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O.K........ITS TIME TO COME CLEAN................

All of you might be wondering what I've been doing on my little vacation and time off.


Well....I could be having an afternoon tea break everyday.


Accompanied by this little tasty delight every afternoon.


Being taken out to dine in this exquisite spot each evening.


Returning to this little gem of a suite every night.

Oh....but before retiring one must brush one's teeth and bathe...so of course that happened in this amazing surrounding...


And after a restful nights sleep....I would awaken to walk among these beauties......


Well.....not exactly......my beautiful soul mate and I have embarked on a little adventure together.



YEP....YOU GUESSED IT loosing a little weight.  We have been retired since 1995 and have managed to get a little FLUFFY during this period.  I mean.....what do you do when you are retired.....GO OUT TO EAT AND TRAVEL...  We have done plenty of both....so now it is time to pay the piper...

I'm down 5.2 lbs and he's down l2.4 lbs.

I cannot tell you how happy this is making me....WE ARE going to get healthier.

Hugs,

Jo


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  1. moFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Hi Jo, You are too funny! I want to stay in your first world. Where the tea, cupcake, and bathroom are to die for.

    WoW! What wonderful pictures for my mind to escape into.


    Thank you for the trip.

    And congratulations on your success!

    *hugs*

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  2. Sue G.February 23, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Good for you, Jo! It is always easier to lose weight when you have someone else along for the journey.

    I love all of the pictures. Oh, to be surrounded by such beauty all the time would be a blessing for the soul.

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  3. Blondie's JournalFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    I have seen ads for this weight loss program. How do you like it? I wish you much luck...I know it's hard work.

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. Craftymoose CraftsFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Good for the two of you! Thank you for visiting my blog & for you nice comment on my Floral Fantasy ACEO!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Wishing you both success sweet Jo...I am working on getting rid of some fluff myself. Good to hear from you. Hugs and keep up the good work!

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  6. mxtodis123February 23, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Congrats on the weight loss. I need to get myself in gear. Talk about a little fluff...I've put on 60 pounds since I stopped smoking...and feel absolutely miserable...back and knees hurt, short of breath. It's time to get going on this.
    Mary

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  7. Auntie sezzzzzz...February 23, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I take it, you really are on Medifast.

    Look forward to your views on this.

    And .... The always-question... What will you do when you have to go off this plan? As in, the rest of your life. To me, that's always the first thing to come to mind.

    Oh those men and how they can lose weight so much quicker than we gals can. ,-)

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  8. Debra She Who SeeksFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Good for you! Bet it feels gooooooood!

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  9. Daydream LivingFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Hi Jo, so good of you! Stay in the zone!
    Maureen

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  10. MarthaFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Way to go Jo! (and hubby too) I wish I could find the discipline to lose a few. Not easy when you can't move much and especially not when it's below zero!

    I did love all of the pictures that you teased us with at the beginning. I felt like I could have melted right into that bed.

    Best of luck, dear friend. Keep up the great work!

    XOXO M.

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  11. Carole ReidFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Good for you Jo! Tea and afternoon delights are more fun but you'll feel so much better when it's done!

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  12. Julie MarieFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Good luck Jo... please just be sure that diet is healthy! I worry about alot of them... you need to EAT!... Me, I'll take the tea and the goodies!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  13. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    JO!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! It is always good to stay fit, so one can go and TRAVEL MORE AND WALK!!! How lovely of you to come over. GRAY? I love the color that is coming in on my temples; I plan to keep it that way and celebrate my wisdom!!!!! Enjoy every step of your journey dearest, Anita

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  14. 24 CornersFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Way to go Jo!! Keep going...I've been thinking of doing the same...I said, thinking!
    xo J~

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Oh, those pictures transported me for a sweet few minutes.

    Congratulations on the weight loss! I know it is a difficult journey that takes a lot of patience.

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  16. VictoriaFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Yay Congrats JO..glad you are feeling sparkly!! Gorgeous post of photos..woah!! Shine on Jo!
    HUgs

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  17. Angelsdoor * PennyFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Ah Ha! So that's what you have been up to Jo..
    Congratulations! More exercise would do me some good also.. Your photos are just beautiful!!!!
    Blessings my friend
    Penny

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  18. Chatty CroneFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Good luck to you and hubby!

    I'll take the dinner out at that restaurant and the cupcake.

    sandie♥

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    That is great! I'd like to learn more about the diet, so I'm off to Google it. Sounds like it works : )

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  20. Average GirlFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Wow Jo that is awesome... I am almost finished my cleanse and I have lost 9!

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  21. Vicki/JakeFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Well, if I could retire and travel....
    Oh but I'm proud of you both:)
    Just make sure to be happy with and love yourself no matter..that's what counts. Keep us posted.

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