A peaceful state of mind…
Happy Tuesday buddyslimmers of the world!
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Yes, I am still contaminated with this nasty strep throat, but I am no longer contagious they say, so here I am at work…(Working hard, can you tell?)
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Still havent eaten since Friday…Its not that I dont want too, cause I DO I DO I DO!!! My stomach is growling so hard I think its eating its ownself!!!! 
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Its that I CAN’T…For some reason, this strep isnt just in my throat, I have it in my mouth, and my mouth is swollen and red, and it hurts to touch it!!! YUCK!!! TMI???? 
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So…I have not exercises, journaled, or counted one freakin calorie since Friday…You know what…I am okay with it! 
Once I shake this crud, I will shake up my workout routine!!!
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Okay…Onto my blog…
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I have today, a peaceful state of mind…Why? Because I have a sense, deep within my soul, that I am gonna be okay!!!
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Now…As I was updating my goals for Jo yeseterday on the forum, on of my goals for 2007 was to make myself “okay” in mind and spirit…Well…This isnt something that happens over night, so I really didnt think I had much to update her on…
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But today, as I reflect and ponder, I think I do! I think that I am gonna be okay!!!! 
Well, lets face it…As okay as I will ever be anyway…And yes, that is up for debate! HAH!
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I am finding my footing again with life, and thats a GREAT feeling…
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Its a lot of work, but its also very much worth it…
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So today I am happy…Even sick and unable to eat, I am happy…Happy for myself…Happy for my husband and I…Happy for my friends…I think we are ALL gonna be okay…
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This is gonna be a great great year…
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In closing, I would like to send out a very special invitation to a young lady I have never met, but whom I would like to meet someday…She is the spouse of a good friend…She knows who she is…So I wont embarras her…But if you are reading this, please please come join us…We are all here to help you…And I certainly wish you much success on your weight loss journey… We wont bite, I promise!!!! 
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Love you all-Dawn
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My daughter lived on the ice cream and popsicle diet for a few days last week when she had strep. I was very soothing for her. If you haven’t already, you may want to give it a try.
I hope your strep throat is fully healed soon, that is such a bummer to have. Glad to hear though that your spirits are so high.
Keep it up, you’re an inspiration to us all here! 
Before I say anything else, I have to say this…do NOT change your pic again…at least not for a while. Why do I say this? Because (now don’t get me wrong here) looking at that picture, I see one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen.
Ok, that’s said. I do hope you’re over that strep soon! And if you try Tamira’s suggestion about the popsicle and ice cream diet, make sure they’re sugar-free. We don’t want you getting addicted to them!!!
I’m glad you’re gonna be ok and finding your footing. I’ve been concerned about you. It sounds like you’re gonna be ok!
Great attitude, Dawnie….you can’t do anything about the strep, except be prepared to jump back into your routines once it’s gone.
I’m glad that 2007 is giving you such positive vibes so far - you WILL be “OK”, and that’s awesome!
YEAH! We won’t bite. Great blog Dawnie…..we are all going to be okay…..it’s all okay…..you’re okay, I’m okay…..ever read the book????
Again Dawnie, I think your infected mouth diet is a bit extreme. So far we’ve see the food poisioning diet, the fridge in the garage diet, and now yours. Feel better my friend…and I agree with getting some popsicles.
To Dawnie friend, please join us. Well unless you are like Dawn…she’s a total nut job.
But what if we WANT to bite your friend? Just kidding. We would love to welcome her with open arms. And she doesn’t even have to say who she is, we welcome everyone!
I’m glad to hear you’re going to be ok. I actually never doubted it. But to me, I’ve only ‘known’ you a few months, and you’ve always been a together, dedicated, thoughtful and inspiring person. So I guess you hit your goal before I met you.
Hope you get better soon.
Dawnie.. you have officially been deemed SEXYbroughtenBACK!! you are such a fighter.. i heart you for that!
SPEAK for yourself Dawnie!! Who says we don’t bite? Under the right circumstances—LOL!!
Yes, the spouse of a friend…if you are reading this….PLEASE join us. WE would love to have you!!
Dawnie…..I thank God for you everyday! Today, when I got to bed (which will be very soon) I will say to God, THANK YOU LORD, for giving my friend, peace of mind and tranquility…..days like you’ve had today, are few and far between. That’s when God whispers in your ear and lets you know you are INDEED going to be OK!
Please don’t bite with your infected mouth!!!
Good blog today, and hope your friend checks us out!!!
Feel better soon!