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LynnZ
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I do look at it as a challenge and I set little goals. I guess what I mean by "boring" is...I'm horrible at focusing on what I'm doing, I try. Then before I know it my mind is off thinking about other things and I'm still pushing/ pulling away w/ the weights. I'm just not good on focusing. Any suggestions for that? I do like the way I feel afterwords...its just during....its me isnt it!? lol.
Haha, I don't know. It's hard to tell without being there. Maybe you are going to light. But I say that very very very cautiously.
Once you are comfortable with the exercises (never before!), you should be pushing a weight that leaves you just short of the ability to push out 1 more rep for the prescribed reps/sets. You don't want to be going so heavy that you're failing and need someone to lift the weight off you. I tell people to leave 1 good rep in the tank.
But if I don't train heavy, I think it's boring too.
And by heavy I mean relative to my strength and goal sets/reps.
Once you are comfortable with the exercises (never before!), you should be pushing a weight that leaves you just short of the ability to push out 1 more rep for the prescribed reps/sets. You don't want to be going so heavy that you're failing and need someone to lift the weight off you. I tell people to leave 1 good rep in the tank.
But if I don't train heavy, I think it's boring too.
And by heavy I mean relative to my strength and goal sets/reps.
LynnZ
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Today was a fairly busy day at work...obviously, thats why I havent posted in my diary yet.
I like busy days. I love staying busy, it keeps me from getting bored and feeling tired. Its during those bored, lazy times that I want to EAT.
So I've become pretty much obsessed w/ getting my finances in order this year...eh' call it ANOTHER resolution. Anyways, I went out and got a notebook on my lunch break and I've broken it down and organized it. I made spreadsheets and graphs and I'm on a role!! I'm going to start keeping track of every bill and amount and record on average how much we spend a month. I put little pocket folders in the notebook and I'm going to keep every reciept!! I've broken the notebook down into months. I'm determined!!
I will save money this year!! We don't have credit card debt, yahooooo...thanks to my hard hitting, debt smashing, bill paying rage I went on while DH was deployed 
We just aren't good at saving...like I would LIKE to save. I always start out w/ these great intentions...like I have a nice little basket on our office desk marked "reciepts"....I'll faithfully put everyone I collect into the basket....DH wont....which makes it pointless. So hopefully my handy little notebook will help w/ the organization of this madness! We're trying to save for some land and a couple of fourwheelers...it's just so hard when we don't even know where our money goes or how much of it goes.
:end rant: haha.
I ate pretty healthy today Kashi cereal and no fat milk. Then I had a handful of pretzels, a turkey sandwhich on organic all wheat bread...a lil' mustard, and a handful of carmel ricecakes. Yum. I'm a bit hungry now...and I did pack a banana for snack, but I just now remembered the banana...and well its almost dinner time!! I guess I'll just save those calories and eat an extra bite at dinner!!...which reminds me....I didn't lay anything out to cook tonight!! lol..geez. I'll figure it out.
The girl that has the dobbie wants me to get him back this weekend...I'm looking into another possible home for him. this is just too much and stressing me out!!
Oh, I went vitamin shopping today I've decided I'm going to start taking prenatal vitamins!!! Nope...I have NO plans of having a rugrat anytime soon...I just figured it would help the hair and nails and its got Iron in it...which I need. It's either that or eat a pile of spinach..and...quite frankly I don't see that happening So...we'll see if I can keep prenatals down. I'm horrible at taking meds...I usually get sick, blah. My normal multi vitamins are gummies!!! LOL how sad...I pass out if I get my blood taken, I'm allergic to carrots and I throw up vitamins. LOL. I'm a dweeb!
DH was pretty sweet last night, I was stretching and he came over and offered to help me stretch, awwww. He was actually reallllly good at it, which surprised me! He kept saying "breath, thats good, just a little longer" I think it really helped! He actually pushed me just a tad harder than I would have pushed myself...but it didnt kill me and I felt great afterwords!! Now if he would just take yoga classes w/ me! Ha.
Well its 5....
I like busy days. I love staying busy, it keeps me from getting bored and feeling tired. Its during those bored, lazy times that I want to EAT.
So I've become pretty much obsessed w/ getting my finances in order this year...eh' call it ANOTHER resolution. Anyways, I went out and got a notebook on my lunch break and I've broken it down and organized it. I made spreadsheets and graphs and I'm on a role!! I'm going to start keeping track of every bill and amount and record on average how much we spend a month. I put little pocket folders in the notebook and I'm going to keep every reciept!! I've broken the notebook down into months. I'm determined!!
I will save money this year!! We don't have credit card debt, yahooooo...thanks to my hard hitting, debt smashing, bill paying rage I went on while DH was deployed We just aren't good at saving...like I would LIKE to save. I always start out w/ these great intentions...like I have a nice little basket on our office desk marked "reciepts"....I'll faithfully put everyone I collect into the basket....DH wont....which makes it pointless. So hopefully my handy little notebook will help w/ the organization of this madness! We're trying to save for some land and a couple of fourwheelers...it's just so hard when we don't even know where our money goes or how much of it goes.:end rant: haha.
I ate pretty healthy today
Kashi cereal and no fat milk. Then I had a handful of pretzels, a turkey sandwhich on organic all wheat bread...a lil' mustard, and a handful of carmel ricecakes. Yum. I'm a bit hungry now...and I did pack a banana for snack, but I just now remembered the banana...and well its almost dinner time!! I guess I'll just save those calories and eat an extra bite at dinner!!...which reminds me....I didn't lay anything out to cook tonight!! lol..geez. I'll figure it out.The girl that has the dobbie wants me to get him back this weekend...I'm looking into another possible home for him. this is just too much and stressing me out!!
Oh, I went vitamin shopping today
I've decided I'm going to start taking prenatal vitamins!!! Nope...I have NO plans of having a rugrat anytime soon...I just figured it would help the hair and nails and its got Iron in it...which I need. It's either that or eat a pile of spinach..and...quite frankly I don't see that happening So...we'll see if I can keep prenatals down. I'm horrible at taking meds...I usually get sick, blah. My normal multi vitamins are gummies!!! LOL how sad...I pass out if I get my blood taken, I'm allergic to carrots and I throw up vitamins. LOL. I'm a dweeb!DH was pretty sweet last night, I was stretching and he came over and offered to help me stretch, awwww. He was actually reallllly good at it, which surprised me! He kept saying "breath, thats good, just a little longer" I think it really helped! He actually pushed me just a tad harder than I would have pushed myself...but it didnt kill me and I felt great afterwords!! Now if he would just take yoga classes w/ me! Ha.
Well its 5....
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Curvie Girlie
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Good luck with the Dobbie! Sorry this is happening
LynnZ
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I have been sleeping horribly. Well, once I go to sleep, I think I'm sleeping okay. I just don't go to sleep until after 11pm most nights. I usually feel tired around 9 but I push through it and continue to finish my chores...like pack our lunch for in the morning, iron clothes, pay bills...things that have to be done before I go to bed. Then when I finally get into bed, I can't fall asleep. So lately I've been going to sleep around 11:30pm and waking up at 6:30/45am. This is leaving me exhausted at work! Problem is...I want to eat when I'm tired, blah. My body requires so much sleep! I don't know why. My mother tells me I've always been like that. She said I woudl put myself to sleep as a baby if they didn't put me in bed early enough for my liking. I hate feeling tired...it wears me out, lol.
We're going to the mtns this weekend. Our family lives in the foothills of the Carolinas and we decided we wanted to spend the weekend hiking. So thats where we're headed. I'm excited. I'm returning a pair of boots I got from LLBean...I can't get them broken in!! So hopefully I'll find a new pair to wear this weekend, if not I'll dig out my old ones. I love LLBean, they let your return anything for any reason.
I don't think I'm getting enough protein in my diet. I don't eat alot of meat...I just really don't like it. I've been craving peanuts lately!!
This morning I weighed myself. I weigh exactly 136lbs. I've been doing my strength training (steve!) and I'm actually starting to like it...well maybe not like it, but I like the way I feel afterwords. Plus I think my arms *might* already look better.
I've been working on my "balance book" and "finance book"...my two "resolutions" for 2009 and I'm pretty proud with what I've come up with. I'm getting organized...and man it feels good!!!
It's FRIDAY
I think maybe we'll have homemade pizza tonight...with all the healthy stuff on it yum!!
We're going to the mtns this weekend. Our family lives in the foothills of the Carolinas and we decided we wanted to spend the weekend hiking. So thats where we're headed. I'm excited. I'm returning a pair of boots I got from LLBean...I can't get them broken in!! So hopefully I'll find a new pair to wear this weekend, if not I'll dig out my old ones. I love LLBean, they let your return anything for any reason.
I don't think I'm getting enough protein in my diet. I don't eat alot of meat...I just really don't like it. I've been craving peanuts lately!!
This morning I weighed myself. I weigh exactly 136lbs. I've been doing my strength training (steve!) and I'm actually starting to like it...well maybe not like it, but I like the way I feel afterwords. Plus I think my arms *might* already look better.
I've been working on my "balance book" and "finance book"...my two "resolutions" for 2009 and I'm pretty proud with what I've come up with. I'm getting organized...and man it feels good!!!
It's FRIDAY
I think maybe we'll have homemade pizza tonight...with all the healthy stuff on it yum!!
12packAbs
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Hiya Lynn! I feel your pain with the sleeping, it's always been a problem for me too. Lately I'm going to bed waaay too late...some days like 2am! Gotta cut back on that.
Wow...the mountains sound fabulous! Not many mountains around me, unfortunately...post some pics after the trip!
If you're not eating much meat, chances are you probably aren't getting a whole lot of protein (unless you're consuming a lot of legumes or supplementing). Try incorporating some protein shakes into your diet if it's a concern...some can be fairly tasty!
Wow...the mountains sound fabulous! Not many mountains around me, unfortunately...post some pics after the trip!
If you're not eating much meat, chances are you probably aren't getting a whole lot of protein (unless you're consuming a lot of legumes or supplementing). Try incorporating some protein shakes into your diet if it's a concern...some can be fairly tasty!
Curvie Girlie
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I feel ya, sister!
I haven't been putting myself to bed early enough 
And my body likes about 8 and 1/2 hours of sleep.If I had my druthers I'd go to bed at 11pm and wake up at 9am, but que sera
ENJOY!!!!I don't think I'm getting enough protein in my diet. I don't eat alot of meat...I just really don't like it. I've been craving peanuts lately!!
What about beans and tofu?
You might plateau or gain a couple pounds as you add muscle. Don't be alarmed, it'll aid fat loss and your body will start to look tighter and hotter, esp. your ass! Enjoy!
LynnZ
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UGH...what a waste...
of a good weekend.
Our weekend went NOTHING like planned. I hate it that. I hate waiting all weekend for the weekend and then the weekend sucks! We did NO hiking, whatsoever and got NO rest whatsoever. I went to visit my grandmother on Saturday before we were to go hiking and found out she isnt doing so well. She had a stroke last month so we've been trying to keep a better eye on her...but saturday was horrible. Now we're struggling w/ what to do...physically she is as healthy as an 18 yr old, no joke. Her mind is going. Shes made some bad decisions and this weekend we realized just how bad it was. Therefore I spent the weekend running around trying to figure out what to do for her and how to take care of her. Its rather complicated but we also found out her neighbor is taking advantage of her...he is a drunk and he has been getting my grandmother to give him money and at this point we don't even know how much she has given him. We don't even care about the money...it's the stress he has put on her, she told us she is actually scared of him. **sigh**
So no lovely hike in the mountains!!!
Just about the only "good" news for the weekend was I found the liner to my 3 in 1 LLBean jacket, hurray.
of a good weekend.
Our weekend went NOTHING like planned. I hate it that. I hate waiting all weekend for the weekend and then the weekend sucks! We did NO hiking, whatsoever and got NO rest whatsoever. I went to visit my grandmother on Saturday before we were to go hiking and found out she isnt doing so well. She had a stroke last month so we've been trying to keep a better eye on her...but saturday was horrible. Now we're struggling w/ what to do...physically she is as healthy as an 18 yr old, no joke. Her mind is going. Shes made some bad decisions and this weekend we realized just how bad it was. Therefore I spent the weekend running around trying to figure out what to do for her and how to take care of her. Its rather complicated but we also found out her neighbor is taking advantage of her...he is a drunk and he has been getting my grandmother to give him money and at this point we don't even know how much she has given him. We don't even care about the money...it's the stress he has put on her, she told us she is actually scared of him. **sigh**
So no lovely hike in the mountains!!!
Just about the only "good" news for the weekend was I found the liner to my 3 in 1 LLBean jacket, hurray.
LynnZ
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Ugh, honestly Steve...at this point...we don't know. It's VERY messed up/complicated situation. We can't call the police about it, b/c although she is mentally acting like an 18yr old...she is an adult and technically legal to do whatever she wants. We can't mover her...I mean we can...but we think it would mess her up even more...mentally. kwim? So we're kind of stuck.
oh geez...and I just read over my last post and realized I was all over the place w/ spelling and typing, forgive me...my brain is still asleep!
LynnZ
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I weighed in this morning at 135lb. I think its from the crappy eating this past weekend. I just couldn't eat much and when I did I was sick. My family drama/stress is giving me a good ass kicking.
I did some strength training yesterday. It helped to keep my mind busy for a bit.
Today, I walked into work and there was the BIGGEST (and I'm not even kidding) piece of cake on my desk. It was a double decker cake!! Two HUGE layers, one chocolate one yellow cake, with a gob of icing in the middle and a pound of icing on the outside!!! WHAT!!
My co-worker is an amazing cake artist. I've been into cupcakes for some time...not eating, just making and shes been giving me some pointers. So I helped her make a superbowl cake for last weekend for another co-worker of ours. He brought it in to work today and gave me a piece...I told him I'm pretty sure he brought me half of the football field (the cake was obviously a football theme). I just tucked it away in my desk I think I'll take it to hubby, even though he needs it like another hole in his head...he has been pretty sweet lately and eating pretty healthy, so I might treat him......or see what he does...(evil smile).
Oh...and I'm a bit excited. After the party, one of the couples asked our co-worker who made the cake b/c they needed someone to make their wedding cake!! BUT they want a CUPCAKE wedding cake!! My co-worker doesnt do cupcakes, plus she is booked during the month of their weddings...so it looks like I'll get my moment to shine!! I'll take pics when the time comes!! I'm pretty darn excited. I don't get to make ALOT of cupcakes...b/c I don't want to make them for no one to eat them...and well....I can't/won't eat them....so I only get to make them on special occasions..for others to enjoy. So I'm stoked.
I've got quite a few chores to do tonight. We're having a house full of over night guests this weekend and our house needs cleaning!! Our friends from the upstate are coming to see a local band play, should be fun
I didn't get a chance to return my boots this past weekend, with everything that went on. So I'm going to guilt free online shop for a new pair and call LL Bean to exchange them!! New boots!!
I'm trying to remain positive and focused and keep my body and soul balanced...I'm struggling...but I know its mind of matter and I just need to focus, relax and clear my mind. I can do this
I did some strength training yesterday. It helped to keep my mind busy for a bit.
Today, I walked into work and there was the BIGGEST (and I'm not even kidding) piece of cake on my desk. It was a double decker cake!! Two HUGE layers, one chocolate one yellow cake, with a gob of icing in the middle and a pound of icing on the outside!!! WHAT!!
My co-worker is an amazing cake artist. I've been into cupcakes for some time...not eating, just making
and shes been giving me some pointers. So I helped her make a superbowl cake for last weekend for another co-worker of ours. He brought it in to work today and gave me a piece...I told him I'm pretty sure he brought me half of the football field (the cake was obviously a football theme). I just tucked it away in my desk I think I'll take it to hubby, even though he needs it like another hole in his head...he has been pretty sweet lately and eating pretty healthy, so I might treat him......or see what he does...(evil smile). Oh...and I'm a bit excited. After the party, one of the couples asked our co-worker who made the cake b/c they needed someone to make their wedding cake!! BUT they want a CUPCAKE wedding cake!! My co-worker doesnt do cupcakes, plus she is booked during the month of their weddings...so it looks like I'll get my moment to shine!! I'll take pics when the time comes!! I'm pretty darn excited. I don't get to make ALOT of cupcakes...b/c I don't want to make them for no one to eat them...and well....I can't/won't eat them....so I only get to make them on special occasions..for others to enjoy. So I'm stoked.
I've got quite a few chores to do tonight. We're having a house full of over night guests this weekend and our house needs cleaning!! Our friends from the upstate are coming to see a local band play, should be fun
I didn't get a chance to return my boots this past weekend, with everything that went on. So I'm going to guilt free online shop for a new pair and call LL Bean to exchange them!! New boots!!
I'm trying to remain positive and focused and keep my body and soul balanced...I'm struggling...but I know its mind of matter and I just need to focus, relax and clear my mind. I can do this
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Curvie Girlie
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Good luck with your grandma!
Sorry about your weekend--my boyfriend and I got a long hike in with some doggies, it was great
Nevermind the struggle, you're absolutely right, you CAN do this!
Sorry about your weekend--my boyfriend and I got a long hike in with some doggies, it was great
Nevermind the struggle, you're absolutely right, you CAN do this!
I'd probably hide in the closet and when the dickwad comes over to use her, I'd just out and pummel him.
But that's me.
LynnZ
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LoL, Yes steve I like your idea. I would love to tear into him...buttttt we can't even talk to my gma about everything b/c we're afraid if she knows we know then she will get upset, stress out, and have another stroke (she just had one in Dec.) Soooo no hiding in the closet for me...butttt I did let him know that he was not to step foot on her property again. I just hope he listens and we don't have to upset my gma.
On another crummy note:
I posted this in my blog and just thought I would copy and paste.
"S (DH) came home last night with some very interesting...disturbing news.
His buddy that deployed with him on his first deployment had given him a call. This guy got out of the Army not long after they returned from their deployment, actually he got out right after S deployed for his second tour. It seems he has been called back to Active Duty and was given notice that his orders were in the process of being drawn up for deployment. Technically, this is all very possible and unfortunately something the Army is allowed to do. You see....when you sign your enlistment papers, you are signing up for 8 years of service. Now you may only be signing for 4 years of Active duty...but once those 4 years are up, you are put into a category known as IRR (Inactive Ready Reserve). So you will have served 4 years Active duty and then be known as IRR for another 4. During this time you are a civilian and you have no contact w/ the Army as far as training, drills or deployments are concerned. You are just eligible to be called back up if the President deems necessary...ie. if they don't have enough soldiers to deploy. B (S's buddy) has 14 months left as IRR. The moment he got notice of his up coming orders he sought advice from a recruiter. He determined that if he joined the reserves and changed his MOS (job) from Infantry to Construction Supervisor...he would be non deployable. HOWEVER he had to do so asap in order to join the reserves before his new Active Duty orders were drawn up. Luckily, he was able to join the reserves in time and will not be deploying or have to serve Active Duty. Funny enough...because he only had 14months left in the IRR, they will not make him go back for any type of training. He just has to serve those 14 months as a Army Reserve Construction Supervisor...and get this, he WAS Infantry, his civilian job is Accountant....he knows NOTHING about construction, but the Army made him a supervisor. Am I the only one that finds humor in this??? Well, I do and so does B and all of his buddies.
Then he goes on to say that another one of their buddies....deployed w/ S on his first deployment and got out after....was also called back up for Active Duty. Unfortunately he did not know about the signing up for the reserves in time...and has been called to Active Duty and reports to GA in March, from there he will deploy. Soooo what about us pulling out, what was that all about Obama?? Come to find out Obama is calling back the IRR to "beef up" the military BEFORE pulling out?? riiiggghhhhht. I won't hold my breath.
And what about S?? Well, we arent sure what the future holds for him. We have yet to receive any orders in the mail. We have all of our fingers crossed and I think I've sent up a few dozen prayers that he doesn't get called back up. There a few reasons we believe he may not be...but when he called around he found out that Yes he actually was still able to be called back to Active Duty but he has a case that he can fight against being deployed...so we're grasping for hope here. IF he gets called back we've decided he will go into the Reserves....yeah he might have to train one weekend a month and two weeks out of the year...but thats a heck of a lot better than moving us across country to be Active Duty once more!! Huh...I wonder what MOS he may have to have....doctor S?? HAHAHAHAHA.
Keep us in your prayers As with everything Army, expect the unexpected and wait ;-) "
So that's a bit sucky.
Other than that, still hitting the weights...I "think" my arms are looking better I grilled some yummy salmon last night!! Ginger Honey glazed, yum. We also tossed some veggies on the grill and THOSE were great! I love grilled veggies
Soooo no hiding in the closet for me...butttt I did let him know that he was not to step foot on her property again. I just hope he listens and we don't have to upset my gma. On another crummy note:
I posted this in my blog and just thought I would copy and paste.
"S (DH) came home last night with some very interesting...disturbing news.
His buddy that deployed with him on his first deployment had given him a call. This guy got out of the Army not long after they returned from their deployment, actually he got out right after S deployed for his second tour. It seems he has been called back to Active Duty and was given notice that his orders were in the process of being drawn up for deployment. Technically, this is all very possible and unfortunately something the Army is allowed to do. You see....when you sign your enlistment papers, you are signing up for 8 years of service. Now you may only be signing for 4 years of Active duty...but once those 4 years are up, you are put into a category known as IRR (Inactive Ready Reserve). So you will have served 4 years Active duty and then be known as IRR for another 4. During this time you are a civilian and you have no contact w/ the Army as far as training, drills or deployments are concerned. You are just eligible to be called back up if the President deems necessary...ie. if they don't have enough soldiers to deploy. B (S's buddy) has 14 months left as IRR. The moment he got notice of his up coming orders he sought advice from a recruiter. He determined that if he joined the reserves and changed his MOS (job) from Infantry to Construction Supervisor...he would be non deployable. HOWEVER he had to do so asap in order to join the reserves before his new Active Duty orders were drawn up. Luckily, he was able to join the reserves in time and will not be deploying or have to serve Active Duty. Funny enough...because he only had 14months left in the IRR, they will not make him go back for any type of training. He just has to serve those 14 months as a Army Reserve Construction Supervisor...and get this, he WAS Infantry, his civilian job is Accountant....he knows NOTHING about construction, but the Army made him a supervisor. Am I the only one that finds humor in this??? Well, I do and so does B and all of his buddies.
Then he goes on to say that another one of their buddies....deployed w/ S on his first deployment and got out after....was also called back up for Active Duty. Unfortunately he did not know about the signing up for the reserves in time...and has been called to Active Duty and reports to GA in March, from there he will deploy. Soooo what about us pulling out, what was that all about Obama?? Come to find out Obama is calling back the IRR to "beef up" the military BEFORE pulling out?? riiiggghhhhht. I won't hold my breath.
And what about S?? Well, we arent sure what the future holds for him. We have yet to receive any orders in the mail. We have all of our fingers crossed and I think I've sent up a few dozen prayers that he doesn't get called back up. There a few reasons we believe he may not be...but when he called around he found out that Yes he actually was still able to be called back to Active Duty but he has a case that he can fight against being deployed...so we're grasping for hope here. IF he gets called back we've decided he will go into the Reserves....yeah he might have to train one weekend a month and two weeks out of the year...but thats a heck of a lot better than moving us across country to be Active Duty once more!! Huh...I wonder what MOS he may have to have....doctor S?? HAHAHAHAHA.
Keep us in your prayers
As with everything Army, expect the unexpected and wait ;-) "So that's a bit sucky.
Other than that, still hitting the weights...I "think" my arms are looking better
I grilled some yummy salmon last night!! Ginger Honey glazed, yum. We also tossed some veggies on the grill and THOSE were great! I love grilled veggies
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if he gets called back up!
LynnZ
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Oh man I want to go sledding
So I JUST posted recently about how much I like Kashi GoLean Crunch cereal Well I went to get a box today...after polishing off the last bit of ours for breakfast. THEY RECALLED IT !!!
Seriously, this recall stuff is getting out of hand, what will it be next? Peanut butter? Oh wait....
So I JUST posted recently about how much I like Kashi GoLean Crunch cereal
Well I went to get a box today...after polishing off the last bit of ours for breakfast. THEY RECALLED IT !!! Seriously, this recall stuff is getting out of hand, what will it be next? Peanut butter? Oh wait....