O, where have I been? Lost in pathless Neverafterland. Very pleased to have officially landed here, but I have arrived without a map or GPS, only with the tired, old, deflating, trudging diet-word "maintenance," a word, as I said in an earlier post, I wholeheartedly reject. I propose an alternative star to steer by in Afterland: BEAUTY. Inside and out. My beauty. Yours. Such an intention, I suspect, might be an antidote to emotional-eating and food slips of all kinds. Polar opposite of ugly, fat, deteriorating, lacking. 

Diet Coke Update: Abstinence lasted one day. But who wants to be perfect? I say. For me, that's huge progress!

Thanks camille

Went to machine's today, thank you to my motivator. It's only been a couple hours and I'm feeling it.
baby steps. one foot in front of the other.

Thank you Kim and metamucil

Well sister you have motivated me without even knowing it.  I am going to the gym today even if it's on a treadmill or bike and every other day. So, I thank you Kim. Please get back here. So proud of you already for getting started. And, Mignon you foraged the way believing we would be dragged out of afterland. You too Camille have kept the faith. Thank you all.
Why the Metamucil Ming you asked this summer. Because, I have a shitty diet which I plan to work on to. Although some of us probably know this I add:  Fiber plays an important roll for a material that does not get absorbed by our body. It is abundant in fruit veggies nuts and legumes and passes from our mouths to our porcelain bowl intact (which is why you don't need it ming)
It adds bulk and provides a sensation of feeling full resulting in decreased food and calorie consumption.
Additionally, I didn't know this one, fiber can soak up sugar in the intestines, preventing it from being absorbed and raising blood sugar levels.
Have a great day!

Pool closed

The pool will be closed for 6 weeks. I have to choose between Zumba, yoga but not chair and a total newby or tai chi?????  This is just for tomm. more to come,

My first official Yoga class

Why was I never open before? Why didn't I get to do yoga with Col or Chair yoga that she taught which is what I did today. Thank you Camille and Mom for finally getting me there. I signed up for the gym for 90 DAYS. I usually do 30 day increments. But, honestly is was super positive. After physical therapy that stretching does feel sooo good. Now step by step. OHHH and I received some of mom's skin diary. I bought and just applied Oil of Olay Pro x hydra firming cream with most importantly niacinamide. Kim I will make a copy. But what I want to know is what bobby brown foundation for MATURING skin. I'm 56 and I have to start wearing makeup if I plan to get a job.
Thank you ladies for staying the course. I will be back on Sunday. Have a great weekend!

Congratulations on the Diet Coke may be premature. Its absence is screwing everything up, eating-wise. So, the jury is out. Stay tuned.

Camille, can you elaborate on what you meant by "struggling a little" a few days ago?

KIM

Calling Kim!!!!  Come home to Sisterland.  We are here for YOU.