Everyday Systems

lpearlmom

So happy to see you still doing so,well. I love that you are really tuning into your body to try to meet it’s needs. It’s kind of like combining intuitive eating with nos shich is kind of brilliant!

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Been a bit since ive checked in but hanging in there. Thanks for stopping by oolala! I have faith my girls will work this out and get along in adulthood. I think ive read that more than half of siblings have a good relationship as adults. Im definitely a glass half full kind of girl. It’s going to t...

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Have a wonderful time!

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Oh darn sorry about the pic but even more sorry about the heartburn. :/ I’ve written about it on my thread but struggled a lot with it over the past few years. I think everyone has different triggers so yeah it’s good to a keep a diary and try to find your triggers. Here’s what helped me—gave up all...

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Your Mexican meal sounds great. I have to say being able to get booze delivered is pretty fun!

Im trying to drink more water too but as my husband always says “there’s plenty of water in coffee and beer!”

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Yay! Im so excited for you and love the idea of you just “being” for a bit. When i sent my youngest daughter to school, everyone would ask me what i was going to do now with all my free time. I was like I don't know probably stare at a wall for a few hrs. After being home all day with two intense ki...

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Your bike ride sounds wonderful. I hated running for a long time but am starting to enjoy it in small doses. I think the key for me is to not overdo it and work up slowly to longer distances. Your hubby sounds amazing! I love that he said that to you. As much as most of us love hearing how good we l...

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Camping is a great idea. No, my oldest will be a senior and my youngest will be a sophomore. How did that happen??

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59C4BA80-0808-4D45-91F5-8CAE4113F307.jpeg Glad you’re in a good place (more or less) with your eating. Im impressed you’re sticking with meditating. I can never really get started with it but sure it would be helpful. Also, did i miss something? Are you living with your sister in law (sil?). I was ...

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April, glad to see you posting again. That’s great that you’ll be able to work a bit again and even greater that you love your job. It’s definitely a stressful,, uncertain time. The riots are scary but also exciting to see people are finally waking up. Hopefully we will see some positive changes fro...

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Glad your back is feeling a little better. Back pain is the worst. Sorry to hear challenger is not being supportive but he will survive and it’ll probably be good for him. It sounds like it’ll definitely be good for you & the rest of the family and that's all that really matters. Maybe he can get a ...

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Haven’t posted in a few days but hanging in there. The girls got into a fight on Wednesday night and things have been a bit tense. Luckily, they both had a therapy session the following day and she was able to calm them down a bit. I can’t tell you how much i love their therapist. She is really good...

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Thank you Alene, hippie, auto and Jen! This group is so supportive. Your response made me cry and laugh (auto😄) and definitely felt much better knowing I’m not alone. I really don’t know what I’d do with out you all. 💜 Well Rosebud ended up apologizing to me which is pretty rare for her so I feel li...

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We are fans of Dave’s killer bread as well. I’ve been wanting to make sourdough bread for awhile but everyone keeps saying how much work it is to keep a starter. I have been making no knead bread though and loving it. The longer you keep it in the frig (up to 7 days) the more sour it gets. So I gues...

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Wow you sound like you’re in a great place! Love the idea of cutting down on electronics. I deleted my Facebook account recently and it’s been very freeing!

GL with the last of your paperwork. You definitely sound motivated.

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I know, right auto? Awww thanks, i would love to write a book about all this craziness. Not sure i have the discipline though but would be cool. ☺️ Hippie: thanks for the support. I would love just a weekend away! Yes, 19/5 is feeling good right now. It’s short enough of a window to feel like i cant...

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Omg, did realize that spellcheck made “countries” into “questions”. I really need to slow down. Thx for knowing what I meant though Auto!

lpearlmom

Totally get about being let down once you reach a goal weight. I think that’s why I would try to get to a lower and lower weight no matter what weight I reached. Definitely not healthy but whenever I think about reaching my goal weight it’s like “then what”? I’ve been dieting and trying to get to a ...

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Another emotional day. I made reservations at a high end restaurant for the end of june. I was hoping it’d give us all something to look forward to as we havent eaten in a restaurant since like march. It sounds like they’re being v careful. Anyway i told sweetpea her and rosebud need to be at least ...

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That makes sense. My kids are really struggling. Hope you’re doing okay!

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Yay—happy friday! Glad you had a good workout. When im in a good exercise groove I cannot imagine not working out. Everything is just better when ive exercised. Glad you’re warming up to the color. Im always impressed by the colorful houses in other countries. I always wonder why we are so boring in...

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Thanks for the support alene, lady and hippie! I guess it’s a pretty common teen move. Just upsetting because she didnt tell me they were back together and She’s not supposed to be seeing him at all during the covid crisis. I was really mad at first but the. I thought about how hard its been for her...

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Thx heather. I didn’t really get back on track till today. Ugh, felt so icky to Overeat like that for the last couple of days. I actually did a 20 hr fast just because my body needed a break from eating so much. It definitely felt really good. Having a rough time with my girls. I actually caught swe...

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Thx hippie—hope so! Ugh, ate ridiculous amounts of food. But I gave myself permission and promised no guilt allowed. Just really looking forward to getting back to normal tomorrow. I’m sure my weight is going to up like 5 lbs in the morning. Oh well. Ate-chocolate chips, shrimp, chips & guacamole, l...

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“ We make popcorn and read Greek myths before bed.” Love this so much. Just a very touching image of you making the best of things through all the chaos. Tough time for sure but I know you’ll come out of this okay like you always seem to manage to do. Do you ever give yourself a day off like complet...

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Wb & GL! Glad you’re still around!

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Oh I’m so happy you’re getting some family time and finally get to hold your grandson. I’m glad it was pretty seamless!

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I think it’s important to be realistic and exercise always makes me feel better no matter what i weigh so that is a great place to focus your energy on. And yes this will eventually end!

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Thank you hippie. I know my fat percentage has been slowly going down so maybe that’s part of the issue. We had a 6 ft apart backyard bbq by the pool with our neighbors and boy did I eat a lot ! Food was so yummy though. Not sure i i should weigh tomorrow or not. 167.7 lbs 20.9% fat Break: bran muff...

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Alene: yeah, i ended up deleting it. Just not working for me right now especially with my weight being so stubborn. Oh well, sometimes you just gotta try a few things before finding what works. Hippie: yeah, i just want to stick to my plan right now and think of it as an experiment. I gotta give it ...

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Oh gosh, im so sorry. Sweetpea went through the exact same thing her sophomore year. Teens can be down right cruel. She’s still struggling with that same group that turned on her after her ex bf (mr popular) broke up,with her. Its all so ugly but she does have a couple of very close and kind friends...

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Oh gosh i ate a lot today although i did technically stick to 3 plates I think i ate partly from my scale frustrations. I just dont think im going to make my goal this week. Maybe the DietBet is stressing me out too much. I feel like im never going to get below 160 again. I mean it seems like no mat...

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Yeah im not sure but sweetpea seems much happier. Her bf originally broke up with her but then tried to get back with her the next day. She told him no that she felt they should at least take a couple weeks off and then see how they’re feeling at that point. Im really proud of her for making such a ...

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Yay—sounds like things are going really well! Fantastic job with being so self-aware & then being able to act upon it. That’s a really important part of self-care I think. Sometimes I like to ask myself how I’ll feel not just while I’m eating something but an hour afterwards. Sometimes it’s just not...

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Glad you took a day off and are feeling better. I really admire that you are so disciplined and work so hard to improve your health. It doesn’t seem fair that you should have to go on meds with all that you do but I hope you can be proud of yourself regardless.

lpearlmom

Yay for quieting that little voice and your weight seems ti be sticking—woot! Your S days look really good. Mine were never that calm!

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Auto: cool, it has an official name. I think taking pics is key especially when you’re doing so much exercise. The scale doesn’t tell the whole story. I love those pics of ppl who have before and after pics at the same weight usually after intermittent fasting and/or exercising for awhile. Even thou...

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Oh gosh, I’m so not down with the weighing at school. I’m pretty sure callcan email the school and opt out. It’s not helpful in any way imo.

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I lose weight when I’m stressed too and it does usually end up coming back at least partially. I know you’re a shorty like me but I’m wondering if 125ish is actually a good weight for you. It would be a dream weight for me for sure. Besides the number on the scale, how do you feel? Comfortable? Heal...

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Love the name hippie! We were told she’s an imperial shihtzu and that they are smaller than normal. She was also the runt so may be extra small. Yours definitely sounds like She could be an imperial. Speaking of dogs, i feel like we’ve finally turned a corner with cupcake. She’s hardly had any accid...

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Hippie: i know she’s tiny. Yes, I definitely feel like im eating less & worrying less is always a good thing! Auto: No, Shes a miniature so will probably only get 2-3 lbs bigger (7-8 lbs total). Tessa is 20 lbs. i always thought of her as small but she seems so big now compared to cupcake. I know, i...

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I wrote a long response but then lost it, but just wanted to say my youngest daughter went through that at that exact age. I remember feeling very nervous about it because that’s when I gained weight too which led to a lifetime of dieting. Anyway, I stayed strong and did absolutely nothing. Lo & beh...

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Sorry you’re struggling too. I have these crisis every 6 mos or so. Usually it’s about getting some kind of job but I never do then it leads to fears of being homeless and alone. Sigh. It always passes though and eventually I find something interesting to throw myself into till the next crisis. Anyw...

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Hi, so good to “see” you again. I can’t believe it’s been a year! Definitely hard not to snack while being cooped up inside all day. That sucks you don’t have your music outlet either. I know how important that is to you.

Anyway GL and glad to see you back!

lpearlmom

We all have days like that but it sounds like you have a lot of good insight into why you slipped up which is awesome. Great job figuring out what was going on and how to turn it around.

Today will be better!

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Well theres my pups. ☺️ Yeah, I actually colored my hair for the first time in years and think it looks pretty good. Why have i been paying so much for someone else to do it? Im not desperate to get to the salon but i feel badly for my hair dresser and ive already postponed my appointment two times....

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Oh yay—it worked! Here’s all 3 of them in a row.

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Great job on figuring out what you needed and ysy for supportive husbands!

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Thx hippie! Yeah i do like knowing that i can go 24+ hrs with no problem if i have to. I can remember the thought of not eating for an entire day as being unfathomable. Today was good although I didn’t get much done. I think we’re all going a little stir crazy. As soon as this is over, we’re going t...

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Yeah it is worse now that school has ended. I hope they can see friends soon. Did you come up with a plan??

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Thanks Alene for the kind words and encouragement. It’s definitely hard for me to let go of my desire to fix everything. Even when doc and one of the girls are having an issue, i feel like i have to be a mediator and it all just gets to be exhausting after awhile. Hippie: luxurious is exactly how it...

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Wow, tremendous insight. That is so very much me as well although I don’t think I ever made that conscious connection between the little voice and the “I don’t deserve it” feeling. I think as women we are often taught to put everyone else’s needs before their own. I was always struck by my mil level...

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Yeah, i really have to fight my body to get below 160 for some reason. What’s crazy is in HS i would get frustrated because my weight would rarely go below 128 lbs. Oh what’d i give for that problem now. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Today I decided to go back to more of a nos approach and boy does it feel amazing. It was ...

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Oooh, your trip to the garden store sounds great. I really want a pretty bench for the front yard. Glad you had a nice day!

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I don’t think my girls did much schoolwork towards the end there but their grades just default to their last semester so I think it’ll be okay. Your bike ride sounds great!

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I always forget that you don’t start a new post but often just edit one big post so am just catching up with everything now. It’s extremely stressful being home with teens or young adults all day along with the stress of the pandemic. I think just maintaining right now is a huge feat. Losing any wei...

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Thanks hippy yesterday was a little stressful but I did get in a workout at least. I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of having peace with food. That is really the beauty of NoS right? You put reasonable perimeters on eating and then get on with the rest of your life. Doing anymore than t...

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So glad you enjoyed your meal. I really like knowing I’ve got planned meals for a few meals a week.

You and hippy have really got me thinking about the importance of having peace with food. I was going to write my thoughts here but was getting to long so moved it to my own space.

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I definitely think our bodies get used to our eating patterns. I got to the point where I wouldn’t even think about food till 2 or 3pm. After awhile the psychological part of missing Meals just became too much though and i had to take a break. I think being flexible about it is key. I don’t know how...

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You can totally do this! We just bought a kit for making yogurt and two kinds of cheese. Im excited!

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Alene: ive always wanted to try orange theory. Im not sure if they’re hard or if I'm just really out of shape! Yeah hopefully I can find a way to keep wine in my life! Hippy: it is nice to have a non-scale goal. I mean if you’re fit and feel good, who cares what one weighs right? Today was okay but ...

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Sorry about your teaching situation. You’re allowed to complain, it just shows how much you care about your students! I think just posting when you feel like it is good. Sometimes it feels good to get it down on “paper” when im having a bad time but other times I just want to keep it to myself. Im s...

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Thanks for the support alene and hippy. Still working in my motivation but the last couple of days have been a bit better. One of my whys is just to prove to myself that i can accomplish something difficult. I know that is what kept me going my first year of nos despite not having much weight loss. ...

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161–yay! I agree, the scale is a fickle thing. You’re doing great.

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How gorgeous! Peonies are my favorite flower. I wish i knew how to attach a photo So i could share a puppy pic.

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Pots a great idea since it’s much less addictive. It makes me paranoid though. I think it’s great you’ve so open about your struggles with drinking and it’s allowed me to do the same so thanks for that.

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Sounds like youve got a good realistic outlook. It’s so tricky and can really mess with our heads if we try to push too much i think. So great you get to see your grandson finally Enjoy your picnic!

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So bittersweet watching our kids grow up. Yay for ladt bday though and so glad you are on the mend.

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Hi Alene: yeah those yogurt bars are good. The enlightened bars are very similar. Only 90 calories each but i have trouble eating just one. Hippy: I dont know. I think i mostly overdo it in response to deprivation or perceived deprivation. Or sometimes a rebellious response to this whole weight loss...

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Chiming I’m here to with the alcohol think since you’ve know I’ve also struggled to find a good balance in the past as well. Sometimes I can just pour a glass of wine and only finish half of it but other times I can’t seem to get enough. I actually had told myself that during quarantine I wasn’t goi...

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163 two days in a row.

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Sometimes i need a little break from posting too, but glad to see you back! It is a stressful time and it’s extra hard just not knowing when it’ll end. I think having a goal to focus on right now might help. I really hope your trip works out. I feel like an air b&b should be okay especially if you j...

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Oh yay alene! Sometimes i think we need to give ourselves a little push to get the momentum going again. I had a little trouble reigning in the post-dinner snacking tonight but all in all not too bad. I think thats the problem with allowing a small dessert each night. Once i eat sugar, it’s sometime...

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Yeah it’s a bit of a process. Rosebud knows what is going on with sweetpea for the most part and has compassion for her but yes also doesnt want her to be let off the hook for bad behavior. The DietBet is motivating me in a fun kind of way which is what I think I need right now. I’m on week 3 of a 4...

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April?! Oh wow that is exciting! Yes, you've got this! I hope you don't have to give up your cream. Did you look back at your food and see if anything stuck out? You do exercise a lot so maybe related. How are your clothes fitting? Anyway, you’re good at detective work so know you’ll figure it out.

lpearlmom

Happy Mother’s Day!

Sounds like a wonderful day and your kids sound so sweet.

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Auto: Happy mother’s day to you too! Would you believe they’re fighting again? Ugh, i guess this is how it’s going to be till sweetpea goes off to college. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Hippie: that’s really encouraging to hear that your daughter is doing so well. Im thinking that her anxiety meds are not the right meds sh...

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No worries Kathleen.

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A lot of us post daily weights so should be fine. Looks like your weight is going in the right direction. I keep losing and gaining back the same 5 lbs. so annoying. Sorry about your washing machine but yay for extra workout.

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Welcome back and good luck!

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6 weeks? Yikes! My girls only have 2-3 weeks left but they go back to school earlier im sure.

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I realize most teens are difficult Kathleen but this is very different. Hard to explain unless you’ve lived through it. I’d spend $32 on underwear if they were really nice.

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I think that’s awesome your boys are learning to cook! My girls can cook some basic stuff but I’d love to teach them some more complicated dishes. I don’t blame you for being sick of the computer. I’m guessing that’s how a lot teachers are feeling right especially since teaching is usually a fairly ...

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Yay—the girls made up. I really hope it lasts. I talked to sweetpea about the importance of fighting fair in order to preserve relationships. I hope it sunk in. Her therapist called me the other day and was very concerned about sweetpea. She thinks she’s bipolar and actually it was a bit of a relief...

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Yay! Congrats—that's amazing! Now you can enjoy a well deserved break! Sorry you got too full although it doesn’t look like that much food to me. I can eat a lot of food though!

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Omgosh your April is even crazier than our May. Funny how families often have those cluster bdays. Well my mom and her bf came through Az today to buy a camper. We did a 6 ft apart dinner thing outside and then we let them stay in our camper. It was fun seeing them, but we did get a little lax with ...

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Yeah I think you’re right about our bodies adjusting to whatever eating pattern we’re doing after awhile. It really wants to maintain it’s current state if possible. That’s why ppl who are intermittent fasting are encouraged to mix up their eating schedules instead of doing the same thing every sing...

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It’s so frustrating when ppl around you don’t take this seriously especially when we know what a big impact social distancing can have. Like just do your part ppl, it’s really not that hard. I also felt talked into a 6 ft apart gathering with our neighbors. It was fine but stressful and a little awk...

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Funny how we get what we need instead of what we want sometimes. Rosebud’s bday is 5/6, mime is 5/7, tessa (our dog) is 5/8 and Sweetpea's is 5/9. Oh and don’t forget about mother’s day! Not sure how we are going to do a quarantine triple bday with 2 family members not talking. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Cupcake kept me...

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If your girls are close now, that probably will carry through to adulthood. My girls have always had a love-hate relationship. They are either the best of friends or the worst of enemies. Theres just no in between with them. Rosebud annoys sweetpea till she finally blows and then she just goes way o...

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Oh yup, you’re a good 5” taller than me. Lucky you. We watched all the bond movies too recently. A lot of fun although my girls cringed over all the blatant sexism during the earlier movies. A very different time I guess.

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I think that’s smart actually!

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Hippie: thats funny how we seem to all be on the same wave length a lot here. I think you’re right that a lot of just really needed a collective break. It’s not necessarily a bad thing. I just have a tendency to retreat after a high period of being more social then is comfortable and it’s just so ni...

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Hippie: yeah her meds help when she remembers to take them. Really glad I don’t have to hear about conspiracy theories right now. I can only imagine. Her & I are okay now but rosebud is still really mad at her. Sweetpea tried to apologize but her sister isn’t ready to make up. I actually moved sweet...

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Amazing! That is huge. You should be super proud of yourself! Congratulations

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I normally really like grocery shopping for some weird reason but now it’s just plain stressful. I mostly use Instacart now but do feel a little weird about paying other ppl to put themselves at risk. Congratulations on being in “normal weight” range. You must be taller than me because we are about ...

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Thanks alene & bunny! True hippie & then i feel guilty for feeling that way on top of everything! Thanks for your response oolala! Very frustrated with how things have been handled with covid as well especially since so much pain could have been avoided. It seems like your governor is doing a good j...

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Sounds like you’re doing great. So exciting about your new house and great job with listening to your satiety cues.

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Your rules are very reasonable. Hold tight!!

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