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Barbara Strickland is a 71-year-old Eastlake resident who has found herself in another weight-loss battle, eight years after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. Strickland has multiple health concerns that get in the way of exercising, but she said she will work hard to tackle her weight issues.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Wednesday, May 25 11:30am

I ate homemade bread for breakfast this morning.   Thats something  I've been avoiding it since beginning Lighten Up.    I feel terrible physically - I'm just not used to eating bread.  I've made quite a few changes in my food plan since February 1. Little or no dairy, a lot less carbs especially pasta and bread.  I only have occasional sweet and salty treats.  I even drink black coffee just like I used to before I discovered how creamy coffee could taste by adding a powdered palm oil product.  I allow myself a few alcoholic beverages the first few days after we weigh-in each month.  That is a real treat!  A cold one with my mate on the back porch.  Ahh!  What a feeling of well being.   I enjoy eating healthier and I'm starting to feel better and fit into my clothes again.  I can't say enough about the benefits I've experienced besides meeting a lot of great folks.  

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