Not sure what is up with me lately, but I am really angsty. I just read the book Half Assed, by Jennette Fulda, and it kind of irritated me. I’m not sure why, but something about her gets on my nerves. I didn’t think she was witty, like the book Confessions of a Carb Queen (can’t remember the author’s name) was. In fact, I thought she was overkilling the metaphor. Sheesh! Just tell the damn story already! Anyhow, I have a copy if anyone wants to read it. I’ll mail it to you and maybe you will get some motivation out of it :)

I had another great run today. Besides my crappy attitude, today is going really well! The boys are out of school and we are having a cozy, stay at home day. It’s raining outside. I LOVE staying home when it is raining! The slumber party that keeps getting pushed back is supposed to take place tonight, but my son called to confirm and was unable to get a hold of anyone. I told him if nobody comes we’ll just ditch his brothers and have a date night! Dinner and a movie and some residual birthday shopping. I am hoping nobody can come. Does that make me a bad mom or just selfish??

I have decided that I am not going to count calories anymore. It’s just not fun, and honestly, I weigh the same today as I did two weeks ago, so it’s not really working. I’m just going to focus on running and eating things that will help my running. I’m going to try this until Valentine’s Day and see if that works. I am so over counting calories and guessing how many are in certain things and eating just because my calories are low, not because I am hungry, or feeling guilty for eating more when I am hungry but my calories are high. It’s for the birds! And ultimately, even though I am bigger than I would like to be, I am ok with the way I look. I am fit and healthy and really, that is what is important. I think by taking the stress of food off my back I will be better able to lose weight. And no, this is not an excuse to eat Snickers… that won’t help me beat my hubby!! ;-)

Happy Friday, chickies!