Ok I did well with doing my exercise first BUT...... hubby bought pizza and I had it two days in a row stayed in my calories but I have such a flour intolerance that my joints are swollen and my body is in rough shape from it even up a few lbs. When will I ever learn.

Hi, I haven't checked in for awhile. But the second half of February has found me getting back on track after a bit of a stall in January into the first part of February. During the month of February, I actually took something of a break from life (as much as I could). Today finds me with some better habits and ready to more fully reengage.

2020pinktogo - When I eat pizza, the sodium will cause my weight to shoot up a pound or two. It always amazes me.

NewOR2015 - I also want to do more walking and now that the temperatures are nicer, I fully expect that to happen. I wanted to enjoy the outdoors this weekend, but was determined to start March with a clean house. So, I didn't go for the walks, but I was certainly moving around inside.

Living360 - Best wishes with your goals. Obviously, planning and cooking ahead makes all the difference. This is an area that I continue to work on doing better. I'm working to reach my goal weight by July 4th (Independence Day). We can do this!

Wishing everyone a wonderful and successful week.

I am going to be on limited exercise for a while, probably the whole month, maybe up to 6 weeks, due to concussion. I does mean that I can focus on rehabilitation for my knee so I can get back to fencing as that is slow and controlled movement, but with less hectic training, I will have to be cautious with my eating.

After an indulgent Oscar Sunday, I am back on track. I took Monday off to rest/clean up from our party that we had on Sunday night. My eating and drinking was way off but I enjoyed myself. I skipped the gym on Monday but made it in this morning for a good workout session. My goal this week is to get in five days of exercise, which I accomplished last week. On Saturday my hubby and I went shopping and I bought two new dresses from the Loft and one of them was in a size medium.

My husband leaves for India on the 10th and I am leaving the 17th. Between now and then we have so much packing to do for our move. It's a little overwhelming to think about but it is a nice feeling to be getting rid of some things and moving to a new place that is better suited for our needs.

Well my shopping day went down the tubes we are expecting a big storm so my mom said she was afraid to venture out and then she said HMMMM... You don't sound right ? Damn she is good LOL I'm just a little sick and I was going to cancel our outing anyway but I didn't want to worry her and was going to blame the weather.

@MrsVelapanur the fact that your condo is closer to your work will be such a blessing. When you save time you can use the time to do something for you. I give everyone who travels a lot of kudos. I truly don't like to fly I hate the feeling when you take off and land. I must look a wreck cause someone always volunteers to hold my hand men, women maybe they just want me to open my eyes and stop looking like the world is ending. LOL

By the way does anyone take probiotics and what's your thought on them?

On the probiotic discussion. I have used them on occasion but never found any effect personally. I am on some now simply because my friend have me her left overs (she can't use them for some reason). I do know that if you are given them to take while you are on antibiotics, don't. Wait until you finish the antibiotic course and then start taking the probiotics. Antibiotics kill all the cultures in your digestive system so trying to add to them at the same time is pointless. Probiotics help to grow the healthy cultures but so does yogurt and such like.

I'm getting on with some house cleaning and catching up with friends today. Very low key but I'm already bored of watching TV and it is difficult to concentrate on reading for very long.

Well you know what I have noticed now I have that crepe paper skin you know the one where they advertise gold bond lotion for. UGH I feel like you get one thing not looking too bad and another section goes down the tubes. LOL

I would be careful with knees. If there is no pain, stiffness or swelling, you should be fine though.

I'm off to a slow start this week. Kicking it into gear today.
@2020pinktogo - At least my short shorts have long since been retired. (Though, sometimes when I'm working outside in my yard, I may wear some that are a bit shorter than I would wear in public. I figure it'll keep the neighbors scared off while I'm working. LOL)