Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[GoofyPredsFan]

Good Morning Team Donald!

Friday's QOTD: What plans do you have in place to be sure you have a successful weekend?

Hi Jen! Hello Team Donald Well, I like the weekends because there is more time for me to do fun things with the kids. My son (10) is very active and likes to say he's my coach! So when the weather is decent we like to go to the track and try to run (ok, he runs, and I try!!). My daughter (12) loves to go to the gym with me, so sometimes we do that. We all like to go to the park and hike around there. I live on an Army post, so fitness is all around me, but it's a bit intimidating to work out with all these soldiers!! So, I'm not exactly sure what we'll do yet, but I think it's suppossed to be nice weather and I plan to get out there and take advantage of it!

 

[VirataMama4]

Good Morning Donalds!

QOTD:
I think this weekend will be pretty easy to stick to diet, since DH is working all weekend... He is usually the one who wants to eat out and I go along with it. He will have Monday and Tuesday off, so those may be the days I struggle. But we are planning on destashing, so I'm hoping we don't have time to go out and "play."

I have my second training session with my trainer today, I just started being able to walk up and down my stairs without moaning in pain. Now I'm going to feel it all over again.

I ate a decent breakfast: 2 egg whites and 1 slice of toast (white bread ). I just can't seem to stomach wheat bread, something about the texture is off to me. I did buy a loaf of white wheat that I will be opening next, so hopefully that will help me trasition over to full on wheat bread. I was able to drink all my water yesterday and then some, and have already started drinking it today! I only woke up once last night to hit the restroom, which I thought was good. I did have to go every hour, at least, yesterday though.

I'm off to do my weigh in, which I'm not feeling good about... But I will report it honestly to everyone and myself! Accoutablity is what I need.

Have a good day everyone and drink that water!

 

[mikamah]

Good Luck everyone with your first week weigh in!!!

It's been a pleasure to be your coach this week. It was my first time and I was really nervous.

I want you to welcome jenanderson - Jen - as your coach this week!!!

If anyone is interested we have plenty of openings for coaches -

2/10/12 - 2/16/12
2/17/12 - 2/23/12
2/24/12 - 3/1/12
3/2/12 - 3/8/12
3/9/12 - 3/15/12
3/16/12 - 3/22/12

Just let me know!!

Janis

You were an awesome coach, Janis. Thank you so much for all the time and energy you put into this challenge. I had a hard time keeping up with the posts this week, and you did so great replying to everyone, and keeping up.

Coaching is lots of fun for those of you who haven't tried before. It's also been that the coach of the week tends to stick to the plan better and see a better loss on that week. It's a win-win.

Friday's QOTD: What plans do you have in place to be sure you have a successful weekend?

Tonight I will make a shopping list and a meal plan for the week ahead. I have salad fixins for dinner tonight, and I know if I plan my dinners it makes for a much more on plan week. I will walk the dog twice a day, 45 min each, and when we go to the park to let her run, I usually let michael do the running but I will get moving too. I will not buy any cookies or chips when I go shopping this weekend. I will go shopping on a full stomach to helpw ith that.

TO catch up on the qotd, I am the one standing in my way, for sure. Ds is really so supportive, and is thrilled to have fruit salad as a snack, and certainly does not need the crap I have brought home and encouraged. I don't know why I sabotage myself sometimes, laziness for sure, boredom, but maybe deeper down a bit of a fear of success. But I have done it before, and a few years ago when I was 25 pounds lighter, I felt great, I wanted to go on, but just slacked. I think I need to do more than just journal my food, but maybe like you do jen, write more about what I'm feeling at the time I buy a box of cookies and devour the whole thing. It is certainly not hunger.

ON the ANchor. 2 years ago, I bought a ring I had always loved at Silpada, and it was when I just started running and I was going to use it as my anchor and motivation, and did wear it for my 1st 5k, but don't wear rings much, so in reading about all of you using your medals and race bibs, I am going to use my Princess half medal as my anchor. I have it hanging in the play room, and whenever i do look at it, I feel so proud of myself and how I set my mind to do it, put in the work and trained, and actually did it. I did a half marathon at 47 yo, never running before in my life. If I can do that, I can certainly get this eating under control and lose this weight.

Thanks Jen, for coaching this week.

I'm happy it's friday, and hope to have more time on the weekend for more personal replies. Have a fabulous friday everyone!! Good luck on the scale!! Hope you all see lots of pounds gone for good!!!

 

[6Smiles]

Good Morning Team Donald:

I have not fallen off into never never land, my computer is just having some issues, so I am able to read but not always post. I am cheering from the sidelines.

I am 100% thrilled as I have lost 3 pounds to kick off this challenge. The best thing is I am just making small changes: drinking water, eating, exercising and finding ways to get just a bit more exercise in like parking in the back of parking lots when going to stores or appointments to encourage more movement.

I look forward to another exciting week for Team Donald!

Kris

 

[jenanderson]

Day 1 -- I made it a whole day with no soda! This is huge. I did have three Andes mints, though. I was really trying for no sugar at all; but all in all, it was still a pretty good day. Oh, and I bought Zumba Wii. My DD and I are going to start doing that tomorrow.
I've been reading through everyone's successes today to stay motivated, so please keep them coming!!!

Great job on the no soda! You are going to have to let me know how you like the Zumba for the Wii! I use Wii Sports, Wii Fit and the Just Dance with the Wii to change things up once and a while. I would love to know what the Zumba is like! It always looks so fun!

That keeps me moving forward. I am doing it for me. I really changed in the last year. The improvements in everything else are just extra benefits for everyone else.

The year improved greatly BYW. I feel much better. I am 25 lb lighter that last Jan. DH and I are better. I have 2DS that are really good kids. Parents oved to Fla and Dad is OK for now. The house is it's usual state of chaos, but that is ok. We had several WDW trips, a cruise, paid off about $30 K in debts, and I am getting back to my bL routine. I have to say it has helped alot! I keep telling my DH it helps to see that I am not the only one in these shoes.

You are not the only one at all. It is so important that we do this for ourselves so that we can live happier and healthier lives. It is nice to read about all the positive changes for you...keep it up!

I do Pilates 3 times a week one-on-one with the physiotherapist and then do my assigned exercises at home on the other days.

It really helps to have someone there giving immediate feedback because its the little things that make a big difference to the workout.
It does get expensive doing but it has reduced my pain a lot so its been worth the expense.

Morning Quasar! Thanks for sharing about your Pilates. I think it is great that you have done it with your physiotherapist so that you are getting the feedback to do it right.

Good Friday morning everyone.

I hope everyone's weigh in goes well today. I will weigh in in a while. I haven't eaten much this week because I was sick but my body has a strange reaction to illness so I don't know what is going to happen.

Went to yoga last night. I don't think I was really ready for it since Ihad been sick. It seemed harder than before but that was probably since I have been sick all week. It just felt good to be back at yoga.

Pretty quiet weekend planned. I don't think anything is planned. All the Christmas decorations are down. I think I just have to do something at church on Sunday. I do have to go grocery shopping this weekend. I haven't been in almost 3 week except for little things.

Off to get ready for work.

Have a happy and healthy day.

I hope you continue to feel better this weekend! Being sick always throws me off - I get out of the routine, I can't exercise and it just makes it hard to stay on plan. Sounds like you are doing a great job of working through it.

Hmm, good question! I work a lot, so it seems like I'm not always in relaxation mode during the weekend. I wish I could be though This weekend for me is the weekend to set the foundation for my new eating habits and routines. I will be grocery shopping on Saturday, and have my list all made out. I am housesitting, and they have an elliptical in their garage where I can walk every night. Plus! They're gonna let me take it home at the end of next week! Now I have NO EXCUSES to not train for my 10mi. race!!!

Okay, I sent my numbers into CC, and now I have to send in my (lower)weight to Sue, and take my measurements. That will probably happen tomorrow morning when they're at their lowest, haha! I'm so excited about this new life, I can't even begin to tell you guys

PS, Jen, I will keep you posted about any ideas for my costume for the race...I'm thinking possibly Little Mermaid?

I love what you wrote this morning! It is great to see that you will use the weekend to set the foundation for success next week. It is even better to see how happy you are about all the changes and this new life! Your enthusiasm makes me feel great today!

As for your costume for the race....you can search online to see what others wear as well. I love thinking about what to wear for races and the Princess 1/2 was the funnest one to plan for. I will have to hunt down my photos and post them for you to see!

The weather is suppose to be nice and a little warm this weekend. I plan to walk for at least 30 minutes today, sat and Sunday. I have also started a declutter progject. Each weekend I pick on spot to declutter in the house. This weekend is the dining room.

I hope your weather is beautiful so that you can enjoy the walks you have planned!

 

[jenanderson]

Hi Jen! Hello Team Donald Well, I like the weekends because there is more time for me to do fun things with the kids. My son (10) is very active and likes to say he's my coach! So when the weather is decent we like to go to the track and try to run (ok, he runs, and I try!!). My daughter (12) loves to go to the gym with me, so sometimes we do that. We all like to go to the park and hike around there. I live on an Army post, so fitness is all around me, but it's a bit intimidating to work out with all these soldiers!! So, I'm not exactly sure what we'll do yet, but I think it's suppossed to be nice weather and I plan to get out there and take advantage of it!

That is so great that you do fun and active things with your kids. You are teaching them how important it is to get out there and do things!

Good Morning Donalds!

QOTD:
I think this weekend will be pretty easy to stick to diet, since DH is working all weekend... He is usually the one who wants to eat out and I go along with it. He will have Monday and Tuesday off, so those may be the days I struggle. But we are planning on destashing, so I'm hoping we don't have time to go out and "play."

I have my second training session with my trainer today, I just started being able to walk up and down my stairs without moaning in pain. Now I'm going to feel it all over again.

Morning Renee!

Sounds like you should have an easy weekend with DH working. Maybe you can take some time this weekend to plan for Monday and Tuesday when he is off? Enjoy your time with the trainer. Even though there will be pain...you know how great it is for you!

Tonight I will make a shopping list and a meal plan for the week ahead. I have salad fixins for dinner tonight, and I know if I plan my dinners it makes for a much more on plan week. I will walk the dog twice a day, 45 min each, and when we go to the park to let her run, I usually let michael do the running but I will get moving too. I will not buy any cookies or chips when I go shopping this weekend. I will go shopping on a full stomach to helpw ith that.

Morning Kathy!

It looks like a lot of us will be using the weekend to help us plan for the week ahead as well as get outside and do some different activities. You have totally reminded me though of how I need to adjust when I go grocery shopping. I had been going right away on Saturday mornings - usually starving. This weekend I will take advice from you and go shopping on a full stomach. I will get up, have breakfast and then go!

I am 100% thrilled as I have lost 3 pounds to kick off this challenge. The best thing is I am just making small changes: drinking water, eating, exercising and finding ways to get just a bit more exercise in like parking in the back of parking lots when going to stores or appointments to encourage more movement.

I look forward to another exciting week for Team Donald!

Morning Kris!

Great job on your loss this week! 3 pounds is huge! Keep it up!

 

[VirataMama4]

Well, I reported my first week weight! And I'm happy to report I lost 1 LB... I was really worried that I had gained, since I just started drinking all that water and I haven't been eating too well. I do think I will be getting a new scale, because mine is a really old, about 8-9 yrs, digital one and it only does whole and half pounds. I also noticed today that it had lost one of its little pads that help keep it balanced and no slidding. I had to pull off the other 3 just to make it so it wasn't off kilter.

 

[donaldandpirates]

Friday's QOTD: What plans do you have in place to be sure you have a successful weekend?

Well, I'm starting out really small, so no eating out at restaurants or in the car this weekend. I tend to eat WAY too much when I do. Also, exercising at least 20 minutes today and through the weekend. I may look ridiculous starting up Zumba, but, by George, I'm gonna sweat!!!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Crazy hectic day but just wanted to say I lost 3lbs
Chuffed to bits
Heading back to read

 

[donaldandpirates]

Well, I reported my first week weight! And I'm happy to report I lost 1 LB...

Good for you!!!

 

[donaldandpirates]

Crazy hectic day but just wanted to say I lost 3lbs

That's awesome!!

 

[my3princes]

Anchoring can help you to keep your positive goals in mind when you encounter a challenge. Your anchor can be an object or a memory of a time when you felt strong and confident.

The next time you find yourself frustrated with slow weight loss, bring out your anchor and reflect on how you will look and feel at your weight goal. Use it to move past your dissatisfaction and to focus on your improved health and slimmer figure.[/I]

When sticking to the plan is tough, that's when you need Anchoring, a process for creating cues and triggers to remind yourself of your weight goal and the inner resources you have to achieve it.

You use Anchoring every day. When you hear a song that makes you smile because you associate it with a certain memory, that's an anchor to that memory.

Anchoring can help you achieve your goal by reminding you of a particular inner resource you may need to connect to when you're having a hard time

QOTD, Thursday, January 5, 2012 - What is your Anchor????

I would say that originally it was my wedding dress from 1992. I just wanted to fit into it again. I reached that goal years ago, yet I still hold on to the dress even though I wouldn't wear it again I have bought a new gown to wear for our vow renewals. It's not really a "wedding dress", but I think it will look great on the beach. I can put it on now, but I want to lose 20 lbs and tone to look amazing in it.

Oh my gosh! Why do women do this to each other? I hope that you are documenting all of this.... sounds like you are.

Hopefully a new job will turn up really soon. Meanwhile.... how about some "colon cleanse" in their coffee and a bit of syrup of ipecac in their afternoon soda?? That would definitely keep them out of your hair for a day or two!



TTYL..........................P

I would so LOVE to do that. I have been creating schemes and scenerios in my head, but I need to be the mature one and let it go. I must say that I was shocked yesterday when the Chief of the Business office came into my office to see what was going on. I hadn't talked to her about it, but she had clearly been filled in. We decided that confronting them would just make things worse, she assured me that she knows that I did not do any of the things that they claimed and that she is going to seriously think about how to deal with them. I doubt it will go any further than that, but at least she made the effort to let me know that I am in no way in trouble.

Good Morning Team Donald!

A HUGE thank you to Janis for organizing all this and getting us off to a great start!

My name is Jen and I will be your coach this week! I am a middle school teacher and so there will be times that it is difficult for me to get on our thread during the day but I will do my best to keep up with it all.

Some Reminders:
1. Send your weigh in numbers to Dvccruiser76
2. Send your Healthy Habit number to cclovesdis
3. WIN is done monthly but you are welcome to start up and send your numbers to buzz5985.

Thanks to Sue, CC and Janis for taking care of all our numbers every week!

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I know that weekends can be a challenging time for many people who are trying to lose weight.

I read a health article about how weekends tend to be our dietary downfalls....

"Monday through Friday, we juggle work obligations and family activities, and rush to get dinner on the table. Then when the weekend finally comes, we kick up our heels, shift into relaxation mode -- and enter a dietary danger zone, where healthy eating and fitness routines may get cast to the wind."

At this point, we have worked hard to make it through our first week. We have made changes, adjusted our eating, drank tons of water, found time to exercise and more. We do not want to cast all these routines aside on the weekend.

Friday's QOTD: What plans do you have in place to be sure you have a successful weekend?

QOTD Friday: I am overall much more active on the weekends so my goal is to keep active.

The appraiser called yesterday afternoon to set up an appointment for our refinance appraisal. He wanted to come on Monday, but I explained that I have Fridays off. So he wanted to come today. So at 4:30 yesterday afternoon I realized that I have to have the house completely in order by 8 AM TODAY Chris and I had signed up for the webcast of the DVC Aulani presentation for last night. Aulani was obviously priority We watched the webcast and it was so good we ended up having my parent's and brother's family over to watch it too. We ended up starting to clean at 7 PM last night. Thankfully the bathroom was in fabulous shape because of the redo and I had completely cleaned our bedroom on Monday. Hunter has been keeping his room clean, Nick put forth some effort and made a dent in his room which I finished off this morning. We cleaned the entry, kitchen, pantry and living room from 7 - 9. This morning was making beds, sprucing up and sorta picking up Colby's room. So now that the appraisal is over my house looks pretty clean. I could still hit Colby's room, but otherwise I shouldn't have much housework this weekend. We have a whole day of bowling tomorrow, morning at our lanes and afternoon in a town an hour away. I also need to get a bunch of job applications filled out. It will be busy, but it should be a positive weekend.

 

[jenanderson]

Well, I reported my first week weight! And I'm happy to report I lost 1 LB... I was really worried that I had gained, since I just started drinking all that water and I haven't been eating too well. I do think I will be getting a new scale, because mine is a really old, about 8-9 yrs, digital one and it only does whole and half pounds. I also noticed today that it had lost one of its little pads that help keep it balanced and no slidding. I had to pull off the other 3 just to make it so it wasn't off kilter.

YAY for you! 1 pound gone is a great start!

Well, I'm starting out really small, so no eating out at restaurants or in the car this weekend. I tend to eat WAY too much when I do. Also, exercising at least 20 minutes today and through the weekend. I may look ridiculous starting up Zumba, but, by George, I'm gonna sweat!!!

That is too funny about the Zumba! Doesn't matter if you look ridiculous as long as you are moving and sweating!

Nice plan for the weekend - eating in the car and at restaurants are challenging and it is good when you can avoid it sometimes.

Crazy hectic day but just wanted to say I lost 3lbs
Chuffed to bits
Heading back to read

YAY for you! 3 pounds is AWESOME! You are off to a great start!

QOTD Friday: I am overall much more active on the weekends so my goal is to keep active.

Sounds like a busy weekend for you! I bet it feels great to have most the housework taken care of....now you can do other things and enjoy yourself. Good luck with filling out the job applications because your job sounds a bit miserable right now.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Whew finally caught up with everyone at last.
I plan to do another weigh in on monday (alongside my sister whos also trying to lose some weight but not in this challenge) in an effort to curtail my eating and make me stick to healthy foods
I have also told my youngest we will go swimming tomorrow morning when we get up and like all 5yr old boys he will make sure I keep my promise

Good luck everyone. Keep up the good work

Thanks Jen for coaching this week.

 

[klmrph]

My weekend plans include finding a couple new recipes to make this weekend and plan meals for next week. It is going to be 50 degrees here today, so I am going to do day 2 of C25K outside. I also have plans to do some major cleaning and decluttering.....still have to take down the Christmas tree.

Oh, and look at my ticker, 6.8 pounds down today

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

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YAY for you! 3 pounds is AWESOME! You are off to a great start!


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I was so afraid I hadnt lost anything because yesterday I was so hungry and I made up for not eating enough fruit all week by eating tonnes of the stuff

I did drink alot of water too though so I figure that must have helped! So glad I didnt cave and eat junk Feel so much better today

 

[belledreamer]

Success!! Another 2lbs lost!!

ONEderland, here I come!

 

[jenanderson]

Whew finally caught up with everyone at last.
I plan to do another weigh in on monday (alongside my sister whos also trying to lose some weight but not in this challenge) in an effort to curtail my eating and make me stick to healthy foods
I have also told my youngest we will go swimming tomorrow morning when we get up and like all 5yr old boys he will make sure I keep my promise

Good luck everyone. Keep up the good work

Thanks Jen for coaching this week.

Sounds like you have some good plans for the weekend. I think that telling someone else your plans...especially a 5 year old....really keeps you on track to doing what you say you are going to. Enjoy the time with your DS!

My weekend plans include finding a couple new recipes to make this weekend and plan meals for next week. It is going to be 50 degrees here today, so I am going to do day 2 of C25K outside. I also have plans to do some major cleaning and decluttering.....still have to take down the Christmas tree.

Oh, and look at my ticker, 6.8 pounds down today

WAY TO GO on your loss! I bet it feels great to watch that ticker show all the pounds you are losing!!!

Enjoy the beautiful weather as you do day 2 of the C25K!

I was so afraid I hadnt lost anything because yesterday I was so hungry and I made up for not eating enough fruit all week by eating tonnes of the stuff

I did drink alot of water too though so I figure that must have helped! So glad I didnt cave and eat junk Feel so much better today

The water is a huge help! It is great that CC helps encourage us all to drink enough every day.

Success!! Another 2lbs lost!!

ONEderland, here I come!

YAY for your 2 pound loss! You will be in ONEderland before you know it!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

2. I kept a positive attitude all day long and refused to be resentful of the work that has to be done. It helped to think about my anchor and look at all the medals I have earned....I have an amazing 14 of them! That is 14 successful races in 2 years. Then I thought about the races that did not have medals (like my 2 mud runs and some other similar races). I have to think about how positive this is and know that I can feel that strong again with a bit of work.

Really I think this is the best thing you can do Jen. I am being so honest that for months I have been beating myself up about the weight loss and i feel like it actually made things worse and I gained more weight. It finally took the new year for me to turn over a new page and push that button in my mind. Its amazing feeling once you let go of the resentment. You can do it. We are completely in the same shoes right now and I will be so nice to have each other to get us through this.

I thhink of how I felt at the start of 2011. i couldn't wait to get to the DRs and for test results. My marriage was in a rough patch(not speaking for weeks) and I was feeling alot of stress and anxiety.The meds made me sleep for the first 2 months-the house was a wreck,no homeschool getting done...My Dad had a heart attack in PA and I had to fly p, while DH was out of town, so the kids were left alone all day and MIL just came at night. I felt horrible as I really had my mom having to take care of me and my dad as soon as he got out of the hosp. again-I was sleeping half the time I was in PA. I know that I NEVER want to feel as bad as I did then.

That keeps me moving forward. I am doing it for me. I really changed in the last year. The improvements in everything else are just extra benefits for everyone else.

The year improved greatly BYW. I feel much better. I am 25 lb lighter that last Jan. DH and I are better. I have 2DS that are really good kids. Parents oved to Fla and Dad is OK for now. The house is it's usual state of chaos, but that is ok. We had several WDW trips, a cruise, paid off about $30 K in debts, and I am getting back to my bL routine. I have to say it has helped alot! I keep telling my DH it helps to see that I am not the only one in these shoes.

Wow you made some great improvements this past year. I hope 2012 is even better for you.

[Friday's QOTD: What plans do you have in place to be sure you have a successful weekend?

My plans are simple and not having much to do makes it easy. Go to the gym on sat. run on sunday. Track my food. Eat at home. The only thing that could make it more of a challenge is my in laws want to go out to eat on sat to this place that apparently makes awesome burgers. I may just convince dh that he should go with the kids so that I can get more of the house organized. He loves a clean tidy house so he may go for it.

I am going to use my Princess half medal as my anchor. I have it hanging in the play room, and whenever i do look at it, I feel so proud of myself and how I set my mind to do it, put in the work and trained, and actually did it. I did a half marathon at 47 yo, never running before in my life. If I can do that, I can certainly get this eating under control and lose this weight.

It was such an amazing accomplishment and definitely my anchor too along with the pic you just posted on FB of you, lisa, and I. We definitely can do it again.

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I was so excited to jump out of bed and weigh in today. First time in a long time that I didnt dread standing on the scale. I am down 4.6lbs this week. I am really happy but would be lying if I didnt say I had a real small piece of disappointment in me because I was really hoping for 5. I am such a type A personality overacheiver. Nothing is ever good enough for me. Really overall I am thrilled!

Then I came into work and was standing in the front office and a patients mom was like "oh my god your pregnant again". I was like umm no. and of course she felt horrible. In her defense I was standing with my arms across my waist like you do when your pregnant. Either way it was not a really great feeling but I was able to shrug it off and not be bothered by it.

I was back to my usual breakfast today since I stopped at the store to refill my diet tea and banana supply. Did not even think about a hashbrown this morning. Its getting better.

Im so glad we dont have much planned for the weekend. Hopefully it is a relaxing one.

 

[jillbur]

Jill - I am sorry you are not feeling well. Hopefully the cold will be gone soon! It is really hard to do the exercising when you are not feeling your best so I hope you are able to get done what you want -or- if you don't work out that you get some rest so that you are back at it soon!

Think positive about your first weigh in. Just remember that even if the scale doesn't show the number you want that changes are happening!

Thanks for the support! It's going to be 50 here today and great running weather, except for the fact that I still feel horrible and can barely breathe. Of course that would happen to me. I am going to take the dog for a nice long walk though.

Friday's QOTD: What plans do you have in place to be sure you have a successful weekend?

I have already planned healthy meals. I am going to walk the dog today, yoga tomorrow, and not sure about Sunday yet. I am really going to try to eat healthy snacks and no chocolate!


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No time right now, but I'll be back later!

Jill