Weight today:  194.4.

I have neglected exercise every day this month!  Now if I could put together near-daily exercise with attentive eating, wouldn't that be something?

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A while back, I received samples of Funky Monkey Snacks, which are freeze-dried fruit snacks containing no additional sugar or flavorings.  They were really good.  My favorite was "Bananamom" (freeze-dried banana and cinnamon).  The kids liked them, too, though they were not as fond of "Purple Funk" (freeze-dried banana and acai).  The other two varieties are "Carnaval Mix" (freeze-dried banana, pineapple, apple, papaya and raisins) and "Jivealine" (freeze-dried pineapple and lime juice).

You can read more about these snacks at the Funky Monkey website, including information on ordering them or finding them locally. 

(You should know that I am posting this little blurb in exchange for free samples.  I love free stuff, but I really did like these snacks, too.)

Comments

[mrs darling]

Way to go Mel! Youre holding your own! :)

[Kristin]

I thought you might find this article interesting-- http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121546349717633531.html. I got it from Pasta Queen's blog, who actually said she wouldn't read it because it says discouraging things about the propensity to regain weight after loss. I still found it very interesting, just as something to be aware of and guard against. It may be unfair, but that's life!

[MamaBearJune]

Great job on the accountability this month. I've had a rough start to July with health stuff, but I got back exercising tonight with a 30 minute walk with my husband.

Jivealine sounds like the Funky Monkey snack for me. I don't like banana stuff, just fresh bananas. Will have to give them a try.

[Sandy McCann]

I weighed in at 174.6 this morning. Am I happy with that? I am "ok" with it but I feel I have lost my connection with the 170 "barrier" again...and last summer I did this too. Low 170's then as summer ended I went back up into the 180's. So, no resting on my laurals here. I have had a tough month for staying committed...too many activities that involve eating out and my body is deeply affected by the hormones of change and with little predictability to my cycle I seem to hover in a constant PMS feeling (including all the cravings!)

Onward though...I have a leather Harley Davidson halter I got last winter on clearance. I can wear it, but down 10 more pounds and it would actually look good!