Everyday Systems

lpearlmom

I did really well today with my fast day. I wasn’t super hungry and what i did eat was very satisfying. We have so many things to look forward to coming up. We have this dinner put on by local chefs in the mountains in two weeks. Then we are taking rosebud to San Diego for her 16th bday. We are surp...

lpearlmom

Happy Birthday

!! That’s how our May is. All of girls bday the same week. Fun, but crazy. I love that you are not weighing yourself. I really like the idea that whatever you weigh while sticking to habits that feel good is the right weight for you. And yay for the long bike ride!

lpearlmom

Thanks hippie and Jen! I moved to a new thread just for a fresh start. We’ll see if it helps!

lpearlmom

Day 2

Today went well. It was really nice to have the structure of 3 meals again.

168.8

Break: oatmeal, fruit, 2 veggie sausages
Lunch: 2 fish strips, tortilla chips, salsa
Dinner: tostada, yogurt w fruit & nuts

Walked dogs

lpearlmom

Oh boy, what a weekend. We had a post vaccinated party sat night and had so much fun. I forgot how much work entertaining is but it was worth it. I planned for us to eat outside so I decorated the pool area with candles , flowers and little lanterns. We made fish tacos, salsa and refried beans. Our ...

lpearlmom

I don’t think I’ve ever done this but I’ve decided to start a new thread to Mark this next’s years journey. My goal is to lose 37 lbs by May 1st, 2022. I’m going to this with a combination of vanilla NoS and ADF. I plan to workout most days too but nothing set as I usually like to change that up. I ...

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Gosh it’s been quiet on here. I kinda feel like auto was the glue that keeps us all together. Ah well. Didnt feel particularly well today. Definitely feeling the after effects of the vaccine. So exciting though to think ill have some protection now. I think it’s especially safe to be around other va...

lpearlmom

Did a lot better today. Got my 2nd shot today. Feeling tired. Spent most of the day color coordinating my bookcase. Pretty.

Fast day: sf mocha, smoothie, broth, jicama

lpearlmom

I can remember when my kids were smaller, I noticed the only time i allowed myself a break was to eat so when i was tired i would eat instead of just being honest about what i needed. I think a lack of boundaries has been a big reason why i overeat although it’s gotten much better. Glad you had a ni...

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I am thoroughly stuffed! I have this awful pattern of getting discouraged anytime my weight is up and then just kind of blowing it. Will i ever get to the point where i just don’t have over the top days anymore or am i just attracted to extremes? Oh well back on track tomorrow. I think my 500 calori...

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Omygoodness my latest obsession is organizing. Who woulda thought? Ive been watching YouTube videos by clutterbug and it just totally inspired me. I completely organized my kitchen/pantry area or actually mostly just the counter spaces as well as my bathroom sink counter. I put just about everything...

lpearlmom

Today went okay but i felt really nauseous and had to sleep for most of the morning. I was craving crackers to settle my stomach and think I definitely went over my 500 cals today. Maybe 700-800? Which is fine but i need to weigh in for the week tomorrow and hoping im down some. Our goal for the tea...

lpearlmom

It’s so true Jen! I remember reading about how to be a good conversationalist and it was saying that you should just say the first thing that comes to your mind without trying to filter everything. At first glance that seems like bad advice but when i think about ppl i enjoy talking to, there is usu...

lpearlmom

Ugh, so sorry about your injury. Sounds really frustrating/unpleasant. How great that you were able to figure out what you really needed instead of just running to food straight away. I have such a hard time with even attempting to do that. Glad your family stepped up to help you. Good to feel suppo...

lpearlmom

Thanks hippie. Was a good day for sure! Well had my first real failed fasting day today. Just really has the munchies and it started to add up. Not a binge or anything but definitely more than 500 Cals. Trying not to beat myself up about it. I think it’s partly because I tried on some new clothes ye...

lpearlmom

Ooof, boy did I eat a lot today. I started out just really hungry but later I just ate cuz I wanted to eat. It’s okay. I’m taking the long view. I’ll still get to my goal. Was a nice quiet day and my house is sooo clean. Makes me happy. Hung out, did laundry, spent time with the girls and then went ...

lpearlmom

It’s true hippie. Sometimes we just got to be brutally honest with ourselves so we dont stay stuck in negative patterns forever. I do feel like my friendships will be more rewarding going forward. Here’s the recipe. Super easy and a big hit with everyone in our house. Freshly grated cheese makes a b...

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Oh no! So sorry about the injury. That sounds painful & frustrating for sure! Great insight on the underlying issue of needing to keep your tank full. I am good with having guests for about 2 days and then im just done. It’s so emotionally draining for me because i feel like I always have to be on. ...

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Yay you!

lpearlmom

Okay, you guys totally have me craving oatmeal now. I think i know what im having for breakfast tomorrow!

lpearlmom

Oh geesh, poor thing! Boy, the online learning is just causing a lot of challenges isnt it? Rosebud loves playing the piano but hasn’t been able to take lessons for a year now. In the beginning she would still play almost daily but she hasn’t been playing much lately. Kind of saddens me but im hopin...

lpearlmom

Good day although i feel like ive been going non-stop and am exhausted. A little overly full from dinner but not too bad. Looking forward to my fast day tomorrow. Getting my haircut for only the 3rd time in a year. Housecleaners coming tomorrow too! Should be a good day! Breakfast: egg salad on toas...

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Great job not bingeing! Thats a big win in my book!

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Thats so true hippie! I feel like he must be in a lot of emotional pain. Yeah im really looking forward to hanging esp because I haven’t seen the one couple for a year now even though they only leave several blocks away. Thank you Jen! It should be fun. Today started out a little rough but then got ...

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Oh i downloaded that series too and a, now listening to The Magnificent mrs mayhem. Im loving it so much. It’s exactly the type of book i was wanting. Perfect for listening to while puttering around the house. I didn’t know that about sue grafton. What a bummer! My favorite book is The Buccaneers by...

lpearlmom

Sounds like an exciting albeit a little bittersweet time for you all. That sounds very stressful having ppl around you so caught up in being thin but sounds like you’ve got it handled. I love the idea of sitting with your urges for a bit instead of either immediately indulging them or white knucklin...

lpearlmom

Glad you’re feeling a bit better! Right there with you with the fluff. And to think I was once an English major whose favorite authors were Virginia Woolf and William Faulkner.

lpearlmom

Totally Jen, I’m not giving anymore energy. Not worth it! So glad to hear your family gets good use out of your boat. We are still figuring out the financing but it should be finalized next week. Doc is majorly into it and has been reading up on all things boating. He even started working out to get...

lpearlmom

Definitely a mixed bag kind of a day. On the one hand i had a nice quiet day hanging out with the girl’s & quilling. On the other hand, i had a bit of a traumatic experience as I was trying to sign rosebud up for driving lessons of all things. I paid for a package deal from one company and then trie...

lpearlmom

Oh i know you do! I just meant if youre not feeling it on occasion not to worry about it but i think misinterpreted what you were saying originally.

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Auto: please never apologize auto for writing a bunch on my thread ! I sincerely enjoy reading about what others are thinking/experiencing so much! Your trip sounds amazing and i hope you’re able to go for it. I just think we all need to celebrate a bit now that we are actually able to get out there...

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Oh boy, you’ve got a lot in your plate! I sure hope you don’t feel obligated to come on here every day? Some days im just too tired or not feeling it so ill skip a day or even a few. It should be enjoyable and helpful. I also feel badly when i dont have time to comment on others threads but I don’t ...

lpearlmom

Sounds like things are going well! I hear you on the never ending to do list. I once had a therapist who encouraged me to have a cut off time when i would put the to list away till the next day so i could relax and enjoy some family time. I still try to that still although i still have to deal with ...

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Wb, i like your plan!

lpearlmom

Thanks jen! I love it too. We put nuts and chocolate chips in it and use sour cream to keep it moist. So dangerous! Been a weird week. Ive been so tired, irritable and having brain fog. Needless to say i have barely exercised and my eat days have been a little over the top so I definitely don’t thin...

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Thanks auto, hippie and deb! It was a really rewarding experience but took me awhile to recover. I was so tired yesterday that I actually went to bed at 7pm! Probably a combination of the long day and the effects of the shot. Im starting to feel back to my old self today though. I overate a lot yest...

lpearlmom

Oh im so sorry about your daughter being upset with you. Ive had to make so many hard calls this last year including not letting sweetpea see her bf for several months. That was a hard one to keep saying no to. I can imagine having to say no to a funeral being really tough too but ultimately we are ...

lpearlmom

So awesome about your bike ride. I always feel great after a good ride. Sorry about feeling yucky after eating too much junk. That was me yesterday and i was like, why do i have to keep re-learning this lesson? Ah well, hope you feel better after a reasonable day of eating. Btw, can you share the au...

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Thank you hippie! Omg, over 8 hours on my feet today at the volunteer sight. It was fun though. Got to meet lots of interesting ppl snd it’s always nice to feel useful. Im utterly exhausted though and got a little sunburned gosh darn it. Oh well. Was easy to fast today though because i kept so busy....

lpearlmom

Well I definitely splurged today! Dont really remember all i ate but i think i needed to have a day off. Im volunteering tomorrow at a vaccine sight so i will be getting my first dose. I have to be there at 6am! Nervous! Hope i can sleep! 168 lbs woot!! 🎉🎉 Ate: chips and guacamole, keto pancakes, ca...

lpearlmom

You’re doing great!

lpearlmom

So great to hear that you’re getting to a good place again. You seem to be finding that good balance between health & pleasure. I’m really glad you’re keeping the yogurt as it’s something you seem to enjoy so much. My girls love tuna melts and salmon too but they’re both pescatarians so fish has nev...

lpearlmom

Thanks you guys! Yes, he’s not perfect but maybe perfect for me? He really grounds me in these moments. I did end up starting my cycle today so that’s probably part of this. It always intensifies my insecurities. I did sort of realize that i need to have a better sense of self and not let myself get...

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I hope so hippie! Thats a great idea about joining a club. I love biking but stopped doing in when doc lost interest. :/ “It is in the fire that we form.” That’s beautiful auto and definitely made me think. I do think the hard stuff ive been through has helped me have more compassion for others. Tha...

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Thank you for the encouragement hippie. It’s so nice to have somebody that gets it. Her school is very tiny and i think they’re definitely motivated to help her graduate. In fact i just looked up their graduation rate and it’s 100% so i feel like theyll do whatever it takes to get her through. Eithe...

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Omg hippie, laughing so hard right now!

lpearlmom

I’ve been looking at my cupboards and freezer and thinking I may not buy groceries this week except maybe a bit of produce so we can start to use up some of it. Too many things are hidden and therefore go unused. Awesome on the wardrobe too. I was down to something like 34 pieces of clothing total (...

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So sorry bout your doggie. Our dogs are a huge part of our family so I definitely get being stressed. I hope everything turns out fine and congrats on finally getting that recommendation!

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He’s definitely pining for you right about now! I’m only letting mine out once a week. That way he can have a long think about how he’s been playing me.

lpearlmom

Great job with the workouts! It feels so good to get in a good groove. Your sleepovers sound perfect!

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Thank you alene! It’s fine. She is just kind of a hard person to read and for all the time we’ve spent together, i still dont really feel like i know her. I just can care about it too much though. Sweetpea has been hard at work trying to catch up. Shes grumpy about it but im so happy to at least see...

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Thx auto, i still think im 20 so it does make sense we’d get along. Well after all that she ended up needing to reschedule. Oh well, we will see. Im not everyone’s cup of tea. Rough day yesterday w sweetpea. We got into a fight and she broke down and told me that she was worried she wasnt going to g...

lpearlmom

You are cracking me up with the scale commentary. It’s so true though!

lpearlmom

Gosh, don’t how I missed so much! I think I’m usually so tired when I come on here that after I post on my thread I’m too sleepy to check anyone else’s! 😊 Anyway, so glad you’re feeling better and that you’re finding an eating pattern that works for you. Forget black coffee bleh. I’m still annoyed t...

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Yeah it’s so hard not to overthink social interactions. I realized that i tend to out barriers up and generally wait for others to initiate things. She probably isn’t even sure if i want a closer friendship or not. Her husband and i were friends first so that adds another layer of strangeness to it ...

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Been taking a news break too. It’s been nice! I remember a book I read about helicopter parenting and it said the news was partly to blame. Even though crime had gone down, it felt like it had gone up because of the way we are bombarded with the news 24/7. It starts to feel like it’s all happening i...

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Thanks you guys! I swear i think im just very out if practice and there’s going to some awkward social situations in my future. Maybe thats why this theme is being developed here lately or maybe social anxious, thinker types are attracted to this lovely community we’ve got going on. Im still not fee...

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So happy to see you back! I’m sure you’ve found a lot of good resources already but let me know if you need any recommendations on plant based cooking. I really love Www.loveandlemons.com and www.ohsheglows.com as well as https://minimalistbaker.com/ Well I guess you got recommendations anyway! 😊 bt...

lpearlmom

Don’t feel badly! I can remember the days of playing with my kids. It takes a lot out of you & it’s definitely okay to say no. When they see you taking care of your needs, they’ll learn that it’s okay for them to say no to things as well. Plus, they get plenty of mommy time just having you around. F...

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Hope all goes well with your class. I bet it’ll be nice to get back in there.

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Yay for the 120s!

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Auto: yes im the one without a vaccine yet. I think im going to be one of the last to receive it since i dont work in a risky job and i dont have any underlying conditions. But since we know a lot of med ppl, im slowly becoming surrounded by vaccinated ppl which possibly means more socializing. Doc ...

lpearlmom

The drinking dilemma is so annoying. I still struggle with appropriate amounts but don’t feel ready to do another sober challenge. I thought doing the EOD fasting would help but then actually used part of my 500 calories to have a glass of wine the other night so yeah... it’s an ongoing struggle to ...

lpearlmom

I know Hippie. A rough age to be stuck at home for sure. Had a nice day. Waled the dogs, did some pilates, puttered around the house and did some meal planning. I didn’t cook dinner. It was a fasting day for me so the girls just ordered sandwiches and doc had leftovers. Tomorrow night we are going t...

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We will get there bunny! Hippie: yeah i dont worry about them spending so much time in their rooms. Seems lie a pretty normal teenage thing esp during covid. I know they’re sick of seeing me 24/7. I know some ppl have a harder time sleeping with fasting but strangely I usually sleep better. I think ...

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Oh dear sorry about your diagnosis but I guess it’s a relief to at least know what’s going on and now you can try to figure out how to manage it. I had really bad reflux for over a year but have finally learned how to manage it. I had to cut out caffeine 100% although I can have chocolate. I also ha...

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Auto: They did a really great job considering what a big task it was. The girl’s bathroom alone would have taken me forever. For some reason they missed the rug in the living room, but im assuming it was just an oversight since everything else was so sparkling clean. Doc always makes fun of me for c...

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But this morning, I was writing( my new habit in the morning) and I realized that I have been feeling that crushing sense of failure, and guilt that I have gotten a degree and I have done nothing with it. I know I said I wanted to focus on the girls and their schoolwork and not worry about getting ...

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Sounds like you’re off to a great start! My girls are two years apart and I can remember how tough those early days are. Getting a shower in let alone a workout was tough enough! So important to keep yourself a priority though that’s great you’re trying to figure out a plan for exercise. It’s such a...

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Oh boy that sounds frustrating. So hard stepping back and letting them make their own mistakes. Sweetpea was taking forever to fill out her application for the cc and found myself thinking about doing myself. Then i was like omg, no that’s crazy. She did eventually do it on her own thank goodness bu...

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Definitely took all day yesterday and then the cleaners were here for 5 hrs today! It looks beautiful and shiny. Im so happy. They did miss a couple spots but nothing major. We have them coming every other week now so that’ll be amazing. Today was good. Not super hungry but am feeling a little anxio...

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Totally right on the same page as you with the planning. Ive been watching this YouTuber (rachel sharp) who does adf and i realized she meal plans on her eat days pretty much every single day. It sort of hit me the other day that’s what i need to do too. Knowing good things are coming helps me feel ...

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Thanks hippie! I feel like our daughters would get along so well! Today was a fasting day. Really a modified fast is more accurate but too lazy to type that out every time. 😁 It went really well and was barely hungry to be honest. It is amazing how far you can stretch 500 calories though! I spent th...

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Oh gosh, that’s funny about your dream. I actually dreamt last night that i was pregnant but didn’t really put the clues together. It probably does relate to my baby growing up. Same with sweetpea and her gpa. She actually had a 3.7 going into this year. Sigh, but as long as she graduates i think go...

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Im so glad you’re starting to feel better and getting your groove back. I notice if i just keep hanging in there when things get rough, they do eventually turn around. I guess thats that all important grit they talk about, right? I have no doubt your weight will start to come back down as well. I re...

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I had such a good day today! Im finally feeling 100% and felt great to have lots of energy. Doc had to work so the girls and I just hung out. The weather was beautiful so had all the windows and french doors open. I made skinnytaste waffles for breakfast and we even made mini ones for the dogs. Then...

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Auto, they’re much better but not exactly bffs just yet. Cupcake constantly annoys Tessa but it’s pretty clear Tessa is all bark and no bite at this point so it’s not really stressful. Poor cupcake just loves Tessa so much. She just wants to love her. It’s pretty cute actually. Cupcake will run up t...

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<t>I love your pep talk. I think we are all many things. We are complicated so you can be both encouraging & tough minded. Although mostly on here i just see your encouraging side which is something ive always admired about you. You also are so great at complimenting ppl in a meaningful way. So ...

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Oh dear, you guys are really pulling my heart strings. My oldest is hopefully going off to college next year. Im going to miss her and will worry about her so much. I worry she’s not even close to being ready for this but on the other hand i know she will grow so much from this experience. So hard e...

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Hi hippie, honestly it was easy. Knowing i can eat whatever the next day makes it seem like not too big of a deal. The hard part is pacing myself on an eat day. Its very similar to learning how to manage an S day. My adf book says to eat without restriction on your eat day but that feels odd. She sa...

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Thanks auto & hippie. Boy do I miss carbonation! But it’s worth the trade off for no reflux. Slept and watched tv most of the day but got a burst of energy tonight so hoping tomorrow I can get back to things. I’ve been obsessed with this YouTuber that does ADF. I don’t really know why but I like tha...

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Ugh on insomnia! I have this really weird game i plsy when i cant sleep. I pick a food and go through the alphabet to name different types of the food like apple muffins, banana muffins, carrot muffins etc. My family loves to make fun of this habit. My food obsession never ends apparently. ☺️ Anyway...

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Thx hippie & auto. Negative test-woot! I still feel sick but doesn’t seem like a big deal in comparison to having covid. Yes, hippie shes super nice but it was weird seeing someone in person that you only know as an online persona. I really enjoyed her book too. She’s just very encouraging which i l...

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Oh yes, I love her! I actually met in person when she was coming through AZ. I love her attitude. So much more inspiring than being told what to do. I’m realizing ADF is pretty brilliant. Knowing I can eat full meals the next day, makes it pretty darn easy to fast the day before. I’m reading krista ...

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I’m glad DHs mood has improved. I can remember how tough mornings used to be when the girls were younger. You seem to have a good attitude about it though. Also, I definitely do better at stopping when I’m satisfied if I’m a good amount of hungry before I start eating. Actually I never really unders...

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Thanks Hippie! Between walking the dogs and doing stuff around the house (we have a v long house), I usually get at least 10k. If i go on the treadmill, i get even more. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be helping with the weight loss stuff. I don’t mind the not eating part so much but the whole “c...

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Hope you have a fun super bowl day! We are more of baseball fans but will watch for halftime, commercials and of course the puppy bowl.

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Usually when doc is acting touchy for no apparent reason it’s work related. I think he doesn’t want to burden me but really i rather he just tell me whats wrong. Men.

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Thanks hippie. It is really nice. My sister had braces but I never did. My mom offered but I think I knew it would be a struggle for her to afford so I declined. Really nice to have them fixed after all those years. I’m really struggling with trying to eat less. I’m trying to fast again because I kn...

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Omgosh, the amounts were practically identical auto!

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Ugh, I appreciate your honesty and relate so much. It’s never enough. I always seem to be falling short somewhere and when i do manage to stay in top of things, i still feel guilty for not doing more for others or not being more accomplished. I guess it’s human nature. Im listening to Wired to Worry...

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I had to laugh when i read your comment Hippie we so often have parallel things going on in our lives. I really hate those awkward social interactions. Im trying to hang in there because i tend to be way too ready to write ppl off. Auto, yeah if im honest im still feeling a little shaky and stupidly...

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Oh what a day. Took sweetpea to her psychiatrist and it did not go well. Too complicated to explain but I’m proud of myself for not losing my cool afterwards and just giving her a hug. I swear I barely recognize this cool, calm & collected mom I’ve become. Where was she 17 years ago? Probably sleep ...

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I did a 100 day sober challenge a few months ago and it was a great experience. I did it on Soberiestas which was nice because you so it with other ppl and therefore have a lot of support.
https://soberistas.com/

lpearlmom

I think focusing on how you feel when eating a certain way makes a lot of sense. I’m pretty sure that’s how “naturally” thin ppl make eating decisions or at least a big part of it.

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Congrats on the scale moving in the right direction!

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Yeah auto, it’s definitely nice not ro feel tied to the thing. I like it for working out but I don’t like being a slave to it. Things are okayish. I had a weird thing happen with a friend. We usually have coffee about every other week and I hadn’t heard from her in awhile so i texted her on Thursday...

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Oh good info on the willpower. That does make sense. It seems to shut down with too much wine too!

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That’s a good point hippie. I think I’ve spent way to much worrying about finances and the truth is we’ve always been fine. I haven’t had to sleep on the streets yet. Oh I’m not doing omad every day. No way. I find it unpleasant but I am trying to do it once or twice a week just till this challenge ...

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Yeah auto, it was really nice to have him back me up and yes we cleaned together. Actually he’s been really stepping it up in the cleaning department lately. Im not sure why but it’s nice. Hippie, i never thought we’d go through with the door thing either. Seems like more work than it’s worth but im...

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