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ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 9/21/14 8:01 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

SHERYLP461 Posts: 12,790 9/21/14 8:30 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I retired at 62 and returned to work part time. However I got more and more involved with my community, Slow Food and Environmental activism, I have since retired again. Sheryl Ft Pierce, FL EST 10/12 181.2 10/19 10/26 181 11/02 181 11/09 181 11/16 183.2 11/17 181.4 11/23 183.8 11/30 183.8 12/7 183.8 12/14 183.8 12/21 182.4 12/28 1/5 185 1/12 182.6 1/19 182.4 1/26 181.6 "Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections." --Anonymous  April Minutes: 103   0 90 180 270 360

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 9/12/14 11:08 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I am retired and busy. I cannot see ever stopping completely. I make a little extra $ here and there and do volunteer work, as well. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

CATIEWINS Posts: 597 9/12/14 1:10 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Thanks @BOHEMIANCAT. I'd love to retire into a volunteer role to helps the community in some manner. Want more time for hobbies and travel, but also to service in some manner too. Being overweight is hard. Losing weight is hard. Maintaining your weight is hard. Choose your hard.  current weight: 198.0    212 204 196 188 180

JILLINENOLA SparkPoints: (30,376) Fitness Minutes: (11,856) Posts: 917 9/10/14 6:16 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I have 8 yrs before I retire but if I'm still feeling great I might consider working a little longer.  April Minutes: 0   0 31.25 62.5 93.75 125

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 9/9/14 3:04 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Nope ! When I turn 60, I'm done !!

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 9/9/14 12:02 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Do you plan to keep working after retirement? I know many who go on to another career! Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 9/9/14 12:02 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Oh, I am sorry Catrina. I have been there, there is life after and I now have a wonderful husband. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

CATIEWINS Posts: 597 9/9/14 5:36 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Survive divorce! Being overweight is hard. Losing weight is hard. Maintaining your weight is hard. Choose your hard.  current weight: 198.0    212 204 196 188 180

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 9/7/14 11:15 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I did the point system that counted fruits & veggies. I've heard the newest version considers them 0 points. Well, up to a certain amount, I'm sure. Since I didn't do that one, I'm not sure if I would've been as successful. I bought a key chain clicker, points calculator and a step tracker. I still use the step tracker but I don't track points anymore. If I was more serious about losing these last 10lbs, I know I could do it on WW. :-)

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 9/7/14 8:02 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Pattie, I might check out WW! My nephew lost 40 lbs with it. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 9/7/14 12:42 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Linda....you could easily lose 4lbs/month and reach your weight-loss goal of 50lbs in a year. I lost 25lbs in 3 mo. doing the WW Points & walking everyday about 3yrs ago. I ate whatever I wanted but I only ate what I could track. That was key ! Oh, I also did a lot of cheating on that, meaning, there were quite a few days I went over on my points but, I still continually lost weight. :-)

JILLINENOLA SparkPoints: (30,376) Fitness Minutes: (11,856) Posts: 917 9/7/14 8:44 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

More volunteer time  April Minutes: 0   0 31.25 62.5 93.75 125

BELLAMEMAW Posts: 8,370 9/7/14 7:35 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Keep learning about photography I believe in myself, I am a strong woman. I will reach my goals, I will live my life with integrity and intention. I will set a good example for my daughters and my son. I will be a woman that makes my grand children proud when they look at pictures of me long after I've left this earth. Total SparkPoints: 230,675   200,000 212,499 224,999 237,499 249,999 SparkPoints Level 22

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 9/6/14 1:51 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Lose 50 pounds in a year. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 9/6/14 7:43 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Still the same one....become stronger and toner.

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 9/5/14 7:26 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

What is a goal you have? Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 9/4/14 2:04 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Sounds like fun. Ours is dinner and a movie, we are too boring, I guess. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

JILLINENOLA SparkPoints: (30,376) Fitness Minutes: (11,856) Posts: 917 9/3/14 8:40 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Going to the Casino, a little gambling and a lot of dancing!  April Minutes: 0   0 31.25 62.5 93.75 125

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/30/14 1:23 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

What is your favorite "date night"? Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/29/14 12:52 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Yep, it is annoying. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 8/29/14 12:31 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Who else, besides me, is a tad bit annoyed with these new little, square pop-up ads that (temporarily) interfere with reading articles on here ?

JILLINENOLA SparkPoints: (30,376) Fitness Minutes: (11,856) Posts: 917 8/26/14 9:35 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I will be healthier, stronger and look younger due to a better lifestyle!  April Minutes: 0   0 31.25 62.5 93.75 125

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/25/14 12:47 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

"I am somewhere in the future and I look much better than I look right now. " Kim Clement I will be firmer, have lost my tummy and be successful! Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 8/25/14 11:10 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I see myself in the 120s range, smoother back, toned arms and legs and researching for a tummy tuck....

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/24/14 8:34 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Where or how do you see yourself a year from today? Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

MCBETH148 SparkPoints: (5,114) Fitness Minutes: (1,111) Posts: 30 8/24/14 4:56 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Love Trader Joe's pizza crusts-we use them to make pizza on the grill

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 8/23/14 10:33 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

The first thing I do after getting out of bed is go straight to my coffee maker...... Some of my fav daily Brands are: Clarisonic Aria Lancôme Vasanti Strivectin Paula's Choice Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/21/14 9:38 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Mine change. Anything that is Central Market Organic, right now I am liking the elf makeup, Chevy and Ford, Chocolate Teddy Grahams, Neutrogena and Dove bar soap. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

CATIEWINS Posts: 597 8/20/14 9:29 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Sprouts green tea, Garnier BB Cream, Samsung phones, Janome sewing machine, Trader Joe's pizza dough and salads. Being overweight is hard. Losing weight is hard. Maintaining your weight is hard. Choose your hard.  current weight: 198.0    212 204 196 188 180

MCBETH148 SparkPoints: (5,114) Fitness Minutes: (1,111) Posts: 30 8/19/14 8:59 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

So many! Starbucks coffee, OPI and Essie nail polish, Urban Decay eyeshadow to name a few

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/19/14 8:49 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

What are your favorite brands of things you use all the time? anything at all. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

NEW-CAZ SparkPoints: (473,828) Fitness Minutes: (290,172) Posts: 31,836 8/19/14 3:41 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Breakfast, a walk along the nearby beach, maybe stop for a cuppa at JayJay's Cafe and ST on alternate days Caz, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk UK on the North Sea coast, and live with my other half - not married, no kids no pets. Adore UK singer-song writer Robbie Williams. Song I live by; I Love My Life; I love my life, I am powerful, I am beautiful,I am free. I love my life, I am wonderful, I am magical, I am me I love my life Favourite adages; Fall down 7 times, Stand up 8. Getting old is mandatory, growing up is optional .....Walt Disney BLC 28- 36 Panthers  current weight: -0.2  under   5 2.5 0 -2.5 -5

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/11/14 1:34 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

That's great Jill. I start with coffee and a small breakfast where I read my Bible and then pray. Exercise is next. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

JILLINENOLA SparkPoints: (30,376) Fitness Minutes: (11,856) Posts: 917 8/11/14 8:19 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Pray  April Minutes: 0   0 31.25 62.5 93.75 125

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/10/14 8:07 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

What do you do first thing when you wake up every morning? Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

JILLINENOLA SparkPoints: (30,376) Fitness Minutes: (11,856) Posts: 917 8/9/14 10:54 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Roast chicken(cavity stuffed w/ lemon, 10 garlic cloves and fresh herbs) healthy mashed potatoes and sautéed Brussels sprouts. I know what I'm having for dinner!  April Minutes: 0   0 31.25 62.5 93.75 125

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/7/14 9:13 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Well that makes me hungry! I guess my favorite is roast beef with potatoes and carrots. ... or brisket cooked low and slow with potato salad and german coleslaw. I love salads too, with everything on them, peppers, radishes, cucumbers, berries, etc. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 8/6/14 10:01 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Ribeye Steak with a skewer of Large Prawns (cooked on the grill) , Asparagus wrapped in Bacon , Rice Pilaf w/Pine Nuts , Salad (mixed greens) with Grape Tomatoes/Walnuts/Red Grapes (sliced in halves) and usually Asian Dressing. :-)

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/6/14 1:04 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

OK, what is your favorite meal? Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/6/14 9:15 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I am running out of moisturizer which I got from HSN. What is your favorite facial moisturizer or wrinkle treatment? Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

JILLINENOLA SparkPoints: (30,376) Fitness Minutes: (11,856) Posts: 917 8/6/14 8:07 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Strength traing-I love to lift weights  April Minutes: 0   0 31.25 62.5 93.75 125

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/5/14 5:45 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 8/5/14 11:57 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Dancing ! For me, it is fun and keeps my butt in shape. :-)

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/5/14 9:54 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

What is your favorite exercise? I have discovered aqua fit is mine! Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

NEW-CAZ SparkPoints: (473,828) Fitness Minutes: (290,172) Posts: 31,836 8/5/14 3:17 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

cook at home- we rarely eat out Caz, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk UK on the North Sea coast, and live with my other half - not married, no kids no pets. Adore UK singer-song writer Robbie Williams. Song I live by; I Love My Life; I love my life, I am powerful, I am beautiful,I am free. I love my life, I am wonderful, I am magical, I am me I love my life Favourite adages; Fall down 7 times, Stand up 8. Getting old is mandatory, growing up is optional .....Walt Disney BLC 28- 36 Panthers  current weight: -0.2  under   5 2.5 0 -2.5 -5

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 8/4/14 12:07 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I am on my home desktop computer. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 8/4/14 10:06 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

What is your Go-To device when you are on SparkPeople ? I use my iPad

JILLINENOLA SparkPoints: (30,376) Fitness Minutes: (11,856) Posts: 917 8/4/14 8:50 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

When I've had a really bad day I'm more likely to cook. Being in the kitchen and creating is very calming for me. The chopping, stirring, tasting etc. allows me to review my day in a different frame of mind.  April Minutes: 0   0 31.25 62.5 93.75 125

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 7/26/14 8:50 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I'm with you Linda ! I just realized I didn't answer this when I posted it... Lol I'm more apt to go out and eat though on really crappy days. Be waited on, no dishes to clean and I choose items on the menu that I don't make at home ( well, when I cook ) :-)

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 7/26/14 10:11 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

If it is a really crappy day, probably number 2 or 3 and try to make healthy choices with both. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 7/25/14 9:39 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Okay, so....you had a really crappy day and now it's time to think about what's for dinner. What are you most likely to do? A) Cook something at home B) Go out to eat and relax C) Pick up something fast and bring it home to eat

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 7/24/14 6:11 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Ya'll are making me hungry! Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

CATIEWINS Posts: 597 7/24/14 1:46 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Oatmeal with blueberries, cinnamon, flax meal and chia seed. When time permits I love scrambled eggs with toast. Keeps me full for many hours. The fiber in the oatmeal though is a great way to start the day. Being overweight is hard. Losing weight is hard. Maintaining your weight is hard. Choose your hard.  current weight: 198.0    212 204 196 188 180

JSIMMON1 Posts: 230 7/22/14 9:15 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I LOVE peanut butter and toast but try to limit my carbs so my favorite breakfast right now is an omelette w 2 eggs, onions, tomatoes, feta cheese and thyme. YUMMY! and I'm never hungry before lunch (sometimes not even hungry til 1:30 or 2:00 in the afternoon).  April Minutes: 574   0 500 1000 1500 2000

JILLINENOLA SparkPoints: (30,376) Fitness Minutes: (11,856) Posts: 917 7/22/14 7:05 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Peanut butter toast. I like the bread that has lots of stuff in it(seeds, nuts, fruits) yummy!  April Minutes: 0   0 31.25 62.5 93.75 125

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 7/21/14 7:58 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Thanks Linda.. :-) I don't have a favorite breakfast. Lol

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 7/21/14 5:34 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

New question, what is your favorite breakfast? I usually eat cereal, cold or cooked and now I have added a boiled egg. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 7/21/14 5:33 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Pattie! Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 7/20/14 7:57 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I forced myself to eat a breakfast croissant before I started work this morning. Egg/Sausage/Cheese. Yes...I admit, I felt pretty good for about 4 hours. I also bought a pkg of 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins, jar of Honey & real Butter to nosh on while driving to work. Hopefully, it will eventually become a norm for me. I have never, ever been a breakfast eater. It's always been hit or miss with me. (Mostly miss). :-o

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 7/19/14 3:52 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

The nutritionist told me I was not eating enough for breakfast and lunch and not enough protein for those two meals. I have a plan now that I can live with. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 7/18/14 10:52 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Linda, you really don't want to be like me.... Lol Not eating very much is not conducive to weight loss. When I eat around 1,000-1,200 cal/day of healthy food choices for a reasonable amount of time, the scale shows lbs. lost. I lose inches and feel pretty good. But I never stick to it long enough to achieve my goal weight. I really think it's my pain Meds that cause my loss of appetite. So.....while I'm working this weekend (as usual), what are your plans ? :-)

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 7/18/14 12:36 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Not thinking about food... wish I had that problem. I seem to be always hungry, but I control it or eat raw veggies. Occasionally I succumb to baked chips or chocolate... Here's a tip, L-Lysine helps ulcers or canker sores in your mouth. Since I started eating meat again, no problem! Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 7/18/14 7:37 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Linda, so sorry you experienced ulcers in your mouth and so happy they're gone ! Whew !! When I'm done with this current bottle of Probiotics I will try the Phillips. Red meat is my favorite. I use to eat it A LOT ! Heh heh My eating habits are terrible ( to say the least )...I can go an entire day without even thinking about food and just drink coffee and water (which really upsets my husband). He has made one of his missions in life to call me from work at night and ask me, "What did you eat today". I know that my digestive issues have to do with what I eat and the fact that I eat very little. I really should take better care of my body

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 7/17/14 10:40 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Could be, but if I don't take them I have problems of an unmentionable kind. I take the Phillips because they are less expensive than the one my doctor recommended...Align. $26, really? I did not take the generic because it had only one ingredient and that is found in yogurt. I don't really like yogurt and the ones I do like have too much sugar content. Edited by: ICANINSIGHT at: 7/17/2014 (10:42) Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

BELLAMEMAW Posts: 8,370 7/17/14 10:29 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

PattiMCD - beef initially. Just a note, I bought a generic probiotic. Maybe if I spent more money instead of going cheap, they would have worked better?? I believe in myself, I am a strong woman. I will reach my goals, I will live my life with integrity and intention. I will set a good example for my daughters and my son. I will be a woman that makes my grand children proud when they look at pictures of me long after I've left this earth. Total SparkPoints: 230,675   200,000 212,499 224,999 237,499 249,999 SparkPoints Level 22

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 7/17/14 10:11 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I take probiotics and cannot live without them! Patricia, I was vegetarian for a few months and then started getting ulcers in my mouth. So I am eating meat again, but still have vegetarian days. My body needs those amino acids provided by meats. I eat beef, chicken and fish. I am eating meat about three days a week for the evening meal only, because dh is a meat eater. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 7/17/14 8:12 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

Pat.... Beef or Poultry ?

BELLAMEMAW Posts: 8,370 7/17/14 7:23 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I was taking one for a while and, sorry, I didn't see any big difference. What made a difference for me was substituting some vegan meals for some meat meals during the week. I hope you have luck with the probiotic, though! I believe in myself, I am a strong woman. I will reach my goals, I will live my life with integrity and intention. I will set a good example for my daughters and my son. I will be a woman that makes my grand children proud when they look at pictures of me long after I've left this earth. Total SparkPoints: 230,675   200,000 212,499 224,999 237,499 249,999 SparkPoints Level 22

PATTIEMCD Posts: 1,107 7/16/14 10:37 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

I just started taking a probiotic about 2 weeks ago. I'm wondering how long it will take before I notice any big difference in my digestive tract :-/ Anyone else take a probiotic supplement ?

ICANINSIGHT Posts: 18,529 7/10/14 10:00 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply

It does take you back. I loved Nancy Drew! I am reading Love, The Way to Victory by Kenneth Hagin and next, Deciphering End-Time Prophetic Codes by Perry Stone. Heavy stuff. Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

JUST_ALICIA SparkPoints: (0) Fitness Minutes: (37,323) Posts: 2,584 7/10/14 7:32 A Send Private Message Reply

Nancy Drew I have the original hard cover collection from 1 to 64 some of them the first printing (Applewood republished them at the 75th anniversary) so original. I love to sit on the balcony and re-read these wonderful books of a time before the internet, cellphone and social media. Alicia ♫•*´¨ ) ¸.•*¨) -:¦:-°•.•.¸ღ¸☆´ ♫•*´¨ ) ¸.•*¨) -:¦:- °•.•.¸ღ¸☆´ (¸.•´(•*¨. ♥.•*¨)°•.•.¸ღ¸☆´°•.•.¸&# 4326;¸☆´ (¸.•´(•*¨. ♥.•*¨) Find out who you are, and do it on purpose. - Dolly Parton

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DH does not like the atmosphere he is subjected to at work, but likes the work he does. I had to quit due to health or I would still be working. Question: What is on your reading list for the summer? Linda in Central Texas "It does not matter if you go slow, as long as you do not stop." Unknown Leader of Beauty Over 50 www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i ndividual.asp?gid=24019  Pounds lost: 13.0    0 18 36 54 72

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No, I'm not retired. Also not at all happy where I work. I planned to stay there for 6 months to a year; over 4 1/2 years now. I believe in myself, I am a strong woman. I will reach my goals, I will live my life with integrity and intention. I will set a good example for my daughters and my son. I will be a woman that makes my grand children proud when they look at pictures of me long after I've left this earth. Total SparkPoints: 230,675   200,000 212,499 224,999 237,499 249,999 SparkPoints Level 22

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@ BOHEMIANCAT. Thank you. Being overweight is hard. Losing weight is hard. Maintaining your weight is hard. Choose your hard.  current weight: 198.0    212 204 196 188 180