MAINTAIN:

I'M MAINTAINING AND THAT'S A GOOD THING!

main·tain

verb \mān-ˈtān, mən-\

: to cause (something) to exist or continue without changing
: to keep (something) in good condition by making repairs, correcting problems, etc.

: to continue having or doing (something)

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Full Definition of MAINTAIN

transitive verb

1

:  to keep in an existing state (as of repair, efficiency, or validity) :  preserve from failure or decline <maintain machinery>

2

:  to sustain against opposition or danger :  uphold and defend <maintain a position>

3

:  to continue or persevere in :  carry on, keep up <couldn't maintain his composure>

4

a :  to support or provide for <has a family to maintain>

b :  sustain <enough food to maintain life>

5

:  to affirm in or as if in argument :  assert <maintained that the earth is flat>

— main·tain·abil·i·ty \-ˌtā-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— main·tain·able \-ˈtā-nə-bəl\ adjective

— main·tain·er noun

Examples of MAINTAIN

1. They have always maintained high standards of professional conduct.
2. He has found it difficult to maintain a healthy weight.
3. The company has done a poor job of maintaining its computer network.
4. It was obvious that the house had been poorly maintained.
5. She was finding it hard to maintain her balance.
6. She still maintains a close relationship with her college roommate.
7. It's difficult to maintain a correspondence when we're both so busy.
8. The pilot was struggling to maintain control of the aircraft.
9. The police say that they will do whatever is necessary to maintain law and order.

Origin of MAINTAIN

Middle English mainteinen, from Anglo-French maintenir, maynteiner, from Medieval Latin manutenēre, from Latin manu tenēre to hold in the hand

First Known Use: 14th century

I'M HOLDING STEADY AT 207 AND THATS WITH NO PLAN AT ALL, SO I'M SATISFIED WITH THAT. WORKIN UP TO KICKIN THAT NOTCH THING BUT AT LEAST I HAVENT GAINED AND I'M GOOD MENTALLY.

FOOD WISE IT'S BEEN STRANGE WITH MY TASTEBUDS BEIN ALL PERSNICKITY.

bologna sandwich (took one bite and threw the bread out!)

chicken breast

peanuts

chocolate chip cookie (2)

munchos

chili

totinos sausage pizza (2)

so I can add bread to the list of foods I adore that are now icky.........bread, potatoes, donuts, cheese

For my voracious reader friends (& those who've just read when forced), please list 10 books that have left a lasting impression on you. They needn't be classics, or high-brow. Just those that you'll always remember. i could write a list of 100 (yep, my geek IS showing), but I'll play nice and keep it to 10. Please play. You can put your list in the comments, here, or on your own status and tag me... in it so I can see. READ ON!!!

1.the LOTR series by Tolkien

2.the harry potter series by jk rowling

3.everything by carlos castenada

4.animal speak by ted Andrews

5.shaman healer sage by alberto villilodo

6.spiritwalker by hank wesselman

 7.the way of the shaman by Michael harner

8.the complete tightwad gazette by amy dacyczyn

9.the stand by Stephen king

10.the dune series by frank Herbert