Well good afternoon all (almost evening really),
I got on better today, although I suspect my lunges could be closer to the ground. I did take a little air out of the ball, and managed to not roll off. I'll try adding air later on, once I feel my balance is better. Although the exercise from Monday will be repeated on Friday, so that is likely the true test. Even though it took me a few minutes more for today's routine I don't feel as wiped out. On thinking about it, maybe I did an hour ago.
Again, not much going on here at the moment. The weather has warmed up a bit, but not enough to make any real inroads at melting the snow. If nothing else, at least it's sunny out. It seems to make things a little better.
Sandy - I think working out with someone the first time might help. If nothing else, they could help steady the ball. I do think it could lead to lots of laughter. As long as you don't mind making an a** out of yourself in front of someone else.
Catherine - that's quite a task you've picked for yourself. I suspect you could very well count it as your exercise minutes. Good luck with it.
Earthshaker - 
Looking foward to lots more posts from you.
Mimi - you'll see that Dmpls has started a water challenge, so let's fill up that pool!
Luan - sending best wishes for your weigh in on the 20th. Keeping up here sometimes can be hard, but even if you're busy just drop in and say hello every now and then.
Carol - I have random issues with the site every now and then. I've learned to type up longer posts in Notepad, then copy it in and format it. The problems (when they happen) only seem to last for a few minutes. If I find the site slow, or non-responsive I usually go do something else and check back in a few minutes. I suspect at certain times there are just lots of people on the site, straining the server.
Debi - making myself eat enough is a struggle from time to time. Don't get me wrong, I can eat lots of stuff when I put my mind to it. I just have to remind myself that the body needs enough fuel to keep itself running well. It's the same with water. When I first started tracking calories in December it went well, but I still had some odd times when I felt I should have lost more. I realised that (a) I was keeping calories lower than I'd planned, and (b) some days I was drinking almost no water. That's why I first started tracking how much I was drinking. It seemed to get rid of those wild 3lb jumps overnight.
Annie - good luck on the new job. It's easy to say, but you should never do a job you hate. My father worked for a company he hated for almost 30 years. My mother says that it really changed him. I know sometimes financial situations make it impossible to walk away easily, but in the end doing a job you like is such a better choice.
rainbowsmiles - 
Sharon - I always think that personals are a bonus. Having people check in and tell us what's up/down/happening is more important. Especially when time is short, or motivation is lacking. Hope you're feeling better, even if it's just a little every day.
Julee - DH is right, you need to go. Even if it's just to see what type of exercises you can maybe do at home to help your back. Decades ago (I do mean it, 17-yrs) I did some damage to my knee and one shoulder while rollerskating. The shoulder was dislocated and the knee took the brunt of a crash into a wall. Of course, I was 15 and you know at that age nothing stops you. For years (like 10) after the shoulder used to pop out when I turned a certain way lifting anything. And I'm not sure it's a coincidence that it's that same knee that always acts up.
Penny - you're right, every little bit of exercise helps. My mother doesn't exercise regularly (she surprised me today wanting to use the treadmill), but she's always puttering around. I'm pretty sure her back and forth / up and down stairs all day is what lets her eat the bags of candy she buys without putting on any weight.
TheWalrus - I've heard that some people use acupunture for stop smoking help, maybe they do it for snacking as well. I'm mostly kidding about that. I'm a true wuss when it comes to the idea of someone sticking needles into me.
Debbie - I know in Ontario the only way you can get a kitchen certified is to have a separate one. My mother used to sell real estate and it was a common thing for people to specifically look for what used to be called canning kitchens that they wanted to convert to commercial use. When it comes to the fall, I just wish we had a canning kitchen. In this house there's just no room in the basement (too bad). On the 'up a couple of pounds', I've heard that sore muscles will retain water. I saw that a little on Tuesday morning, but who knows. I think I'm in a flat period, so it's hard to tell. I'm beginning to see some trends with the daily weigh-ins so I'm not really paying attention to what it all means.
Wendy - I always feel when you have the flu that it's more important to keep hydrated, and get well. The rest you can take care of once you're feeling better. Hopefully it's a short-time version you have.
Well, time to go start dinner preparations. Hope everyone is having a good day.
for finding your old password.
Especially since we've already paid for them up front. 
Oh boy do I know the place you are right now. I have been teetering on that edge for some time and while I mostly hold it together I occasionally topple over it. 
