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Title: My first week weighin!
Post by: jen1975 on March 27, 2011, 11:06:11 AM: Wow, I don't think I can complain at all! I lost 5.2 lbs my first week here! That is so awesome!!! In the past I would be doing good to hit that in a month of starving myself and killing myself at the gym! YAYYAYYAY!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on March 27, 2011, 11:16:48 AM: You're off to a good start Jen :) Congrats! What a difference 1 week makes in your life ;)
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on March 27, 2011, 11:31:54 AM: That's wonderful Jen! WTG!
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Post by: Rena on March 27, 2011, 01:02:37 PM: Congrats! :)
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Post by: mouseissue on March 27, 2011, 02:21:58 PM: :) :) :) :) :) Hooray Jen! :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: joagain on March 27, 2011, 06:39:26 PM: Congrats doesnt it feel great !!!
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Post by: scottinflorida on March 27, 2011, 06:54:53 PM: Good job Jen! Keep it up!
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Post by: MommaB on March 27, 2011, 10:57:34 PM: That's awesome Jen!!! Congrats!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: umpa on March 28, 2011, 08:37:51 AM: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D You must feel great!
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Post by: Mimzy on March 29, 2011, 12:57:08 AM: Great Job Jen!

I bet you are feeling better already :D :D :D
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Post by: jen1975 on March 29, 2011, 09:25:04 AM: :D :D Thank you all! I am feeling better. The amazing thing is, before I HAD to have chocolate every single day! And I've not had any since I started and don't crave it! Not saying I'm not going to get some WF or Hershey's SF to have on hand....lol. But I'm feeling pretty good!
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Post by: joagain on March 29, 2011, 10:10:45 AM: Jen it is amazing how the cravings go away !!! It just gets better & better everyday .
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Post by: mouseissue on March 29, 2011, 12:40:40 PM: Quote from: jen1975 on March 29, 2011, 09:25:04 AM
:D :D Thank you all! I am feeling better. The amazing thing is, before I HAD to have chocolate every single day! And I've not had any since I started and don't crave it! Not saying I'm not going to get some WF or Hershey's SF to have on hand....lol. But I'm feeling pretty good!

That's fantastic, Jen! :) :) :)

Just be careful with SF chocolate or any other SF sweets.
Eating them more than occasionally (once or twice a week) often causes weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) stall outs.
Also eating too much at a time can cause lower bowel problems (gas, loose stools, etc.).
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Post by: momx04 on March 29, 2011, 01:48:42 PM: Congratulations! What a great week!
I loved those SF chocolates...I had to give them up very quickly. My weight stalled out and they gave me tremenduos headaches. Be careful with those!
But they are sooooo yummy!

Have a great 2nd week!

Theresa
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Post by: Richard on April 01, 2011, 10:29:41 PM: ext time you crave chocolate try Jello instant fat free,sugar free chocolate with Ready Whip Topping, it works. You don't need the gym or to starve. Congratulations on you first week. Just stay the course and it will supprise you.
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Post by: owensmath on April 01, 2011, 10:50:34 PM: How many carbs are in that chocolate jello?
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Post by: mouseissue on April 02, 2011, 02:47:46 PM: Quote from: owensmath on April 01, 2011, 10:50:34 PM
How many carbs are in that chocolate jello?

Ho owensmath! :)

6 net carbs.
http://www.coheso.com/nutridata/Jell-O_%28Jello%29/Chocolate_Sugar_Free_2_oz/item_details.html (http://www.coheso.com/nutridata/Jell-O_%28Jello%29/Chocolate_Sugar_Free_2_oz/item_details.html)
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Post by: Mimzy on April 02, 2011, 03:37:39 PM: Good Job! :D

It really is a good feeling when you no longer crave sweets! ;D
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Post by: joagain on April 02, 2011, 07:33:25 PM: Yes it is Mimzy , I just sat at a table at Logans steak house with those big rolls that I use to fight my husband for & do not even want them anymore .
It is not only a good feeling it is amazing to me !!!!!!!
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Post by: jen1975 on April 03, 2011, 09:43:02 AM: Week 2 - Not as big a number, but seriously, I can't complain! I lose 2.4# this week! YAY! :) :)
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Post by: umpa on April 04, 2011, 09:16:08 AM: You are doing great Jen! ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on April 04, 2011, 05:03:26 PM: Quote from: jen1975 on April 03, 2011, 09:43:02 AM
Week 2 - Not as big a number, but seriously, I can't complain! I lose 2.4# this week! YAY! :) :)

Keep on keeping on!!!... You're doing fine! ;)
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Post by: jen1975 on April 10, 2011, 09:46:25 AM: Morning all! Weigh in day - and I am reporting another 2.6# loss!! WOOT!! I reached my first mini goal - 10#!!
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Post by: umpa on April 10, 2011, 09:57:26 AM: YEAH! ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on April 10, 2011, 12:19:05 PM: ;D ;D ;D YIPPEE!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: joagain on April 10, 2011, 03:29:53 PM: GO JEN !!! COngrats
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Post by: Mimzy on April 10, 2011, 07:01:52 PM: Nice Job! ;)
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Post by: SherriPie on April 12, 2011, 03:26:08 PM: WOO HOO!!!
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Post by: jen1975 on April 17, 2011, 09:23:55 AM: Hi y'all. This is my 4th week - only .6# this week. Trying not to be horribly bummed; it's still down! And this was my TOM and I know from reading everyone else that that particular week often sucks for weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/). Ehh, next week will be better! Y'all have a great day!
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Post by: umpa on April 17, 2011, 09:45:05 AM: Jen do not weigh yourself during TOM. It will never be accurate and it will make you cranky! :D
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Post by: mouseissue on April 17, 2011, 11:51:23 AM: Hi Jen! :)

And don't become obsessed with what the scale tells you.
Often, when our weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) slows or stops, inches will be disappearing.

Also, most of what happens to our bodies while we lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) is not visible to us.
Our bodies go through a series of complex chemical adjustments.
How long these adjustments take varies from person to person.
If you happen to be one of those folks that take longer, don't let it discourage you!!!

The scale is actually the LAST place our weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) is actually apparent.
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Post by: skychant on April 17, 2011, 06:13:26 PM: mouseissue, I notice that you are almost halfway to your goal. I am so proud of you! You are doing so great!
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Post by: mouseissue on April 18, 2011, 11:20:47 AM: Quote from: skychant on April 17, 2011, 06:13:26 PM
mouseissue, I notice that you are almost halfway to your goal. I am so proud of you! You are doing so great!

Thanks skychant! :)

I'm in my 36th week.
It's been a rather slow but enjoyable (and tasty) journey.

Last week, I took my monthly measurements and noticed that a quarter inch here and half inch there disappeared since last month.
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Post by: umpa on April 19, 2011, 09:05:51 AM: I hope jo reads this post just to let her know that somebody else is losing at the same pace she is.I am very proud of you mouseissue you have done great! :)
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Post by: mouseissue on April 19, 2011, 11:08:21 AM: Quote from: umpa on April 19, 2011, 09:05:51 AM
I hope jo reads this post just to let her know that somebody else is losing at the same pace she is.I am very proud of you mouseissue you have done great! :)

Thanks Umpa! :) :) :)

I've long since made up my mind that FTS will be a part of my life for the rest of my days.
I feel SOOOO MUCH better than I did before!... It's unbelievable!

Going back to my old ways is not an option.
Would anyone (in their right mind) knowingly and willfully destroy their health by going back to their old ways?
I, for one, WILL NOT!!!
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Post by: umpa on April 20, 2011, 09:42:28 AM: You and I agree 100%. ***Sugar is fertilizer for cancer.**That one sentence keeps it out of my world! :)
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Post by: NikkisMom on April 20, 2011, 01:10:17 PM: Thats great Jen WTG :)
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Post by: zombiegirl74 on April 20, 2011, 09:40:33 PM: Congratulations! WOOHOO! KEep up the good wokr, you are doing wonderfully :)
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Post by: jen1975 on April 24, 2011, 09:22:40 AM: Hi guys! Weekly weigh in time - 2.0 lbs this week! ;D More importantly, I am sitting here typing while wearig a shirt I have not been able to wear for well over a year! I have a pair of "new" jeans that I bought about 18 months ago and was never able to wear that are now a little loose! YAY!!! Thank you to all of you for the support and suggestions!
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Post by: umpa on April 24, 2011, 09:50:34 AM: You are doing great jen! :)
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Post by: mouseissue on April 24, 2011, 12:38:10 PM: Keep it up, Jen! :)
Before long, you'll be where you want to be!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on May 01, 2011, 07:29:49 AM: Good for you Jen, enjoy the ride :)
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Post by: jen1975 on May 01, 2011, 08:54:21 AM: Okay, weigh in time - up .4# this week. I know I did super well this week eating wise... It is what it is. We bought a new scale yesterday, but I didn't get the chance to see how it compared (number wise) to the old one :( At least this scale should show a lower number next week! And yes Tony, I finally did measurements today so I have that to compare going forward :D
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Post by: shawn116 on May 01, 2011, 06:30:26 PM: Don't feel bad Jen.... when I bought my new scale last week I went up to. I think my old one was just off. I still feel great so I'm not to worried. Besides we can always retain that much in fluid even in one day... Your doing great ;)
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Post by: jen1975 on May 08, 2011, 09:44:39 AM: Week 7!! Weight only down .2lbs :P. I would be really irritable about that, but THANK YOU Tony!!!! I did my measurements last week and repeated them this morning and Holy Crap!!! ;D I've lost 6-1/2 inches all over! 1-1/2 inches in my waist and 1-1/4 inches in my hips alone! I started back to the gym this week and was worried what that might do to my weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) (I'm sore as all get out lol). But I think as long as my numbers are going down somewhere I'm OK with it! And I tried on my 14's (jeans) and not only was able to pull them over my hips and butt; I was able to button and zip them! And breathe! I'll call this week a good one! Happy Mothers Day to all you moms!! Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
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Post by: joagain on May 08, 2011, 01:00:08 PM: congrats Jen have a good day
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Post by: shawn116 on May 08, 2011, 01:51:50 PM: Doesn't that feel great Jen!!! Woo hoo!!!! Congrats and enjoy your day ;D ;D
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Post by: umpa on May 10, 2011, 09:24:55 AM: You must feel great! :)
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Post by: mouseissue on May 10, 2011, 12:27:40 PM: Hi Jen! :)

I so pleased to hear about your success and that you are learning that weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) is more than a number on a scale. :) :) :)

By the way, there may be periods when you may see no apparent changes. But don't let that bother you.
As we are all different, this will vary from person to person.

There are times that our bodies will make metabolic changes to accommodate our changed weights.
This is a good and natural thing that we have little control over.

As long as you stick to the FTS rules, you weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) is assured!
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Post by: Rena on May 10, 2011, 01:24:39 PM: You're doing great, Jen. Congrats!
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Post by: momx04 on May 10, 2011, 01:51:56 PM: You are doing great Jen.

Sometimes I don't see any weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) for a few weeks, but then my shoes are falling off me, my rings almost fell off in the shower this morning, I fit into things I thought I outgrew.

My husband refuses to step on the scale...I beg him so I can see his progress but he won't budge. I should be like him.

Theresa
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Post by: mouseissue on May 10, 2011, 09:05:55 PM: Quote from: momx04 on May 10, 2011, 01:51:56 PM
... My husband refuses to step on the scale...I beg him so I can see his progress but he won't budge. I should be like him.

Theresa

Hi Theresa! :)

We should ALL be like him!

I've seen that stupid little box discourage far too many folks.
I'm willing to bet, you're hubby won't be one of them! ;)
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Post by: jen1975 on May 15, 2011, 08:52:16 AM: Hi all - checking in for week 8. Down 2 lbs this week! Yay!
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Post by: joagain on May 15, 2011, 09:38:20 AM: Yay for you Jen ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on May 15, 2011, 02:03:57 PM: Go Jen!... Go Jen!... Go Jen!... Go Jen!... :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: umpa on May 15, 2011, 06:19:32 PM: 14.6 pounds! That is great Jen! You got this thing down! ;D
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Post by: jen1975 on May 22, 2011, 11:27:20 AM: Happy Sunday all! Down .9 lbs this week. :) I know it's silly, but I really wanted 1.1lbs.. why? Cuz that would have put me below 190 - I'm at 190.1 lol... I'll get it next week! ;D
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Post by: joagain on May 22, 2011, 11:48:55 AM: Yes you will Jen But YOU ARE IN ONDERLAND !!!!! Even if you just got there it is fun to be there right ?
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Post by: mouseissue on May 22, 2011, 02:47:27 PM: Way to go, Jen! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Enjoy your FTS journey and you'll be at your goal before you know it. ;)
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Post by: jen1975 on May 23, 2011, 09:50:02 PM: Thanks y'all! @Jo - yes, it is a great feeling to be back in ONEderland!! ;D ;D
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Post by: momx04 on May 23, 2011, 10:38:11 PM: So many great things happen in ONEderland!
;D
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Post by: umpa on May 24, 2011, 08:37:05 AM: Momxo4 you are doing great too! :)
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Post by: jen1975 on June 05, 2011, 03:34:16 PM: Hi y'all! I am hoping all my drama is done for a bit - thanks all for the support while I was gone! Weighed in last Sunday, down .9 lbs - which for me was quite shocking considering I think I ate most of a whole bag of Russell Stover SF Candy in that week! :P This week I am down 3 lbs! Closing in on 20 lbs gone! ;D Again, thank you to everyone, I know you all were sending good thoughts my way!
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Post by: umpa on June 06, 2011, 09:07:58 AM: Jen you got this thing! You are doing awesome! ;D
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Post by: joagain on June 06, 2011, 01:13:48 PM: congrats Jen
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Post by: mouseissue on June 06, 2011, 02:38:57 PM: Congratulations Jen! :) :) :)

You were fortunate to lose that weight considering you ate so much SF candy.
If I did that, I would stall out for about 2+ weeks!!!

If you can avoid it, don't tempt fate like that again.
Next time, you might even gain weight! :(
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Post by: jen1975 on June 07, 2011, 09:13:44 AM: Oh trust me Tony - I know! Let's just say my stress induced eating isn't quite controlled just yet (especially after the last 2 weeks :P ) My not tempting fate means when I went to the store this weekend I didn't buy anymore! ;D
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 10, 2011, 08:22:49 AM: Coming right along Jen 8)
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Post by: jen1975 on June 12, 2011, 08:20:46 AM: Up .6# this week >:( . But, I did measurements and I'm down 1/2" here and there so I guess it's ok. You do get spoiled with the numbers going down!
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Post by: joagain on June 12, 2011, 09:01:19 AM: as log as something is getting smaller !!!!!!! seems like I lose 2-3 pounds a month then I spend the rest of the month gaining and losing those same 2-3 pounds . We are all smaller and healthier then we were 6 months ago ;D no matter what we have lost
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Post by: SherriPie on June 12, 2011, 09:10:39 AM: Quote from: joagain on June 12, 2011, 09:01:19 AM
as log as something is getting smaller !!!!!!! seems like I lose 2-3 pounds a month then I spend the rest of the month gaining and losing those same 2-3 pounds . We are all smaller and healthier then we were 6 months ago ;D no matter what we have lost

Also Jo if you're working out muscle weighs more. So it might be you're gaining muscle while loosing fat.
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Post by: joagain on June 12, 2011, 09:30:44 AM: well Jen might be working out but lazyA@@ here is not LOL
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Post by: shawn116 on June 12, 2011, 10:08:35 AM: ;D ;D ;D ;D

To funny Jo!! I don't do it much either....LOL

And congrats Jen!! You are doing awesome!!! :D
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Post by: umpa on June 13, 2011, 09:22:35 AM: UBER you crack me up! :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: jen1975 on June 23, 2011, 10:32:50 PM: Hi all! I just got home from Las Vegas today!! It was great - really hot, but fun. I know my weight will be up some when I weigh in on Sunday - I slipped a bit the last 2 days. But I'm getting right back on track! My husband is actually eager to get back on "our schedule" as he put it!
I have to share though. I got "checked out" SOOO many times!!! I have to say, it feels good to feel good! I even had a guy 10 years younger than me hit on me at the pool one morning! LOL! :D My husband and I were in a line and another guy apparently was looking me up and down and my hubby actually got a little possessive (he usually doesn't at all)!! He made sure to keep his arm around me after that LOL! :D
Just had to share my little triumphs of the last week! Like I said, fully expecting to be up some on Sunday. So be it. I will take it off again!
Love to you all!!
Jen
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Post by: shawn116 on June 23, 2011, 10:44:41 PM: That is so awesome Jen!!

I know that had to have felt good...hee hee So glad you had a good time to ;) Welcome back
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Post by: joagain on June 24, 2011, 06:47:24 AM: Welcome back Jen ,whats are men gonna do when we reach are goal . Like Jan's hubby said when she asked him if he was gonna love her more when she got little he said "no but love ya more often"

:D
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Post by: umpa on June 24, 2011, 01:13:31 PM: Jealousy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PjLkB7BlpA&feature=related#)
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Post by: joagain on June 24, 2011, 01:24:33 PM: ;D That would probably feel pretty good after all these years
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Post by: jen1975 on June 26, 2011, 10:14:27 AM: Hi all - well weigh in didn't go as bad as I was expecting! Down a little over a pound! And hit 20# even! Yay!
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Post by: shawn116 on June 26, 2011, 10:27:35 AM: Yahoo!!! That is great Jen!!! Congrats.... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: umpa on June 26, 2011, 12:03:24 PM: Thats great Jen! :)
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Post by: joagain on June 26, 2011, 12:42:41 PM: Congrats Jen I cant wait till I get to ONEDERLAND I want to go so bad >:( ( ;D Stopming feet )
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Post by: mouseissue on June 26, 2011, 01:46:19 PM: Quote from: umpa on June 24, 2011, 01:13:31 PM
Jealousy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PjLkB7BlpA&feature=related#)

I've never heard of Natalie Merchant.
But WOW!!!... She has a great voice.

The Jealousy song and arrangement is really cool!... Reminds my wife and I of something Bonnie Raitt would do!

Thanks Umpa! :) :) :)
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Post by: umpa on June 27, 2011, 07:54:10 AM: I love Bonnie Raitt! ;) You are welcome Tony. If you like her you will probably like Paula Cole and Norah Jones too :)
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Post by: jen1975 on July 03, 2011, 09:22:32 AM: Hi all! Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th!! My weigh in day - down 1.9#! I have to say, it was nice to get home and get back to having all the options available that I'm used to having! ;D
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Post by: joagain on July 03, 2011, 09:34:15 AM: Congrats Jen I need to do whatever you did this week !!!!
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Post by: mouseissue on July 03, 2011, 12:04:48 PM: Welcome back, Jen! :)

And congrats on the 1.9 pound loss!!! :) :) :) :)
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Post by: umpa on July 04, 2011, 07:56:32 AM: Welcome back jen :) You are doing great!
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Post by: jen1975 on July 10, 2011, 01:36:57 PM: Hi all! Sunday weigh in - up .3#s :P. Disappointed, but I expected it since I made SEVERAL bad choices - Yesterday! Couldn't have done it earlier in the week so I'd have time to take it back down again! LOL! I am planning better for this coming week, so I know it will come back off. Hope everyone has a wonderful week!
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Post by: umpa on July 10, 2011, 07:24:20 PM: No worries you are doing great! :) Down 21 thats pretty good!
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Post by: mouseissue on July 11, 2011, 12:28:28 PM: Quote from: jen1975 on July 10, 2011, 01:36:57 PM
Hi all! Sunday weigh in - up .3#s :P. Disappointed, but I expected it since I made SEVERAL bad choices - Yesterday! Couldn't have done it earlier in the week so I'd have time to take it back down again! LOL! I am planning better for this coming week, so I know it will come back off. Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Hi Jen! :)

Think about the circumstances surrounding those "bad" choices and prepare yourself for similar ones in the future.

To succeed at anything, planning and preparation is 80% of the job.
The remaining 20% is doing it! ;)

You will do just fine! :) :) :)
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Post by: jen1975 on July 17, 2011, 02:11:41 PM: Hi all! Sunday weigh in - WOOHOO!! Down 2.2#s! ;D Obviously my planning helped - a lot! Kicked last week to the curb lol! I'm super happy right now! My hubby is starting notice that "the girls" are shrinking though lol... :o
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Post by: beth823 on July 17, 2011, 03:39:43 PM: Too funny Jen that is one of the first places I lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) too! ;)
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Post by: joagain on July 17, 2011, 03:40:01 PM: Congrats Jen ! Get a push up for the girls !LOL
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Post by: umpa on July 18, 2011, 09:18:25 AM: :D :D :D
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Post by: jen1975 on August 07, 2011, 12:17:39 PM: Hi all! Just checking in, haven't been around for a couple weeks. This week I am down 1.2#s. I have hit a goal - I am below 180 now! I haven't been this small in 11 years! Thanks all for the support and advice and recipes! You rock! ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on August 07, 2011, 01:15:02 PM: Quote from: jen1975 on August 07, 2011, 12:17:39 PM
Hi all! Just checking in, haven't been around for a couple weeks. This week I am down 1.2#s. I have hit a goal - I am below 180 now! I haven't been this small in 11 years! Thanks all for the support and advice and recipes! You rock! ;D

Congrats on getting below 180!!! ;D ;D ;D

I too have not been this small for a very long time... Ain't it great? :) :) :)
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on August 08, 2011, 10:12:41 AM: You go girl!!!! ::) ::)
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Post by: umpa on August 10, 2011, 09:50:22 AM: Jen i am so happy for you! You must feel great!!!! ;D
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Post by: jen1975 on August 10, 2011, 06:20:42 PM: It is a great feeling! A woman came into my work yesterday who hadn't seen me in several months and immediately asked if I had lost weight. It's definitely noticeable on me now! :)
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Post by: suzlyn454 on August 11, 2011, 08:27:00 AM: Quote from: jen1975 on August 10, 2011, 06:20:42 PM
It is a great feeling! A woman came into my work yesterday who hadn't seen me in several months and immediately asked if I had lost weight. It's definitely noticeable on me now! :)

Another testimony for FTS! You rock Jen...you have earned it. Time for a new wardrobe lol? :D
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Post by: shawn116 on August 14, 2011, 11:28:30 PM: Jen I am so happy for you!! ;D ;D
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Post by: jen1975 on August 22, 2011, 11:15:03 PM: Still inching along here - about a lb or so a week. Just realized I haven't done measurements in a while - guess I'll do that this coming Sunday. I wish clothes were more consistent. I have 2 pairs of 14s and 2 pairs of 16s and 1 pair of each are a little tight and 1 pair of each fall off my butt! ??? Phht. Still better than really really tight 18s!! :D

Question for y'all - maybe especially the guys? My hubby is having a heck of a time. He's been stuck at 195-196 for probably at least 6 weeks now. He's really frustrated with the lack of change right now. I don't think he's seeing a change in how his clothes fit either. I guess the question is - is this normal? He does pretty well with sticking with it, although he mentioned the other day that he feels like he's hungry all the time. He's never experienced me losing more weight than him before! :o

Thanks everyone! I think we need to have a "family reunion" at some point! I would love to meet you all in person so I can give you huge hugs and thanks for helping us all succeed and be healthy!! ;D
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Post by: umpa on August 23, 2011, 08:47:53 AM: Jen how tall is your husband??What is his goal weight? :)
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Post by: mouseissue on August 23, 2011, 12:35:48 PM: Quote from: jen1975 on August 22, 2011, 11:15:03 PM
... He does pretty well with sticking with it, although he mentioned the other day that he feels like he's hungry all the time. He's never experienced me losing more weight than him before! :o ...

Hi Jen! :)

Feeling hungry all the time means he's not eating enough for his metabolic needs.
If he does not eat enough, his metabolism will go into self-preservation "famine mode" and FAT burning will shut down.

Ask him to SLOWLY increase his portions of protein based foods until he no longer feels hunger.
Just a few more ounces a day of meat and/or cheese could make all the difference.
With this, increase PLAIN water and fiber intake to avoid constipation problems.

If I were him, I'd eliminate all foods with sugar alcohols (sweeteners) at the same time.
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Post by: jen1975 on August 23, 2011, 07:01:39 PM: @Umpa - He's 5'11" and wants to get to 180.
@ Tony - Thanks for the input! I did tell him he needs to increase his protein if he's hungry. I know he drinks some water through out the day but I'm not sure how much.

He's so used to in the past, he just gave up his beer and hit the gym and weight would drop right off him. Now, he can't drink anymore because of his medications anyways and he's not able to work out like he used to...
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Post by: mouseissue on August 23, 2011, 07:19:49 PM: Quote from: jen1975 on August 23, 2011, 07:01:39 PM
... he just gave up his beer and hit the gym and weight would drop right off him. Now, he can't drink anymore because of his medications anyways and he's not able to work out like he used to...

Hi Jen! :)

Tell your hubby he has my condolences. :'( :'( :'(
If I had to completely give up beer, I'd be very unhappy!

I enjoy a few light beers about once a month.
Any more than that, and my already slow weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) progress comes to a complete stop.

Fall salmon runs are already showing up in our local rivers. That means I'll be smoking salmon very soon.
There is nothing in the world as good as smoked salmon with sharp cheese and ice cold beer!
YUM!!!... I can taste it already!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: umpa on August 24, 2011, 08:21:39 AM: Thats the perfect size Jen.Tony is right.Increase his protein he should never be hungry. Boiled eggs are good on the go as well as deli meats and cheese.And of course water ;)
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Post by: jen1975 on August 28, 2011, 10:11:51 AM: Hi all! Sunday weigh in - I was up .6lbs. >:( I know my own fault - I had a very not FTS margarita yesterday. I almost think I still undermine myself when I get close to my mini goals (30# is my next one). Looking back over my posts here I am starting to see a bit of a pattern! I will take it back off this week, I know this. My next goal after this will be a short one - 1/2 way through my weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) (32.8lbs). Love you guys! Thanks for always having my back! ;D ;D
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Post by: suzlyn454 on August 28, 2011, 10:15:33 AM: Hey Jen, I see you have birthday coming up next Wednesday. Happy Happy Birthday (my version of singing) which you really don't want to hear :D Have a happy day!
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Post by: shawn116 on August 28, 2011, 11:14:21 AM: Yes Jen Happy early Birthday!! You are doing great..... good luck on your next goal!!! We are here with you girl!! ;D ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on August 28, 2011, 02:36:42 PM: Quote from: jen1975 on August 28, 2011, 10:11:51 AM
Hi all! Sunday weigh in - I was up .6lbs. >:( I know my own fault - I had a very not FTS margarita yesterday. I almost think I still undermine myself when I get close to my mini goals (30# is my next one). Looking back over my posts here I am starting to see a bit of a pattern! I will take it back off this week, I know this. My next goal after this will be a short one - 1/2 way through my [url=http://www.fattoskinny.com/]weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/)[/url] (32.8lbs). Love you guys! Thanks for always having my back! ;D ;D

Hi Jen! :)

Being someone who loves his occasional beer, I've studied up a bit on what happens in our bodies when we drink.

FAT burning will stop until the alcohol consumed is completely metabolized.

During this metabolism, it takes about 72 hours for the alcohol, the increased triglycerides (blood fat) it causes, and the increased water retention, to completely metabolize out of our bodies. This will vary a bit depending on how much we drink.
So seeing the scale rise a day or so after drinking is to be expected.

And now that you've recognized that you undermine myself near reaching goals, you can prepare yourself.
Knowledge is power... Use it to your best advantage! ;)
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Post by: umpa on August 29, 2011, 08:45:43 AM: All will be well,you have the knowledge to fix it! ;)
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Post by: jen1975 on September 04, 2011, 12:08:00 PM: Morning all! Weigh in day - down over 1-1/2lbs! Gotta love how FTS works! Cuz it does work! Hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend and a good week! ;D
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Post by: joagain on September 04, 2011, 06:50:26 PM: Way to go Jen hope you have a great labor day also !!!
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Post by: mouseissue on September 04, 2011, 09:51:47 PM: Congrats on the 1-1/2 lbs! :) :) :) :) :)

Here's hoping your weekend is very pleasant!
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Post by: umpa on September 05, 2011, 08:54:29 AM: Happy Labor day to all! ;)
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Post by: shawn116 on September 05, 2011, 09:24:37 AM: Congrats Jen!! Hope everyone enjoys their labor day!!
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Post by: chattycathie on September 06, 2011, 11:39:22 AM: I worked Labor Day for my boss. She sets up a cargo wago and sells her famous home-made ice cream (chocolate and vanilla) along with Black Angus burgers/chips/sodas, etc. I had to help her do this and I was exposed to all these goodies. I never ate any except a hamburger pattie and a diet Coke all day long. LOL However, I have gained back 4 pounds because I have eaten some small amounts of bread/pasta products over the past two weeks. I know how to fix this, so I'm back on the FTS again. I know I can do it. I'd like to lose another 10 pounds. I think I can, I think I can!!
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Post by: mouseissue on September 06, 2011, 11:59:47 AM: Quote from: chattycathie on September 06, 2011, 11:39:22 AM
I worked Labor Day for my boss. She sets up a cargo wago and sells her famous home-made ice cream (chocolate and vanilla) along with Black Angus burgers/chips/sodas, etc. I had to help her do this and I was exposed to all these goodies. I never ate any except a hamburger pattie and a diet Coke all day long. LOL However, I have gained back 4 pounds because I have eaten some small amounts of bread/pasta products over the past two weeks. I know how to fix this, so I'm back on the FTS again. I know I can do it. I'd like to lose another 10 pounds. I think I can, I think I can!!

Hi Cathie! :)

Kudos to you for staying strong yesterday! :) :) :) :)

Isn't it interesting how we can't pull a fast one on our bodies? ::)
And although you may have gained back a few pounds, you and I know they will come off!
As far as losing another 10 pounds... I KNOW you can!!!... I KNOW you can!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: shawn116 on September 06, 2011, 12:03:39 PM: LOL ;D That is the good thing about FTS!! You know it will come off in no time once you keep those sugars away. I'm proud of you mom for leaving all those goodies alone!! Great job!! ;) ;) I know it would be hard for me to be around all that homemade ice cream...LOL
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Post by: umpa on September 06, 2011, 04:57:48 PM: ;) you will do fine
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Post by: chattycathie on September 09, 2011, 03:17:18 PM: Thanks for tne encouragement everyone! That home-made ice cream is a killer for a lot of people. I'm around it all the time! I've even learned not to "lick" the dipper. HA HA! Not that I'd do that anyway, but maybe my fingers. The burgers I can have, just not the buns. That helps. I weigh on Sunday, we'll see how I'm doing. Over at the nursing home where my husband lives, the CNA thought I was his daughter! Now I know I'm getting skinny! LOL :D :D :D
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Post by: mouseissue on September 10, 2011, 12:25:17 AM: Hi Cathie! :)

That's pretty cool! :)

Sadly, no one's ever mistaken me for my wife's son.
Maybe it's because I'm 10 years older than her. :D :D :D
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Post by: umpa on September 10, 2011, 08:29:18 AM: had to walk away from my homemade ice cream!Even though its low carb I couldn't stay out of it. :D You know ,a bite here,a bite there, a bowl for dessert! :D :D :D
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Post by: jen1975 on September 10, 2011, 04:25:41 PM: Hi y'all! I went to the doctor yesterday for the results from my bloodwork. Here's the lowdown:
since March my....
Total cholesterol went from 300 to 239
LDLs went from 221 to 169
Non-HDL-C (don't know what this is but dr was happy) went from 244 to 181
My Triglycerides are 66 (don't know what they were previously)
My blood sugar went from 104 to 88
My A1C went from 5.1 to 4.4
My weight went from 208 to 179 (their scale runs higher than mine, but still equals to the same loss).

Thank you to all of you for helping this to happen!! My cholesterol is still high, but I'm not even to half way yet so I have no doubt I can get it down further!

:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: shawn116 on September 10, 2011, 05:14:50 PM: Jen that is absolutely fabulous!!! ;D ;D I know you must be thrilled
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Post by: umpa on September 11, 2011, 09:23:55 AM: YEAH!!!!!! :o
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Post by: jen1975 on September 11, 2011, 12:26:41 PM: Sunday weighin day! Lost just over 1/2# this week. I'm happy with it since TOM is visiting! I've hit my next goal - 30#s gone!! ;D My next one is a quick one - half way to my goal weight (which is 32.8#s). Then on to 40#s! I'm super psyched!
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Post by: joagain on September 11, 2011, 12:53:55 PM: Congrats Jen !!
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Post by: shawn116 on September 11, 2011, 01:32:48 PM: :D :D :D Awesome Jen!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on September 11, 2011, 07:57:08 PM: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D HOORAY JEN!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: umpa on September 16, 2011, 08:49:28 AM: You are going all the way Jen!! ;D
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Post by: jen1975 on September 18, 2011, 11:40:41 AM: Thanks y'all! Sunday weigh in - down .6# this week. Hope everyone has a great week!
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Post by: joagain on September 18, 2011, 12:55:32 PM: Go JEn a litle every week adds to a pound
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Post by: umpa on September 19, 2011, 07:35:04 AM: Good for you Jen! :)
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Post by: binky04 on September 19, 2011, 08:59:39 AM: Way to go Jen!!! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: jen1975 on October 09, 2011, 08:37:55 AM: Hi everyone! I know I haven't been around much lately, I've just been in a funk. >:( I'm still checking in pretty much every day, I just haven't been very talkative I know. I think it's partially weather here, and I'm having a hard time with my job right now. I got on the scale and I'm down to 172.6, which is down almost 2lbs over the last couple weeks altogether. I went up 1lb and stayed there for a week solid then dropped it the next week. This week I am down 2lbs from there. Just bouncing around right now! But that is over my 1/2 way mark! :) Another goal reached and passed! Thanks to you all for always being here!
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Post by: binky04 on October 09, 2011, 08:38:54 AM: Congratulations!! Way to go!
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Post by: umpa on October 09, 2011, 08:59:39 AM: Way to go! :) You are doing great! Even I have bad days :D I say just be the best person you can be everyday! Sometimes its a good day,sometimes bad,sometimes wicked! :D :D Missed ya Jen ;)
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on October 09, 2011, 09:05:38 AM: Good for you Jen....halfway there :) Want to break the funk? Put on your old FAT pants :) :)
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Post by: mouseissue on October 12, 2011, 05:08:05 PM: Hi Jen! :)

Nothing about our bodies looks or works in a straight line.

Whether we like it our not, our weight will naturally fluctuate up and down.
weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) is about the long term trend being downward.
From what I see, you're on your way to your goal! :) :) :)

Fall is a "funk" time of year for many folks. I too feel it a bit each year.
It may be due to the days getting shorter.
I believe that this is why the holidays fall in the Winter months... They gives us something to lift our spirits.

I've found the best way to beat this "funk" is to get up before sunrise and thank the Lord for another day and another chance.
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Post by: jen1975 on October 16, 2011, 12:52:16 PM: Morning all! Down .7 this week. It's moving the right way! :) I want to start getting into the gym - I need to start tightening up all the loose stuff! ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on October 16, 2011, 01:27:08 PM: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D COOL!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on October 17, 2011, 09:28:46 AM: Great to see the scale going in the right direction! :)
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Post by: umpa on October 18, 2011, 12:46:10 PM: Go Jen!! ;D
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Post by: jen1975 on November 13, 2011, 08:43:50 AM: Hi all! Finally my body has given up fighting me - I broke the 170 plateau this week! Down to 168.3! ;D It's been VERY stubborn about this - I figure because I've not been near there in years and years. Onward and downward!
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Post by: umpa on November 13, 2011, 09:10:13 AM: YOU ROCK!! ;D
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Post by: joagain on November 13, 2011, 11:32:30 AM: Go Jen ,congrats
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Post by: shawn116 on November 13, 2011, 12:11:37 PM: Congrats Jen!! :) :)
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Post by: mouseissue on November 13, 2011, 12:56:54 PM: Quote from: jen1975 on November 13, 2011, 08:43:50 AM
Hi all! Finally my body has given up fighting me - I broke the 170 plateau this week! Down to 168.3! ;D It's been VERY stubborn about this - I figure because I've not been near there in years and years. Onward and downward!

Hi Jen! :)

I would guess that you weighed about 170 for a substantial period of time in the past making that weight a "set point".

As our weight drops, when we reach a previously established "set point", our loss will temporarily stop.
How long we're stopped depends on how long we were at that weight before.

However, by sticking to the FTS rules, our bodies will eventually give in! 8)

Way to go, Jen!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: suzlyn454 on November 14, 2011, 07:33:53 AM: Quote from: jen1975 on November 13, 2011, 08:43:50 AM
Hi all! Finally my body has given up fighting me - I broke the 170 plateau this week! Down to 168.3! ;D It's been VERY stubborn about this - I figure because I've not been near there in years and years. Onward and downward!

Okay Dokey Jen!!! Congratulations. I am so happy for you. Any time we can move into that next level it feels so good. I am so looking forward to the "under 170" but am still working on the "under 180" LOL. Onward and downward is a good motto!
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Post by: jen1975 on January 01, 2012, 10:26:28 AM: Hi all - well got back on the scale....Up a pound to 165.4 this a.m. This is after the entire holiday season though; not horrible really considering last year I gained 8 lbs through the season! Back on track now - 25 more pounds to go!!
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Post by: Maddysmom on January 01, 2012, 10:33:30 AM: Way to go Jen!! You did GREAT!!! ;D
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Post by: joagain on January 01, 2012, 10:58:55 AM: Lets go Jen , It is possible for us to meet our goals this year !!!
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Post by: freeinHim on January 01, 2012, 11:48:09 AM: Congratulations, Jen! You're an inspiration! I look forward to seeing that number again someday as well ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on January 01, 2012, 03:55:15 PM: Now you're cookin', Jen! :) :) :)

As you know, if it weren't for FTS, you'd be up much more than only a pound.
Keep up the good work!... You'll make it!... We're here to help you make it! ;D
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Post by: jen1975 on January 08, 2012, 05:02:33 PM: Hi y'all; just wanted to ask if someone would please tell my body to stop going the wrong way?! >:( Up .3 this week and have been being VERY good. I've been detoxing this week from the holiday "little of this little of that". And granted this week TOM visited too :'(. But seriously!! Wrong direction!! Aargh!
I will be going on vacation next week to see my family who have not seen this new me yet. Super excited for that! I will still check my weight but probably right before I go then not again til I get home. I'd rather stick to my own scale. My mom is sooo worried that she'll cook something wrong or fix something I "can't" eat. I told her, it's really easy - meat and veggies. That's all! I am taking almond flour and ground flax with me though. They live in an area where there really isn't much in the way of health food stores. And I don't wanna pay $11 for almond flour! :P
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Post by: jen1975 on January 08, 2012, 05:25:59 PM: And for all of you demanding pics! ::) My husband snapped this while we were out when I didn't know it. But I'm OK enough with it to post it! Which is a big step for me!
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Post by: shawn116 on January 08, 2012, 08:04:03 PM: You look awesome Jen!! Love the new do. I so know what you mean about people being so worried about what we can eat. It just seems so easy to me but I guess for someone that hasn't read the book..... still what is hard about meat and veggie?? LOL Enjoy your trip and your family :)
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Post by: umpa on January 09, 2012, 09:28:06 AM: LOVE THE HAIRCUT! Yes I am demanding :D :D Really looks pretty Jen.You look very young! ;)
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Post by: jen1975 on January 09, 2012, 03:08:38 PM: Aww thanks y'all! Not that young anymore! LOL
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Post by: jen1975 on January 09, 2012, 03:22:12 PM: Had a scare last night! Woke up feeling like my whole body was on FIRE! Ran into the bathroom and turned on the light and I was bright red head to toe - looked and felt like a second degree sunburn! I was sweating more than I did in Las Vegas in July, then I collapsed on the floor and was too weak to get up. Ended up in the ER this morning and finally figured it out... I'm thinking I'll try something besides Slo-Niacin for lowering my cholesterol!!! My Dr. recommended it during my physical last month and I finally bought some and took my first dose last night.
Ya know, when they say "niacin flush" I figured that meant you know, you got a little red and flushed. Not burn alive and collapse on the floor!!! The ER doc said that severe of a reaction is rare, but does happen sometimes. And Slo-Niacin is formulated to be controlled release and less reaction....good thing I didn't take immediate release!
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Post by: shawn116 on January 09, 2012, 03:42:14 PM: Oh wow I haven't ever heard of that Jen :o :o Is it a prescription or over the counter? I'm so glad you are alright though
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Post by: Andrea on January 09, 2012, 03:49:42 PM: I had a less severe reaction to the same med, recommended by the same doctor. I didn't get weak but I was red and burning and itchy. So much for slow release.
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Post by: freeinHim on January 09, 2012, 07:13:46 PM: About 8 years ago, I accidentally took too much niacin, by taking a multi on top of a B-vitamin. My reaction was shorter lived, but when it hit, it felt like I was on fire as well. All of my skin turned beet red and my skin down to my fingertips tingled. It was scary! It passed after what felt like half an hour, but once we figured out what had happened, I made sure that I didn't make the same mistake again! I sure hope that hot flashes aren't like that! ;D
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Post by: Marty on January 09, 2012, 07:22:03 PM: Ah, hot flashes! THAT I can relate to! Never had one that sent me to the ER, but they're 'interesting'! I always thought I'd comiserate with my mom about hot flashes, but my dad had prostate cancer and was given hormone shots - HE had hot flashes, Mom never did! Dad and I kept little personal fans handy. ;D
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Post by: jen1975 on January 09, 2012, 07:28:26 PM: Quote
Is it a prescription or over the counter?
SloNiacin is now available over the counter, it used to be prescription only. It was very scary, probably more so because it woke me up and I had no idea what was going on. Never felt like that before though! Like I said, don't think I'll be doing niacin again! In ANY form!
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Post by: shawn116 on January 09, 2012, 07:39:56 PM: I think I will remember to stay away myself :o Too scary :-\
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Post by: umpa on January 10, 2012, 09:41:17 AM: We take non flush niacin everyday ;) Hot flashes are no big deal,I call them power surges.I cure mine with hops! One beer takes them away. :D
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Post by: Andrea on January 10, 2012, 09:54:09 AM: Having experienced both "niacin burn" and hot flashes, I'll take a hot flash any day.
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Post by: umpa on January 10, 2012, 09:54:56 AM: Me too ;)
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Post by: shawn116 on January 10, 2012, 12:51:57 PM: Hot flashes aren't so bad, but alcohol always seemes to bring them on full force for me...LOL It doesn't seem to matter if it's in a beer or not :-\
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Post by: jen1975 on January 22, 2012, 11:24:22 AM: Hi all! Back from vacation in the deep south! Didn't do great, I'll be honest - up 2.3#. Back to square one for me. I'll be shopping today so I can get back on track and get through detox again. And, TMI for some I apologize, my digestive tract does NOT travel well, guessing I'll lose some of that once it starts working again! :o It's definitely interesting to travel through some of these VERY rural areas; is it just me or does the obesity issues seem to be worse there? I also drank (way) too much one night out with my sister. Remembered why I don't do that anymore ;D ;D All in all, it was awesome to see my sister and my parents, I miss having them nearby already. And I got to go to the beach! :) I'm not a big water person, don't like to be in or out on it; but I love to be near it. Hope everyone is doing well; it will take me a bit to get through all the posts. Happy Sunday!
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Post by: shawn116 on January 22, 2012, 11:40:08 AM: Hey Jen welcome back and glad you enjoyed yourself!! ;D You'll be through detox before you know it ;)
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Post by: joagain on January 22, 2012, 05:11:03 PM: hey Jen glad you are back . jump right back on
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Post by: jen1975 on January 24, 2012, 09:01:56 PM: Hey Jo, I have a friend - a bit complicated, but her friend's son is 14 with Type 1. He's in the hospital right now because his pump stopped working and he got very messed up I guess. But she was telling me today that his sugar routinely runs over 300! And he eats everything/ anything because he just uses his pump if his sugar is too high? Any suggestions from you/ Tyler that she might be able to pass on to the mom? She's super worried, but not real sure how to approach her about it. I showed her your post of Tyler with pics and that his A1C was at 6.1. She was very impressed by him, especially that he is doing so well by his own choices. Thanks for any help you might be able to offer. :)
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Post by: joagain on January 25, 2012, 05:57:37 AM: Hey Jen Copy and paste this and send this to her and give her my email if she wants it .
First tell her I am so sorry and second tell her to take him off the pump !!!!!!!
We have never faltered and given in to the pump ,every child that has had problems and even passed away that I have read about has been on the pump ! Not that it is not happened on the shots . We use the flex pens , that pump is a green light for Type 1 Diabetics to eat whatever they want and they can not they need to be eating low carb & healthy 75-90 % !! He does have treat days but his sugar is high and he feels like crap so they are getting fewer & fewer .
Tyler has been diabetic for 6 years and I followed the advide from the docs for 2 years then I started researching low carb that is when his A1C went down from 9 to 6-6.1 . Every 3 months that we went to the doctor she would push the pump and say he would have better control on his BS . I told her we did not want the pump & after 2 years we started doing low carb and now she says that whatever yall or doing keep doing (no more telling us to get the pump ) I know that it is not the pump that gives you better control it is low carb /healthy eating .
I do not believe that teens or responsible enough to be in charge of a pump that is responsible for keeping them alive ! When they are babies and their mothers are in control it is different . What teens do is go eat blizzards & pizzas that are very high carb set their pumps up with a huge dose of insulin to coer what they eat then if they dont get enough insulin their sugar will be to high and if they get too much insulin then they may not wake up !!!!

Even now on the shots when Tyler eats something high carb that he shoild not eat ,his sugar goes up and the insulin does not cover the high even though he took alot ,then 2 hours later his blood sugar goes low and makes him feel like crap .
Jen I could go on and on tell her to email me if she wants to just put diaetes in the subject or your name so know it is her . because I could go on & on . . Also tell her I am so sorry that he is not well ,she must take control !!!!!
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Post by: umpa on January 25, 2012, 09:00:19 AM: You are very cool Jo :-*
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Post by: joagain on January 25, 2012, 09:03:49 AM: Thank you Umpa !! I was doing low carb before FTS but boy oh boy yall made it so much better and simple enough for Tyler to really understand !!!!!
We have to take care of our children & sometimes that means questioning what the doctor says ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on January 28, 2012, 01:09:04 PM: Quote from: joagain on January 25, 2012, 09:03:49 AM
Thank you Umpa !! I was doing low carb before FTS but boy oh boy yall made it so much better and simple enough for Tyler to really understand !!!!!
We have to take care of our children & sometimes that means questioning what the doctor says ;D

Your the best mom, Jo! :)
Tyler is so blessed to have you.

Oh and BTW, love the new hairdo! :D :D :D
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Post by: joagain on January 28, 2012, 07:20:50 PM: Thanks Tony I try to be !!! Tyler has been a very easy going child He has made it easy for me !!!
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Post by: dotmahl on January 28, 2012, 08:25:23 PM: good evening everyone, just thought i would tell you, i lost 6 pound in my first 8 days. love this way of life.
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Post by: shawn116 on January 28, 2012, 11:29:22 PM: That is so awesome!!! 6 pounds gone forever!! LOL
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Post by: umpa on January 29, 2012, 09:21:13 AM: That is great Dot! You go girl!! ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on January 29, 2012, 12:24:32 PM: Hi dotmahl! :)

Did you know that the 6 pounds you just lost put you a bit over 75% of the way to your goal! :o :o :o

CONGRATULATIONS!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: momofone on February 21, 2012, 09:09:56 PM: Awesome! Good for you....keep u the amazing work ;)
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Post by: jen1975 on March 23, 2012, 09:30:25 PM: Hi y'all! I know I haven't been around much lately. I'm at my 1 year anniversary now... Down 40#, apparently my body is REALLY happy at this weight right now :P :P I won't lie, since all my health issues back in Nov/Dec I have been completely stuck. I am happy with the loss, don't get me wrong but I'd hoped to be further along by now. Four months now bouncing the same 3 lbs. I've revisited the book, cut back on portions, cut out sweets....body's not budging. However I'm still confident I will at some point break through!
I still check in all the time, I just haven't been saying much. I have to say sometimes I feel like I'm failing although I know I'm not! Love you all!
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Post by: umpa on March 24, 2012, 09:10:15 AM: HiYa Jen!! :-* Like mommaB you are probably suffering from carb creep.Post your menus or just keep a food journal.Do you have the carb counter or should I send you one? I think you have enough posts ;) Its always a pleasure to see you! Don't be a stranger. :)
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Post by: jen1975 on March 24, 2012, 10:04:55 AM: Thanks Umpa! I don't think I have the carb counter, will you send it to me please? I think I will start a food journal and see how that goes first; see if I can find things myself. Then if no changes I will start posting. I start a new job next week, I'm very excited for that. Should be much less....stressful lol. :o
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Post by: sandrarbsn on March 24, 2012, 11:26:00 AM: Really, we can eat FF, SF chocolate pudding? Isn't there milk and sugar in it? Please let me know before I run breakneck speed to the store for some!! LOL!!! Just kidding ;)
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Post by: Andrea on March 24, 2012, 08:53:15 PM: Welcome back, Jen. Nice to hear from you.
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Post by: shawn116 on March 25, 2012, 07:06:59 AM: Hi Jen....I was wondering how you have been :D Congrats on the new job ;) You know you mentioned stress.... that could be the key to your stall as well....just a thought. Hang in there girl....we are here for you :)
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Post by: shawn116 on March 25, 2012, 07:17:05 AM: Quote
Really, we can eat FF, SF chocolate pudding? Isn't there milk and sugar in it? Please let me know before I run breakneck speed to the store for some!! LOL!!! Just kidding

Hi Sandrarbsn We sure can have chocolate pudding...LOL It is probably best that you make it yourself though. Try this http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=3373.0 (http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=3373.0) It wont be (ff) fat free though. It would be kinda hard to get it fat free and creamy and low carb all at once ;) The box stuff or pre made in the store is a little high in carbs but if you save those carbs up you can sure have them ;)

The other easy way is to just whip up some heavy whipping cream (make sure this is 0 carb) and add sf chocolate to it. It's basically chocolate whipped cream but will give the feel of pudding ..... Yummm!!! easy peasy ;)
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Post by: umpa on March 25, 2012, 08:21:25 AM: Doug will send it out tomorrow Jen ;)
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Post by: Maddysmom on March 25, 2012, 10:35:27 AM: I love Doug's carb counter....Not sure how I made it over a year without it! Sure beats having to use google to find the carb counts. ;D
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Post by: SarahC on March 25, 2012, 10:37:34 AM: I love how these threads branch out in every direction! I get the picture of a tree. Some trees are bushy, some are like weeping willows, and some are pretty sparse, but they're all interesting!
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Post by: mouseissue on March 25, 2012, 06:49:00 PM: Hi Jen! :)

It's so nice to hear from you again!

Assuming your portion sizes have not increased, like Umpa said, "carb creep" may be the problem.
Post what you're eating, and we'll help get your progress restarted. :)
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Post by: umpa on March 26, 2012, 09:01:25 AM: Great analogy Sarah ;)
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Post by: jen1975 on April 24, 2012, 05:35:27 PM: Hi all! I know I've been super quiet lately. Like I said - struggling with losing still. Just started a new job, moving in a month, hubby is looking for a new job too. Lots of changes! I did drop below my 3lb bounce last week! Yay! Then I got on the scale 3 days later and was up - no lie, 3lbs!! :o :o I told my husband to hide the scale for the next 2 weeks. I know it's partly that I'm weighing every day (bad bad bad) and I'm PMSing so I know my water weight is way up right now.
Although I know I haven't been speaking up much, I just want you all to know how much I appreciate all of you and still check in almost everyday! And FYI, Doug and Umpa, the Zero is the BOMB!! I keep yelling at my husband to stop using "my" stuff! :D :D
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Post by: SarahC on April 24, 2012, 06:01:03 PM: It's nice to see your name on a post again, Jen! I have a bottle of zero in my purse and use it at restaurants in my ice tea or at friends' houses when we have tea. It's fun stuff!
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Post by: umpa on April 25, 2012, 09:53:05 AM: HiYa Jen! its ok I know where you can get another one ;)
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Post by: mouseissue on April 25, 2012, 01:23:14 PM: It's nice to hear from you again, Jen! :) :) :) :)

Life can get very busy sometimes and we gotta do what we gotta do.
But never worry!... We'll always be right here for you!

And by all means, hide that darned scale!
Like Umpa says, they're evil and often misleading.
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Post by: jen1975 on May 31, 2012, 11:53:03 AM: Hi all! Just checking in...again. I'm doing all right, finally starting to see the scale move consistently in a downward motion! I broke a new plateau yesterday, below 160! Only 20 more lbs! I have been incredibly stressed out, and a odd side effect for me on this is that I've actually lost my appetite and my sweet tooth. Not complaining, obviously! I know my stomach has shrunk significantly, my portions are tiny now. And if I eat too much I quickly become nauseous. Hope everyone is doing well! :)
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Post by: umpa on May 31, 2012, 06:54:45 PM: 46 pounds! :o That is so wicked cool! I get nauseous if I eat too fast too ;)
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Post by: shawn116 on June 01, 2012, 12:30:13 AM: Hi Jen Good to see you ;) You are doing so great!!!