Orange Team. Weights and strength are first today, then my longer walk. I have a busy afternoon and evening planned. Lets get strong and healthy. Go Orange!

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8/23/11 8:14 A

Great motivation from the orange huddle!!! Go team go!!!!!

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8/23/11 7:06 A

Good morning Donna and all Orangettes! I plan to get in my walking today and do some weight work!!! WooHoo, go team!!!

Have a GREAT Day!

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8/23/11 7:01 A

Happy Tuesday morning to my little orange buddies. Hope your Monday was awesome and that Tuesday follows suit. My affirmation for today:

I find myself growing in wisdom, courage and good health and responding to others with compassion.



So no orange team. Let's all take a and do our weights today ~ Donna

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8/22/11 9:51 A

Its motivated and energetic Monday team. Lets rock this week.

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8/22/11 8:48 A

Happy Monday orange teammates! Week 4 of the challenge here we come! We can do this and do it well!!!

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8/22/11 7:13 A

Good morning everyone. Here's to the start of a new week.. Have a blessed day.

Encouragement for the day ~
To succeed... You need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.
Tony Dorsett

Together we can make it happen ~ Donna

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8/21/11 9:55 A

Good morning Oranges. Looks like today will be a nice day. I'm going to see if we can go out for a walk this afternoon. Cold virus still bothering me. Hacking away early this morning. Did get back to sleep finally but then started again a few hours later. I usually feel better during the day so hope to get out in this nice weather! Will get in a little exercise too!

Have a nice day all!

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8/21/11 9:20 A

Happy Sunday Oranges,

Going to do some batch cooking today so that some of my dinner meals will be done for the work week.

Focus on health today, we can do this

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8/21/11 9:03 A

Good Morning Orange Team. Its a glorious, beautiful Sunday to get up and get moving. I'm walking. Have a wonderful restful day.

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8/20/11 9:47 A

Good job Donna on getting in your 3 miles

Hi Oranges,

Walking around "mile square park" today. Will wear my knee brace so I don't continue to irritate my left knee.

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8/20/11 9:10 A

Heading out to do errands/shop return stuff this morning. Hope to get some walking in this afternoon but chance of rain so we'll see. May be a good day to do a walking tape!

Have a great day!

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8/20/11 9:07 A

Happy Saturday morning everyone.

Hope you weekend is off to a great start. Mine started at 4:30 AM when I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep, so I rolled out of bed, hit the bathroom, grabbed my water and walked 3 miles. WooHoo.. Done for the day.. well that and I did 30 min on the gazelle too. One of the best compliments I've had in a while is seeing someone I hadn't seen in almost a year and they said to me "How much weight have you lost?" WooHoo.. that put a smile on my face.. I'm loving it yes I am.

Affirmation for the day:
"I look for the good in any situation and I choose to experience the feeling of enthusiasm about the activity in that situation. Now I am cooking with enthusiasm!"

Donna

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8/20/11 7:10 A

Heading out for a morning walk. Stay healthy, energized and positive today Orangettes!

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8/19/11 8:38 A

Good Morning Orange Team. Its Friday another day to be thankful for small things. Stay healthy and walk, walk, walk.

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8/19/11 8:24 A

Hi Oranges,

Have a PTO day and will be sitting for all 3 grandkids. Taking them to the park so for me NO mindless eating and walk, walk, walk!

Have a great day

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8/18/11 7:17 P

I should have taken a break am at work and participated. GO TEAM! Best I can do for now!
I was at work all day and so tired right now. Cold/virus has a ways to go before it's gone I guess! I did do my walking duriing lunch hour and before work, plus had to go to another building to pick up stuff later in the day so I have over 5 miles. I have to be in tomorrow since coworker and sup are both off! So, going to sign off soon and relax/snooze.

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