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Carol gets her first delivery of meals from me. Continue reading
Posted Aug 4, 2014 at Go! Go! Gail!
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Hey, remember when I called this blog Shrinking Sisters? Here's one from my sister, Carol, who will be weighing in every Monday, because I'm making her food. Continue reading
Posted Jul 28, 2014 at Go! Go! Gail!
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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 Go! Go! Gail!
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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 Go! Go! Gail!
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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 Go! Go! Gail!
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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 Go! Go! Gail!
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 Go! Go! Gail!
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Keeping an eye on the step count and the calorie count while on vacation. Continue reading
Posted Jul 27, 2012 at Go! Go! Gail!
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 Go! Go! Gail!
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...
Toggle Commented Jun 19, 2012 on Fun with Fitbit at Go! Go! Gail!
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no need for a cell phone Dennis -- although there is an app for fitbit, I sync everything to my laptop.
Toggle Commented Jun 19, 2012 on Fun with Fitbit at Go! Go! Gail!
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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 Go! Go! Gail!
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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 Go! Go! Gail!
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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 Go! Go! Gail!
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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 Go! Go! Gail!
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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 Go! Go! Gail!
A video compilation of what comes across my desk this time of year... Continue reading
Posted Dec 23, 2011 at Go! Go! Gail!
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...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 Go! Go! Gail!
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I've been coming up with every excuse in the book not to go to the gym. Then today, in my mailbox was the motivation I needed. Continue reading
Posted Sep 24, 2010 at Go! Go! Gail!
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With apologies to Bridget Jones' Diary Shrinking Sister: Carol Date: July 28, 2010 Weight: 123 kilos (quick, do the conversion) Location: St. Mary's Hospital (and St. Mary's scale) Why: Spinal surgery to remove 2 severely herniated disks and fuse C5-C7... Continue reading
Posted Sep 14, 2010 at Go! Go! Gail!
Got an email today -- my books are on the way!
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