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Maria7 - Monday Mar 15, 2021
(Prayer and counting calories)
Weight: 156.0

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15

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Hello to all of you.

So...I just have to make myself be happy with 156, which is what I weigh today. So, I have REGAINED two pounds of the 8 that I lost in a week. Big deal (I tell myself). Just so I do not gain anymore and just so I have not given up on the goal. Maybe I will do better today...but if I don't, maybe at least I can maintain where I am for the time being until I can do better to start rowing toward goal again.

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Hope you are having a blessed day in the Lord.

Love, Maria

Progress as of today: 49 lbs lost so far, only 6 lbs to go!

bearcountrygg on 03/15/2021:
One thing is sure...you will work on it when you choose to...doing that when the time isn't right is misery. When you set your goal a few days ago you had a motive...because company was coming......that sounds like you work well with a strong motive.....might be something to consider.

Maria7 on 03/15/2021:
Never thought of it that way before but you sure are right. A strong motive always helps me keep rowing. If I don't get back to work, I am liable to keep regaining what I worked extremely hard to lose! I MUST do this. Thank you for your very needed comment. Smile!

Maria7 on 03/15/2021:
And also, I just lowered my goal to 150 instead of 152.

bearcountrygg on 03/15/2021:
Good idea lowering your goal......I'm going to be working hard to reach my lower goal too.....we can do this!!!

Maria7 on 03/17/2021:
Yes, after I get back into the canoe and start rowing again.

Horn_of_plenty on 03/15/2021:
in life, we can never just lose...so, enjoy the islands as you go!

Maria7 on 03/17/2021:
You said it.

Donkey on 03/16/2021:
I enjoyed reading about your trip to Honey Bun Island!

Maria7 on 03/17/2021:
Thank you!

Horn_of_plenty on 03/16/2021:
keep being moderate, you are doing great! :)

Maria7 on 03/17/2021:
Thank you.

Maria7 - Sunday Mar 14, 2021
(Prayer and counting calories)
Weight: 156.0

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15

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Hello to all of you.

Well, while rowing toward Island 153 the other day, I came upon a very innocent-looing, tiny island as I was rowing and it had a big sign in front of it near the little beach, that read 'HONEY BUN ISLAND'....

Islandbluehuephoto.jpg image by autumn1234567

So, there were pictures of honey buns, candy and other sweets on the sign and I thought it wouldn't hurt to row over there, which was just a little ways from my route I was on toward Island 153..and take a little sweets break...I told myself that a little of the sweets would not hurt...I saw pretty tropical trees swaying in the breeze near the beach, and they had honey buns and candy hanging from the branches with a sign in front of the trees saying to take all you can eat and it was free and so I had 2 honey buns and some candy and other treats...and the more I ate, the more I wanted to eat...it was not that I was particularly hungry for it, I was simply enjoying the freedom to eat what I wanted to eat, regardless...but like I said, I didn't particularly enjoy all those sweets I ate. So, I pitched my teepee Teepeeanimgif.gif image by autumn1234567 and stayed the nite and got up the next day, weighing 155 and helped myself to those 'sweets trees' again...stayed a second nite on Honey Bun Island and left the next day...Now I weigh 156 and it is all my fault...what more can I say???

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I visited Mama IndianWomanOlder.gif image by autumn1234567 at her window at the nursing home today, as I usually do every day and she is doing pretty well. Thank you for your prayers for her.

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Hope you are having a blessed day in the Lord.

Love, Maria

Progress as of today: 49 lbs lost so far, only 4 lbs to go!

Jacky82020 on 03/14/2021:
I need a map to your secret Islands!!!!

Glad your mother is doing well! Yay!!!

Maria7 on 03/15/2021:
Thank you. I am so happy she is, too.

innerpeace on 03/15/2021:
It happens! At the time it tasted good and you enjoyed it. Get back in your boat and row away and hope the current doesn't draw you back. I'm glad your mother is doing well. Have a great day!

Maria7 on 03/15/2021:
Thank you very much. Yes, you are right. I just need to leave this island. Too many temptations! Thanks about Mama. I am so glad she is doing well, too.

horn_of_plenty on 03/15/2021:
Well, well! I hope you enjoyed your brief stay at Honey Bun Island! I'm glad it was brief and didn't derail you from your mainstay!

Maria7 on 03/15/2021:
Thank you! It was fun but it was not 'free'.

legcramps on 03/15/2021:
You'll get back on track!

Maria7 on 03/15/2021:
Thank you. Hopefully so.

Maria7 - Friday Mar 12, 2021
(Prayer and counting calories)
Weight: 154.0

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15

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Hello to all of you.

154 instead of 153 I had hoped it would be, but at least not 155 as was yesterday. Still rowing...maybe reach Island 153 tomorrow...

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Hope you are having a blessed day in the Lord.

Love, Maria

Progress as of today: 51 lbs lost so far, only 2 lbs to go!

bearcountrygg on 03/12/2021:
Your body really likes it in that area.....I'm sure you will get back to 153....you were there recently so that makes it easier.

Maria7 on 03/12/2021:
Yeah, seems I get around 154 to 155 and it likes that weight. Hard to go lower and stay there. I have lost count of how many times I have gone lower and reached my goal weight, only for giant cravings to hit and I would give in and bounce back up to this weight again!

horn_of_plenty on 03/12/2021:
you are the current superstar...or perhaps always the superstar, Maintenance Superwoman!

Maria7 on 03/12/2021:
No, no superstar, HOP. However, I have always admired your maintenance. You have done very well!

Donkey on 03/14/2021:
Look at you :-) Does your company depart soon? As the weather continues to warm up, you will be more active outside. You're doing great.

Maria7 on 03/14/2021:
They were only here for a day but it was a wonderful visit. We all enjoyed each other's company very much!

Maria7 - Thursday Mar 11, 2021
(Prayer and counting calories)
Weight: 155.0

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15

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Hello to all of you.

Sooooooo....155 this morning. Had maintain calories yesterday but high sodium diet. Regardless of knowing the reason for higher number, this prompts getting back into the canoe and rowing again...No maintain today...Rowing towards Island 153 and hope to reach it tomorrow.

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Hope you are having a blessed day in the Lord.

Love, Maria

Progress as of today: 50 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!

bearcountrygg on 03/11/2021:
You can do it...sometimes it just can't be explained...if you had extra sodium though it's probably just water.....

Maria7 on 03/12/2021:
You are right.

Jacky82020 on 03/11/2021:
Hey, I need to hop in the canoe and paddle with you, of perhaps get my own & follow?

Maria7 on 03/12/2021:
You are welcome to ride with me in the canoe. Hop on in!

horn_of_plenty on 03/12/2021:
I'm amazed how you got the weight to just slide off so fast! (with hard work!)

Maria7 on 03/12/2021:
You said it...hard work and it is no joke, ha.

Jacky82020 on 03/12/2021:
Hold that boat, Maria, I’m on my way! I’ll bring a picnic basket.

Maria7 - Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
(Prayer and counting calories)
Weight: 154.0

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15

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Hello to all of you.

154 again his morning. Had maintain calories yesterday. Just not quite ready to have less to go lower yet.

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Hope you are having a blessed day in the Lord.

Love, Maria

Progress as of today: 51 lbs lost so far, only 2 lbs to go!

legcramps on 03/10/2021:
Sounds like you are doing great, Maria, good for you :)

Maria7 on 03/11/2021:
Thank you.

bearcountrygg on 03/10/2021:
Maintaining is good.....Then when you are ready you will have a low cal day.....at least you are in a good range!!

Maria7 on 03/11/2021:
You are so right. And today is that day.

Jacky82020 on 03/10/2021:
Way to go, kiddo. Carry it on as the hippies say in the old movies.

horn_of_plenty on 03/10/2021:
nice job continuing to believe in yourself and your goals....you are proof that whenever you want to lose a few pounds, no matter how many times it is your goal, it remains possibly every single time...you are good at maintaining.

Maria7 on 03/11/2021:
Thank you very much.

Donkey on 03/10/2021:
Very proud of you - well done!

Maria7 on 03/11/2021:
Thank you.

horn_of_plenty on 03/11/2021:
i've been maintaining quite awhile too....maintaining feels WONDERFUL....even if just a few pounds away from goal.

Maria7 on 03/11/2021:
Yes, it does.

Maria7 - Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
(Prayer and counting calories)
Weight: 154.0

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15

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Hello to all of you.

Still sitting on 154 this morning. So, even though had company yesterday, glad I didn't gain any from eating more calories, although I stayed within my maintain calories limit of 1700 calories yesterday.

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Hope you are having a blessed day in the Lord.

Love, Maria

Progress as of today: 51 lbs lost so far, only 2 lbs to go!

bearcountrygg on 03/09/2021:
Good job!!

Maria7 on 03/10/2021:
Thank you.

Jacky82020 on 03/09/2021:
Way to go, girl!

Maria7 on 03/10/2021:
Thank you.

grannyannie on 03/09/2021:
Great job!

Maria7 on 03/10/2021:
Thank you.

Donkey on 03/10/2021:
Excellent!!! I'm really happy for you!!!

Maria7 on 03/10/2021:
Thank you.

horn_of_plenty on 03/10/2021:
1700 is a great limit / goal...nice job working on yourself and keeping at it...and not giving up on what you find important.

Maria7 - Monday Mar 08, 2021
(Prayer and counting calories)
Weight: 154.0

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15

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Hello to all of you.

Scale read 154 this morning. So, even though I didn't make it to 152, which would be -10, I think -8 in 7 days is pretty good, don't you?

Had an extremely blessed, happy visit with Kinfolk who came down from TN to visit with us today. Thanking the Lord.

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Hope you are having a blessed day in the Lord.

Love, Maria

Progress as of today: 51 lbs lost so far, only 2 lbs to go!

Donkey on 03/08/2021:
I think that's really great! I mean, quite impressive!!!

Enjoy your time with your company. I will think of you when I drink my morning and evening coffees :-)

Maria7 on 03/09/2021:
Drinking coffee today...have some?

grannyannie on 03/09/2021:
Well done!

Maria7 on 03/09/2021:
Thank you!

bearcountrygg on 03/09/2021:
8 pounds down is fantastic...good job!

Maria7 on 03/09/2021:
Thank you!

Maria7 - Sunday Mar 07, 2021
(Prayer and counting calories)
Weight: 155.0

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15

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Hello to all of you today. Scale read 155 again this morning. So, this may be the best I can do with -7 in 6 days. Was hoping for -10 by tomorrow but that is definitely not gonna happen. Still happy with what I have achieved and will not quit til reach the -10, even if it takes a little longer.

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Hope you are having a blessed day in the Lord.

Love, Maria

Progress as of today: 50 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!

grannyannie on 03/07/2021:
Have a lovely Sunday!

Maria7 on 03/07/2021:
Thank you. You, too!

horn_of_plenty on 03/08/2021:
you've had a lot of progress, i guess you were very determined!

have a coffee with me!?

Maria7 on 03/08/2021:
Yes, I will have a coffee with you!

Donkey on 03/08/2021:
155 is pretty good! I how you have a good time with visiting family!

Maria7 on 03/08/2021:
Thank you. Was actually 154 today. Yes, had a wonderful time during visit.

Jacky82020 on 03/08/2021:
Hey, you’re on a roll, kiddo! Congrats!

Maria7 on 03/08/2021:
Thank you!

bearcountrygg on 03/08/2021:
155 is great!!!

Maria7 on 03/08/2021:
Thank you!

Maria7 - Saturday Mar 06, 2021
(Prayer and counting calories)
Weight: 155.0

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15

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Hello to all of you today. Scale read 155 this morning...yayyyyy! -3 more pounds to reach -10 pounds by Monday, in two days.

It was chilly here this morning at 39 degrees fahrenheit, but is now in the 50s here in SC.

Hubby and I worked very hard yesterday, doing pressure washing here at home. We cleaned chicken coops, too. This, after we went for a walk in the neighborhood yesterday morning.

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Hope you are having a blessed day in the Lord.

Love, Maria

Progress as of today: 50 lbs lost so far, only 5 lbs to go!

grannyannie on 03/06/2021:
Well done!

Maria7 on 03/06/2021:
Thank you!

Donkey on 03/07/2021:
Wow, you are doing great! I hope you are feeling good too. Do your guests arrive this week or next?

Chores are a great way to get in some additional exercise! I'm still a firm believer in having a separate exercise session for exercise-sake, if that makes sense. IDK, it's just the way my brain is wired, I suppose.

Maria7 on 03/07/2021:
They arrive tomorrow. That is good that you have a regular exercise program. I used to but now it had turned into work around the house and other things but I still get a workout in. I used to have a treadmill that I walked on years ago. Hope you have a good day.

Maria7 - Friday Mar 05, 2021
(Prayer and counting calories)
Weight: 156.0

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15

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Hello to all of you today. Have a cup of coffee coffeeyellowmuganimgif.gif image by autumn1234567 with me?

156 again this morning. Third day this weight. I guess it is good for 'stabilizing' after losing 6 pounds in 2 days. Still not giving up. Altho, I will admit, some of this is for vanity, a lot of doing this is for health. Goal is -10 by Monday, so -4 more to go. If I can lose 6 pounds in 2 days, I should be able to lose 4 more in 3 days. Then I will be at 152. So...must do stricter diet today. Low carb, low cals, move more. Most of all, PRAYER.

Hubby LargeManWaving.gif image by autumn1234567 and I went for a walk in the neighborhood this morning.

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Hope you are having a blessed day in the Lord.

Love, Maria

Progress as of today: 49 lbs lost so far, only 6 lbs to go!

grannyannie on 03/05/2021:
You're doing well. I have to admit vanity always plays some part in my losing weight. But feeling physically good and being healthy is most important.

Maria7 on 03/05/2021:
Thank you. Yes, it is both.

Donkey on 03/06/2021:
I too admit that part of my motivation is vanity, to some degree. Perhaps we are being too hard on ourselves in that regard? If I think I look better, then I feel better mentally - that can't be too bad of thing, can it? If I'm more comfortable "in my own skin" then that's a good thing too.

Keep up the good work!

Maria7 on 03/06/2021:
Good physical and mental health...both are important...Yes. And thank you!

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