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Cookies, candy, fruit, towers of treats. Enough already! Carol has a better way to show your love to educators. Continue reading

Posted Dec 20, 2012 at Shrinking Sisters

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Serious as a (silent) heart attack

I was involved in a car accident at the end of August. I went to the Cleveland Clinic to get checked out. My blood pressure was high in the paramedic truck immediately after the accident (go figure) and I wanted... Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2012 at Shrinking Sisters

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Carol does Nutrisystem: The most important meal

Carol asks: "If I'm on a weight loss program, why would I be indulging in a chocolate frosted doughnut or a cinnamon roll?" Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2012 at Shrinking Sisters

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Desserts for Dessert

In most weight loss systems, desserts are forbidden -- or they're a melange of artificial flavors and sweeteners... I'm of the mindset that if it doesn't taste good, I'll just go without. I won't eat a sugar-free fat-free cheesecake, just... Continue reading

Posted Oct 22, 2012 at Shrinking Sisters

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Carol does Nutrisystem: Week 1

The food came in two boxes -- I felt pity for the Fedex courier who had to bring them up two flights of stairs. One box, shelf-stable breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, the other a large foam cooler filled with... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2012 at Shrinking Sisters

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What I ate on my summer vacation

Keeping an eye on the step count and the calorie count while on vacation. Continue reading

Posted Jul 27, 2012 at Shrinking Sisters

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Calories: A cautionary tale

My son is a typical 16-year old boy... Home from school this summer and building a computer... While I'm at work I know that he can feed himself at home with a plethora af easy to prepare meals. Today I... Continue reading

Posted Jun 25, 2012 at Shrinking Sisters

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I love the dashboard so I can see where I am in relation to my sister... as I said in the post, if I'm 30 steps away from beating my sister, you know I'm gonna take the dog out for a walk. I relation to other fitness monitors, this one is great SPECIFICALLY for the fact that there is no need for a subscription to use the website... Food for thought...

Commented Jun 19, 2012 on Fun with Fitbit at Shrinking Sisters

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no need for a cell phone Dennis -- although there is an app for fitbit, I sync everything to my laptop.

Commented Jun 19, 2012 on Fun with Fitbit at Shrinking Sisters

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Fun with Fitbit

Gail and I received Fitbits last week. She received the blue one and I, of course, got the pink one ... and the race is on. What I am loving about this little clip are many things. I am "competing"... Continue reading

Posted Jun 18, 2012 at Shrinking Sisters

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This is my summer -- the summer of Carol

Teachers and students are gone until the end of August, and I want to transform myself upon their return. Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2012 at Shrinking Sisters

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Working muscles for what feels like the first time ever

Continuing on my physical fitness with Sara... I must reiterate how much more focused and diligent I am in working out with a trainer guiding me. Last week we did "playboy poses" (dead lifts), "cheerleader posing" and "office squats". I... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2012 at Shrinking Sisters

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Working out with a trainer... and I didn't vomit

My good friend, Sara, who is an awesome SAT instructor, is also an amazing trainer. She recently had a baby (6-8 weeks ago) and is back to her pre-baby weight -- probably even less. She approached me at my desk... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2012 at Shrinking Sisters

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Back to the familiar

I am making myself (and my food journal entries) public to everyone... so count along with me... i_am_carol on Sparkpeople. Continue reading

Posted Dec 23, 2011 at Shrinking Sisters

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Great Gobs of Goo

A video compilation of what comes across my desk this time of year... Continue reading

Posted Dec 23, 2011 at Shrinking Sisters

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Eating like a football player

...and then I met the new Athletic Director at the school I work at. Former NFL football player, Jeff Dellenbach, who was recently featured on our local news, about former football players dying from complications of obesity after leaving the gridiron. Continue reading

Posted Feb 10, 2011 at Shrinking Sisters Reviews

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Nutrisystem -- it works!

As I write this post, the smell of scrapple is wafting through my kitchen, and across my nose. Awakening my senses, and breaking down my resolve to remain 100% POP (Perfectly On Program). Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2011 at Shrinking Sisters Reviews

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Landmines littering my office, as far as the eye can see

The holiday season is filled with landmines in my office. Continue reading

Posted Dec 19, 2010 at Shrinking Sisters Reviews

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People are noticing

"YOU LOOK GREAT! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" She shouted from across the parking lot. So naturally, I had to work my customer service skills and engage in conversation with this DELIGHTFUL, SMART AND INTELLIGENT mom. Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2010 at Shrinking Sisters Reviews

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Nutrisystem update: One month in and I've lost the weight of an infant

One of my friends at work had a set of twins back in September, each of them now weighing 13lbs, which is what my net weight loss has been. I'm proud to say that I have lost a "Jacob." Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2010 at Shrinking Sisters Reviews

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What have I learned so far on Nutrisystem? Let me drop some knowledge on you

When presented with the opportunity to blog for Nutrisystem, I was thrilled. I can eat food out of a Nutrisystem box or package and lose weight. Seems like a no-brainer, and to date, I've been successful. Continue reading

Posted Nov 24, 2010 at Shrinking Sisters Reviews

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Three weeks in - 13lbs gone; and holiday survival tips

Things I have learned in the past 3 weeks. Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2010 at Shrinking Sisters Reviews

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This isn't my mother's meatloaf

...And after the crazy day I had at work (school lockdown insanity), I was looking for some homestyle comfort. Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2010 at Shrinking Sisters Reviews

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12 days in the Nutrisystem Nation

12 days into the Nutrisystem program and I am 11lbs down. People at work are actually noticing the weight loss and I couldn't be happier. Continue reading

Posted Nov 10, 2010 at Shrinking Sisters Reviews

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Where does the weight go?

...BUT. Last night, I was curious, and I stepped on the scale; a disappointing number stared me in the face. I went to bed, and LIKE MAGIC, 4lbs dropped off the display. This was BEFORE going to the bathroom or doing anything else. Continue reading

Posted Nov 9, 2010 at Shrinking Sisters

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