I never, ever try to lose any more than five pounds...no more. Just 5 crappy pounds; it's doable, who can't lose five crappy pounds? So who's to say if once I'm there, I just might decide to start all over again to lose five crappy pounds--it's doable...who can't lose five crappy pounds?
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I go in 10 lb increments, but 5 lb increments sounds easier.
SEGODSIL5/27/2010 6:30:00 PM
I will use this idea. Thanks!!
BILLY42255/27/2010 11:18:00 AM
Love it! Thanks for the smile today!
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Great advice!
