Hi everyone!!

Renee...so happy to hear about your award! Youre reaping what you sowed !!

Mark...will put in a prayer as you see your mom tomorrow....you are courageous!

Rachelle.....so proud of you....I noticed you are not a quitter!! Way to push thru!

Kenn...can't wait to see that foot completely whole and healed!! It's coming my friend!

Em....I love your enthusiasm and progress !! Yipee!

Cathy...prayers have covered you....will still lift you up..wish I could hug you!

Mary...it's been so long....you seem to be settling and doing great in your new home. Happy birthday! Thx for warning me about brownies....hee hee heartburn! Not worth it!

John.....so happy to see you! You always get back on that horse!! Yippee!!

Tina.....I like your attitude!! Have a great weekend!

Buff......great to see you here.....if you need a hug.....here one !! (((hug)))

Carolynn .... I guess you are in recovery from cruise! Hope you are doing ok...miss you!

Missy......I am sooooo proud of your progress!! Way to kick it girl!!! I see that dress pulling down around your body for graduation!!
Julie......sue.......Maggie.......hope you are doing well!!
Hope I did t forget anyone.....
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Now.....as for me.....today was the end of a forty day fast. I chose to fast the SCALE....FREE DAYS.....WHITE FLOUR, SUGAR, PROCESSED FOOD.

drum roll please...........I finally weighed and lost five pounds!! But the scale will NOT HAVE power over me again!!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!
Peggy

Today's Nutrition:
130 ounces water
M1: protein bar
M2: apple
M3: green salad, 1 egg, 2 oz chicken, nonfat, sugarfree yogurt
M4: 1/3 cup trail mix
M5: chicken breast stir fried with asparagus; cauliflower
M6: 1/2 cup peanuts

Gratitude: I am grateful that I have the power to choose my attitude and intentions each day, and that no matter what the circumstances may be, no one can take that power away from me.

Meditation: 3 morning pages--done in the morning

*********************Happy Birthday Mary!!!!!!!****************

Hi guys,
I'm posting really quick. I have a ride planned today. Wasn't sure we were doing it as Frank started a new job and didn't know he'd be home
Next weekend he may be working. We shall see.

Everything is going great..I am doing the plan but will have to step away from the scale. That thing is confusing me. I gain one day and lose the next. So on and so forth..LOL..Wonder if it has anything to do with being almost 50?

OH WELL!! I feel great and heck fire..Even my honey says I'm looking great..So I'll take that and keep going LOL...

I will choose wisely while out today. I can't say what that will be yet I will be back either later this evening or in the morning to update and play catch up on all you wonderful healthy people

Hi Everyone,

I have a prayer request. My 14 year old nephew is in Children's Hospital. His blood sugar was over 1,000 which can put you in a diabetic coma - it is critical. He was diagnosed today with type 1 diabetes. I am heading over to see him right now. He lives in Arkansas and is on spring break visiting his Dad here in town so I am blessed to be able to see him right now.

My niece is on her way from Arkansas bringing her 1 year old and they will be staying here with us until Cade is released from the hospital. I am looking forward to seeing and spending time with them - under not so great circumstances - but I still get to see my baby niece!!

Dang 1000!! Im praying. At least he knows now and can control that with diet and insulin.

Good Morning Group!

Thank you so much for the positive comments.
Renee- I really believe family is the hardest to forgive. I am so very proud of you. BIG step
I just read about your nephew and will be thinking on praying for him and your family.
Peggy and Renee- Thank you for YOUR encouragement. I look at my BMI and weight and think about what “could be” if I let it go on any further. I want to be healthy and have energy for me and my family!
Tina- I love hearing about your rides. I know you are doing great!
Ken- Great job checking in with your nutrition, yes! Salad! I need to eat more salad!
Cathy- I am proud of you for checking in and keeping up to date on how you are doing. You are amazing and strong!
Mark- I really enjoy reading your posts and your pictures are very motivating and that you are contacting your Mom great first step.
Rachelle- How are you doing today? I have you have a great weekend!
Missy- I hope all is well.
Julie- Wishing you a great day!
My family needs breakfast, Have a great weekend!
Xo-eM
Nutrition and Exercise:
Meal 1: Protein shake, 1TB Peanut butter (Late start this morning)
Meal 2: Chicken breast, rice, veg
Meal 3: Protein Shake, fresh fruit
Exercise Appointment 5-25 workout Cardio, Dog walk
Meal 4: Shake or Greek Yogurt and piece of fruit
Meal 5: EFL Steak, potato and salad
H2O: Minimum of 96 ounces

Hi everyone!
I didn't give up but I've been feeling horrible since Wednesday evening. Have hardly been eating and so weak that I haven't been able to keep up workouts. Of course I still had to drag in to work Thursday and Friday so just resting today and hoping to feel better and just right back in the swing of things by tomorrow. Happy belated birthday Mary! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Hi everyone..
Happy Saturday!
-Peggy, high five on your 5 pounds gone! Awesome job!
-Ken-thinking of you. Glad that you were able to get 3 pages of writing in
-Em-you are courageous too Great job weighing yourself and getting the BMI done. You are on your way to feeling fabulous!
Tina-hope that you and Frank were able to enjoy your ride! (remember you have a bet to win
-Renee-Yes, praying and hoping that your nephew feels better soon! What a scary thing to endure. Glad that you are able to spend time with your family.
-Craw-hi there!
-MLA5FL-hope that you are feeling better too!

Today's nutrition: (so-so)
M1: 1 banana, 1 cup of greek yogurt, water, vitamins
M2: 1 turkey sandwhich, 1 large ice tea, *bag of chips
M3: ( I don't know yet-free day)
Exercise: Dog walk, followed by a 20 minute cardio session

Happy Saturday Everyone!

Renee, so sorry to hear about your nephew...thankfully he's in the best setting to get his blood sugar under control! That had to have been scary...both for a young teen, as well as his parents! Keeping him in my prayers!

Jim and I decided to head to Tempe today to a classic car show...it was fun!
Nutrition has been good - esp. since my slip up on Wednesday evening - that brownie made me feel awful..
My plan for today:
M1 - Fiber One and strawberries
M2 - RL
M3 - WW bread with chicken breast/lettuce/tomatoes
M4 - 3 egg whites/kiwi fruit
M5 - Salmon burgers (these things are yummy - esp. since we cook them outside)
M6 - Cottage cheese or greek yogurt with strawberries or banana
Everyone, have a wonderful rest of the weekend!
All the Best!
Mary

Nutrition was on track today. Even with attending a charity event this evening with food, they had good choices for me to eat and stay on track. Had a great experience yesterday I wanted to share. I met with my mentee, Thomas, whom I work with in the TeamMates mentoring program through the schools. Last year we met weekly after school to cook. He wants to be a pastry chef, so he wanted to focus on candies and all manner of goodies.. So each week we focused on making sweets and I took part of them home and sent the rest home with him. (We started this before I began my transformation). Once I had started transformation we sent everything home with him and he began to see the changes in me. We've not met regularly this year due to his sports schedule so yesterday we were discussing what we want to put on our cooking list and he responded with "Do you know about my dad?" Knowing his dad's health history I guessed that he had diabetes. He confirmed it. He then wanted to try to find some diabetic dessert recipes. What a kid! We then did a google search and figured out what we will make for next week. All this to say: it is amazing, when you keep yourself open to it, the transformational effects you can have on those around you.

Meditation: 3 morning pages
Gratitude: I am grateful that I have the opportunity to participate in a great mentoring program and provide support and opportunities for a young man that he may not otherwise have. I am grateful for the inspiration he brings to my life.

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