I am not the type of person who watches the scale. I never have been. Some might say it’s obvious, now that I’m overweight, that I may not care enough about myself to watch a scale. I feel, however, that I will not allow my life to be ruled by what society [...]

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I am not the type of person who watches the scale. I never have been. Some might say it’s obvious, now that I’m overweight, that I may not care enough about myself to watch a scale. I feel, however, that I will not allow my life to be ruled by what society [...]

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Yesterday a newsletter was passed around my department. In it, there were hints on how to “write with pizzazz” (no passive sentences, no abstract sentences, personalize, and so much more), how to deal with aggressive callers (politely stick to your guns (heh!), intercept unwanted callers tactfully, and establish clear guidelines with your boss), and [...]

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Yesterday a newsletter was passed around my department. In it, there were hints on how to “write with pizzazz” (no passive sentences, no abstract sentences, personalize, and so much more), how to deal with aggressive callers (politely stick to your guns (heh!), intercept unwanted callers tactfully, and establish clear guidelines with your boss), and [...]

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Well, thanks to all of you who sent encouragement for my meeting on Thursday night. I ended up breaking the plateau I’ve been on and lost 2.8 pounds. However, Memorial Day weekend probably will not help me out in any way.
I went to Lake Powell with my family (Mom, Dad, brother, [...]

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Well, thanks to all of you who sent encouragement for my meeting on Thursday night. I ended up breaking the plateau I’ve been on and lost 2.8 pounds. However, Memorial Day weekend probably will not help me out in any way. ;-)
I went to Lake Powell with my family (Mom, Dad, brother, [...]

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Tonight is my weekly weigh-in at Weight Watchers. I look forward to Thursdays because I get to see what kind of progress I’m making towards my ultimate goal of healthy living.
It seems, though, that my co-workers always choose Thursdays to have some kind of brunch, bring in donuts, or something to do with food. [...]

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Tonight is my weekly weigh-in at Weight Watchers. I look forward to Thursdays because I get to see what kind of progress I’m making towards my ultimate goal of healthy living.
It seems, though, that my co-workers always choose Thursdays to have some kind of brunch, bring in donuts, or something to do with food. [...]

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I did my civic duty last night.  I worked at my local elections.  I do that everytime there is an election so it’s really not news.  I do, however, love to do it.  I feel like I’m working for democracy, making things happen, watching politics and the basis of our country at work.
I’ve done everything [...]

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I did my civic duty last night.  I worked at my local elections.  I do that everytime there is an election so it’s really not news.  I do, however, love to do it.  I feel like I’m working for democracy, making things happen, watching politics and the basis of our country at work.
I’ve done everything [...]

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