tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-314225032024-03-19T01:57:33.546-04:00Adventures-In-Mommy-LandCharlene Julianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.comBlogger1401125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31422503.post-59468859061246856362018-07-30T18:00:00.001-04:002018-08-01T14:28:05.263-04:00and so it continues...<div style="text-align: center;">
For most of my life I have struggled with body image issues.</div>
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Even when I was thin, I still felt fat.</div>
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As an adult, the struggle has been physical</div>
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(I've gained weight, I've lost weight)</div>
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as well as, an emotional one.</div>
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It's like riding a rollercoaster...the ups, the downs, the twists, and turns.</div>
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it really does damage not only your body, but your mind as well.</div>
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When you struggle with your weight, you will literally try almost anything.</div>
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If someone tells you that they lost weight standing on their head</div>
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three times a week for a month and lost twenty pounds</div>
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you think to yourself - well, if it worked for them</div>
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maybe it will work for me too. </div>
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So you try it.</div>
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and of course you fail.</div>
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and when you fail, it damages your psyche.</div>
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You doubt yourself</div>
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You blame yourself</div>
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You shame yourself</div>
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And the next thing you know another new fad, or pill, or quick fix comes along</div>
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and there you go again - the cycle continues.</div>
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In a way I suppose, it's almost like an addiction.</div>
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(and I'm not talking about just a food addiction here)</div>
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The constant yo-yo doesn't just deal with the loss and gain of weight</div>
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but, with the loss and gain of yourself.</div>
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You all know what I mean.</div>
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It's brutal</div>
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no joke.</div>
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Through it all, you think you are alone in this battle.</div>
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Like you are the only one who struggles</div>
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and that no one really understands your story or what you are going through.</div>
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But you are not alone.</div>
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We are all in this together.</div>
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And while each of us has a different story to tell</div>
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we all need someone to share it with.</div>
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Someone who really gets it</div>
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Someone who has been in the trenches</div>
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Because even when we think we've won the war</div>
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we still need to fight the battle every day.</div>
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Every Single Day.</div>
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What's our motivation for basically torturing ourselves?</div>
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health</div>
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special occasion</div>
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self-image</div>
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whatever it is - it's much better to have someone in your corner</div>
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rather than face it alone, don't you think?</div>
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Everyone has a story</div>
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what's your's?</div>
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Charlene Julianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31422503.post-85291605253865285442018-07-08T22:10:00.001-04:002018-07-08T22:10:49.082-04:00catching up<div style="text-align: center;">
It seems like all I do is catch up.<br />
My life has gotten so busy. It's hard to keep track of things, let alone write about them.<br />
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but here's a quick update on the kids...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Amanda </span>(25) ~ who had moved back home for a while, just moved back out.</div>
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She found a place closer to work, about a half hour from home. It's a cute little second story walk up.</div>
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One bedroom, kitchen, living room and bath. Perfect size for her. She now works as one of the managers of Outback Steakhouse. She really seems to enjoy it. Of course, she always did like being bossy (guess that comes with being the oldest of six), so it works well for her - haha! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anthony </span>(24) ~ who also has his own little place, will be attending law school this fall. He currently works as a server at Bob Evans and also clerks for a local attorney...basically being paid to intern, I guess. He really seems to enjoy it. He's been looking into purchasing his own home soon, hoping to find something closer to the school.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sarah</span> (20) ~ currently lives at home. She recently re-enrolled in college and *I think* she is majoring in graphic design. She also helps care for Rich, who hasn't been doing so well...talk more about that some other time.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Zachary</span> (20) ~ also currently living at home, but hopes to move out sometime soon, works as a cook at Bob Evans. He is thinking about enrolling in college as well.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nicholas</span> (16) ~ will be a junior in high school this fall. I still can't believe it. It almost seems unreal to me that not only he, but his siblings as well, are growing older and becoming so independent. It's crazy to me. Nick, just started a new job. He was working for a local landscaper. He now works as a stock boy at a local grocery store. He really seems to like it, more so, he enjoys making his own money. He has his learner's permit and he is literally driving me crazy. haha! He's sort of passed the scary beginning stages of driving, but still has a long way to go until he's ready to take his driver's test.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nathan</span> (12) ~ soon to be 13...can you believe it ?!? I know I can't. He will be in 8th grade this fall. Seems like just yesterday when he was getting ready for kindergarten. On a really weird note, it has been 12 or so years since I first started blogging. </div>
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So, as for me, it seems like the last time I posted anything, I was still doing Nutrisystem and I left everyone sort of hanging. With all the junk that I had going on, it was too hard to keep up with. I know a lot of people said how hard could it be to just eat the food and exercise. Well, that part wasn't hard at all, but trying to keep up with blogging about it in the midst of everything else going on in my life....it ended up just becoming overwhelming - between grieving the loss of my mom, graduating, college, caring for Rich, dealing with stress, and getting a new job....it was just too much. I never should have added even more to the mess. I really wish I would have waited until things calmed down, but you know how that goes, when you're a mom. You think you can do everything....until you can't. </div>
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.....and that's about all for now.</div>
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My hope is to get back on track and post more regularly.<br />
fingers crossed that I can keep that promise.</div>
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Charlene Julianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31422503.post-10902572764058931262017-09-09T15:29:00.000-04:002017-09-09T15:29:09.353-04:00stupid steroids!<div style="text-align: center;">
As I said last week, I managed to get sick and had to take both</div>
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antibiotics and steroids for the last few weeks.</div>
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At first, it was just a pound that I seemed to re-gain, however now, it's four total that</div>
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I ended up gaining back....making me 196 at the current moment.</div>
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All of which I am not the least bit happy about.</div>
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Of course, I'm no longer feeling cruddy and coughing non-stop,</div>
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nor do I feel like I can't catch my breath....so I guess I shouldn't really be complaining.</div>
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Things could be a whole lot worse.</div>
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you know, more important life things....like</div>
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dealing with flooding,</div>
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evacuating from a hurricane,</div>
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being pelted with rain.</div>
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So in the grand scheme of things....</div>
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a little bit of back tracking on the weight loss wagon, isn't so terrible after all.</div>
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Just need to work a little harder next time, right?</div>
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God Bless our southern neighbors!!! Be safe!</div>
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Until next time.....<br /></div>
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Starting weight - Jan. 16, 2017 --- 212</div>
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Jan. 23, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Jan. 30, 2017 --- 208</div>
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Feb. 06, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Feb. 13, 2017 --- 206</div>
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Feb. 20, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 08, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 29, 2017 --- 202</div>
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Apr. 24, 2017 --- 200</div>
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May 17, 2017 --- 197</div>
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Jun. 19, 2017 --- 197</div>
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Jun. 27, 2017 --- 197</div>
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July 05, 2017 --- 197</div>
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July 12, 2017 --- 195</div>
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July 19, 2017 --- 193</div>
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Aug. 22, 2017 --- 192</div>
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Aug. 30, 2017 --- 192</div>
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Sept. 4, 2017 --- 193</div>
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Sept. 9, 2017 --- 196</div>
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Charlene Julianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31422503.post-53976426655872994422017-09-04T10:29:00.002-04:002017-09-04T10:29:25.142-04:00Catching up again...<div style="text-align: center;">
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Life has been super busy now that school has started.<br />
I imagine, most moms like me are struggling with piles of paperwork,<br />
dealing with cranky kids and homework, getting dinner done in a timely manner, etc.<br />
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It's not easy....but then again, is it ever?<br />
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That being said, as most of you know, I am entering my first year<br />
as a preschool assistant teacher....enter the germs.<br />
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I ended up getting sick the very first week - ugh!<br />
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I was prescribed antibiotics and steroids again - for my asthma.<br />
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I'm starting to feel much better now...thank goodness.<br />
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but those damn steroids give me the munchies, every damn time.<br />
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thankfully, I haven't gained too much, just a pound so far and I'm hoping it stays that way.<br />
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I'm also hoping that the sickies will stay away....far, far away.<br />
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until next time.....<br /><br /><br />
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Starting weight - Jan. 16, 2017 --- 212</div>
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Jan. 23, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Jan. 30, 2017 --- 208</div>
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Feb. 06, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Feb. 13, 2017 --- 206</div>
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Feb. 20, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 08, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 29, 2017 --- 202</div>
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Apr. 24, 2017 --- 200</div>
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May 17, 2017 --- 197</div>
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Jun. 19, 2017 --- 197</div>
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Jun. 27, 2017 --- 197</div>
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July 05, 2017 --- 197</div>
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July 12, 2017 --- 195</div>
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July 19, 2017 --- 193</div>
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Aug. 22, 2017 --- 192</div>
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Aug. 30, 2017 --- 192</div>
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Sept. 4, 2017 --- 193</div>
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Charlene Julianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31422503.post-70016088666148423042017-08-10T14:14:00.003-04:002017-08-10T14:14:47.978-04:00ups, downs, and in betweens<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, I finally did it</div>
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The ever, elusive twenty pound goal</div>
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Yep, twenty pounds - finally.</div>
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It feels like it took forever, and well in my mind it did.</div>
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But, it was worth it.</div>
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Yes, I can say that now.</div>
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I think sometimes it's so easy to get caught up in the big picture.<br />
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Sometimes, we just need a reminder to slow down and take the baby steps<br />
no matter how hard it may be.</div>
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Starting weight - Jan. 16, 2017 --- 212</div>
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Jan. 23, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Jan. 30, 2017 --- 208</div>
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Feb. 06, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Feb. 13, 2017 --- 206</div>
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Feb. 20, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 08, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 29, 2017 --- 202</div>
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Apr. 24, 2017 --- 200</div>
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May 17, 2017 --- 197</div>
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Jun. 19, 2017 --- 197</div>
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Jun. 27, 2017 --- 197</div>
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July 05, 2017 --- 197</div>
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July 12, 2017 --- 195</div>
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July 19, 2017 --- 193</div>
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I'm so pleased to be making progress</div>
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I'm down another two pounds</div>
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Unbelievable!!!</div>
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I'm only one little pound away from losing 20 whole pounds</div>
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since I started using<b><a href="http://www.nutrisystem.com/jsps_hmr/home/index.jsp"> Nutrisystem.</a> </b></div>
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Remember, I did lose a little bit a weight before I started</div>
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using Nutrisystem. When I first started trying to lose</div>
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weight I actually weighed 220 pounds.</div>
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However, my official starting weight</div>
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since starting Nutrisystem's diet program was 212 pounds.</div>
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To be totally honest, I have no idea what I'm</div>
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doing that is making a difference, but I'm</div>
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praying that it continues to work,</div>
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because it feels fantastic to actually be losing weight</div>
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and seeing the numbers on the scale go down.</div>
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I think a lot of it may just be the fact that I stopped</div>
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I've been practicing yoga almost daily, which</div>
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(which is a major thing for my asthma - and it's helped some with that too).</div>
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I have been more active as well.</div>
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Not really exercising per say,</div>
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but I'm not just lounging around on my couch</div>
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like a slug, watching television all day.</div>
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That might be helping a bit as well.</div>
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Whatever it is, I'm not complaining that's for sure!</div>
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I can't really notice much of a difference in how I look,</div>
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The picture on the left was taken the day I started the program.</div>
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Jan. 23, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Jan. 30, 2017 --- 208</div>
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Feb. 06, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Feb. 13, 2017 --- 206</div>
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Feb. 20, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 08, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 29, 2017 --- 202</div>
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Apr. 24, 2017 --- 200</div>
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May 17, 2017 --- 197</div>
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Jun. 19, 2017 --- 197</div>
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July 19, 2017 --- 193</div>
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Sometimes it feels like forever before you start seeing</div>
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It gets so frustrating that people often give up and quit.</div>
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But if you have just enough patience to wait it out</div>
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That reminds me of the Winnie the Pooh classic movie</div>
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All his friends pull and push and Pooh just won't budge.</div>
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After given some time, he finally does it</div>
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a small budge...may not be much....but it's just enough to give you the hope you need to keep going.</div>
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I got that little bit of budge this week.</div>
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After being stuck at 197 for what feels like forever...</div>
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the scale finally budged.</div>
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I lost two pounds.</div>
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Go me!</div>
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just when you want to throw in the towel and give up,</div>
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Charlene Julianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31422503.post-89356644311923844922017-07-09T15:25:00.000-04:002017-07-09T16:04:58.589-04:00the number forty<div style="text-align: center;">
Finally made a break through and lost a pound this week - and then,</div>
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I gained it back....sigh!</div>
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Well, that's just par for the course, right?</div>
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I never believed the women who said losing weight after 40 is harder than when you are younger.</div>
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I sure believe them now.</div>
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Although I did seem to have it somewhat easier at 40 than I do five years later, at 45.</div>
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What is it with that damn number anyway?</div>
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Everything seems to start falling apart after 40.</div>
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40 - Ugh!</div>
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There's that number again</div>
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in some ways life does get better once you turn 40</div>
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-you no longer give a crap about what other people think of you-</div>
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-your skin looks and feels amazing - despite the wrinkles-</div>
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-you can do incredibly stupid things and not feel stupid for doing them-</div>
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-you seem to laugh more - at others, but especially at yourself-</div>
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-you have resiliency, you bounce back, and learn that if you really want something bad enough, you never, ever give up trying-</div>
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-you don't take life as seriously as you once did-</div>
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-you feel stronger, like you can overcome and conquer anything thrown your way-</div>
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-you no longer fear speaking in public - mostly because you don't care what others think of you-</div>
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-you realize that life is about taking chances, dancing in the rain, and knowing that you shouldn't take it for granted-</div>
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but in a lot of ways, life after 40, gets a little more complicated.</div>
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-your hormones start to change in your 40's-</div>
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-you get your boobs squished for your first of many mammograms at 40-</div>
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-you have new rolls on your midsection...rolls, that you didn't even know existed and it happens virtually overnight...like black voodoo magic. You go to bed without them and wake up in the morning and hello - new belly roll....Like, where does it comes from-</div>
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ok, getting back on track...what else sucks about life after 40, you ask?</div>
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-your eyesight starts to go after 40...hello bifocals or reading glasses-</div>
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-it takes you literally forever to recover from any type of strenuous activity...vacation, long weekend off work, a night of drinking...ok, maybe that's just me....seriously, though!-</div>
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-you start to forget things or misplace things...and start googling for dementia symptoms-<br />
-you enter the "menopausal" years....sounds pleasant, doesn't it?-</div>
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and the worst offender of all...<b>gravity</b>.....need I say more?</div>
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So what does this all have to do with my weight loss?</div>
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Eh, maybe nothing, maybe everything.</div>
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Maybe I'm just making excuses for not being able to lose</div>
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a simple, single pound.</div>
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I have an easier time losing my car keys, phone, or marbles, than I do at losing weight</div>
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BUT....</div>
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That doesn't mean that I'm going to quit trying.</div>
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I'm stronger than I think</div>
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I also never give up.</div>
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I don't give up if I want something bad enough</div>
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And a healthy lifestyle?</div>
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Yeah, I want that bad!</div>
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So, I'll keep trying.</div>
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I'll drink more water, I'll walk a little more, and I'll keep the faith.</div>
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faith in God and in myself.</div>
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I can do this!!</div>
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and you can too.</div>
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If you are following my journey - keep rooting for me</div>
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and I'll do the same for you.</div>
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In the meantime, check out this super yummy dinner by<b> <a href="http://nutrisystem./">Nutrisystem.</a></b></div>
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And guess what - there's only 200 calories per serving.</div>
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Another week and I'm still stuck, but I have hope that things will change soon.</div>
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<b>Never Give Up!</b></div>
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(that's one of my personal mottos)</div>
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It can be hard sometimes, when you are stuck and the scale won't budge,</div>
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but the important thing is to never give up.</div>
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<b>Keep trying</b></div>
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(stay motivated - ask family and friends to help motivate and encourage you)</div>
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<b>Change your diet a bit</b></div>
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<b>Walk a little longer</b></div>
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(try to go a little farther each day - or 5-10 mins. longer than the day before)<br />
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<b>Find a partner or a workout buddy</b><br />
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<b>Drink more water</b><br />
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<b>Eat a little more</b></div>
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(sounds crazy, but increasing some of your calorie intake</div>
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sometimes shakes your body up - giving it the boost it needs)</div>
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Now saying that - I'm not talking about eating that huge piece of chocolate cake you had your eye on</div>
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What I mean by increasing calories is eat another serving of veggies or something like that.<br />
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The point is, if you don't meet all your calorie requirements, your body may go into starvation mode. Which means it will start storing fat because you body thinks you are starving it.</div>
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One such way to add a few extra calories - although I need to add a disclaimer here</div>
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normally, you shouldn't drink your calories....however, if you need a calorie boost now and then</div>
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you can do it by mixing up a fun, fruity drink.</div>
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Here are a few delicious drink recipes that were recently shared on Nutrisystem's website -<a href="https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/"><b> the leaf.</b></a></div>
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1/2 cup orange juice<br />
1 cup strawberries<br />
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<i>* This drink was delicious. I really liked it. As far as energy though, I'm not sure if it was this drink or the coffee that I had around the same time that gave me a little boost. I will definitely be making this one again.</i></div>
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I haven't shared any recent pictures of myself lately....mostly because I just feel so uncomfortable with how I look (as I know most you who also struggle with weight loss must feel at times).<br /><br />But, here goes....<br /><br />All I can say is I'll share this and others in the hopes that better ones will come soon enough!</div>
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For now, I'll keep celebrating the little victories, such as in total so far, I have lost</div>
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15 pounds on Nutrisystem and 23 pounds overall.</div>
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It hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it.</div>
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My Stats:</div>
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Starting weight - Jan. 16, 2017 --- 212</div>
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Jan. 23, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Jan. 30, 2017 --- 208</div>
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Feb. 06, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Feb. 13, 2017 --- 206</div>
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Feb. 20, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 08, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 29, 2017 --- 202</div>
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Apr. 24, 2017 --- 200</div>
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May 17, 2017 --- 197</div>
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Jun 19, 2017 --- 197</div>
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Jun 27, 2017 --- 197</div>
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It's been a few weeks since I last checked in.</div>
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I haven't lost any weight during that time,</div>
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but I did manage to score a job right out of college.</div>
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which in these days is no easy feat.</div>
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It feels like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders.</div>
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And because it's a job that I really love</div>
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being surrounded by happy smiles and lots of hugs</div>
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(aka - teaching pre-k kids)</div>
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A lot of stress has evaporated from my life.</div>
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Which hopefully means that less stress will help make it a little easier to lose weight </div>
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as stress is so horrible when it comes to your health, not just when you are trying to lose weight.</div>
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Everything can get out of whack when you are dealing with stress.<br />
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Also, now that I'm no longer in college and I'm off work until this fall, I can totally<br />
concentrate on relaxing (well, at least as much as a mom of 6 can relax )<br />
and work on my physical health (more exercise).<br />
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Until next time here's my tally so far.<br /><br />
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Starting weight - Jan. 16, 2017 --- 212</div>
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Jan. 23, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Jan. 30, 2017 --- 208</div>
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Feb. 06, 2017 --- 207</div>
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Feb. 13, 2017 --- 206</div>
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Feb. 20, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 08, 2017 --- 204</div>
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Mar. 29, 2017 --- 202</div>
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Apr. 24, 2017 --- 200</div>
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May 17, 2017 --- 197</div>
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Jun 19, 2017 --- 197</div>
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What is Onederland?</div>
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It means, I am officially out of the two hundred range...and in the one hundreds</div>
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there is now a number 1 at the beginning of my weight, instead of a 2.</div>
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yippeee!</div>
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Want some more awesome news?</div>
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I am an official college graduate now.</div>
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Yep, that's right, I finished my bachelor's degree and I graduated college with honors (by the way).</div>
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Great things are happening around here and I'm so excited.</div>
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I'm hoping that I will have more news to share soon,</div>
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but for now - you can join my celebration of</div>
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graduating college and losing three pounds since I last checked in.</div>
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Say what???</div>
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Yep, three pounds lost - despite all the end of the semester stress eating,</div>
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and all the celebratory drinks and dinners that I enjoyed.</div>
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Now, I'm working on getting back on track, as my life is becoming more "normal"</div>
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and hopefully, I will be able to follow more of a schedule of healthy eating and finding time to exercise. With summer around the corner, I'm positive things will be looking up.</div>
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I'm so excited</div>
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I lost two more pounds!!</div>
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I have about three more weeks left of this semester</div>
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and then I will graduate - woohooo!</div>
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Because it is the end of the semester</div>
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and I am graduating, it has been super busy here.</div>
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I have been updating my resume, requesting recommendation letters from my professors,</div>
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finishing up the last of my course assignments, studying for finals....the list is endless</div>
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or it certainly feels that way.</div>
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It's been a little difficult balancing everything - plus my diet, but I'm trying.</div>
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It's a process...I know everyone says that, but it's true.</div>
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While it feels and seems like I gained weight rather quickly, it didn't exactly happen overnight.</div>
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So, losing all the weight won't happen overnight either. Sometimes it's difficult to be patient.</div>
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Everyone wants and loves to see results - and in the fast paced, automatic everything world we live in</div>
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we expect the weight to just fall off too. Unfortunately, it doesn't happen that way.</div>
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You have to be patient with your body. Let the diet and exercise do it's work.</div>
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In due time, you will start seeing results.</div>
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Soon enough you will have friends commenting on how much weight you lost...they will notice all that hard work when the time comes.</div>
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In the meantime...</div>
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Drink that water</div>
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Walk those 30 minutes</div>
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Guess who finally hit their ten pound weight loss goal....</div>
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this girl right here!</div>
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Though it took some time, I finally did it.</div>
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The thing to remember here is that the slower it comes off, the longer it should stay off.</div>
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This is because as you are losing weight, you are learning the right combos of food and exercise.</div>
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One of the many reasons why I love <a href="https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/">Nutrisystem</a>, is the fact that they really work with you.</div>
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Through their website, you have access to message boards - which is great when you need some motivation - having the support of others that are going through the same things you are really helps.</div>
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They also assign you to a nutrition counselor - if it wasn't for my counselor, I think I might have given up a long time ago. My counselor encourages me to keep going and works with me to find new ways to keep my body guessing what I'm doing....sometimes your body gets used to certain things and it gets comfortable and I guess a bit lazy. When that happens, your body knows what is coming and decides it is not going to work for it anymore. By changing things up, from the different foods you eat, the type of exercise, the time of day you exercise, etc., your body has to keep guessing what you are doing to it and this helps keep your metabolism revving - which is a good thing.</div>
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I think my biggest motivation for losing weight is my mom.</div>
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My mom was so proud of me the last time I lost weight.</div>
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She bragged about it to all her friends.</div>
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When I was featured in a magazine for my weight loss, my mom bought several copies of it</div>
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and showed her friends and anyone else who was nearby.</div>
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I miss my mom. More than any words can say.</div>
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Any time, I feel like giving up and throwing in the proverbial towel, I remember</div>
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how proud my mom was of me and it encourages me to keep going.</div>
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I know my mom wouldn't want for me to give up</div>
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and I know that I'm not a quitter.</div>
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So, I will continue to work hard and push myself,</div>
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not only for me, but for my loved ones as well.</div>
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And I know my mom is cheering for me, I may not be able to hear it...but I feel it.</div>
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I don't really notice much of a difference in my weight - I feel like I still look the same,</div>
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however ten pounds is certainly something to be proud of.</div>
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It's ten less pounds that my body is carrying around.</div>
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Ten less pounds that my knees and legs don't have to support</div>
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My heart and lungs have to work a little less due to the ten pounds.</div>
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May not be a visual difference - but there is a physical one.</div>
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Charlene Julianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31422503.post-41255176063344087852017-03-14T14:40:00.000-04:002017-03-14T14:40:50.439-04:00diets are hard, but then so is life.<div style="text-align: center;">
I know, I know...I should be referring to this as a life style change and not a diet.</div>
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Even so, diets, and life are hard.</div>
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Looking back at the past few weeks, I think I finally realized part of the reason I've been struggling with my diet. I have been depressed about my mom passing away.</div>
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I struggle a lot day to day, sometimes just getting out of bed is too much.</div>
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I already struggle with depression and anxiety and I think it's just amplified.</div>
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I also have issues with seasonal depression, winter months of cold days really brings me down.</div>
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This might all seem like a bunch of excuses, and maybe they are, but</div>
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I'm realizing that I really need to address my depression by seeking some help.</div>
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Maybe then once I start dealing with it, I will start to see some changes in my diet.</div>
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I mean it can't hurt to seek help and see if it makes a difference, right?</div>
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I see my doctor in about a week or so, hopefully that will make a huge difference.</div>
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That all being said,</div>
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I am stuck</div>
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Charlene Julianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31422503.post-52587932523467451022017-03-08T19:43:00.002-05:002017-03-08T19:43:08.793-05:00Latest....<div align="center">
I missed last week's post...mostly because I was a bit disappointed that I didn't lose any weight.</div>
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Well, I didn't lose any this week either.</div>
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I think I just have so much junk going on that it's been hard to exercise.</div>
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For the last few weeks the only exercise I was able to get was when</div>
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I was walking back and forth to my classes. That plus, I ended up getting sick.</div>
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But on a good note, I didn't gain anything, so that's a good thing.</div>
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I'm working on changing things up a bit and I'm hoping that it will help.</div>
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In the mean time, here's a quick peek a few dinner meals that I love.</div>
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Salisbury steak and Mac and cheese with a side of green beans</div>
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Turkey medallions with mashed potatoes with a side of green beans</div>
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I love pizza.</div>
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However, I was surprised that it did satisfy me and filled me up</div>
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I also tricked myself a bit by cutting my pizza into four pieces. This little trick made me feel like I was eating a lot, even though it really wasn't much. It's a trick that I have done with most of my other </div>
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I'm still fighting the depression, but I have a doctor visit coming soon, so I'm hoping that will help.</div>
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Charlene Julianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31422503.post-2845751604116629652017-02-22T14:37:00.001-05:002017-02-22T14:37:24.984-05:00Week Five on Nutrisystem<div style="text-align: center;">
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This week I lost<b> two</b> pounds...yes, that says TWO pounds!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Woohooo, Yay Me!!</span></div>
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Hard work pays off....eventually.</div>
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I changed a few things around as far as my eating was concerned and it seems to have helped.</div>
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I also have been taking advantage of the mild weather, as much as possible.</div>
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so the pros....</div>
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Tuesdays and Thursdays were/are hard for me, because I literally have class all day,</div>
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Before I made the recent changes, I was skipping meals and then over eating once I got home (not only because I was hungry, but I was trying to fulfil all the food/calorie needs).</div>
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This week however, I made sure to pack a few snacks (such as peanuts, raisins, a piece of fruit, or string cheese) as well as a lunch and I made sure to take a few minutes to eat. I even ate a few bites during class, whatever works, right? And I have been trying to be more active as well, by walking around the track at the park, while it's been nice enough to enjoy it.</div>
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I think these positive changes have helped me break through a bit</div>
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and made the two pound loss a successful achievement.</div>
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and now, the cons....</div>
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I have hit a major road block mind wise. Meaning I have been suffering from some pretty major depression. I'm also lacking energy. Not sure if it's the depression or something else, but I honestly don't feel like doing anything. If I could get away with sleeping all day, I probably would.</div>
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I'm making steps to change this, hopefully something good will happen to</div>
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Here's my tally so far. May not seem like much - 8 pounds, but it's all good!</div>
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This has been a super busy week for me. I'm behind on everything, including this post.</div>
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I'm happy to report that I lost another pound for a total of six so far.</div>
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I'm getting to the point where I am no longer tempted to eat junk food.</div>
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Even to the point that my kids can eat it and I see it, but I don't feel cravings for it.</div>
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This is a super good thing too, because I am a junk food addict.</div>
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So, happy to say that I lost a pound this week.</div>
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I know a pound doesn't sound like much,</div>
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However, every loss - no matter how small - should be celebrated.</div>
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I'll be proud that I lost it. </div>
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This week I wanted to share a few of my favorite <a href="http://www.nutrisystem.com/">Nutrisystem</a> breakfast foods with all of you.</div>
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A few of my favorite breakfasts include, the granola cereal (I like to add a small handful of sliced almonds and raisins to it and I eat it either plain or with a 1/2 of skim milk - so yummy), I also love the frozen cinnamon roll (I heat it for 30 seconds in the microwave and it is delicious), Another favorite is the oatmeal cranberry bites (so good with my morning cup of coffee or tea). I totally love the breakfast bars too, there are a few options available, including peanut butter granola, cinnamon raisin, blueberry lemon baked bar, and the chewy chocolate chip granola. These are so convenient because I can throw them in my bag and eat them while I run errands or if I'm heading late to class.</div>
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I'm still having a few issues figuring out my schedule on my busy class days - as in when I can eat, because all my classes are back to back, leaving little time to eat in between. Thankfully there are options while on the Nutrisystem diet such as lunch bars. And my usual go to in between snack is a few tablespoons of peanuts mixed with a 1/4 cup of raisins...my own trial mix of sorts. This is a healthy choice, because it helps fit the smart carb/protein bill. I'll explain more about smart carbs and proteins in another blog somewhere down the road on this exciting journey of health and awareness.</div>
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I have been having such a difficult few weeks, it's been hard adjusting to my school schedule, among other things. I've been sleeping a lot more than usual, not sure if it's just the fact that my body needs the rest or depression or mental exhaustion....maybe a combination of all of it. At any rate, I ended up gaining a pound back that I lost. I think it's going to take me a little bit of time to adjust to all the things that are going on lately. I'm trying though. I've been more active since I started school, so there's that. I think gaining and losing is a balancing game, much like life is. I'll get there. As they say, it's a marathon, not a sprint. Praying I can get things balanced out and such, within the next few weeks.</div>
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Last Monday, I officially started<a href="https://www.blogger.com/ https://theleaf.nutrisystem.com"> Nutrisystem.</a> I was excited to start my new journey, however</div>
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Plus, two and a half inches.</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">So, what exactly is Turbo Takeoff?</span><br />
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Turbo Takeoff is basically a jumpstart to Nutrisystem's program. <br />
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You will receive a handy how-to guide book to get you started on the right track.<br />
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Although these pictures (and my starting weight) are rather embarrassing due to the large amount of weight that I have gained (through steroids, meds, stress and such), I thought I would share them in the hopes to inspire others and to also hold myself accountable.</div>
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<b>Make Number Rubbings</b> Kids love using crayons for just about everything, even things we don't want them to be used on! Put this art streak to good use by introducing them to “rubbings.” They'll work the small muscles in their hands and improve eye-hand coordination, which are both key for writing! Plus, they'll experiment with different surfaces, while they <a href="http://www.education.com/resources/math/" target="_blank">build math skills</a> by practicing their numbers.<br />
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<li>Sit your child down at a table with the stack of numbers and a variety of textures to work with. Explain to her that for each page, she is going to match the number with the correct amount of textures. For example, for the “3” page, she’ll find three objects with different textures to rub under the paper, in order to form a design. She might use: one coin, one leaf, and one comb. </li>
<li>Help your child with the first page. Show her how to lay an item on the table (for example, the sandpaper), and then lay the page with the block number on top of it. Using a bare crayon, turned on its side, show her how to press down while rubbing the crayon on the white paper to form the rubbing. </li>
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I'm wiping the slate clean and starting fresh this year.</div>
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These last few years have been rough, I feel like I've been doing 20 rounds in a boxing ring, </div>
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and like I've been beaten to a bloody pulp.</div>
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Within the last few years, I have undergone so much stress - it was labeled chronic.</div>
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I felt (well, still feel to some degree) like the weight of the world is on my shoulders.</div>
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Despite meditation, relaxation, therapy, exercise, medicine...the works, nothing seemed to help.</div>
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The more I tried, the more wound up I became.</div>
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All this stress really lowered my immunity, putting me at risk for numerous health issues.</div>
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chest pain</div>
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asthma</div>
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bronchitis</div>
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pneumonia</div>
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allergies</div>
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exhaustion</div>
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major clinical depression</div>
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generalized anxiety disorder</div>
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panic attacks</div>
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you name it, I probably dealt with it to some degree.</div>
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It all started when Rich had to have another back surgery a few years ago, I was just starting</div>
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school. The stress from his injuries and surgery, plus the pressure of school did a number on me.</div>
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I started praying for peace and also for understanding to gain some insight into how much</div>
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my husband was going through with his emotions. I literally asked God to help me understand...</div>
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not that that was a mistake, but I was not prepared for what God had in store.</div>
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Initially, it started with chest pain, unexplained.</div>
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The doctors said it was most likely due to stress and diagnosed me with costochondritis.</div>
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I jokingly laughed and said it was basically a made up name to keep me from thinking I was a nut, especially since many people have never heard of it before.</div>
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After about a year of dealing with the constant pain in my chest and doing all the tests to be sure it wasn't something more serious, the pain started to subside to some degree. </div>
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I do still have issues with this now and then, mostly when I start having panic attacks</div>
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or experience some other issue with anxiety.</div>
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Due to all the stress and mental angst, I still had a low immune level,</div>
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this put me at risk for bronchitis and in Dec. '14 I ended up being hospitalized from it.</div>
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I was given steroids and antibiotics and eventually released from the hospital, sent home with oxygen tanks, a concentrator, and enough tubing and hoses to wrap around my house three times.</div>
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In Nov. '15 - if you remember - was the start of a whole 'nother round and round of bronchitis,</div>
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As an education major, I'm a member of my college's chapter of SPSEA </div>
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I enjoy it because it gives me a creative outlet and since</div>
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Trunk or Treat. We decided to do a princess theme, which prompted me</div>
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to make a super awesome castle - complete with a draw bridge, trees, and a "stone" pathway.</div>
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I started out just making the initial tower and then ended up adding the sides later.</div>
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I used a huge cardboard box and painted it light grey.</div>
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I used tri-board display boards for the side "wings" of the castle</div>
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and painted them the same as the tower.</div>
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Originally, I had cut the top of the middle board to look like towers.</div>
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Then, for the draw bridge, I cut a door shape out of cardboard and painted it grey.</div>
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Halloween section at Walmart. They were the last ones.</div>
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We quickly scooped them up for my project.</div>
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isn't that path super cute?</div>
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and the castle is adorable so far, right?</div>
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But, I wasn't done yet....</div>
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Oh no, you know me!</div>
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Next I painted some grass and flowers all along the bottom of the castle.</div>
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I also took a long piece of cardboard and cut it to look like a door header.</div>
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For the door header, I painted it with the darker grey and sprinkled tons</div>
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This castle was totally BLINGED out!!</div>
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Charlene Julianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31422503.post-31392197364162640572016-11-06T14:06:00.001-05:002016-11-06T14:06:36.271-05:00Sarah and Zach's Graduation<div style="text-align: center;">
Again, I'm late with the news, events and such...school has me crazy busy.</div>
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Here are some pics of Sarah and Zach's high school graduation</div>
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(better late than never...)</div>
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(they were a bit sad that they couldn't walk in together).</div>
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My sister in law and mother in law with our family.</div>
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Nathan recently graduated fifth grade....where has the time gone....seriously!</div>
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He will be moving up to the middle high school this coming year.</div>
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and part of me just wants my baby, my cuddle bug, my little guy back....</div>
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you know as a mom, how difficult these growing days can be.</div>
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It's not easy, that's for sure.</div>
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Not only did Nathan graduate, but so did the twins (I'll be sharing that soon enough).</div>
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My sweet mother in law and sister in law traveled from Georgia to help us celebrate</div>
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the stage that I forgot to take pictures.</div>
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Nathan with the school superintendent, the middle school and the elementary principals</div>
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Nathan and one of his best friends doing the dab thing...whatever that is</div>
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Nathan with my mother in law and Rich</div>
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Nathan with Aunt Christine</div>
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We celebrated at Pizza Hut...Nathan's choice.</div>
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video form...I mean as if I were and we were still at that stage in life.</div>
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