Re: Hi Everyone!!

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Hey Deeanna! Congratulations on your two little girls!

My advice would be to take things a day at a time and not get overwhelmed by

the big picture. When are you starting your challenge? You'll probably be

sore for the first week, but then things will ease up. I love the food

plan. Definitely take your freeday! And enjoy how you good you feel!

On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 3:21 PM, deeannabarrett

wrote:

> Well, I have just joined the group. I am a SAHM with two little girls

> ages 6 months and 20 months and feel like I need to start taking care

> of me so I can be a better mom. I am really excited about beginning

> the BFL challenge. I used to be in really great shape, but after 5

> years of fertility treatments and having back to back pregnancies,

> things have really changed. Does anyone have any newbie advice for me

> as I begin my journey??

>

>

>

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Diane M. in CO

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Hi Diane,

Thanks for the thoughtful advice. I started my challenge today and

am really enjoying. It it nice to not feel hungry during the day.

The food in the book is even good for my 20 month old!! One day

down, 83 to go!!

>

> > Well, I have just joined the group. I am a SAHM with two

little girls

> > ages 6 months and 20 months and feel like I need to start taking

care

> > of me so I can be a better mom. I am really excited about

beginning

> > the BFL challenge. I used to be in really great shape, but after

5

> > years of fertility treatments and having back to back

pregnancies,

> > things have really changed. Does anyone have any newbie advice

for me

> > as I begin my journey??

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

> --

> Diane M. in CO

>

>

>

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HEY KRIS congrats on weight loss wedding and graduations!!! i live in central VA in lynchburg. i am not to familiar with leesburg but i will tell you somehow VA is still hanging in there with the economy. i hope your medical issues workout. my MIL has to have a complete hysterectomy this month b/c she didn't do anything about hers for years. now she has cyst and fyroids that are basically causing internal bleeding and effecting her other internal organs. i am glad you are getting your health in check b/c i hate to hear anybody else going through this . keep in touch! kassia ldy_solana's domainScouting for All Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don¢t want to impress people they don¢t like.-Will Subject: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 7:31 AMHow

is everyone doing?Hey :DI'm just popping in for a quick update.I've just been weeding thru any yahoo groups i have remaining andtheres just no completely quitting this one for some reason! I dunnoif its because i intend to find my way back or what!But since i last posted so much has happened!I graduated and i spent most of this year in Virginia where i will bemoving to next year becauseeeeeeeeeee my guy proposed!!!!!! I'mgetting married next year.I'm down 30lbs and much more to go but gradual lifestyle change isdoing it for me.I've been diagnosed two months ago with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome soi'm trying to figure that all out and hoping the meds will rev up theweight loss a bit.anybody here in VA? We're going to be living in Leesburg Nothern VA.How is everyone doing? I miss u guys!Btw i'm STILL doing watp LOL just the power walking series now. Itsthe only thing i can stick

to religiously so i've stopped watchingp90X commercials LOLHugs to all of you!!!!!!Kris------------------------------------

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kris,

congratulations on your graduation, weight loss and engagement:)

stacey

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Thanks kassia i think i have u on twitter as well bc u were in my address book.I'm sorry ur mil is going through that:( Has she never taken care of her PCOS? I'm trying to eat better for it and take the meds while researching herbal alternatives because i totally hate pills.Thank you for the congratulations as well :)I want to encourage EVERYONE to take their health into their hands and do something about it. For too many years i ignored myself because i didn't think i was worth it and because i was scared of needles but i bit the bullet and just did it. If anyone is feeling ANYTHING unusual about your body.....go get it checked. Its worth th co pay!! Kassia pls keep me updated on ur mil and i will pray for her as well!KrisOodles of juicy!http://www.webgrl.org--- Subject: Re: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 7:58 AM

HEY KRIS congrats on weight loss wedding and graduations!!! i live in central VA in lynchburg. i am not to familiar with leesburg but i will tell you somehow VA is still hanging in there with the economy. i hope your medical issues workout. my MIL has to have a complete hysterectomy this month b/c she didn't do anything about hers for years. now she has cyst and fyroids that are basically causing internal bleeding and effecting her other internal organs. i am glad you are getting your health in check b/c i hate to hear anybody else going through this . keep in touch! kassia ldy_solana's domainScouting for All Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don¢t want to impress people they don¢t like.-Will Subject: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 7:31 AMHow is everyone doing?Hey :DI'm just popping in for a quick update.I've just been weeding thru any yahoo groups i have remaining andtheres just no completely quitting this one for some reason! I dunnoif its because i intend to find my way back or what!But since i last posted so much has happened!I graduated and i spent most of this year in Virginia where i will bemoving to next year becauseeeeeeeeeee my guy proposed!!!!!! I'mgetting married next year.I'm down 30lbs and much more to go but gradual lifestyle change isdoing it for me.I've been diagnosed two months ago with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome soi'm trying to figure that all out and hoping the meds will rev up theweight loss a

bit.anybody here in VA? We're going to be living in Leesburg Nothern VA.How is everyone doing? I miss u guys!Btw i'm STILL doing watp LOL just the power walking series now. Itsthe only thing i can stick to religiously so i've stopped watchingp90X commercials LOLHugs to all of you!!!!!!Kris------------------------------------

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Thanks stacey!! How are things with you?KrisOodles of juicy!http://www.webgrl.org--- Subject: Re: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 8:30 AMkris,congratulations on your graduation, weight loss and engagement:)stacey------------------------------------

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kris what is ur id on twitter so i can add you. ldy_solana's domainScouting for All Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don¢t want to impress people they don¢t like.-Will

From:

chromechairs Subject: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 7:31 AMHow is everyone doing?Hey :DI'm just popping in for a quick update.I've just been weeding thru any yahoo groups i have remaining andtheres just no completely quitting this one for some reason! I dunnoif its because i intend to find my way back or what!But since i last posted so much has happened!I graduated and i spent most of this year in Virginia where i will bemoving to next year becauseeeeeeeeeee my guy proposed!!!!!! I'mgetting married next year.I'm down 30lbs and much more to go but gradual lifestyle change isdoing it for me.I've been diagnosed two months ago with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome soi'm trying to figure that all out and hoping the meds will rev up theweight loss a bit.anybody here in

VA? We're going to be living in Leesburg Nothern VA.How is everyone doing? I miss u guys!Btw i'm STILL doing watp LOL just the power walking series now. Itsthe only thing i can stick to religiously so i've stopped watchingp90X commercials LOLHugs to all of you!!!!!!Kris------------------------------------

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Kris I'm so happy to hear from you! I was just thinking about you the

other day, as I too am on a tropical island at the moment!

CONGRATS ON LOSING 30 LBS!! OMG THAT'S FANTASTIC!! AND YOU'RE GETTING

MARRIED! WOO-HOO!

I hope you'll put wedding pics in a folder on our group's homepage?

What are the changes in your lifestyle that made the weight loss happen?

Please keep posting! I miss your special sense of humor, Kris!

XOXO

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Ooh what island are you on?I got misty reading your email! And yes when we get married i will put pics up just for you!How are things with you and what landed you on a tropical island?Thank you for all the congratulations :)As for lifestyle changes i stopped saying i'm going to lose X amt by X date and focused on small changes.I became vegan then vegetarian. I know its usually the other way around but i read the book skinny bitch and it changed the way i thought about food and where my food comes from. Then i started eating much smaller meals more frequently. I eat every 3 hours if i can and i drink lots of water.I exercise when i can i dont freak out on myself if i miss a day and i'm just generally all round good to myself instead of being so hard on me.Its a buncha little things that are adding up.I am so happy to hear from

you!!I have missed you tooHugsssssKrisOodles of juicy!http://www.webgrl.org--- Subject: Re: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 2:35 PMKris I'm so happy to hear from you! I was just thinking about you theother day, as I too am on a tropical island at the moment!CONGRATS ON LOSING 30 LBS!! OMG THAT'S FANTASTIC!! AND YOU'RE GETTINGMARRIED! WOO-HOO! I hope you'll put wedding pics in a folder on our group's homepage? What are the changes in your lifestyle

that made the weight loss happen? Please keep posting! I miss your special sense of humor, Kris!XOXO------------------------------------

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inksterdooKrisOodles of juicy!http://www.webgrl.org--- Subject: Re: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 12:51 PM

kris what is ur id on twitter so i can add you. ldy_solana's domainScouting for All Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don¢t want to impress people they don¢t like.-Will

From:

chromechairs Subject: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 7:31 AMHow is everyone doing?Hey :DI'm just popping in for a quick update.I've just been weeding thru any yahoo groups i have remaining andtheres just no completely quitting this one for some reason! I dunnoif its because i intend to find my way back or what!But since i last posted so much has happened!I graduated and i spent most of this year in Virginia where i will bemoving to next year becauseeeeeeeeeee my guy proposed!!!!!! I'mgetting married next year.I'm down 30lbs and much more to go but gradual lifestyle change isdoing it for me.I've been diagnosed two months ago with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome soi'm trying to figure that all out and hoping the meds will rev up theweight loss a bit.anybody here

in VA? We're going to be living in Leesburg Nothern VA.How is everyone doing? I miss u guys!Btw i'm STILL doing watp LOL just the power walking series now. Itsthe only thing i can stick to religiously so i've stopped watchingp90X commercials LOLHugs to all of you!!!!!!Kris------------------------------------

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Welcome back, Kris! Congrats on your engagement! I don't live in VA, but I live fairly close to Leesburg (in Frederick, land) Sounds like you are doing great, congrats on all you have achieved.

I've become a big fan as well. I finally started addressing my back issues w/ a chiropractor and I'm feeling so much better. I've altered my workouts for the time being and I'm doing lots of walking w/ and Pilates.

Take care!Donna

Subject: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 7:31 AM

How is everyone doing?Hey :DI'm just popping in for a quick update.I've just been weeding thru any yahoo groups i have remaining andtheres just no completely quitting this one for some reason! I dunnoif its because i intend to find my way back or what!But since i last posted so much has happened!I graduated and i spent most of this year in Virginia where i will bemoving to next year becauseeeeeeeeeee my guy proposed!!!! !! I'mgetting married next year.I'm down 30lbs and much more to go but gradual lifestyle change isdoing it for me.I've been diagnosed two months ago with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome soi'm trying to figure that all out and hoping the meds will rev up theweight loss a bit.anybody here in VA? We're going to be living in Leesburg Nothern VA.How is everyone doing? I miss u guys!Btw i'm STILL doing watp LOL just the power walking series now. Itsthe only thing i

can stick to religiously so i've stopped watchingp90X commercials LOLHugs to all of you!!!!!!Kris

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Good for you Kris. Sounds like you made some excellent changes!!I'm not sure if I was active on the list when you were here?? Welcome back nonetheless!!Darcy

Ooh what island are you on?I got misty reading your email! And yes when we get married i will put pics up just for you!How are things with you and what landed you on a tropical island?Thank you for all the congratulations

As for lifestyle changes i stopped saying i'm going to lose X amt by X date and focused on small changes.I became vegan then vegetarian. I know its usually the other way around but i read the book skinny bitch and it changed the way i thought about food and where my food comes from. Then i started eating much smaller meals more frequently. I eat every 3 hours if i can and i drink lots of water.

I exercise when i can i dont freak out on myself if i miss a day and i'm just generally all round good to myself instead of being so hard on me.Its a buncha little things that are adding up.I am so happy to hear from

you!!I have missed you tooHugsssssKrisOodles of juicy!http://www.webgrl.org

Subject: Re: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos

Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 2:35 PMKris I'm so happy to hear from you! I was just thinking about you theother day, as I too am on a tropical island at the moment!CONGRATS ON LOSING 30 LBS!! OMG THAT'S FANTASTIC!! AND YOU'RE GETTING

MARRIED! WOO-HOO! I hope you'll put wedding pics in a folder on our group's homepage? What are the changes in your lifestyle

that made the weight loss happen? Please keep posting! I miss your special sense of humor, Kris!XOXO------------------------------------

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hi kris! im happy to hear from you

congratulations on getting engaged and on your weight loss. wow!

how exciting!

i hear ya on the p90x infomercial ... heh heh

:*carolyn.

(still doing the workout you so correctly named 'housework max'

LOLOL)

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hahaha i forgot about housework max!! I have to do that today before NO after my watp!yea:D Its nice to be back i missed everyone so!KrisOodles of juicy!http://www.webgrl.org--- Subject: Re: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 9:07 PMhi kris! im happy to hear from you

:)congratulations on getting engaged and on your weight loss. wow! how exciting!i hear ya on the p90x infomercial ... heh heh:*carolyn.(still doing the workout you so correctly named 'housework max' LOLOL)------------------------------------

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KRIS!!!!!!!!

I've missed you and I swear I was thinking about you a day or two before you posted this wondering what had happened to you!

Congratulations on your engagement, move and your weight loss! WOWIE!!!!!

You'll find a few more fans out here now and there's been quite a bit of talk going on lately too. Her new 5 mile (5 Mile Slim Down or something like that) is really good, I tried it from Netflix and now I want it!

I'm so glad you popped in, I hope you'll be able to stay involved, your posts are always interesting to read.

Welcome back!!!

Hi Everyone!!

How is everyone doing?Hey :DI'm just popping in for a quick update.I've just been weeding thru any yahoo groups i have remaining andtheres just no completely quitting this one for some reason! I dunnoif its because i intend to find my way back or what!But since i last posted so much has happened!I graduated and i spent most of this year in Virginia where i will bemoving to next year becauseeeeeeeeeee my guy proposed!!!!!! I'mgetting married next year.I'm down 30lbs and much more to go but gradual lifestyle change isdoing it for me.I've been diagnosed two months ago with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome soi'm trying to figure that all out and hoping the meds will rev up theweight loss a bit.anybody here in VA? We're going to be living in Leesburg Nothern VA.How is everyone doing? I miss u guys!Btw i'm STILL doing watp LOL just the power walking series now. Itsthe only thing i can stick to religiously so i've stopped watchingp90X commercials LOLHugs to all of you!!!!!!Kris

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OOOOOOOOOOOHi can rent leslie from netflix??!! My poor fiance hes never going to get another movie again ever LOLHow are you? I've really missed you and your sweet inspirational and hella funny posts:DDid u ever do the ww leader route? Thanks for the congratulations:)I took a break from most of my groups and obligations to deal with all the changes post thesis/grad. So im semi back. A bit busy to post like i used to but going to try ..unless i'm on deadline which i am this week so i should not be emailing but i'm an addict!Osteo also doesn't want me sitting for long at least not without stretching and getting up so computer luxury time isn't as much as it used to be.Thanks for the info on the ice i did feel like i was 'burning' my skin but i did leave it on without towel a bit but i might wet the towel next time so its 'colder' thanks

girl!!Update me on you you you k!KrisOodles of juicy!http://www.webgrl.org--- Subject: Re: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 8:22 PM

KRIS!!!!!!!!

I've missed you and I swear I was thinking about you a day or two before you posted this wondering what had happened to you!

Congratulations on your engagement, move and your weight loss! WOWIE!!!!!

You'll find a few more fans out here now and there's been quite a bit of talk going on lately too. Her new 5 mile (5 Mile Slim Down or something like that) is really good, I tried it from Netflix and now I want it!

I'm so glad you popped in, I hope you'll be able to stay involved, your posts are always interesting to read.

Welcome back!!!

Hi Everyone!!

How is everyone doing?Hey :DI'm just popping in for a quick update.I've just been weeding thru any yahoo groups i have remaining andtheres just no completely quitting this one for some reason! I dunnoif its because i intend to find my way back or what!But since i last posted so much has happened!I graduated and i spent most of this year in Virginia where i will bemoving to next year becauseeeeeeeeeee my guy proposed!!!! !! I'mgetting married next year.I'm down 30lbs and much more to go but gradual lifestyle change isdoing it for me.I've been diagnosed two months ago with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome soi'm trying to figure that all out and hoping the meds will rev up theweight loss a bit.anybody here in VA? We're going to be living in Leesburg Nothern VA.How is everyone doing? I miss u guys!Btw i'm STILL doing watp LOL just the power walking series now. Itsthe only thing i can stick to religiously so i've stopped watchingp90X commercials LOLHugs to all of you!!!!!!Kris

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Hi!!!

Yes, Netflix has tons of and tons of other workout videos. I joined just so I could preview workout videos before I buy them! I got that idea from this group.

I did become a WW leader last July and am loving it! I am working a bit more than I'd planned because DH is probably facing a layoff by the end of the year, maybe as far out as January now, we're still waiting for more information but you do what you have to do so I am. Good thing I really enjoy my work! I've branched out more from into more advanced cardio and strength training but always return "home" to her when I need something not as intense.

I do what you do are talking about with the towel. I can't stand to have it against my skin for long enough to do any good so I wet a thin towel and wrap the ice in there.

I'm uploading some pictures while I type this to have them printed for a girls' scrapbooking weekend I'm going on in a couple of weeks and then I'm headed downstairs for my workout (I think I'm doing a virgin step workout, I'm not positive yet!). I wasn't sure I should spend the money on this weekend trip because our future finances are so fuzzy but DH told me to go anyway. One of my friends is coming in from Washington D.C. for it and I haven't seen her in about a year since she moved there from here (Michigan) so it will be really great and I'm trying to get over feeling guilty for spending the money (about $200 - $250 for the hotel, meals and cropping room). It means I'm not spending anything on workout videos (except postage for trades) right now though so I'm trying to go through all my many virgin workouts and seeing which ones I want to keep and which others I might want to trade away or sell so I can get new ones, but cheaply! ;-)

Anyway, that's what's happening here right now. Will report on my workout when I do it too! I'm so glad you're back!

Hi Everyone!!

How is everyone doing?Hey :DI'm just popping in for a quick update.I've just been weeding thru any yahoo groups i have remaining andtheres just no completely quitting this one for some reason! I dunnoif its because i intend to find my way back or what!But since i last posted so much has happened!I graduated and i spent most of this year in Virginia where i will bemoving to next year becauseeeeeeeeeee my guy proposed!!!! !! I'mgetting married next year.I'm down 30lbs and much more to go but gradual lifestyle change isdoing it for me.I've been diagnosed two months ago with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome soi'm trying to figure that all out and hoping the meds will rev up theweight loss a bit.anybody here in VA? We're going to be living in Leesburg Nothern VA.How is everyone doing? I miss u guys!Btw i'm STILL doing watp LOL just the power walking series now. Itsthe only thing i can stick to religiously so i've stopped watchingp90X commercials LOLHugs to all of you!!!!!!Kris

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Can't wait to see your pics, !

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Huh??? What pics???

Re: Hi Everyone!!

Can't wait to see your pics, !

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OH I must have misread, I thought you wrote you were going to upload some pics today? And you were going to use in your scrapbook?That's what I get for skimming!Embarrased,nancydewolf wrote: Huh??? What pics??? Re: Hi Everyone!! Can't wait to see your pics, !

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No need for a red face, ! I probably wasn't clear. I was uploading them to a photo processing site so that I could have them professionally printed before my scrapbooking adventure! I will post pics for this group sooner or later though...

Re: Hi Everyone!!

Can't wait to see your pics, !

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Wow Kris, what a wonderful turnaround you've had in terms of your mental attitude towards food and exercise! That is so awesome! I tell my WW members it really is all in your head sometimes... if you're always putting yourself down or beating yourself up because you're not doing everything perfectly you're never going to get anywhere but if you just take babysteps and give yourself a break when you misstep you'll make it to wherever you want to go. You are proof of that!!

Re: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 2:35 PMKris I'm so happy to hear from you! I was just thinking about you theother day, as I too am on a tropical island at the moment!CONGRATS ON LOSING 30 LBS!! OMG THAT'S FANTASTIC!! AND YOU'RE GETTINGMARRIED! WOO-HOO! I hope you'll put wedding pics in a folder on our group's homepage? What are the changes in your lifestyle

that made the weight loss happen? Please keep posting! I miss your special sense of humor, Kris!XOXO------------------------------------

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I had forgotten where "housework max" comes from but now I remember Kris naming it that!! I love it because that's what I still say it too!

Re: Hi Everyone!!

hi kris! im happy to hear from you :)congratulations on getting engaged and on your weight loss. wow! how exciting!i hear ya on the p90x infomercial ... heh heh:*carolyn.(still doing the workout you so correctly named 'housework max' LOLOL)

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thanks nancy:) It took a while to get in this thick skull o mine!if ur not kind to urself - exactly WHO is gonna be ? right?KrisOodles of juicy!http://www.webgrl.org--- Subject: Re: Re: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 3:43 PM

Wow Kris, what a wonderful turnaround you've had in terms of your mental attitude towards food and exercise! That is so awesome! I tell my WW members it really is all in your head sometimes... if you're always putting yourself down or beating yourself up because you're not doing everything perfectly you're never going to get anywhere but if you just take babysteps and give yourself a break when you misstep you'll make it to wherever you want to go. You are proof of that!!

Re: Hi Everyone!!To: exercisevideos@ yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, November 3, 2008, 2:35 PMKris I'm so happy to hear from you! I was just thinking about you theother day, as I too am on a tropical island at the moment!CONGRATS ON LOSING 30 LBS!! OMG THAT'S FANTASTIC!! AND YOU'RE GETTINGMARRIED! WOO-HOO! I hope you'll put wedding pics in a folder on our group's homepage? What are the changes in your lifestyle that made the weight loss happen? Please keep posting! I miss your special sense of humor, Kris!XOXO------------ --------- --------- ------

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I have a friend like this. She makes excuses for her type II diabetes, back problems, hip problems, etc. but never acknowledges that if she lost at least 100 pounds she'd probably feel a lot better. I know what you mean too about biting your tongue!

Re: Hi Everyone!!>>> hi kris! im happy to hear from you > congratulations on getting engaged and on your weight loss. wow!> how exciting!> i hear ya on the p90x infomercial ... heh heh> :*carolyn.> (still doing the workout you so correctly named 'housework max'> LOLOL)>>>