I suppose that's life. I let all my frustration out in my workout, so I was really kicking butt.

robot- does that mean you asked him and that's what he said? if so, what a loser.

how's everyone holding up as the year sloooowly comes to a close? days are shorter, nights are long and the moon is waning.

Ollie - yeah I talked to him via myspace. He didn't say anything about dating the "thin" me, but he said she and I were similar. He's still my friend though. It almost makes me want to workout 50 times harder so he can see me and regret that he didn't date me. OK that would be mean.

But it would be decent motivation! .

I find restricting myself harder with the season. The only thing I want to do is crawl away close to the hearth (central heating is a poor substitute) and eat lots and lots of comfort food. Instead I am putting on my running clothes and will go out in the cold in a few moments. Do not want! I guess summer would be hard too, with all those terrace and cocktail moments. I just feel like I am programmed to eat as if for a hibernation at this time of the year.

Robot, that really does suck about your friend, but as Elwing said, will probably be great motivation. When my (old) bf moved to uni and found someone else I ended up busting my butt and lost loads of weight.. until I found someone else and just let everything go again. Oops! Good for you for turning your frustration into a positive thing, try not to let it get you down too much, remember you're doing this for you

The winter is making it harder for me, I'm so tired all the time! I work silly hours so I don't really notice the difference in the days, but my body seems to be feeling it. I hopped on the scale this morning for a peek and I'm heading in the right direction again Also, it's payday today!!! So I'm off to the bank to pay off my credit card and once that is cleared I'm stocking my fridge full of turkey mince, salmon and vegetables!!!

thas right robot! get angry and get smokin' hot!
hey going2-glad things r on the up and up for ya.
i second and third what has been said about instinctively wanting to curl up under the comforter and drink hot cocoa all day. mebbe a john hughes marathon or tad williams series for entertainment.

robot - if he didn't say it was the thin you then try not to think of it like that. just...doesn't seem healthy. but, yes, motivation anywhere you can get it.

especially these days...

what's hard for me is getting up in the morning. jeez. i just want to stay under the covers. plus, this will be my first real winter and so that's hanging ominously over my head. still not sure what to expect, but it's looming. also, will be my first thanksgiving without the family. with all the papers i have due, i'm sure i'll barely notice its even thanksgiving, but still...feeling a tad bit homesick these days.

i'm tired all the time too, Maria, know what helps? a B-vitamin complex taken daily. i'm not sure where i'd be without it. probably in a coma.

i spent the entire morning in my ocotgenerian German neighbors' house watching Maury Povich as opposed to the Shred video. i was taking out the garbage and locked myself out in 20 degree weather, in my pajamas. niiiice. luckily, after ringing several doorbells, this kind couple let me in while i made a round of calls for help. i teach at one today so when i get back home it's friggin time to exercise.

jan! - how's the back, mon ami?

Ollie - I'm so glad people were nice to let you stay inside their warm home.

Maria - I'm happy the scale is being good to you. Ollie is right, B vitamins are amazing.

So, I woke up late, and had to put off working out until later today.

Ollie - that was nice of your neighbours to let you hang out and watch Maury.

I am feeling the effects of SAD today plus PMS - just ducky!

I have finally started to tackle the giant stack of books I have to read this winter - one book at a time! I am so bad for starting a book and putting it down and then picking something else up - I usually have 3 books on the go and never finish any of them.

I never knew abs could ache after working them out too much. I know it now, and it's not a very nice feeling. At all. I did this fitness class of an hour yesterday night and it was quite hard. It was like... the 30 day shred, but then every section took 10 minutes. And then to think I was going there to get away from the plank jacks . I'm definitely going to do it more often though. I will do it until it gets easier. I will get as good at it as all the other girls that go there every week!

I haven't been able to exercise this week-nasty neck has been causing pain (and a migraine.) Can't wait to go to the doc this PM and see what he can do to sort my neck out!

hope you feel better soon anjera!

Maria - nice to see a fellow brit here, brighton is awesome so i hear, any good rock venues?

Yay for payday! i have mine on friday and boy do i need it. getting full hair extensions put in, my best friends a hair dresser so the ones that should be £600 are costing me £45. Woopeee!

Hi Paula, brighton is ok, I guess it depends what you want from a city and if it's music you want, there's plenty of that around, well paid jobs however are not

I'm feeling pretty crappy thanks to being ill. BUT I am feeling a little better about life because my healthful food shopping was delivered today so I have a fridge full of yummy veg and lean protein AND I booked in for a taster course for teaching next feb - march so I'm pleased with that, I have something to focus on and even if I really don't like it then at least I know I can cross teaching off my list. Although I really like the idea of teaching primary kids and I'd really like to go back to uni. I just don't want to rush blindly into something that's all.

How was thanksgiving for those who celebrate? Hope you all have great weekends xx

ive just finished uni and doing my dream job right now, manager of a t-mobile store. i love it, great company, well paid and 100% secure in the current climate.. do you have a t-mobile in brighton? great industry to get into! i love being public facing and i love being the boss lol!

We do have a t-mobile shop here, but I don't know if I'm suited for that really. Meh, I dunno, I'll find my calling eventually. Well, I called in sick to work again today because I've got blisters on the back of my throat I hate being ill.

On the brighter side even though I ate chinese and mcD's and several cans of coke and late night chocolate binges this week, getting back on track yesterday made me feel heaps more positive and I weighed in at 200.00 this morning. Heading in the right direction finally!! Have a great weekend everyone