This past week has been a difficult one. For a couple of reasons. First and foremost stress. It was one of those where I could feel my blood pressure rising. And of course, I am, like many others a stress eater. I think if I hadn't come as far as I have, I probably would have blown the whole week. Made excuses and tried to get back on track this week. Or blown 2 weeks. Been there, done that... you know the rest.
I have to tell you. I think hitting ONEderland last week help keep me grounded. Not only did I not want to lose the hard work I have done. I NEVER WANT TO SEE THE 200's AGAIN. And that kept me going. I still jogged every day. And for the first time in a while, there were days I didn't want to. But I made the choice. I was doing this.
Thankfully something else kept me going. My cousin Val. I could not let that woman beat me again this week in our challenge. So on our new challenge, Val won week 1. I won week 2. Onto week 3.
Carabram was this past weekend here in Brampton. It was a let down yet again. But of course we also ate at Carabram. I did try to track my calories as best I could without knowing what exactly was in everything. I had sausage, perogies, cabbage rolls and ono ono. Oh my goodness. Was going to have to work for all this.
Dalton and I went to the movies as well and shared a movie popcorn. No butter. But still. All in all. A lot of extra calories and things I would not normally touch.
With that said. The scale still went down. 194.6.....another 1.8 lost!!!! Very happy with that considering. A couple things that are hard when eating out and you are not preparing the food. Number 1 is the actual amount of calories you are eating. Number 2 is how it is prepared, sodium, fat, oil, etc. So I will happily take that 1.8 and add it to my total to make 53.4 pounds lost. I am thrilled and never felt better. My feet on the other hand. lol. I am in desperate need of a pedicure.
Till next time. Be kind.
Cheers!!!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
ONEderland!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
To say that I am a happy camper right now is an understatement. With having our company golf day yesterday I weighed in a day early. It's never good to weigh after a splurge day. With that being said. I ate very lean this week and kept my calories to about 1250 a day. I jogged for an hour 4 days and 2 hours 2 days. Really got my calorie deficit up. I quite enjoy jogging and it's something I have not been able to since my very early 20's and I am actually better at it now since I smoked back then.
When I got on the scale yesterday morning. I was thrilled!!! ONEderland has arrived!!!!! I lost 3.6 pounds this week. Bringing my total so far to 51.6 pounds lost. 196.4 on the scale! This is big for me. I have not been able to get below 200 since about 2008. I am so glad that I got the BodyMedia Armband. It has really helped me stay on track and meet my goals. Seeing the numbers in front of you not only take the guess work out. But helps me push myself more.
I cleaned out my closet this past week as well. What a great feeling to get rid of the size 20, 18 and some of the 16's. And what is waiting for me is almost a whole new wardrobe. When I was on my "weigh" down before I had started buying clothes the next couple sizes down. So there are clothes with the tags still on them in the closet and in the drawers. I can't wait till I am able to wear them.
I started a new challenge with my cousin Val this week as well. And guess what? She beat me this week. Bugger!!! Can't let her do that again! Watch out couz!!! I am coming.
For anyone that would like to purchase the armband I have included the link here. Or message me with your email and I will email it to you.
http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/1rnzkJ
Till next week. Be Kind.
Cheers!
When I got on the scale yesterday morning. I was thrilled!!! ONEderland has arrived!!!!! I lost 3.6 pounds this week. Bringing my total so far to 51.6 pounds lost. 196.4 on the scale! This is big for me. I have not been able to get below 200 since about 2008. I am so glad that I got the BodyMedia Armband. It has really helped me stay on track and meet my goals. Seeing the numbers in front of you not only take the guess work out. But helps me push myself more.
I cleaned out my closet this past week as well. What a great feeling to get rid of the size 20, 18 and some of the 16's. And what is waiting for me is almost a whole new wardrobe. When I was on my "weigh" down before I had started buying clothes the next couple sizes down. So there are clothes with the tags still on them in the closet and in the drawers. I can't wait till I am able to wear them.
I started a new challenge with my cousin Val this week as well. And guess what? She beat me this week. Bugger!!! Can't let her do that again! Watch out couz!!! I am coming.
For anyone that would like to purchase the armband I have included the link here. Or message me with your email and I will email it to you.
http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/1rnzkJ
Till next week. Be Kind.
Cheers!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Breaking the Barrier
This week was a very important week for me. They all are. But this one especially. When I first started on this journey a few years ago I was losing and doing quite well at it. I had dropped 46.5 pounds and that was it. I just could not get past it and eventually started gaining again. NOT THIS TIME!!!!
With that said. It was going to be a difficult week to get through with Canada Day Long weekend and a couple of BBQ's that I had been invited to. If you have been reading my journey. You know that I don't believe in depriving yourself. NOT OF ANYTHING!!!! A piece of cake, wings, beer etc. However, it's within reason. And I know I have to work for it.
My plan over this this past long weekend, hoping to do some damage control in regards to the food and drinks I was going to consume. Simply put. Work my A** off! And that I did. Before the BBQ on Saturday I jogged for 2 Hours. And again on Sunday for 2 Hours before that BBQ. By the time I arrived at the BBQ on Sunday I could barely move to get a beer. Every time I got up from the chair I winced. I was quite the site. Needless to say, I was so sore Sunday I could not move. I had a veg day but my body needed it. It was telling me enough. Then Tuesday rolled around and I was worried about the scale this morning. So, I took 2 Advil and jogged for another hour.
My running joke lately....Advil Liquid Caps, Breakfast of Champions.
Let me tell you. I earned every Ounce I lost this week. This has been my hardest week so far. I had a barrier I had to break through on a week that I was going to and did enjoy myself. With that said. I managed to drop 1.8 Pounds. Very happy with that. I BROKE THROUGH THE BARRIER!!!!! 48 POUNDS LOST!!!!! And I am 1 pound away from ONEderland. And I just cannot wait!!!!
This past week I have met a couple of fantabulous ladies that wanted to hear how I have been doing this and I was only too happy to share. I can't even explain the feeling when I was told that I was truly inspiring. My heart swelled. Thank you. Not only is this about me. IT'S ABOUT YOU TOO!!!!! If I help even 1 person get through their journey. I would be THRILLED!!!! If any of you out there want to know more. I am more than willing to chat with you. Just let me know.
With that said. It's time for another week. Another Challenge. But I know you will hear from me before Wednesday again. As soon as I see ONEderland. You will all know!
Till next time. Be Kind.
Cheers!
With that said. It was going to be a difficult week to get through with Canada Day Long weekend and a couple of BBQ's that I had been invited to. If you have been reading my journey. You know that I don't believe in depriving yourself. NOT OF ANYTHING!!!! A piece of cake, wings, beer etc. However, it's within reason. And I know I have to work for it.
My plan over this this past long weekend, hoping to do some damage control in regards to the food and drinks I was going to consume. Simply put. Work my A** off! And that I did. Before the BBQ on Saturday I jogged for 2 Hours. And again on Sunday for 2 Hours before that BBQ. By the time I arrived at the BBQ on Sunday I could barely move to get a beer. Every time I got up from the chair I winced. I was quite the site. Needless to say, I was so sore Sunday I could not move. I had a veg day but my body needed it. It was telling me enough. Then Tuesday rolled around and I was worried about the scale this morning. So, I took 2 Advil and jogged for another hour.
My running joke lately....Advil Liquid Caps, Breakfast of Champions.
Let me tell you. I earned every Ounce I lost this week. This has been my hardest week so far. I had a barrier I had to break through on a week that I was going to and did enjoy myself. With that said. I managed to drop 1.8 Pounds. Very happy with that. I BROKE THROUGH THE BARRIER!!!!! 48 POUNDS LOST!!!!! And I am 1 pound away from ONEderland. And I just cannot wait!!!!
This past week I have met a couple of fantabulous ladies that wanted to hear how I have been doing this and I was only too happy to share. I can't even explain the feeling when I was told that I was truly inspiring. My heart swelled. Thank you. Not only is this about me. IT'S ABOUT YOU TOO!!!!! If I help even 1 person get through their journey. I would be THRILLED!!!! If any of you out there want to know more. I am more than willing to chat with you. Just let me know.
With that said. It's time for another week. Another Challenge. But I know you will hear from me before Wednesday again. As soon as I see ONEderland. You will all know!
Till next time. Be Kind.
Cheers!
Friday, June 28, 2013
Bragging Rights!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
Another good week on the scale. Down another 2.2 pounds. Woo Hoo! Total of 46.2 pounds so far. Feeling great and loving the compliments. This is where I had difficulty the last time I was losing. I got to 46.5 pounds lost and as they say. Hit the wall. That is not going to happen this time. I am a lot more aware and thanks to my BodyMedia armband, it is keeping me motivated and on top of my weight loss.
Now for bragging rights. If you remember, I had told you about a step challenge I was having with my cousin Val. Well.....I am going to use Val's words.
2 months ago Tammy Harnum convinced me to get a BodyMedia armband, which I too swear by now. I now call it my 'odometer'. 6 weeks ago I challenged her to a 30,000 steps per week / 10 week challenge whereby, starting on Wednesdays the first person to hit 30,000 steps would be crowned CHAMP OF THE WEEK! and the most weekly wins would be CHAMP OF THE CHALLENGE . I now must confess and say she has won, 6 out of the last 10 weeks, but wait!! I have never laughed so much, walked so much, stomped so much, danced so much, been so aggressive and quite frankly did not realize how competitive she was!!! By the time week 6 rolled by, she was getting 30,000 steps ON THE FIRST DAY!! . Ouch!! I salute her feet and possible the podiatrist, I'm sure she needs now. I never dreamed this would so exciting fun and inspirational as during the weeks we helped keep each other motivated, that even though the steps and workouts were there the scale wasn't co-operating. I owe her a lot for the changes she has brought about in me and I feel it's time to shout WAY TO GO GIRL AND THANK YOU GIRL!!! You definitely are aggressive, competitive and without a doubt a hoot and a half. There was times I was like a hamster on a wheel, marching while talking to my family, marching while brushing my teeth and yes, when I knew I might have a chance one night I laid my head on a pillow and let my lower body keep moving because quite frankly I was dead tired at the end of the day. My family has laughed at me, my friends have wondered why I sound like I'm walking while on the phone, I've done it all, to no avail. I had no sympathy for any of her pain LOL, but I do commend her on the drive, the ambition and the down right edge she put out on me. !! Wednesday, Thursday, Friday would be WTF for me, and I would open facebook with one eye open and scream a loud DAMN as soon as I knew she got me. So, Thank you Tammy, thanks thanks thanks, this was great! I can officially say I had NO EXCUSES, but walked, danced, ran, stomped my way into some memorable weight loss moments.
Thank you Val for doing this with me. It has been a blast and one of the reasons I have been so successful on this journey. Now we need to come up with a new challenge to help get us through the rest of the summer. I am currently awaiting my prize for winning the challenge. Hopefully it will be here shortly.
Now the challenge will be the up coming week. Long weekend with 2 BBQ's. So, lots of food and copious amounts of alcohol. Which means, I need to try and step up my calorie burn. Either way. I am going to enjoy my 2 BBQ's and if I gain. I gain. And will get right back on track.
Till Next week. Be kind.
Cheers!
Now for bragging rights. If you remember, I had told you about a step challenge I was having with my cousin Val. Well.....I am going to use Val's words.
2 months ago Tammy Harnum convinced me to get a BodyMedia armband, which I too swear by now. I now call it my 'odometer'. 6 weeks ago I challenged her to a 30,000 steps per week / 10 week challenge whereby, starting on Wednesdays the first person to hit 30,000 steps would be crowned CHAMP OF THE WEEK! and the most weekly wins would be CHAMP OF THE CHALLENGE . I now must confess and say she has won, 6 out of the last 10 weeks, but wait!! I have never laughed so much, walked so much, stomped so much, danced so much, been so aggressive and quite frankly did not realize how competitive she was!!! By the time week 6 rolled by, she was getting 30,000 steps ON THE FIRST DAY!! . Ouch!! I salute her feet and possible the podiatrist, I'm sure she needs now. I never dreamed this would so exciting fun and inspirational as during the weeks we helped keep each other motivated, that even though the steps and workouts were there the scale wasn't co-operating. I owe her a lot for the changes she has brought about in me and I feel it's time to shout WAY TO GO GIRL AND THANK YOU GIRL!!! You definitely are aggressive, competitive and without a doubt a hoot and a half. There was times I was like a hamster on a wheel, marching while talking to my family, marching while brushing my teeth and yes, when I knew I might have a chance one night I laid my head on a pillow and let my lower body keep moving because quite frankly I was dead tired at the end of the day. My family has laughed at me, my friends have wondered why I sound like I'm walking while on the phone, I've done it all, to no avail. I had no sympathy for any of her pain LOL, but I do commend her on the drive, the ambition and the down right edge she put out on me. !! Wednesday, Thursday, Friday would be WTF for me, and I would open facebook with one eye open and scream a loud DAMN as soon as I knew she got me. So, Thank you Tammy, thanks thanks thanks, this was great! I can officially say I had NO EXCUSES, but walked, danced, ran, stomped my way into some memorable weight loss moments.
Thank you Val for doing this with me. It has been a blast and one of the reasons I have been so successful on this journey. Now we need to come up with a new challenge to help get us through the rest of the summer. I am currently awaiting my prize for winning the challenge. Hopefully it will be here shortly.
Now the challenge will be the up coming week. Long weekend with 2 BBQ's. So, lots of food and copious amounts of alcohol. Which means, I need to try and step up my calorie burn. Either way. I am going to enjoy my 2 BBQ's and if I gain. I gain. And will get right back on track.
Till Next week. Be kind.
Cheers!
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Even I'm amazed at my results this week
Well.... to say that I am thrilled is an understatement. And again, my success is linked to the BodyMedia armband. I had a lot going on this past weekend. So to try to stay ahead. I again reduced my calories to about 1200 a day. However, I did not get a lot of park time in this week.
I was preparing for my grand daughter's 1st Birthday Party. And anyone who knows me. Knows I throw a party. So in preparation. I was doing A LOT of running around. This helped with my calorie burn and my deficit was always much higher than the 1000 a day I needed.
With that being said. My daughter and her family came in Friday afternoon. Something easy for dinner? Chinese food. Needless to say. I did not count my calories. Do I need to mention as well the amount of MSG and sodium in Chinese food.
Moving on. Saturday was Izzy's 1st Birthday and we had it pot luck. What was on my plate? How about Wings, Meatballs, Jamaican Patty, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad and Breaded Chicken. All the things I would not normally touch. Ohhh...I forgot to mention the slice of Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing I had as well. Later that night. A few pints and some more pasta salad and breaded chicken. The scale was not going to like me Wednesday morning. Oh well. You don't do it often. Sunday came and I was just so tired. I barely moved all day. In fact, it was a rare day. I did not even get my minimum calorie burn in. And to top it off. Guess what? I had some more Wings, Meatballs, Pasta Salad. And Yep! Another slice of Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing!
Needless to say. I did not count my calories for 3 days!!!! Come Monday morning knew I had to get back on track. Dropped the calorie intake again to 1200 and MOVED MY BUTT!!!!!
Guess what I saw this morning? 204!!! REALLY????? I dropped 2 pounds from last week? I'll take it! lol. After 11 weeks of using the BodyMedia Armband I am still amazed at how much it helps me. Yes I did extra work. But I also ate extra. But 44 pounds...Woo Hoo! That much closer to the next Milestone!
Till next time. Be kind!
Cheers!
I was preparing for my grand daughter's 1st Birthday Party. And anyone who knows me. Knows I throw a party. So in preparation. I was doing A LOT of running around. This helped with my calorie burn and my deficit was always much higher than the 1000 a day I needed.
With that being said. My daughter and her family came in Friday afternoon. Something easy for dinner? Chinese food. Needless to say. I did not count my calories. Do I need to mention as well the amount of MSG and sodium in Chinese food.
Moving on. Saturday was Izzy's 1st Birthday and we had it pot luck. What was on my plate? How about Wings, Meatballs, Jamaican Patty, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad and Breaded Chicken. All the things I would not normally touch. Ohhh...I forgot to mention the slice of Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing I had as well. Later that night. A few pints and some more pasta salad and breaded chicken. The scale was not going to like me Wednesday morning. Oh well. You don't do it often. Sunday came and I was just so tired. I barely moved all day. In fact, it was a rare day. I did not even get my minimum calorie burn in. And to top it off. Guess what? I had some more Wings, Meatballs, Pasta Salad. And Yep! Another slice of Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing!
Needless to say. I did not count my calories for 3 days!!!! Come Monday morning knew I had to get back on track. Dropped the calorie intake again to 1200 and MOVED MY BUTT!!!!!
Guess what I saw this morning? 204!!! REALLY????? I dropped 2 pounds from last week? I'll take it! lol. After 11 weeks of using the BodyMedia Armband I am still amazed at how much it helps me. Yes I did extra work. But I also ate extra. But 44 pounds...Woo Hoo! That much closer to the next Milestone!
Till next time. Be kind!
Cheers!
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Have I raved about BodyMedia?
It was a somewhat challenging week for me. I found myself in the middle of meltdown last Wednesday. Yes. After a good weigh in. It was the starting day of my step challenge with my cousin Val. Not only did I want to get a week ahead of her in weeks won. But I wanted to beat my personal best. That was my goal.
It's a good thing I know my device so well. That's what tipped me off. I know I do about 900 to 1000 Steps per lap at Loafer's Lake. When I got there I was around 2000 Steps. After 2 Hours and 40 Minutes I was just over 11,000. Trust me when I say, you would have thought there was a death in the family. lol. But to me. There was. I quickly came to realize that this armband has become my lifeline. I called BodyMedia immediately and they did some trouble shooting and I was on my way again. As sore as my body was. I went out walking again. Put in another 45 minutes and killed my personal best!!!!
Did I mention I still won week 4? Still got my bragging rights. lol. Anyway, things still seemed a little off and then Sunday came around. Teresa, Mags and I went to do laps again. Teresa now has her armband as well. When we got there. We both checked our armbands. I was about 2000 and Teresa was about 2500. The long and the short of it. Teresa sat out a lap and when we finished. She was at 13400 steps and I was just over 10,000. Yep! Glitch in my device again.
First thing Monday morning I was on the phone with BodyMedia. I didn't even have to ask. 2 glitches in a week. My new device will arrive tomorrow. I have been very happy with my armband and all it does. And I have been happy with BodyMedia and the customer service they have provided until now. But I will RAVE again!!!!! I LOVE BODYMEDIA AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
If you are looking to get started on a personal journey. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BODYMEDIA. For those that have been asking for the link, here it is again.
http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/1rnzkJ
Just for the record. Even though my device was a little off. I had a splurge this week and my steps were off. I still managed to lose another 2 pounds. I am very happy with that. 42 pounds total so far and that much closer to ONEderland.
Until next time. Be kind.
Cheers!
It's a good thing I know my device so well. That's what tipped me off. I know I do about 900 to 1000 Steps per lap at Loafer's Lake. When I got there I was around 2000 Steps. After 2 Hours and 40 Minutes I was just over 11,000. Trust me when I say, you would have thought there was a death in the family. lol. But to me. There was. I quickly came to realize that this armband has become my lifeline. I called BodyMedia immediately and they did some trouble shooting and I was on my way again. As sore as my body was. I went out walking again. Put in another 45 minutes and killed my personal best!!!!
Did I mention I still won week 4? Still got my bragging rights. lol. Anyway, things still seemed a little off and then Sunday came around. Teresa, Mags and I went to do laps again. Teresa now has her armband as well. When we got there. We both checked our armbands. I was about 2000 and Teresa was about 2500. The long and the short of it. Teresa sat out a lap and when we finished. She was at 13400 steps and I was just over 10,000. Yep! Glitch in my device again.
First thing Monday morning I was on the phone with BodyMedia. I didn't even have to ask. 2 glitches in a week. My new device will arrive tomorrow. I have been very happy with my armband and all it does. And I have been happy with BodyMedia and the customer service they have provided until now. But I will RAVE again!!!!! I LOVE BODYMEDIA AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
If you are looking to get started on a personal journey. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BODYMEDIA. For those that have been asking for the link, here it is again.
http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/1rnzkJ
Just for the record. Even though my device was a little off. I had a splurge this week and my steps were off. I still managed to lose another 2 pounds. I am very happy with that. 42 pounds total so far and that much closer to ONEderland.
Until next time. Be kind.
Cheers!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
40 Pound Milestone!!!!
It has really been an up and down week. Let me tell you. I left you with a gain last week that I was ok with. And this past week was my birthday and there was going to be some celebrating going on. So this week I made a promise to myself to do as much damage control as I could. What did that mean? I was going to drop my calorie intake for a couple days to 1200 and I was going to move my body more and burn more calories. And that's what I did!
I was on the scale a little more this week. Only to try and keep a handle on my splurges and the work I needed to do to burn it off. I got on the scale Saturday morning before my party to see where I was. I had lost 2 pounds since Wednesday. NICE!!! But of course the next days of celebrations was about to happen. Had a great Birthday. Thank you everyone! I did not track my food Saturday. But of course there were wings, ribs, sausages, plus many other delicious dishes. And of course, alcohol. And I enjoyed every bit of it!!! When I checked the scale Sunday morning I was only up a pound. Not too bad. I could deal with that. But then of course Sunday was my actual Birthday. So Mom treated me to Red Lobster. Yep! Monday morning I was up now a total of 3 pounds. Now it was time to get my butt moving again.
As I mention in a previous blog. My cousin Val and I have a challenge happening. First person to 30,000 steps in a week. We are doing it for 10 weeks. I WON WEEK 3!!!!!!! I actually got to 30,000 steps in 2 days. OMG!!! Do not try this at home. My body ached something fierce. Today is the start of week 4. I am loving this challenge as it helps keep me motivated by being competitive with my cousin. And again. Help keep me on track over the summer months.
So I dropped my calories again for the last 2 days to 1200 a day. And burned as many calories as I could. Which meant I did 71,960 this week. The result? Down 2.4 pounds overall from last week. 40 POUNDS BABY!!!!!!! Can you say happy dance? I AM THRILLED!!!!
The next goal? 50 pounds and ONEderland!
It's funny what you consider celebrations. Mine this week? Besides the 40 pound mark of course. Was uploading pictures from my birthday party and seeing that my double chin was gone. lol. I know. Silly right? But I hated that double chin. And it's gone!!!!!
Time to start the next chapter and challenge.
Till next week. Be Kind!
Cheers!
I was on the scale a little more this week. Only to try and keep a handle on my splurges and the work I needed to do to burn it off. I got on the scale Saturday morning before my party to see where I was. I had lost 2 pounds since Wednesday. NICE!!! But of course the next days of celebrations was about to happen. Had a great Birthday. Thank you everyone! I did not track my food Saturday. But of course there were wings, ribs, sausages, plus many other delicious dishes. And of course, alcohol. And I enjoyed every bit of it!!! When I checked the scale Sunday morning I was only up a pound. Not too bad. I could deal with that. But then of course Sunday was my actual Birthday. So Mom treated me to Red Lobster. Yep! Monday morning I was up now a total of 3 pounds. Now it was time to get my butt moving again.
As I mention in a previous blog. My cousin Val and I have a challenge happening. First person to 30,000 steps in a week. We are doing it for 10 weeks. I WON WEEK 3!!!!!!! I actually got to 30,000 steps in 2 days. OMG!!! Do not try this at home. My body ached something fierce. Today is the start of week 4. I am loving this challenge as it helps keep me motivated by being competitive with my cousin. And again. Help keep me on track over the summer months.
So I dropped my calories again for the last 2 days to 1200 a day. And burned as many calories as I could. Which meant I did 71,960 this week. The result? Down 2.4 pounds overall from last week. 40 POUNDS BABY!!!!!!! Can you say happy dance? I AM THRILLED!!!!
The next goal? 50 pounds and ONEderland!
It's funny what you consider celebrations. Mine this week? Besides the 40 pound mark of course. Was uploading pictures from my birthday party and seeing that my double chin was gone. lol. I know. Silly right? But I hated that double chin. And it's gone!!!!!
Time to start the next chapter and challenge.
Till next week. Be Kind!
Cheers!
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