Getting Motivated, Strong, Hydrated and Healthy
 

WELCOME TO OUR NEW HOME GIRLS - HOPE THIS ONE IS MORE PERMANENT THAN THE LAST ONE

Good morning girls. I am dragging you ladies all over this site (but sure the exercise is good for you)

It is a beautiful morning here in Ireland today and I am feeling motivated after losing 3 pounds at WW last night and it is all down to Semo and her 'Weekend Challenge'. Thanks Semo - I'm going to need one every weekend now.;)

ANYONE WHO WANTS TO JOIN US HERE FOR SUPPORT PLEASE DROP IN - WE WILL BE VERY HAPPY TO MEET YOU

Must rush off now.

Will talk later
Anne

Good Morning Ladies

Just a quick note, just got into the office & i've been out 2 days so i'm sure I have lots to do.

Mooz - I think we'll do better on this site. Like you said the other has so many post we'd defitinely get lost in the back pages.

Hope everyone finds us. I'm sure they will...

talk to you all later...

HI!! I am back! LOL!!!
Patty, I am training on my own. I found a web site for Running Times magazine and there is a beginner training program. Its a 12 week program, starting out slow and moving faster. I am looking forward to it. (am I some sort of freak? LOL) Mind you, I am not looking to win the race, just to finish it.
Hope everybody else finds us!
Thanks for the support Anne, I appreciate any and all. My husband is being very helpful too. He used to run all the time until his back problems. He is hoping after his next post op visit in May he can begin again.
I need to get moving so I will see you ladies later.
bye now!!
luv ya!!
lauri

bye the way Congratulations on the loss Anne!!! I forgot to add that in my earlier post!!!
woo hoo!!!!! go annie, go annie go annie. yeeeehawwww!!!

does that make up for my error??? :lol:
bye again!!
L

Good morning Ladies, First let me send congrats to Mooz... three pounds, man that is FANTASTIC. And another congrat to Lauri, I am very proud that you are doing the run. WAY TO GO!!

I had to make a delivery this morning, I took a pallet of chemicals to one of our wholesalers. Not many places have a truck driving bookkeeper! Think that I'll add that to my resume;) It gets so wild around here they will grab any able body to do any job. That's why they call us a team.

And for my team here, I'll give it some thought for a nifty challenge for the weekend, of course you can give it your input too.

I did 65 min on my orbitreck last night and plan on weights tonight. It's also hubby's birthday so I'm taking him out to dinner. That is if I get to leave here.

Work calls, gotta run.

Mornin' ladies!

Anne: Thanks for starting the new thread. Great idea! And congratulations on the 3 pounds!! That's fantastic!! :D

Hi 1Day! Pop in later and let us know how it's going!! :cool:

Laurie: Running huh? WOW! Now THAT's dedication! I don't run unless something is chasing me :lol: . Keep us posted on your progress.

SEMO: WOW!! I'm not sure I could do 65 minutes of ANYTHING!! How long have you been using the Orbitrek???

You guys are all doing so well! I'm not doing too bad. I'm getting in 30 minutes a day doing one of my videos. I just wonder if it's not enough. So I need your input here guys. I'm just not seeing much for results. I've been doing this for almost six weeks, and I'm not getting anywhere fast. The first two weeks I had good losses, and it's tapered off from there. The scale is moving down VERY SLOWLY, but now seems to be going back the other way. I have strictly stayed at my 1400 calories (give or take 50) and my one 2000 calorie day per week. I have done my 30 minutes of exercise 6 out of 7 days. I drank all the dang water, but yet I am UP a pound this week!! Water retention? Gaining muscle? I would think that, but taking my measurements, I've only lost 1/2 inch in each thigh, 1 inch in my chest (where I actually didn't want to lose :mad: grrrrr), 1/2 inch in the hips, and STILL NOTHING IN THE WAIST!!! WHAT AM I DOING WRONG!! I'm getting desperate here and am going to have to take more drastic action. My original goal was to be 170 when I went to see my DH May 8th. After a few weeks, I could see that wasn't happening, so I was shooting for 175. Now THAT isn't even feasable (I am now 185). I am open to ANY suggestions, so throw them my way. Please!

Sorry to go off at you guys, but I'm really just getting upset. It has taken me 6 weeks to take off the weight I put on in only 3 weeks, and I'm getting discouraged cuz I just can't seem to get out of the 180's, and I've been trying since last August, when I first got down to 185. I don't want to give up, cuz I know what the end result of that will be, but for all my work, I need to see loss, not just maintain. Oh heck, I'm just gonna shut up now cuz I'm rambling, but I would appreciate any suggestions.

Jen
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Hi Jen, and please don't get discouraged we all go through these rough times. Let me just throw these questions out for discussion.
Are you drinking diet cola?
Are you drinking enough water?
Do you eat a lot of salty foods? (check for hidden amounts on labels)
I find that cutting back on carbs to be very helpful and the carbs that I do eat I try to stay with whole grain with little or no sugar.
Other than that I would think that you may have just hit a plateau and will start losing again once your body makes the adjustment.
I for one had to throw the scales away, it became an obcession with me. I was down in the dumps when the scale was up and very happy when it was down. It got to the point that it dictated my mood for the day. Even when I was op sometimes it would show a gain and make me feel terrible. I can tell by my clothes if I need to watch it closer or not.
Hang in there, as long as you are eating healthy and exercising you will feel better and that's the main thing.
Hugs.

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Good evening ladies. Glad you all found your new home;)

It's much more peaceful here.:D

[SIZE=4][COLOR=darkblue]Jen - What height are you? Maybe you are the right weight for your height? Did you ever cut down on your eating too much sometimes as the body can go into starvation mode if you do that or so they say! If you can just stick to your 1400 cal per day and your 2000 cal day I think you will soon see some movement again but don't go below that as you are very active and you have two wee kiddies to look after.
Hang in there and it will work out OK



Lauri - Are you already doing some running every day? I like walking but I don't think I could run very far.( My boobs would bounce too much for a start :o )




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Patty -You were right as usual - we are better on this quieter thread but I'm sure TAZ will find us no matter where we go cause we can't hide from her HA HA

Semo - the truckdriving bookkeeper :dizzy: 65 mins on orbitrect - WOW you are some pup! Can't wait for your next challenge


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I have walked 4 miles today and I am going out linedancing now so keep up the good work and I will call in the morning.
Anne

Evening Ladies -

Jen - What combination of food are you eating. From what I read you should try & include protein with every meal. When I look at my food for the day, one of my problems is that I eat too much carbs. (bread, pasta, rice)...I think i'm a carb addict.

Are you eating at least 5 servings of fruits & vegetables a day
Are you including protein with each meal?

There are some other web sites, I'll be back with some.

Semo - girl you sound like me... I"m also forklift certified. I think i'm the only one in our 48 floor building.

Lauri - This is a great challenge for you. I know you can do it. Too bad we can't be there to cheer you at the finish line.

Mooze - once again thanks for taking care of us...

[COLOR=green]Good morning to you ladies and to all you 'lurkers' please drop in and say hello as we would love to welcome more visitors to our thread. :wave:

The weather is dry and dull here in Ireland and I am very motivated.;) I have never felt so motivated before and I think that posting on this thread every day really really helps. I always look forward to switching on my computer and calling to see if anyone has been posting while I have been asleep.!! :yawn: So don't you girls ever leave me :nono: you are a great bunch :angel:

Must rush off now but I will call later.

Anne







The Capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of destination and the energy to get started. - Norman Cousins

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good morning!!!! Thanks for the support. (You all are like a good running bra LOL!!!)
Speaking of that... mooz, I can assure you, bouncing boobs have never been a major problem of mine LOL!! They are always the first thing to go on a diet.
SEMO, talk about pulling anybody to do any job... once at work I was walking down the hallway minding my own biz on the way to the fax machine, when a doc popped out of a room looking for a nurse, didn't find one, and said "Lauri come in here". I was sooo lucky, I got to "chaperone" a pap smear. :o I stayed away from that hallway for a looooooooooooong time!!!!
Jehari, hang in there girl!! I too gave up on the scale. I judge my clothes as well. Yesterday I was able to wear my shirt tucked in to my skirt. This, to me, is progress. It takes so little to amuse me!
I will keep you posted on my progess re: the 5k. You guys and my husband are the only ones who know. I didn't want to blab at work yet. My first day at the track, I had to borrow my sons watch because I don't have a stop watch. The next day I came home from work and there was a new watch for me that my husband had picked up with a stop watch on it. (wasn't that sweet?)
Well, gotta go read the paper, and drink a little more coffee.
have a good day!!
lauri:lol: :sheep:

hi all, would love to join in each day i have been trying to get more exercise the weather is warming up here i am getting a new bike today hope it helps get rid of these last nasty 40lbs that just dont want to let go!i got to go i will check back later.

billiesrosie, welcome to our little group!!
I see you are in Indiana! I am a Hoosier by birth, but am in wyoming at the moment due to a husband serving in the air force.
We are here to "pump you up!" Right girls??

Just popped in again before work to see what was shaking! (besides my upper arms, I mean LOL)
see you all later!!
lauri

Good morning ladies, and a big welcome to Billiesrosie! Over ate big time last night at Hubby's birthday dinner. So far I haven't eaten anything this morning, still feel full.
Anyway work is still very busy. I did weights for about 20 minutes last night and did about 15 min of exercise this morning. I'll have to pick up some more time tonight when I get home. I'm getting to work earlier (7:15) so I'm having to rearange my schedule.

Anyone doing weights? I'm finding it hard to do even 20 min at one time. Guess I don't know enough about working with weights. I'm open to any suggestions... all I have are dumb bells.

Okay, been thinking about our challenge......
1. Since some of us have trouble with the water, I think we should increase our H20 by one liter for Saturday and Sunday. (Just two days, we can do it) If you aren't drinking any then you should drink at least one liter or if you drink two already up it to three, etc.
2. Do a min of 22 min of some sort of exercise (up two min from last wk)
3. Leave off sweets for both days (nothing with white sugar) natural or fruits are okay.
4. No junk food. (no chips even the low or fat free kind)
5. Turn corners of mouth up into a smile at least ten times.
6. Do something fun for yourself, take a full 30 min out of your weekend and read, craft, walk or whatever you like to do.

Alright what do you think? I'm posting early so Mooz will be able to start on her Saturday. Again put your hand on the screen and repeat the challenge and remember to use I WILL not I'll try.

Got to get back to work.

Good Afternoon Ladies

Welcome Billiesrosie This is a great group of women, who are supportive, inspirational & motavational.
What type of exercise are you doing? Are you on any program?

Lauri - Your hubby is so sweet & thoughtful.

Semo - the challenge sounds great. I'm up for it. What size dumbells are you using? I think you should start with a weight that you can do 10 reps with, maybe 2 sets, then as it gets easier increase the weight.

Anne - I'm happy to hear you motivated. How many miles are you walking today?

Jen - hope your doing ok today...

[SIZE=4][FONT=century gothic][COLOR=darkblue][B][I]Good evening girls.

A big welcome to Billiesrosie - you will like it here. That is some weightloss you have - I saw it in your profile - 174 pounds. YGG

Just calling in before I go to linedancing. My eating was not just as good as it should have been but I didn't really fall off the wagon;)

Semo - I am certainly up for your challenge as I need to do good this week too. I usually drink about 1.5 litres of water so I will drink 2.5 litres over the weekend. (I'll be having to jump over the ditch for a piddle when I'm out walking) HA HA
Semo I do a bit of weights too after reading the book 'Strong Women Stay Slim'. I only do about 10 mins every other day. If you go to the site

www.strongwomen.com and click on Fitness Programs and then either of the three options (start strong bones, start stay slim,start vibrant aging) they all show some weightlifting exercises.That is mostly the same as the ones that I do.

Lauri - that is so sweet of your hubby buying you a watch with a stop watch on it - it brought tears to my eyes when I read it.

Patty - I walked 4 miles today. I walk most days. In the morning I walk by myself and go 2 miles but in the evening I always go with a friend as I don't like going on my own when it is later in the evening.

Jen - Hope you are hanging in there;)

It's time to reach for the stars. Go for it!!

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TOP O' THE MORNIN' TO YOU ALL

Just a quick visit. I have already done a 2 mile walk this morning and now I have lots of housework to do so that will keep me busy. My eating today so far has been good and I am in CONTROL. I WILL do it this time.



Will call later on this evening to see how you all are getting on.

Bye for now

Anne

howdy!!!
Last night my dear hubby (we've been together since high school by the way, which was 1977) and I went over to the grade school track to exercise. It's 1/4 mile track. I was able to run 1 1/2 laps which for me is a major deal. I was PUMPED about that!!
I am beginning to feel that I really CAN run that 5k this summer!

SEMO, I will do the water and exercise part of the challenge, but probably not the food part. I eat popcorn on saturday, because it's our family movie night. I never used to, until last week LOL!! But I tried the Orville Redenbacher low fat stuff, and its actually not bad!!

It's FRIDAY!!!! I have worked 19 days in a row, so I am ready for a little time off. I think spring is here, ssshhhh. ;-) Looking forward to running/walking this weekend.
Have a great day!!!
((((((((((everyone)))))))))))))
lauri

Good Morning Ladies, and a happy TGIF. I'll probably be working tomorrow but I hope the rest of you have a great weekend.

My niece came over last night (she graduates in May with a P.E. degree) and made me out a list of exercises with weights for my arms. She also laughed at my whimpie weights and said to get heavier ones. (I have 3lbs now and she wants me to get 5lbs) It was good that she helped me or I would have been doing them wrong. She said that it's important and more effective to go slow when using weights.

Jen where are you? Don't you dare quit us!

We are still running in circles here and have one out in the office, back later.

Good Afternoon Ladies

Just a quick Hello...
Its's a beautiful day here in Big D. I think the high today is 78, unfortunately, i'm in a high rise bldg. so i don't get to enjoy being outside. I do have a view though.

need to run... i'll be back later.

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Hello everyone, I was just breezing by, with Tae-bo in mind. I had seen his other tape, Tae-bo 2, and hope you all don't mind putting in some input about it. ( if you have used it) I am on the first tape, but it is such a great work out. It really helps me when combined with my new way of eating.

Latisia

Hello Everyone, just passing by and had to check in on ya

Mooz WTG!! for pulling it out and no cheating. got to watch it!

Patty: Get out of the building and take a walk so you can enjoy that lovely day. It is raining here and I wish for what you have, don't waste it. :)

Semo, Indy and T-girl keep on doing it and your dreams can come true.

You guys rock!!!!

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Hi. Don't worry, I haven't quit. Thank all of you for the words of encouragement. I'm just taking a little time to re-evaluate the things I'm doing/thinking/feeling. I just wanted to let you know I didn't fall off the planet, and I'll be back in a day or two.
Talk at ya later,
Jen
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Good Morning Semo, Patty, Lauri, Jen, Billiesrosie, Taz and a big welcome to T.Girl.

Taz - THANKS for calling in now and again - you brighten our day;)

I can't stop long as my two uni kids are both after the computer:dizzy:

I walked 6 miles yesterday and I am going for a 2 mile walk this morning. Food wise I am hanging in there but it is just one of those days where I feel I need more motivation to watch what I eat. I did it last weekend so I WILL do it this weekend.:?:

Jen - Glad you are keeping in touch as it does help to talk:)

T - girl I am just at the Tae Bo 1 tape and I find it a good workout too but the others are probably more experts than I am.:D

Patty - hope you get to enjoy some of that good weather at the weekend.

Semo - I started out with the smaller weights too and I now use the 7 pound ones- the next weights that I have are 10!! and I don't think I could do too much with them:o

Lauri - If you feel that you can run that 5K then that is half the battle and you will do it. Enjoy your weekend - you deserve it.

Gott rush now so have a good day everyone and I will call later if I get a chance.

Anne

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Just sending this Shamrock balloon your way to bring you all goodluck for the weekend.

Good morning girlfriends!!! Today is grocery day for us. It's not quite 7 am, but I am up and at 'em. Have to make my list, but I can not start my day without hearing from you all!!

I desperately need to clean my house today. After shopping I will do that. Put a little AC/DC on the stereo and GET DOWN with my vacuum cleaner and dust rags LOL!!!

Jen, glad you popped in for a minute!! Are you getting burnt out being the mom AND the dad and all that other stuff that goes along with being a military wife? Trust me, I have been there and whatever you are feeling I have probably dealt with... feel free to send me a private message if you like. (((((((((Jen))))))))))).

Well, ladies, gotta go finish my grocery list. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood today. Sun is shining and the wind is not blowing (yet) That's usually a matter of time here in the high plains. Have a great day!!
((((((((LADIES)))))))))) (these are hugs by the way LOL)
Lauri

hi guys,been kind of busy the last few days my hubby was home, he is a truck driver,gone all the time,i am all ways lost after he leaves,have to have a pity party for myself,lol.i got that new bike thursday but it has been raining they say it will move out after lunch so i am hopeing to get a ride in today!i have been trying to drink more water i had 84oz yesterday,that is good for me,stayed at my 1200 calories allso! well i hope everyone has a good day,i think i will whip out the brushes today and paint me a picture! see yous later.tami

Good Afternoon Ladies

Slept in late, & now i have to catch up on cleaning, laundry, & paying bills. I"m just not in the mood for that today. The weather is dreary here. It's clouding up quite a bit. I need some sunshine...I have such a hard time drinking water on the weekends. When i'm at work i set my water bottles on my desk & can count how many I have drank. At home, I misplace the bottle..I need to work on that this weekend.

T-girl - All of the tae-bo tapes are wonderful. If you doing the basic & feel comfortable with it you might want to go to the advanced one. Just don't overdo it. Work at your own pace.

Billierosie - Your drinking up a storm. That is so good.

Mooz - WAY TO GO on the 6 mile walk. That is great. Keep that up and you will defitinely have a loss next week.

Lauri, Semo & Jen - hope you all are having a great day.

:dizzy: I just wanted to say hello to everyone, I think I will advance soon. It is getting easier to do the basic, It still builds up quite a sweat though. Take care, talk to you all later! Love the pics!!

Latisia;)

good morning!! Today it is supposed to be 76 degrees!!!!
yeehaw!!!! I did my training run/walk yesterday for 20 minutes. According to my training program I am supposed to go for time the first 8 weeks and distance the last 4 weeks. Today I will be riding my bike sometime. (if the wind cooperates)
Shoulders and left thigh are a little sore, but it feels kind of good, if that makes sense! Yesterday at the grocery I bought a huge generic bottle of ibuprofen and some iceehot (like ben-gay but not as stinky IMO)
How is everyone else? What do you all do for fun, besides exercise?:lol:
I crochet and cross-stitch, and I am also reading The Chamber by John Grisham. I don't know how I missed that one when it came out 5 or 6 years ago. I think I was moving here from ND and didn't have time to read it or something.
Gotta go read the paper!
take care!!!
luv
lauri

I almost forgot:
t-girl I enjoyed the tae-bo and got really good at the basic, and moved to the advanced, but I didnt' care for all the floor work during the last half. I liked the actual kick boxing stuff.
Just my opinion, I could be wrong...
bye now!

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Hi Girls!!
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Hope you are having a great weekend.

I have done my first walk and will hopefully be doing another at 8.30. Eating is OK so far.

Lauri - I do linedancing for fun and it is good exercise too. I love books but I always fall asleep when I start reading so I could never read a whole book! and that book you mention sounds very long!!:yawn:

T-girl - glad you are sticking with us.

Patty - I don't always drink enough water and it's not because I don't like it but I just forget to do it sometimes. (Psst - hope Semo isn't listening - remember the challenge woops!!)

Semo - How are you? Where are you? Nice day isn't it? Hope you are having a good weekend and not getting too much work to do.:dizzy:

Jen - Hope all is well and call in when you can even if it is only to say a quick 'Hello'

Billiesrosie - It must be hard for you with your hubby being away a lot - that is something you and Jen have in common and Lauri has experienced it also.


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DON'T BE AFRAID TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT YOU DREAM. DON'T BE AFRAID TO HOPE FOR BETTER THINGS. YOU ARE WORTH IT! YOU CAN DO IT!!

Hello gang, I'm loving all the support going on in here. You guys Rule!!!

Just passing through to say if you don't have your taxes all fixed up for tomorrow. here's a friend of mine that might be able to help ya out.......

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Taz, I am ROFLMAO!!!! That was hilarious!! Fortunately we have done our taxes AND spent our refund check! ;)
Thanks for the :lol:

lauri

hi all, i have had a good weekend i rode my new bike yesterday not far about 35 min i am going to try to ride every day if the weather permits and slowly increase the time. i have been drinking lots of water 90 yesterday but only 60 today,my eyeballs are floating,lol!!! lauri,i do all kinds of crafts and i love to crochetand i am a artist,i just finnished a picture of my grandson,he was sleeping and sucking his thumb,CUTE!!! i like to read but i cant put it down till i finish ,lol got to go see yous later.tami

I really do like the kick-boxing part better, didnt know the advanced had more floor work:( did you ever try tae bo 2, I think it came out last year?? I wanted to see about that. Well I am doing good walked and did tae bo today. It is humid in here.. my goodness, talk to you all later

Latisia

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Good Morning Girls.
The sun is shining here in Ireland and I don't think I have ever been in as much control and it must be down to reporting back to this computer of mine every day to get my daily dose of inspiration and motivation.:?:
I will be going for a walk this morning after I get my youngest out to school and get my mother up and going.

T- girl and Billiesrosie you girls are doing great and you are motivating the rest of us to get up and do something. YGG

Taz - As I told you before you brighten our day. I do hope Lauri didn't hurt herself too much laughing at you:D

Will call later.

Take care all.

Anne






SUCCESS IS NOT A DOORWAY, IT'S A STAIRCASE - Dottie Walters

Is it really Monday already? ugh LOL!!
I may have to take a mental health day this week sometime. I rarely get physically ill, so I rest my brain on my sick days!:p
Anne, I am glad you are sooo PUMPED!!!
I am somewhat in control as well, mostly with my running program. I get excited just picturing myself finishing the 5k. This keeps me going.
Right now in my spare time, I am crocheting some doilies for my friends. I love to crochet, and I usually just give the stuff away. Last year I made scrunchies and hair bun covers like they were going out of style. Everyone at work with long hair has them in almost every color. The nurses like them because they color coordinate with their scrubs.
Yesterday for the first time I tried fat free Fig Newtons! omg!!! These are wonderful!! I also like the fat free Pringles. Now if we could just formulate beer so the alcohol didn't metabolize as fat that would be progress!!! I would SO be in heaven!!! :lol:
Gotta run! Sorry if I jump all over the place with my subject matter! It's all the energy I have I guess....
T-girl, I have not tried the tae-bo 2. Let me know if you do, and how you like it. Have you been to www.taebo.com ?
Luv
lauri

Good morning, Good morning!!!! This is a glorious day to be alive and losing weight with all your friends!!!

I had to pop in here since I consider you guys my friends too. I came to lose a pound or two with you guys. Let's crank up the celelbration and get this weight loss party started! :D

If anyone knows a few tricks teach them to me I am in a big slow metabolism stall right now, better known as a plateau. :(
But I persevere! :D

I hope you all are having a blast of an OP day and i'll peek in later to see all the cheering and good times as you spout off all the pounds lost over the weekend. :)

Indy, I'm glad you got a laugh out of that crooked tax dodger. I don't think weight loss has to be a dull and boring thing do you?
I have a fun time everytime I check in here.

Mooz: As always, much respect girl for running a tight well oiled ship up in here. I love this place!!!

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