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Lunch Box Vegan and amethyst11:

So sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the pain and emotions you must be going through. You'll find tons of support and friendship here.

So wonderful that you found each other, here on this path to good health.

Thank you, Michelle.

It takes a long time to walk thru that type of loss. I have had time to work on it, but the loss will always be a loss. I am blessed with other children, too.

Meanwhile, I am trying to deal with weight gain from a later hysterectomy. No hormones and nearly 50 is wrecking my formerly slim body. And possibly my health.

I hope I can master this plan as a way of life for my future.

Today is Freedom From Bad Food Day in my life. Hence, the choice of fireworks for the background of my ticker. (Which is not at all meant to detract from Independence Day, a great time to celebrate America's values, founding, and triumphs -- and to appreciate those who serve faithfully in our military and our government.)

Initial weight (this morning): 166.2 pounds
Goal weight (by July 4, 2013): 136 pounds
Perhaps I will want and need to lose a bit more, but I figure 136 is a good place to re-evaluate how I look and feel.

Welcome Ariel in AZ! Independence Day is a good day to start!

Hello, Ariel. I am new here, but wanted to say welcome, and good luck with your weight loss.

I am glad for all the positive support. Sorry I'm not good with words right now as I am having a lot of emotions. Thank you for sharing your story of a similar and ironic loss with me amethyst11. It's comforting to me when it's really difficult and raw.

Also welcome to Ariel in AZ. I am new too. And Happy Independence Day America!

Hugs

I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost a baby at 12 weeks pregnant in 2006. That led me to McDougall (again).

You do not have to be good with words. Just heal and take care of yourself. You have a lot to go through still as technically you are postpartum. Is your doctor doing blood work to check you HCG levels? They checked mine almost daily so I knew when I'd crash. The headaches were the worse. Already having a baby made me relactate, that was the worst.

Take time for you. Sleep as much as you can. Cry when you need to. And keep talking to your husband. Mine was key, I shut down after. I didnt eat for over a week. My hubby "forced" me. Sadly it was McDonalds, but he didnt care, he was really worried.

You will get healthy. You can try for another. As hard as it may seem, you will be happy again. Just love on yourself as much as you need.

Welcome Ariel, Amathyst, Lilap, Tiger and lunch box vegan!! New "faces" are always welcome and a happy sight.

Welcome back Darnold. Good to "see" you again.

We report our weights on Friday and Saturday mornings. You can weigh whatever day you wish, just report it Friday. I tally and post the group results around 10-11am on Saturdays.

You are responsible to know what you weigh each week, I only need what you actually lost for the week, or time reporting for. All gains count against the total. That means your next weigh in counts, even though you gained the week before.

I look forward to seeing everyone this Friday. NO EXCUSES!!! Report the good the bad and the ugly! Remember to be present, its your life. We cant help if youre not here!!

Besides being present, remember, every morsel of food you put in your body can either heal or harm; it's your choice as to which!!

I am looking forward to a great weigh-in tomorrow. Thanks for keeping this group going.

We started a new 4th of July tradition in our home. I plan on making an annual "fruitcake". Here is this year's cake.

LoriLynn:

Wow & yum, but you must tell us what's in it. Looks like the 'cake" part is a watermelon, maybe?

Yes. The core is a watermelon that I shaped into a cylander. Then I just used cookie cutters to shape cantelope and honeydew melons into flowers and leaves. After that, I just randomly started placing fruit until it was full. I have some ideas to make it much more elaborate next year. My guests loved it. Too bad I can't stand melons.

Weight loss report for the week: down 1 pound, to 130.

Spent the month of June eating more bread and pasta, and stayed on a nice plateau (nice because I didn't gain!). So it's good to see the scale dipping down again.

That cake looks fantastic! It must have taken some time to prepare.

Hi everybody! I'm new here so this is my first weigh-in. I weigh myself every two weeks. Hope that's ok.

I'm down 5.6 lbs in the last 2 weeks.

Will post again in 2 weeks

My first weigh in report:

I lost 2.4 pounds over the last 7 days.

If there is anything else that should be included with this, please let me know.