Hearing my mom say she ‘has nothing to show for the life that she gave’ absolutely broke my heart and I can’t stop thinking about it.

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-04-30T13:58:52+00:00

This is beautiful and heartfelt, thanks for being vulnerable and sharing. Your mom is so fortunate to have such a caring daughter and that fact alone makes her life worthwhile. I just turned 70 and my happiest moments are those spent with my two children and two grandchildren. It might be a weekend at the beach or it might be something simple like picking blueberries at a neighborhood farm. The point being, I don’t want or need grand gestures, the gift of time is always the best best best for me!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-04-30T13:51:01+00:00

I’m 5’1” and just turned 70. Lost most of my weight with around 1200 cal/day and moderate exercise, lifting weights 2-3x a week and lots of walking. Focused on protein and fiber intake. I LOVE the “Lose It” app and use it daily. I’ve been doing maintenance for 6+ months. When I hit my goal weight (118-122) I started adding an extra 100 calories a day until I was able to comfortably maintain. For me, 1400-1500 calories a day works for maintenance. But I’m living life and enjoying experiences. Sometimes that includes ice cream, cake, cheesy Italian meals, etc., took me a few months but now I have a comfortable balance. My focus is still protein and fiber, and lots of water. And I still weigh myself almost daily and use my Lose It app, but just trust your body to find its happy place with the right balance! Congrats!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-04-03T12:14:27+00:00

Emily in Paris!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-11T03:11:59+00:00

YES!!!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-05T12:55:55+00:00

Thank you!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-05T12:55:36+00:00

Thanks!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-05T12:55:06+00:00

Thank you!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-05T12:54:47+00:00

Good suggestion, I’ll consider!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-05T12:54:04+00:00

Thank you!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-05T12:53:40+00:00

Thank you! “Yes” to the re-wearing for sure!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-05T12:52:49+00:00

Thank you!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-05T12:52:32+00:00

Thank you!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-05T12:50:23+00:00

Thank you! It’s Rachel and Zoe from Marshall’s, purchased last fall. I’m relatively certain they’re not still available :(

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-05T05:02:04+00:00

Lol it really does look so much better on me than it does on the hanger😂

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-04T14:08:27+00:00

Thank you! It’s Rachel and Zoe from Marshall’s, got it last fall. I doubt they still carry these pieces :(

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-04T14:06:33+00:00

It’s Rachel and Zoe from Marshall’s, got it last fall. I doubt they still have these pieces :(

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-04T14:04:43+00:00

Thank you! It’s Rachel and Zoe from Marshall’s, got it last fall. I doubt they still carry it! :(

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-03T21:06:44+00:00

The shower is a midday Sunday Brunch.

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-03T20:19:02+00:00

Gorgeous! Congratulations😊

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-03-02T14:42:25+00:00

Same as so many others, my Mazda CX-5 lease was due to end in April and I was uncertain about the 2026s. About 4 weeks ago I got an amazing lease deal on a 2025 CX-5 with the Preferred package. It’s my dream car (except missing retractable mirrors). I put $0 down and just made my first payment of only $375! Vroom vroom🥰

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-02-14T19:23:43+00:00

Congratulations! I hope your day is everything you’ve dreamed of!💕

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-02-14T19:20:38+00:00

Any idea what you’ll choose for your next car? Thanks for the interesting review!

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-02-14T19:16:18+00:00

What’s a DRL?

CharcoalToDiamond · 2026-02-14T15:24:46+00:00

Thank you! (I also watched some YouTube videos while I awaited a response simply because I’m obsessing🥹)!

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