Hey everyone Its been a while yet again, I apologize. However, I have to be quite honest and say that - I think if I'm really going to keep focused on things I might post less often. My days are completely "free" now so I've been focusing on staying "productive" which means I try to stay away from the computer almost all together, and if I am on I'm doing something that really needs attention. I miss all of you though! And I hope you all know you're in my thoughts

I've been VERY good lately.. well - for the past 3-4 days. On plan with food, drinking lots of water, and working out twice a day (either 2miles/30minutes twice, or 2miles/30min then some muscle toning exercises).

However, I have to ask you guys a really serious and .. sensitive question so to speak. So be gentle with your responses but be honest. Now, I know perfectly well that normal "caloric" intake is anywhere from 2,000 - 3,000 and I try to strive within that goal, but I'm not a real calorie counter. I buy healthy foods I like and eat an amount that I think will fill me up.

The issue is, lately it seems that I'm getting really low calorie intake (based on Fitdays organizer), and I am puting absolutely everything in, even rounding up HIGHER just to make certain.. and still for the past few days my total calorie intake has been from 1,200ish to 1,800. It sort've worries me. I'm not starving myself, I'm just eating salad, spinach, whole wheat bread, cottage cheese, olives, a wee bit dressing, rice, grapenuts etc. I love all of these foods so I'm not forcing myself to eat things on a "diet". Should I be worried? I mean I know there's not much I can do unless I force myself to eat more (which I still don't know how I'd do it, add some pieces of bread or something? seems silly) or eat unhealthy foods. Could it be possible that I'm ignoring the truth? Or should I just be happy that I'm satisfied, healthy, and doing well? I take multi-vitamins too.

Sorry if this seems wierd, but I don't know what to think. I guess a bit of me is worried that my recent relationship problems are causing me to ignore other feelings.. though in all honest truth I'm not really depressed, I've cried a lot but its more of an "understanding" sort of longing cry once in a while when I'm reminded of things. It's also my TOM so maybe I'm confusing cramps for hunger pains? I'd like to think that maybe its a "phase", but like I said.. I really am enjoying what I'm eating and its big bowls of salad or big wraps full of yummy stuff.

Anyway, I hope all of you get your cards soon I sent them out.. Wednesday? I'm gonna do some shopping tomorrow at Pier 1 Imports (yay, creative presents!), so I'm excited.. Monday is my Physical! I've never been so excited about having a check up (I loathe doctors. . well not doctors, just being there I guess?) and I'll have my first weigh in since June!! (June 10th was when I weighed 365). Yay

Okay ladies, I'm gonna finish cleaning and everything, so I hope you all have a lovely night and weekend! I'll try to pop in whenever I can.

Terri: No ignoring you from me. I congratulated you on your weightloss. Did you miss it? "In Search of...Support"??? Does this mean you're looking for your bra???

CD: Honey, where's the protein? I'm going to try and be gentle in my comments....but.....maybe you need a good crash course in "good food". The veggies you're getting in are great, but where's the rest of it? My best suggestion is when you see your doctor for the physical, as him/her for a healthy diet plan. They have sheets they will give you, low calorie, diabetic, whatever. I'm sure that he/she would be happy to provide you with an idea of what is a good plan. Hint: a little protein several times throughout the day will help keep the hungrys away. Peanut Butter on toast in the morning. A piece of lowfat cheese. Chicken breast on your salad, etc.

2cute: I'm so sorry you're sick. Hope you feel better real soon.

BarbPA: The news from the doctor sounds very promising. I'm so glad for you. Pamper hubby this weekend. It's good that he's got such a nice long vaction ahead of him to recouperate.

Mary: I'm looking forward to your recipes from WW.

Michelle: NC is noted for their ice storms. When we were down there, I would no sooner get the boys on the school bus and get myself out shopping somewhere and I would hear on the news that school was being cancelled and they were sending the kids home. I found they cancel school just on the IDEA that it MIGHT snow! YIKES!

Joyce: Glad your shoulder is doing better.

Barbg: You're an inspiration keeping up with the excercise.

Gotta run. Lots to do. Don't even have my cards written out yet. Was hoping to be done with it all. Talk to you later. Love ya bunches!

Thin,

No, No, No, It was the answer to what is ISO. But no one seemed to see it!

Thin, I forgot to mention meat! I'm really the closest thing to being a vegetarian without actually being one It's really hard for me to eat meat because of just my reactions (not "aww poor piggie" just .. dislike for some reason). Usually I'd try to put some sliced lean turkey onto my salads/wraps but I am so picky about it that its hard for me to find a kind i like I know this is bad, but I can't eat something thats just going to make me ... feel sick. I also didn't mention fruits - I get plenty of those too, I have fruit cocktail all the time, and some non-fat yogurt usually too. I *do* know what healthy eating is, but I still have my limitations like in protein which has always been a problem with me, I've considered getting protein shakes but they're usually expensive when I see them. I dunno, I don't think that would amp up my caloric intake much anyway Thanks for the advice though, I think I will talk to my physician about it.. hopefully - but He's already sent me to a nutrionist in the past and it really didn't help at all, cause like I said - I'm very informed of healthy eating, its not ignorance just pickyness I guess? I probably should try to fit some peanutbutter or tuna into my food somewhere.. its just i love my salads and wraps so much as they are. Blargh.

It sucks when the only meat you love is probably the worst kind (boneless fried chicken!).

Ai, back to cleaning. I hope everyone is having a fun night.