a Poisonous Ingredient for me

Jennifer wrote Jul 27, 2008 : It was like I needed a test to make me loose my sanity and that I had when I decided to eat a common ingredient in many processed foods - Tartrazine (yellow #5). The junk - Kraft Dinner (Sharp Cheddar) which also contains MSG and phosphates *sigh*. ... more »
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Power

Jennifer wrote Jun 28, 2008 : I forgot that sometimes I should mind my own business and pretend that I do not care. Sometimes my big heart, though not so good at showing the love, does too much.  Maybe.... must remember why I do things I suppose.   I guess we all feel like t... more »
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Dug my way out of my funk

Jennifer wrote Jun 26, 2008 : Not a great day, though not a horrible one either. Just one of those days where moodiness seemed to prevail. I would like to leave the junk here though. I have to wear a brace for awhile on my knee. That sucks. But what sucks even more is that I... more »
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I can only change me.

Jennifer wrote Jun 24, 2008 : So I wrote a blog, saved it and did not post. Thank goodness. That is not how I feel really. That was then (silly moment of irritation) and this is now. My little ramble.... The truth never needs defending. I am so pleased to have mostly let ... more »
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Injured knee/cutest baby face EVER!

Jennifer wrote Jun 19, 2008 : Well I ended up twisting my knee awkwardly last night while playing tennis. Though it did not seem so bad, it is a little inflamed today. I am taking it easy for awhile since it does not feel so comfortable. This means the only activity I can do i... more »
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A slow and rainy weekend

Jennifer wrote Jun 08, 2008 : I watched the French Open today (7AM) and I absolutely love Rafael Nadal (won in 3 straight sets), but also I really think Roger Federer is one of a kind and a terrific human being. Nadal is so hot! Anyways sometimes winning when there is not much ... more »
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Motivation

Jennifer wrote Jun 03, 2008 : So, I have had one excellent day. In all ways things have gone well and I feel accomplished. But then it is after supper and I feel a little like I could have that little something to munch on even though I am not hungry. The feeling is just there... more »
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K.I.S.S.

Jennifer wrote Jun 01, 2008 : I eat faster and do not chew as well when I am putting things in my body that I do not really want in me.  Now that is absolutely silly.  Why eat it if I do not want it in me?  Is eating it any faster going to make it better or less distasteful? ... more »
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Wordy and Wonderful

Jennifer wrote May 30, 2008 : So the batteries are reading low on the scale and there are no 9 volt batteries to be found at this early morning. Ha! Great. I do have my tape measure. The first number is the number recored today. Neck: 12.75 - 13, chest: 35 - 35.5, upper l... more »
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Feed the need

Jennifer wrote May 21, 2008 : Woke up FAMISHED and so I listened to my body and fed it what it wanted and I assume needed.  Eggs/egg whites and whole wheat sprouted grain bread.  It is nearing the grouchy emotional time and I feel I just need to not deny myself what my body mos... more »
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