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it feels good when you notice a change without impact then its called progress, my grocery basket has improved over the years and it looks good on ME while im pushing the cart. its like wearing a new outfit. push the cart and smile!
PLATINUM7551/24/2011 6:16:00 PM
the positive power to "NO" is awesome isn't is! Keep up the good work!
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when shopping for food.I reach for the healty items.I might look at the snack items but I tell myself .'You dont want to step backwards.take a step foward.' The healthy item gets placed in my cart this way!
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