Everyday Systems

Sammybunny711

Hunger / fullness eating / mindful eating went well today except for dinner. I'm trying really hard to eat without distraction, but my adorable five year old came in from playing outside and it did end up distracting me and I overate on accident. But I know with tons of practice, I will definitely i...

Sammybunny711

My dietitian appointment was helpful and illuminating. She really wants me to move to weighing only once per week, but I had a hard time with that this morning and went ahead and weighed (becuase of the habit I've built). I will try to move to 1x per week weighing on Wednesday morning. We also talke...

Sammybunny711

I hope your back gets to feeling better very soon and that you smash your 10K!!! You've got this! You can do it!!

Sammybunny711

Thanks, Amy and Soprano. I really do need to get back into walking. I also love yoga. But when I get super stressed and busy, exercise is usually the first to go.

Sammybunny711

Having food peace can really REALLY help things feel more peaceful in life in general. I'm glad this method is working for you!! I also hope that wearing jeans that fit really make you feel settled into your body. I finally broke down a few months ago and bought HUMONGOUS jeans but wearing jeans tha...

Sammybunny711

Ugh, the house stuff sounds incredibly chaotic and stressful. Good thing you have your cravings and binging under control. It's scary when we suddenly lose that grip for some reason. I can imagine the plateau is annoying, I also have to remind me that weightloss is not linear... YES weight loss not...

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 230.4 B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: peanut butter and banana sandwich +yellow bell pepper + apple + spicy pickled okra D: leftover steak and fettucinin alfredo + some kind of veggie I am still maintaining weight and I'm getting annoyed by it and considering stopping weighin...

Sammybunny711

Thank you so much for the encouragement, WIN! I super appreciate all your wise words. I hope that you're doing really well!

Sammybunny711

So sorry you are feeling so awful. It's not surprising with the stress you are under. Does your dietitian ever discuss what you eat as some foods can support our physical and mental health in difficult times. Jx We do. But right now, I'm totally in survival mode. I'm lucky to stick to my boundaries...

Sammybunny711

Exactly. For the foreseeable future, I'm going to keep writing things down. S DAY W: 230.8 (this plateau is killing me) B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: Zaxby's boneless Buffalo wings + ranch drip + Texas toast + fries S: drumstick ice cream cone with family S: Granola bar with my daugh...

Sammybunny711

S DAY W: 230.2 (still maintaining right now) B: chocolate chip pancakes + sugar free syrup L: Leftover Kungpao chicken and lo mein + apple (we got three total meals out of that dinner!) S: chocolate chip moose tracks ice cream + magic shell +sugar free caramel (fun snack with my daughter) D: mini c...

Sammybunny711

The body does feel different when it's in weight loss mode, right? I know I'm maintaining right now, but I super hope I can get back into weight loss mode soon. I wish you all the luck with your blood sugars. That can be so tiring and hard to manage, but I know you'll do great!!

Sammybunny711

I think you're right, Soprano!! I'm going to keep it up.

Sammybunny711

N DAY

W: 230.8

B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers

L: an open faced sloppy Joe sandwich + sweet potato fries + apple + red bell pepper

D: (eating out with friends) Kung pao chicken + lo me in noodles and veggies

I can't help myself. So I tracked.

Sammybunny711

House stuff is in FULL swing right now. I'm not going to track my food here for at least today, maybe longer. But I wanted to warn y'all before I went a little radio silent. I'm juggling 5 contractors and will potentially be juggling 6 once I add a landscaper guy who will be removing the ivy that's ...

Sammybunny711

Soprano wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 01, 2026 6:11 pm
Congratulations on your pound down.

Thank you!! I'd much rather be 1 pound down than 1 pound up, haha!!

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 230.4 (-1 pound in March. T_T) B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: Chicaco Dog Bowl (2 beef hot dogs, onions, relish, peppers, pepperoncinis, pickles, air fried potatoes, celery salt) D: son of baconator sandwich + fries + ketchup Morning, y'all. Yesterday was a green day and I'm...

Sammybunny711

Huzzah!

Sammybunny711

I don't always do coffee, but I definitely use caffeine to stop hunger. And yep! You're totally right. Sometimes it goes away after 30 minutes.

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 230.6 B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: A small container of eftover pomodoro pasta + small piece cheezy bread + most of an apple + most of a yellow bell pepper + spicy pickled okra + Harvest cheddar sunchips (big lunch, very hungry) D: sloppy Joe sandwich + apple + yellow bell...

Sammybunny711

Thank you, Amy. I really appreciate it! You guys have been so encouraging while I've been struggling. I appreciate you guys so much!

Sammybunny711

Green Monday :mrgreen: I am just trying to take it day by day. I was thinking yesterday how this is the only space where I can talk about eating issues. I only have two friends who I talk about weight loss to, but they are both in a radically different space when it comes to their approach. Congrat...

Sammybunny711

Thank you for the encouragement, Soprano. I really appreciate it.

Sammybunny711

F DAY W: 231 B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers Binge: tons of chips, tons of chocolate and candy, rice krispee treat ---------------------------------------------------------- (Drawing a line under it and MOVING ON. Getting Food-sober again right away) L: peanut butter and jelly sandwich +...

Sammybunny711

Weight was up today. And I felt that familiar despair and helplessness / hopelessness flooding in about food. I have NO idea how to force myself to get back on my boundaries I MUST. My therapist wants me to join OA again, but NY dietitian hates OA. I genuinely don't know what to do. I'm glad I see m...

Sammybunny711

Happy twins' birthday!!

Sammybunny711

That virus sounds so incredibly awful. I'm glad you're beginning to get over it. And I what you with the difficulty with food boundaries. Clearly mine were too restrictive or else I don't think I would be bingeing now. It's okay for us to learn and adjust. I think your new plan sounds really great!!...

Sammybunny711

Thank you guys for your encouragement and kindness!! I really appreciate it. I love this little space and hope we can keep it going for years to come!!

Sammybunny711

W :229.4 The world feels a bit brighter today. We're going to make it through this difficult time. But I can't get it together with food. I feel so out of control again. The last time this happened was after a four month stint of calorie tracking and I gained 50 pounds (this happened last year!) I m...

Sammybunny711

YESSS paper is best, for sure.

Sammybunny711

It is such a stressful process. It's really wild. And hard. But we're going to get through it!! The snacking is SUCH a problem for me. I can excuse anything as a snack which is why it's BAD NEWS for me, haha. And now I'm sitting here in the office where a ton of snacks are a few feet away. I have to...

Sammybunny711

Right back on track is the way to go! I'm learning the hard way that the afternoon snack is NOT for me. I KNEW it wasn't for me, but here I am having made mistakes with it, but I'm moving forward and learning that I need to leave the weekdays as they are (3 meals).

Sammybunny711

F DAY W: 229.2 B: Atkins Shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: Chickfila spicy chicken sandwich + waffle fries + 1.75 containers of Polynesian sauce BINGE: 1 pack of 6 peanut butter crackers, 2 bags of chips (individual size), a few bites of a fig bar, half a cookie, more chips, chocolate, dear lord....

Sammybunny711

Thank you guys for the encrouagement. I really am excited about the house and I hit the ground running today coordinating the work that has to be done on it, which made me feel like I'm starting out the day with some wins under my belt.

Sammybunny711

Soprano wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 26, 2026 12:03 pm
Gutted, result was 48 which means I will be confirmed type 2 diabetic.

Nurse appointment in couple of weeks to discuss

Jx

Oh, Soprano, I am so sorry to hear that!!! I'm sure that they will be able to help you manage this. Please hang in there and don't lose heart!!

Sammybunny711

W: 228.8 Last day of due diligence today. I'm on pins and needles and super anxious. I can't wait to hear back from the owner and hopefully get everything either nailed down, or jump ship. SHE SIGNED. WE'RE OFFICIAL BUYING THE HOUSE> AHHHHHHHHHHHH I wish we could have celebrated tonight. But instead...

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Amy3010 wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 26, 2026 5:50 am
Fingers crossed for midnight tonight!

Fingers crossed!! She's thinking about our final offer (give or take). I hope we'll hear back this morning. Thank y'all for all your support in my stress!

Sammybunny711

W: 229.4 I'm functional today by the skin of my teeth. I'm exhausted. And my eyes hurt from all the sobbing yesterday. I am very much looking forward to the weekend and it isn't even close yet. I'm also looking forward to Friday. Because if I get to Friday, it means we're either past Due Diligence o...

Sammybunny711

Awww yay! Sweet puppy helping out. I love it.

Sammybunny711

Thank you, Amy. I am certainly doing my best. I appreciate all of y'all's support!

Sammybunny711

I hope the results of the blood sugar test come out well!!

Sammybunny711

Thank you, Soprano!!! I chatted owth my therapist too and she pointed out that I didn't feel good about having had the snack, so pivoting right back to my original food boundaries was perfectly okay and understandable. Thank you for the encouragement. I really appreciate it.

Sammybunny711

Hi sammy - Two things (at least to start! :)) I completely understand how hard it is to feel proud that you've "just" maintained in March. AND wow, you maintained in March! That's fantastic! You've been under so much stress, kept soldiering on, and STILL kept focus on your goals and health, even to...

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 230.4 Arg. I have basically just maintained all of March and that is a bummer. I'm happy I'm not actively gaining weight, but it's still hard. B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: fish sticks + hot sauce + sour cream and onion Pringles + apple + spicy pickled okra. (definitely a l...

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You're gonna do great, Amy!!

Sammybunny711

Amy3010 wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 24, 2026 6:27 am
I think that is where we all want to end up eventually - not having to think about all of this so much and be able to trust our own body's wisdom...

Yes!! This exactly. I don't want to have "systems" forever.

Sammybunny711

F DAY W: 229.2 B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: Chicago Dog Bowl: 2 beef hot dogs + white onion + pepperoncini peppers + bell peppers + pickles + relish + air fried potatoes + celery salt Afternoon Snack: dill pickle chips, dill pickles, 1 beef stick D: apple, spicy pickled okra, 1 bee...

Sammybunny711

S DAY W: 229.4 B/S: from scratch blueberry pancakes (3) + sugar free syrup L/S: from scratch blueberry pancakes (3) + sugar free syrup + most of a banana A: Seagrams Escapes drink (a single can) S: A tiny amount of cookies and cream ice cream with my daughter D/S: (I had seconds) 2 beef empanadas t...

Sammybunny711

HI Sammybunny! Thank you! So far so good with vanilla and no IF. Thank you Amy. I know life goes in seasons and right now, it just seems like a tough one. I feel like I am barely holding it together these days. But, I have been doing well with No S so hopefully there is hope! I know for me, holding...

Sammybunny711

Thanks, Pink. At my college where I work, only students and faculty get spring break, and it was a couple of weeks ago. But it was nice to have my building to myself then, haha. I wish I could take a solid month off work. But I can't. I'm sorry you feel like you're not okay. I DO understand and I em...

Sammybunny711

S DAY W: 229 (still hovering) B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: Steak n Shake Frisco Melt with cheese fries (so bad for me, but we have so much stress right now I don't care) S: a little rice krispee treat and a packet of dried apple chips (no sugar added) D: half a bowl of cheese torte...

Sammybunny711

It is a LOT. And the family crisis stuff that is still very much going on. My husband was out of bed way too early this morning, careworn and stressed to the max. I hope for our family's sake that things will calm down soon.

Sammybunny711

I'm sorry for your loss. Losing precious family members is so hard.

I also understand what you mean. I love springtime. It always feels like new beginnings.

Sammybunny711

I so hope that you feel better very soon and that sweet Penny is spry and healthy for a long time to come. Hang in there my friend. There is great merit to listening to your body!! Especially when you're sick.

Sammybunny711

NWS DAY W: 230.2 B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: 1/2 of a huge muffaleta sandwich + sour cream and onion chips + coke zero S: A waffle cone with 2 scoops of gelato: 1 = hazelnut, 1 - swiss chocolate (DELICIOUS) D: other half of the muffaleta + banana + grapes + spicy pickled okra I ha...

Sammybunny711

Thank you so much!!! We're about to sign the coutner. My husband wanted to move it sooner so we can get the inspection this afternoon. Whew!!

I LOVE Leuchtturms!!!

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 229 B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: egg drop soup + crunchies + ginger dressing salad + 1.25 shrimp tempura rolls (My solo out to eat lunch!) D: 6 pieces of shrimp tempura sushi + soy sauce + peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole wheat + strawberries, grapes, an apple, a...

Sammybunny711

Whoa Sammybunny! You have had a lot going on! I really relate to the stress and I am So sorry! Huge props to you for sticking to your eating in the midst of it all. I have had some cry sessions at work these past months as well. Also old question but I plan! And I LURVE notebooks! I had a bullet jo...

Sammybunny711

Oh bless you. IF is SO SO SO hard to me. I had such a difficult time with it and I was never successful with it at all. Good on you for figuring out what you feel is best for you. I hope the Vanilla No S goes SO great!!!

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 228.4 B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers + apple + bell pepper + 6 peanut butter crackers D: leftover barbacoa burrito + salsa + Mexican rice + a few fries + spicy pickled okra + grilled onions. On pins and needles waiting to hear back fro...

Sammybunny711

I am so sorry to hear that - but glad you're not letting it derail you. That's what I keep telling myself today after someone was a jerk to me at work. Not gonna let him cause me to derail myself. Fingers crossed on the house! Oh gosh, workplace issues suck so badly. I'm sorry that happened. And yo...

Sammybunny711

Thank you my friends. We got some HORRIBLE news today. It was not unexpected, but it's extremely heavy and difficult. On TOP of that, my husband is traveling for work and we're putting in an offer on that house today, so man. It's bananas over here. I'm hanging in there. I value my recovery so much ...

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Dandelion wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 17, 2026 9:32 pm

Sammybunny711 wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 13, 2026 11:28 am
That is so fun! Pie is something we rarely have, but maybe we need to plan something!!
Maybe you said in your thread, but I'm not caught up yet. Did you make a pie?

We ended up buying pre-made little pies that ended up being a disappointment but the ice cream was delicious!

Sammybunny711

Oh, dearie. I am so so sorry you've been going through such a hard time. That all sounds terribly difficult. Please have grace with yourself. You've been majorly stressed. Self compassion is super hard but I hope it is helpful to you.

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 228 (new low!) B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: 1/2 Burrito Barbacoa + Mexican rice + grilled onions + chips and salsa D: spicy chicken sandwich, fries, Polynesian sauce Okay. Stress just got MUCH worse. I'm doing my best and I'm hanging in there. But it has been a hard hard d...

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 228.8 (weight dropped back down, just as Soprano said) B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: beef empanada + 1 piece of arrabiata pizza + apple + yellow bell pepper + spicy pickled okra D: red bell pepper + apple + 2 slices arrabiata pizza My nerves are jangling like a charm bracel...

Sammybunny711

S DAY W: 232 (holy cow... Way way up) B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: peanut butter and jelly sandwich + apple + some pickled okra S: Mint oreo milkshake (my daughter had a cherry one) D: sausage, potato, and onions + bell peppers Weight is way up this morning. I truly hope it's from ...

Sammybunny711

Giving y'all an update. I have been weighing myself daily since February 10th. It is going SUPER well. I now just consider weighing myself in the morning to be just like brushing my teeth. Something I do. Doesn't upset me anymore if there are fluctuations. It' just data. I love it.

Sammybunny711

Stress and lack of sleep can really mess up cortisol and hinder weight loss. Easier said than done but try and bring them under control. Perhaps a gentle walk before bed to calm down? Jx Yeah, unfortunately ANY kind of movement in the evening, close to bedtime can really mess me up (I'm a lifelong ...

Sammybunny711

Thanks, everyone, for your inputs on the food logging question! I appreciate your insights. W: 230.4 (way up today) I am EXHAUSTED. I didn't go to bed until around 2:30am. I am struggling with all of this stress and it's keeping me up at night. T_T B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: 4 spi...

Sammybunny711

That is so fun! Pie is something we rarely have, but maybe we need to plan something!!

Sammybunny711

You're gonna soar!!

Sammybunny711

Soprano wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 12, 2026 3:44 pm
Sometimes increasing protein a little can help stave off hunger longer.

I definitely need to get better about protein. I often prioritize veggies, fruits, and carbs. Protein is on my list for this year to increase, haha.

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 229.4 (same as yesterday) I am very hungry and it's only 7:49am. I usually eat breakfast around 8-8:30am. Yesterday evening, I was ravenous, too. I hope this isn't going to be a tough trend to deal with. But I'm going to stick with the plan no matter what. Okay. I miss the food logging and...

Sammybunny711

Good luck with testing out not logging your food! Longer term, it makes sense to get to a place where we don't have to do that anymore, unless we notice weight creep. I generally pre-plan my food for the day on weekdays, and jot it down. It gives me peace to have a plan in place, but I don't stress...

Sammybunny711

Snacking was SO insidious for me. I'm thankful I seem to have gotten it under control, but it was one of my biggest problems for sure! It's a hard one to crack.

Sammybunny711

Today is my third day. I've made it through two days - I know that's nothing - but it's also not nothing.It's two days more than before. What are your mods? Every little bit is a step forward in the right direction!! Here are my mods - I have 3: 1) No sugar or snacks or seconds unless I'm with othe...

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Dandelion wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 11, 2026 7:04 pm
PixelFed is similar to Instagram as it used to be. Simple, straightforward. No ads or algorithms.

Oooo interesting! I've never heard of it. I'll have to look it up.

Sammybunny711

Yikes! You do have a lot going on! That makes everything so much more difficult. Lunch dates and walks in the sunshine are good antidotes. Good luck on the house hunting! Yeah, our stress level is through the roof right now, but we're inching along with our house prep and search. I hope we'll be ab...

Sammybunny711

Well done, food logging can be tiresome. Keep reporting I love to follow your progress. You are doing really well. Jx Aww thank you so much! I'm so glad you've been enjoying my journey. It's nice not feeling like I have to food log, but I'm happy to do it in the future if I plateau or gain a bit. J...

Sammybunny711

There may be mods in my future - but I’m trying to implement one thing at a time. I tend to try to do everything all at once all the time and the wheels fall off. Right now just the ‘no snacks’ part is quite illuminating. I am realizing how much of my eating was habit/ boredom? /Stress? Something t...

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 229.4 (up a little bit, but I'm not worried. Just normal fluctuation) I am going to TRY not tracking food for the time being. I've tracked every day since early February and I want to try Reinhard's Surgical Flogging technique -- I.e. not food logging unless I've plateaued or I'm gaining w...

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Soprano wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 11, 2026 7:26 am
Back down to 9st 2.8lbs

Huzzah!!! Go you! That's incredible progress.

Sammybunny711

Hey Sammy, sorry things aren't going well but you must be so pleased you are not letting it interfere with your loss. Keep doing what you are doing Jx I am both SUPER pleased and also proud. I'm too far in now to want to let stress sabotage my recovery efforts. I'm too deep in. I've come too far to...

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 228.6 lbs (New Low!) B: Atkins shakes + 6 peanut butter crackers Mid-morning: 28 minute walk L: Some air fried potatoes (with seasoning + nooch) + homemade black bean soup + 2 hot dogs + Louisiana Hot Sauce (one of my all time fav meals) - Recipe for the Black Bean Soup below. It's SO easy...

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Amy3010 wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 10, 2026 6:37 am
That all sounds so hard - good for you, listening to what you needed! Hang in there!

Thank you. I'm exhausted. Daylight savings time came at a really bad point, haha.

Sammybunny711

Thanks, Sammy. I don’t feel like I’m being all that excessive, but I’m up even more today. Focusing on NoSes for today and not dwelling on other things. You've got this! For me, No S on its own was not enough to get me to lose (I'm very short). So I had to add 3 mods. So far, my mods are what's hel...

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 229.4 B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers Mid-morning: 27 minute walk At lunch break: 31 minutes Body Groove L: Peanut butter and banana sandwich on seed bread + rest of the banana + some strawberries + spicy pickled okra mid-afternoon: 20 minute walk D: banana + apple, yellow bell ...

Sammybunny711

S DAY W: 230.2 B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers L: leftover: 3 grilled shrimp + a bit of seasoned rice, most of the rest of the baked potato with sour cream and butter + spicy pickled okra and a red bell pepper Afternoon: Body Groove Journey rest of Day 8 and Day 9 (31 minutes) S: some or...

Sammybunny711

That sounds so so incredible. I'm jealous!

Sammybunny711

Since my last post, my weight seems totally uncontrollable. It has been steadily increasing. Slowly, but definitely. It’s very discouraging. Of course, stress plays a huge part, I’m sure. But also health issues are starting to play an ever increasing part. I’m hoping vanilla basics will help set me...

Sammybunny711

If that happens, an alternative would be nice. Keep in mind WhatsApp is also Meta. I switched to Signal a few years ago. Noooooooooooo! That's so horrible to hear. (cue tears). They're everywhere now!!! I do think Skool is a great idea. I've been in another community there and it's super easy to us...

Sammybunny711

S DAY W: 229.8 B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers Mid-morning: 1 Hour walk outside at a local paved trail. I'm beat after that! L: Leftover Dream Cream Pasta + red plum + yellow bell pepper D: 2 dinner rolls with cinnamon butter + spicy margarita + a bit of baked potato with sour cream and ...

Sammybunny711

Sounds like a good plan. You could add ankle weights or weighted vest in time 😁 to your runs and walks. Do get some dumbbells and do a few basic exercises for your arms, chest etc it will help you tone as you lose. Jc Great tips! I am probably going to save the bulk of getting into strength trainin...

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Soprano wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 06, 2026 6:42 pm
What about Skool? I hadn't heard of it until recently. I prefer a forum format but it seems ok.

Oh. My. Gosh. Skool is a GREAT idea, Soprano!!! I would totally be down for that. And it's a great alternative to Facebook.

Sammybunny711

You've got this, Sinnie!! And you're at a great weight, honestly. Your weight is my Dare to Dream goal weight, haha.

Sammybunny711

I like the idea of finding a next step from the boards -- I suspect at some point I will not be able to keep them going (though I will try as long as possible, and will certainly at least archive them so all the historical content is still available). Facebook is a partial solution, but I respect t...

Sammybunny711

N DAY W: 229.2 (New low!) B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers Mid-morning: 20 minute light walk to hear the birds and see the trees. L: Chicago Dog Bowl Afternoon: Couch to 5k workout D: Dream Cream Pasta (lemon, shallot, and wine + cream sauce + linguine) + a red plum. (Ate a good bowl of t...

Sammybunny711

Congratulations on hitting the 22x and a 13lb loss is great. You will hit a plateau at some point but don't panic just keep doing what you are doing. 8) Jx Thank you so much! I'm very excited to be in a new decade. Yeah, I'm expecting a plateau, but so far it hasn't happened thankfully. I have seve...

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N DAY W: 229.4 (New Low!) B: Atkins shake + 6 peanut butter crackers Mid-morning: 20 minute light walk (I felt EXHAUSTED during this walk) L: Peanut butter and banana sandwich on seed bread from Aldi + rest of the banana + apple + orange bell pepper + some spicy pickled okra Mid-afternoon: 20 minut...

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