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Days like today are the days that previous diets have failed me. It has been a busy day where everything that can go wrong does. I was getting bombarded from all directions. Work was so trying and stressful, house is a wreck, teens with last minute plans, trying to squeeze in time with grandkids, friends needing my help, husband pretty much nonexistent as always. If I didn't have my sleeve, I would have pulled right into McDonalds tonight as I headed out for yet another late night work call. But I'm very proud of myself. I walked my first full mile at the gym without stopping, I got in just under 750 calories, 85 gr of Protein, and 64 ounces of Water. The only thing I forgot was my supplements. Thank goodness for my Sleeve!!! I am so glad I made this choice. I will not fail even when the world is going crazy around me!!!

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Congratulations on making great food choices in the midst of chaos! You're right, it's so much easier to just grab some fast food and keep burning the candle at both ends and in the middle. But I'm inspired by your post and the next time I have a crazy hectic day, I'm going to remember this because I have ZERO excuse since I have nowhere near the number of things to juggle as you do and you still stayed on track. Thanks for sharing!

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@@maggie409 What a great thing to share and inspire all of us with! Thank you. You did great!

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Words to live by. Thanks for sharing!

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Great job !!! You have a crazy life and still put yourself 1st ! Way to go ! I rarely eat fast food, but I will say in an absolute pinch the McDonald s bacon ranch salad with grilled chicken is very good. Since I can just eat a little bit of it, with a tiny bit of dressing, I don't worry about the fat or calories , but it fills me up and the chicken is very good for an "emergency meal ". Just a thought.

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will not fail even when the world is going crazy !!! proud of myself.

@@maggie409

the above sentences say it all!!!! :rolleyes:

you are a busy mom and grandma, friend

tell/ask loudly for hubby to get off his butttt and help out

teenagers should/must help around the house

you help them so much

work busy, busy, stressful too :wacko:

very important to take care of yourself with a break at home

who deserves it more? ;)

Queen for the Day :rolleyes:

get your nails done, hair

manicure, massage, ie

put your feet up and watch tv for 30 minutes

all the above? :D

taking time for yourself at the the gym

that's great you were able to walk one mile without stopping

keep doing that

you will gradually increase your mileage (take it slow)

don't know your weight loss :blink:

but i'm sure you are doing well

drinking your 64 oz of Water

getting your Protein in too

you are a determined, successful, go get her type of lady :)

you are aces!!!

keep up the good job :)

good luck

kathy

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All what you said is why I leave home with ALL my food for the entire day. Life is crazy and stressful. Sometimes I find myself grazing all day long. I pack my small cooler every morning. Sometimes I eat it all and sometimes I don't, but I'm prepared. Stay focused on you, and stay happy.

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