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I can’t do it. Not like this.
To bust through my weight loss plateau, the Wharton Clinic advised me to lower my caloric intake to 1300 per day, and to cut out salt. I...
ChattyCarole
Apr 28, 20213 min read
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Positivity and Humour via Rick Bhullar, PT
Yesterday, I watched a live Youtube video presentation by Rick Bhullar, PT on nutrition, exercise and weight loss. If you haven't heard...
ChattyCarole
Mar 28, 20213 min read
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Plateaus are meant to be popped
I am seriously stuck on a frustrating plateau. Remember my post from a while ago about Popping Plateaus? Yeah, I could definitely use...
ChattyCarole
Mar 22, 20212 min read
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42 pounds gone!
Oh man, it's been a looong time since I've posted anything! Over the past several weeks, I have discovered that one of the best things...
ChattyCarole
Oct 25, 20202 min read
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Some great advice
My mouth fell open this morning. I had been feeling frustrated at how slow weight loss has been, especially lately. I know that slow is...
ChattyCarole
Sep 3, 20202 min read
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Scheduling in exercise
I'm not a morning person. I'm also not a night owl. I grew up figuring I am supposed to be one or the other. Once I'm up and ready for...
ChattyCarole
Aug 16, 20203 min read
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The big test: off-plan for one meal. Can I do it without binging?
Friday, July 31st was my son’s 15th birthday. And with birthdays, always comes food and cake. My goal was to get to 192 by his birthday....
ChattyCarole
Aug 7, 20203 min read
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These keto cookies are killing me!
Warm cinnamon cookies with cream cheese frosting… Oh yeah, these babies are GOOD!! From my basic knowledge of Keto, it’s not unlike the...
ChattyCarole
Jul 30, 20202 min read
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Popping Plateaus: When Weight Loss Stalls
I seem to hit a plateau every 7 to 10 lbs. And it SUCKS!! I'm doing great, humming along, with the scale moving down and I'm feeling good...
ChattyCarole
Jul 22, 20201 min read
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100 days
Today marks 100 days since I starting eating healthier. 100 days!!! I have lost 28 pounds total! This morning's weight was 194.8 lbs. ...
ChattyCarole
Jul 11, 20203 min read
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Happy Canada Day!
Today is not only Canada Day, and the start of a new month and the second half of 2020 (which I’m hoping will be a whole lot better than...
ChattyCarole
Jul 1, 20203 min read
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A Scale Win!
199.2 lbs! Yup, this gurrl is below 200 lbs now!! That’s 23 lbs gone, in 75 days. Gosh, that feels good! I feel good! This feels like a...
ChattyCarole
Jun 16, 20202 min read
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The Joy of Riding My Bike
I’ve read in a few different places that none of us need to “find” ourselves; our true selves have always been inside of us and we just...
ChattyCarole
Jun 11, 20202 min read
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Wharton Win
To date, I have now had 2 phone call appointments with the Wharton Clinic. Due to confidentiality, I suppose I shouldn't get into too...
ChattyCarole
May 29, 20202 min read
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Mmm milk!
I honestly don’t know what happened, but somehow, we ended up with 2 bags (with 3 bags each) of milk close to expiring. And I don't like...
ChattyCarole
May 18, 20202 min read
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At the starting line
This is the long weekend in May….very different from last year! Happy to say that it’s finally stopped snowing, because snow in May is...
ChattyCarole
May 16, 20202 min read
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The Wharton Clinic, Take One
As you may recall from a previous post, my doctor had referred me to the Wharton Clinic to help me with my weight loss journey. When I...
ChattyCarole
May 11, 20202 min read
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Cinco de Carole!
Today is Cinco de Mayo but more importantly, it's my birthday!! My 43rd birthday in quarantine.... now that's one for the books! My plans...
ChattyCarole
May 5, 20202 min read
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Gaining some clarity
I want to start off this post with a note of gratitude to those who take the time to read my blog posts: thank you with all of my heart!...
ChattyCarole
Apr 29, 20203 min read
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Day 19
I hope everyone is holding up okay, keeping safe, healthy and sane during this surreal time of the COVID-19 virus! I won’t lie…. I have...
ChattyCarole
Apr 22, 20203 min read
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