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Sara - I just realized I failed to congratulate you on your big win! Enjoy! Glad I only worked 1/2 the day as our systems were down and from what I understand, they stayed down all day. Got some housework done, picked up DS from college, and had a nice supper. Now we're sitting across the table from each other. He is…

Friday Probably should have checked the scale this morning but didn't. I feel pretty puffy from too much sodium yesterday. It was not a good day. I did not resist the donut that was offered to me yesterday morning from a local bakery. I had pizza for lunch and again for supper. All thin crust and only two slices at each…

Thursday It will be a long day of meetings. Can't believe my boss decided to call in sick when one of the meetings is a 5 hour doozie where we are supposed to be having conversation about the re-org this summer. And a big part was supposed to be Q&A with the supervisors. Good grief! I honestly think she can't handle any…

Small victory today was the scale telling me I could not have a donut from coworker. :) Took home part of my lunch from the restaurant. Nibbled on a few fries for supper and drank water and diet coke. Only ate a couple of treats at choir party. But did have another chai tea as I was freezing!!! So, most assuredly over on…

Wednesday Good morning! Yesterday was a struggle. Too many carbs with my upset tummy (bread, crackers). I DID get in a 2 mile walk on the treadmill and even pushed myself to go a little faster. I did 2 miles in 34 min 47 sec. Drank 50 oz of water along with diet coke and I did have a "no-no" chai tea. Ended up having a…

Tuesday Thank you, everyone! I really enjoy my holiday baking and I give the bulk of it away. Sometimes I think my family gets mad at me because I won't let them eat it until I've made/delivered the plates to work, daycare, church, etc. DH will bring several dozen cookies to DS's college this morning. Their finals start…

Sharing a picture of my cookie handiwork this year...

Monday Good morning! Sorry I was MIA all weekend. Honestly, it's a blur. Church activities, shopping, baking, lunch with my 91 year old grandpa and some cousins, kids' Christmas program, etc. I did find my way to the treadmill last night for a 2 mile walk. Haven't weighed myself since Thursday. Felt like I didn't really…

On a side note...why can't the people who make petite length jeans actually figure out what petite is? They are always too short or too long. I can NEVER find anything quite right. I am 5'2". I usually wear a size 12 but depending on the brand (especially petite) I may be a 14. It's like they think just because your waist…

Friday Had fun at trivia last night but did not eat well and ended up not feeling well before bed last night. Restless night. Briefly considered staying home today, or at least coming in late, but decided I should conserve my leave for when I might really need it. Tummy still not feeling right so did not eat an egg this…

Thursday Thanks, ladies! I am over my pity-party and moving forward. Will try to make good choices and still enjoy time with friends. Weighed in today and was surprised to see 151.4, which matches what I was back on 11/22. But I have to admit I told my husband I hope I saw that right and it wasn't really 157.4!!! I'm such…

Wednesday night Feeling really discouraged tonight. Just having a lot of trouble staying on track with my eating habits and getting in exercise. There are now 3 different food events planned at work at the end of next week. I NEED to keep myself on track the rest of the time with NO EXCUSES. I do not want to have to buy…

Wednesday We've made it to the middle of the week. Whew! Have not been as "good" as I wanted regarding food. Too many Junior Mints! And Skinny Pop! Didn't make it to the treadmill last night. Too much homework with DD. It shouldn't have taken as long as it did, but she was in a "mood" and dragged her feet. I ended my night…

Tuesday Sorry I have been MIA the last couple of days. Life just got really busy! Date with DH and concert on Saturday were wonderful. I felt pretty in my royal blue dress (even with the Spanx on) and I DID wear the earrings. I only got choked up once during the concert. My son looked so handsome in his tux. Great way to…

Well, I wrote a post and apparently didn't click "Post Reply" - so here I go again. Despite feeling kind of sick the last two days and eating little, my weight is up. I am now more than the "max" I wanted to be. Today it is 154.2. :( (When I really want to be 145 or lower.) I am very mad at myself for getting to this point…

Friday Back at work. DS's fever seems to be down and staying down. He is back at school today. They have a 3 day weekend after today, so hoping that will help him fully recover from this bug. Did not accomplish all that I would have liked yesterday. Only baked one batch of cookies and then delivered 1/2 of them to DS at…

Thursday morning and Happy December! Spent my afternoon yesterday home with my sick little boy. Temperature reached 104 at one point. This morning it is 102.8. More Advil and Tylenol! His appetite has been okay, though. I got 2 miles in on the treadmill and then took a 1 hour nap with him. Managed to wrap one gift. :) I am…

Wednesday morning DS slept well last night but is definitely still feverish. He was still in bed when I left for work but his cheeks were very rosy. When I checked on him, he complained of being thirsty but having an icky tummy. I hope this doesn't turn into a stomach thing. DH will check his temp and give him more…

Didn't quite eat as well as I planned today, but tracked it all and still under calories. Carbs were a bit higher than I would have liked. No treadmill as DD's homework took all night and then we needed to clean up for appraiser visit tomorrow. I just got done emailing DD's special ed case manager to discuss the homework…

Tuesday morning Sara, thanks! I really didn't feel like exercising at 8:45 p.m. but I told myself I need to get back at it and it needs to be a priority. It did feel good by the time I was done. Hoping to get there again tonight - but we have the appraiser coming tomorrow for the refinance on our house - so I need to…

Stuck to my food plan today and got in 2 miles on the treadmill, 30 crunches, and a 30 second plank. Sara, I believe I will have some hot chocolate for dessert, too!

Monday Well, I got to bed too late and woke up far too early. Hopefully I'll sleep better tonight and this is not a signal of things to come for this week. It's a full week the way it is. I need some decent sleep. Lana - I am really not a salad-person but decided after the last week of horrendous eating and the fact that…

Sunday Did not win the Powerball last night, so preparing for new work week. Diet was a bit better today. Stocked up on salad makings and veggies for snacks this week. I have my 1 year performance evaluation on Tuesday. A bit nervous about that. My current supervisor is not the person who hired me 1 year ago. I got this…

Saturday Slept in. (Do you see a pattern?) :) Thinking of doing some baking today. Massage early this afternoon. Family going to see "A Christmas Story - The Musical" tonight. Having lots of trouble getting back on track with food. Also need to finish decorating my tree today. BBL Annie

Did not curb the eating today. Will be better tomorrow. No desserts left in the house.

Friday morning Slept in. :) Cleaned myself up. Had an egg, toast, and coffee for breakfast. And then took the dog for a 2 mile walk. 32 degrees and no wind felt pretty good - except my cheeks and nose are a little red right now. DH put up the big tree last night and got the lights on it. Will work on the ornaments today.…

Happy Thanksgiving! Lunch at stepsister's went well. Felt like I looked pretty good. Still felt like the big girl in the room, but oh well. Thankfully, stepmom did not take pictures! Got suckered into having one photo with skinny stepsister and nephew's girlfriend (also skinny). Did not like how my hair looked in that…

Salad made. Pie baked. Feeling very tired. I've just felt kind of icky all day - headache, upset tummy, head feeling more stuffy. I hope it passes and doesn't take hold! Eyes have been itchy/watery so using allergy eye drops. Did not eat well. Happy that we don't have to leave the house until around 11 tomorrow. Sleeping…

Lana - I live in MN. I really detest the cold but today is in the mid-30s and the snow was pretty this morning.

Wednesday Slept in. Woke to a Winter Wonderland. Beautiful heavy snow coating everything like frosting. Scale dropped 1.6 lbs from Monday. Good to see. At least I'm maintaining. Took 6 year old to his piano lesson. Roads are fine. 18 year old slept in, finally got up and ran off with girlfriend. Telling myself it's okay.…