Getting Back In The Groove
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
January 10, 2019 2:21pm CST
Hello everyone and so glad I'm finally back on myLot. I found I had a hard time getting back in the groove after the holidays. Did my visiting and had a good time- although very peaceful.
Hope all of you also enjoyed it. I do love Christmas although I find each year it takes me a little longer to get into it. I am also trying to downsize all the old decorations to narrow things down for storage. There is not a lot of room in this condo.
However I did make some decisions rather than resolutions this year to really eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and just generally try to be healthier. I do eat a fair share of veggies and fruit but not enough UNCOOKED where you get the benefit of them cleaning and nourishing your system.
I have done better even this year in the healthy food category but not as much as I'd like. Here's hoping that DECIDING will work better than just a repetitive RESOLUTION.
Also decided to walk more and move more which I have already started. Here's hoping all your New Year's DECISIONS take a good hold on you too. If you've noticed I haven't given up chocolate or wine so I guess I'm still allowed to have some fun. Haha!
Dinner pic from Pixabay Free Images
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
12 Jan 19
@MarymargII We should take care of ourselves first, our health is important.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
13 Jan 19
@LadyDuck Yes, and I'd like to lose a bit of extra weight and that is always healthy.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Jan 19
Yes you are Anna- and good for you! Think I'll take on that one too! Happy New Year.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
14 Jan 19
I've already begun eating mostly raw veggies with some type of dip like hummus, guacamole or cream cheese. And, I've begun going back to Planet Fitness twice weekly for some time on the treadmill and working certain muscle groups. I've gained weight since being off work and am hoping the changes will improve things, but it's not going as well as I wanted, but maybe I'm gaining muscle and losing some fat and it will show on the scale one of these days.
I've not seen you about much in a long time, maybe the days you're visiting someone else I know aren't the days that I've read through more comments on a page.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
15 Jan 19
@MarymargII Well my more active days are coming to a close. I've been off work since November to get a wound healed and now that it's healed I need to head back to work. The plan for that is the following Sunday. I'll still be around, but not as much as in recent months, maybe. It all depends on whether I decide to come here or play a game or ten...
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 Jan 19
@MarshaMusselman Hope that wound is really healed well. How did your knee replacement turn out- I do remember you had that done.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
15 Jan 19
I haven't been very active as well as I don't see your name pop up every time. But I hope to be a little more active now so hope I bump into you again soon!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Jan 19
Welcome back! I've been here but not here a lot. Let's all find our groove again!
Decisions - yes, I like that! There are just too many things on my unofficial list - knowing me, with resolutions I just might be disappointed by summer - so I just don't make those resolutions. I've just been easing into certain "decisions" - that has my new year run a lot more smoothly (and be less stressful!).
Happy New Year and best of luck with your "decisions" - I have similar ones 
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Jan 19
@MarymargII Oh, I'm all for that - the occasional indulging . I do think that's ok - as long as it doesn't get out of hand (and that has happened to me many times before!). Yes, I want to stay focused to complete things rather than spreading myself thin. And yes, this "no" business and standing up for myself has certainly feels good! 
. I do think that's ok - as long as it doesn't get out of hand (and that has happened to me many times before!). Yes, I want to stay focused to complete things rather than spreading myself thin. And yes, this "no" business and standing up for myself has certainly feels good! 1 person likes this
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
15 Jan 19
@much2say Yes a little indulgence is great and makes life worthwhile sometimes plus I'm doing more exercise so hope it all balances out!
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
I was planning on walking today, but the winds put a stop to that. After moving back from Winnipeg, I thought that weather was behind me!! Apparently not!! Here's hoping for tomorrow!!
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@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
@MarymargII It was much nicer today... I shoveled the deck and the driveway... couldn't have been nicer out today!!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Feb 19
@Hate2Iron Good to get a little Vitamin D on your person and some fresh air too! Glad you enjoyed it!
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Jan 19
Well your thoughts are in the right place and if something happens to stop you- there's always tomorrow. Hope your weather gets a bit more friendly!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Jan 19
Great and those certainly worked for you.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Jan 19
@MarymargII Yes, they did. I need to get back into it. I cheated a little over Christmas and gained a little bit back, but I'll lose it again.
@janethwayne (5191)
• Philippines
27 Feb 19
Nice to see you again and read your post
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
1 Mar 19
Well thanks-- we all need a break at times.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
11 Jan 19
Seems you have put your best foot forward in the new year. Happy New Year.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Jan 19
I did and I am going to keep up the healthier lifestyle too! Happy New Year to you and hope you also only get healthier!
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
18 Jan 19
I have been trying to have a healthier lifestyle for the last few years and I feel much better now that we exercise regularly.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Jan 19
It does really make a difference- I feel better if I'm active- and the fruits and veggies also help!
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