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Hello everyone. I am back. My apologies to everyone for being away, but I could tell I was near burn-out and really did not want to get to a point that I went BO all the way, so I stepped back. In hindsight I should have said something but I did not expect to be gone so long.

I am doing OK. I am in reluctant maintenance, lol. I have picked up my sword fighting in earnest and building up my muscle mass, and since my weight loss had slowed to a crawl I decided to up the calories via Protein and veggies and give my body some time to adjust, and heal from a couple of new sports injuries (sports injuries, ha-ha!).

However, as September draws to a close and I hover in the size 14 area, I do wonder if I have enough in me to get to a size 10. I think realistically that is about as far as I want to push myself. I do not want to go any further down than I will be able to maintain, and I think I can maintain it – if I can lose it. This begins what will probably be a very slow process, since I cannot compromise on the food front. I.MUST.HAVE.MY.PROTIEN. LOL!!!

Things have been eventful, and for me Fall represents the end of the year, so I will be dealing with my Mom’s death through that, and again for the Holidays which I hate to admit but I would pass right through them if I could – but they are my Hubby’s favorite time of the year. I will not do that to him.

Previous NSV I missed posting (I think)::: I FLEW!!! Google acro-yoga, you will see what I mean. I am preparing for the 5k Zombie run in December, and for my birthday, I will be celebrating by taking the Victoria’s Secret card I get each year (and usually give away) and go buy a “Pink” Sweatshirt for the winter. :)

I hope to be on here regularly, even if not daily, and look forward to getting to know our new members and touch base with old friends.

:)

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Welcome back! I've been somewhat slacking on posting here as well, mostly because I just started a new business venture and I'm buried under it. :) I have employees for the first time EVER!!! :)

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So you guys have a life! Yayyyyyyyyyy! Glad to hear. I have been distracted from participating on this site as much. I still come on daily but find myself being very selective and sometimes i don't know what to say. I'm in a funk! LOL Good to hear from you guys! :)

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Welcome back everyone!!! I too come out to the site quite a bit less than I used to and don't post near as much as I have in the past. Congrats on your new business Lissa... what type of business did you start?

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