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I made it through the weekend and stuck to my vows - yay! I wondered there for a few days if I was going to be able to even FIND the track, much less get back on it. I'm back though and clinging to the straight and narrow. Today I vow to: ? Eat fewer than 1000 calories; mostly from protein. ? Drink a minimum of 80 oz. of water. ? Eat three meals and one snack ONLY... no grazing! ? No eating after 7:30 PM ? Take the stairs instead of the elevator at the office. ? Work out at the gym after work. How did y'all do this past weekend? What are you planning to do today to stick with your own personal plan? Join in and make that committment --- it helps to be accountable. Y'all have a Marvelous Monday! DeeDee

Morning DD, I have just been free floating out here... lurking... thinking about what I should be doing. Today I vow to exercise 1/2 hour eat a fruit or veggie at each meal or snack 60 g protein and 64 oz water journal food and feelings make a phone call meet some ladies for coffee Thanks for keeping this up and Jeannie too for the readings. I really need them most days. Lucy

I was about to send out an APB on you! Glad to see your smiling pixels again and your commitment to be good to yourself today. Enjoy the ladies' outting! DD

Hiya Lucy! Wondered what has been happening w/you lately. I know you are busy preparing for surgery. How is that all going by the way? Glad to hear that the readings are being of some help. I'm happy to post them. You take care and have a successful day. Jeannie

I did pretty good over the weekend, considering I was out of town at relatives. Today, I vow to get all my water and protein in. I will exercise at the gym after work. No snacking after 7:30 p.m. (I still have trouble with that one, but it gets me in the most trouble if I break it! I'm thinking of taking up knitting because I need something to do with my hands when I watch TV. It's either that or give up TV entirely, instead of most evenings. Old habits die hard.) Thanks for making me accountable, DeeDee. I am actually within 3 pounds of goal! It's the closest I've ever been. Joni

YAY Joni - 3 pounds to goal! You are doing awesome! If you need something to do with your hands at night I have a whole bunch of projects on my plate right now --- I'll be happy to enlist your help! =) Keep up the good work! DD

Good for you Joni! Keep up the good work. Three pounds away. You will be there in no time and than you can post Reached Goal!!!! I agree with keeping your hands busy, Whatever works for you. Have a great day! Jeannie

Hi DeeDee Whew, made it through the weekend and Sat was bad, yesterday better but today I will be on target because I vow to: Take my vitamins (done) Exercise (done) Eat just proteins Drink water excessively today not eat after 7 go to a work related reception and not eat, I will just sip water.

I'm with you on the water drinking ... and I need to exercise too which helps get things moving. I'm glad you survived the weekend and are on track and committed today! DD

Good Morning Everyone! Wish I could report that I follwed my plan this weekend, but I didn't. No excuses (well I have plenty of them but not acceptable). Anyway, I will try my hardest in spite of being in the midst of Tornado Warnings and strong winds and rain for half the day today. I'm thankful I still have power. I refuse to be fearful and I refuse to eat over it all today!!!!! I have plenty of water, protein shakes & bars on hand if I lose power. My best bet is to get my walking in on the treadmill just in case. Glad to hear that everyone is doing well and DeeDee, I didn't doubt for one second that you would get back on track. Yay for You! Stay safe to everyone who is in the path of Wilma. God Bless! Jeannie