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I Feel Slovenly Today

Five pounds heavier today than the week before. Does that make sense? Could I ask for more? The same doctor’s scale both of the times? Am I hiding grapefruit? Have I hidden limes? Five pounds heavier from Tuesday since last Friday? I am feeling a bit slovenly. Not tidy.

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Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 10/15/2019 10:42:00 PM

Slovenly! Not tidy! Cause of hiding concern of self health!!!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/16/2019 7:24:00 AM

I am thinking I may have to go to doctor's school to fix myself.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 10/14/2019 11:52:00 PM

I am afraid to know how much I weigh... it's been nearly 2 years since I've seen a scale, but I know I've gained since then. At least we're still here, right?

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/16/2019 7:24:00 AM

Ha! It is concerning when you are five pounds heavier in one week.