Beck, I love the saying!!! Toooo cute.

Well ladies I have had a change of heart with the whole JOB thing....I was going to take the Aflac job, but the more I think about it, I am not going to. I like the idea of the potential income, but I do not like that the company is not investing anything really into you (as far as being an "employee") I like having at least that little bit of security that I have some income each day/month for my efforts. So I am going to stick it out where I am for now. I talked to my hubby and he completely understands and like he said before, he is 100% behind me no matter what I do (or dont ..lol). I am however, looking for a new place to work. I applied at a place yesterday that offers better pay (base salary + commission) a company car, gas/repair credit card, paid vacation, health insurance, and a pretty flexible schedule. So I am going to pursue that company a little and see what happens, at least they are willing to invest a little in a good employee...that is what I need right now. My current job didnt really invest in me as an employee, and since I make them a lot of money each month, I think I need to make a move to where I will be appreciated. The only bad thing is that if I make a job move, I will end up driving like an hour each way to work, where, now I have a 10 minute drive....plus we are considering buying a different home, so then I would be less than 5 minutes to this place....but you never know what may happen. Wish me luck!

PS-I still havnt heard anything from my mom, so I guess she didnt get picked.

Beck, when I got married, one of my best friends wanted us to play that at the wedding. She had 5 friends getting married that summer, and she thought it was very appropriate. One-day or One-minute at a time journey sounds about right. If we stick to what we are doing, and we are learning to eat healthier, we are going to be much better off in the long run. Overall I feel really good except for the aches that I'm having today from fibromyalgia. Not sure what's up with that today.

Stilltryin, I'm sure you did alot of thinking about the job. I understand why you decided against it. My husband went into real estate several years ago with the hope that he would be able to cut back at his other job. He really didn't make that much in real estate, so I am so glad he had the other income . You have my prayers that whatever is best for you is what will happen!!! Good luck!!!

I'm off to meet some friends for lunch. I've been to this place before so I know that I'll be able to make some good choices (unless they've changed everything!!). Have a great day everyone!!

Good luck at lunch with friends Tammy....I love having meals with friends...you get to catch up and visit...it is very fun and relaxing most of the time.

Beck- congrats on your loss!!! I'll also be thrilled if I can get the scale moving in the right direction!

TOM arrived today. I wasn't necessarily expecting it other than the fact that many have written that Alli somehow triggers it. I've had 2 visits from TOM in 2007, this will make my third. Quite honestly I won't miss it when it's gone for good!

StillTryin- changing jobs is so difficult. You're lucky that your dh supports you regardless.

Well, I'm off to take the kids out to buy school supplies...they start 2 weeks from today!

Lunch was fun, and we laughed alot. I made good choices, a cup of soup and a salad. Very delicious!! The only trouble is, I was hungry when I got home. I ended up with a slice of pizza that was left over. I journaled everything, but I'm going to have to really watch it for dinner tonight.

Brightside, I'm still waiting for TOM that should have been here the beginning of August. lol I've had months like that for the past year, so I think good ol' menopause is on its way. Wish it would hurry up!!

Beck - I feel the same way about losing one pound at a time. If I quit dieting now, I'd be counting those pounds packing back on! So one pound down is one more step in the RIGHT direction.

I have enjoyed the lazy days of summer, and have really gotten into a good exercise habit. Cross your finger that I can incorporate that once I'm back to work in September.

HI everyone!!

I have GOT to get back on TRACK again. The holiday in Florida threw me off, and then the room makeover for my daughter, threw me off... I planned to get back on routine yesterday with eating and exercise but my hubby came home early and I hadn't exercised yet - I don't like to do it when he's home - so I skipped it, then I started getting upset and guilty that I didn't do it so I started eating - I had popcorn (with butter) then I had toast & eggs (with butter!) then I had 2 granola bars, I don't even think they were low fat - then I had a handful of semi sweet chocolate chips, it was a disaster!!!!! (By the way, I had all of that AFTER my healthy dinner!)

Today I have been good, I am going to have my healthy dinner soon and get my cardio done, I want to be on track and progressing again, not going backwards :(

ThinGirl, why is it soooo hard to get back on track after a vacation or project....? I have the SAME problem, ever since my overnight with my kids at the BEGININNING of Aug. I can NOT get it right!!! grrrr

I don't know, it's like I just lost my bearings or something. I was doing so good - I had it down to a science - even on weekends I was good. But the eating at restaurants during the trip, and the eating pizza and not being able to exercise while we were working on the room - just totally screwed me up. I bet I've gained :(

THANKS SHY, I am glad I can help someone.....

Thanks shy, that was a great post and just what I needed to hear.

Ijust did an hour of cardio, and it was tough because I haven't done it in 8 days - but I made it through. Off to have my healthy dinner now :)

Ravisa, good for you for being in the habit of exercising. I have walked this summer, but not much else. I can't wait for water aerobics to start again right after Labor Day at the Y.

Thingirl, good for you for being on track today!!!

Shy, I think we all beat ourselves up sometimes. This site has so much support! I depend on all of you to talk to because the only people who know that I'm doing Alli, are my son and a friend of mine who was asking how I had lost some weight. I worry about her because she isn't in the best of health at all. I recommended Alli. I think it would be a big benefit to her, but I don't know if she will try it or not. My hubby knows that I'm watching calories and fat and that I'm journaling, but he doesn't know about the Alli.

I worry about what my hubby thinks to, and I guess that's why I haven't told him yet. Tell your hubby that I was running up and down the streets yelling before I started Alli, so he can't use that as an excuse. lol

I went over on Calories today, and I feel downright crappy about it right now. I've been doing so well, but today I just ate like a piggy. Official weigh in is Thursday, so I hope I didn't do too much damage.

Shy, of course I yell at the trees about the leaves! Who doesn't???? lol

Brightside, congrats on the 2 pounds!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!