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As you see - it's been a fine week



Gotta love it. hitting the gym nearly every day and watching and journaling - it's working. I did pick up this book




I can't say how inspiring it is. It's almost like it was written to me. Here's a lady with 4 kids of her own, a business, and ended up over 300 lbs. It's funny and sad at the same time. I don't think I've ever lived through some of the humilating stuff she went through - but she perservered. It doesn't lie - tells exactly how it is - she even confesses to eating an entire cake - in her car. I can't recommend it enough if you've been yo-yo'ing for years like I have.

Some stuff - Hungry girl came out with a Baskin Robbins deal - next Thursday - take your gym membership to any Baskin Robbins and get a free scoop of their new healthy ice creams.

I've been couponing like crazy since 2009 started, and have managed to save over 50% of my grocery bills so far - and with a family of 6, thats a substantial savings in only one week. Plus - the only thing I ran out of is milk and bread. Tomorrow will be my second trip of the year - so today will be spent getting coupons organized.

have a great day all

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Anonymous said…
Yup, I'm in the same coupon boat with ya. I'm back on my Body Clutter menu and loving it. Can't believe how much sugar can really bring you down.
January 11, 2009 at 1:52 PM
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