Mc-

Lab - you sound down today. Hope tomorrow is better.

Emma - This time around I am really trying to do things right and a big part of that is figuring out what my triggers are and learning how to get my head on straight. Some days I win --- some days he does .

But I am learning and the biggest change is not letting a detour get me so far off track I can't come back. If fact now; I can't wait to get back.

I know the dark force will return - but I think he is getting weaker and I'm getting stronger.

Here's an update. I felt stressed and depressed from work yesterday. I came home and used the rain as an excuse not to run. That's 3 days in a row. I ate an overly large dinner and then tried to raid my cabinet for a binge. Since I don't keep anything triggering in the house, I didn't binge. I thought about the bananas, but left them alone.

I tried to tell myself that a large meal is not a binge and to not worry about it. I went to bed very early and woke up at 5:30 am. I decided to get my run in early, so I trotted for a little over 3 miles, did some house cleaning, and walked 3 miles to work. I feel really glad I did that.

My plan today is to get out of work in one piece & I am think it might be nice to go for a leisurely bike ride.

Now that's how you get back on the wagon and

Ilene - love your new picture.

Thank you danni it's at a wedding this week end just past... I you look at my profile there's a nice pic of the fam at home before leaving...

Ilene - nice family pic.

I have been cleaning all day. Company coming tonight and more company coming tomorrow. I will crash next week when everyone is gone and work on getting back on plan.

Hi Feathers!

My update is basically that I keep doing great with running, and keep doing poorly with over-snacking! I'd like to blame it on running...that maybe I'm just hungrier. While this may be "sort" of true, I've over-snacked way past the point of satisfying hunger. And hunger would be better satisfied with other foods!

So running then snacking, running then snacking. That is my pattern this week.

Congrats on the losses MC!
Hang in there Emma!
Cute family, Ilene--looks like a fun night out!
Have fun with your guests, Danni, and stay on track when you can!
7lbs...wow, jogging in the rain with your son?? Amazing! Kudos to you!
Lab....you can do this!!!!!

kellost - when I was having a problem with over snacking at night, I finally was able to stop when I starting eating a huge salad around 4 in the afternoon. I have finally figured out that if I get too tired (I have usually been too busy to eat properly) and then I want to treat myself with some TV and a few snacks ----- well the ole was just waiting for that one. It happened again the other night after I had been working in the garden all day. I did over eat that night - but it was a big break through to be able to recgonize the pattern and break it the next day.

Good Luck figuring out your trigger --- but here's for the running.

I went overboard on shirt shopping yesterday. I guess my new size made me greedy for pretty things. When I went to the Gap and saw a shirt I liked. I could tell from looking at it, that I would fit into an XS. It fit. Then I went to a store with more European sizing and their large shirts barely fit me. So I was brought back to earth. Curse vanity sizing.

Today my plan is to be as active as possible, despite no time to run. Today is a walking day. I've already walked 3 miles to work. And then I'll be doing another 4-5 miles of walking after work. I am tired of public transportation so walking is a relief.

I have a BBQ tonight and plan to have dinner there. I'm looking forward to it because I don't get nearly enough protein in my diet. I will fix a sensible plate and not get seconds. (I hope). I plan to have a beer there too. Then I'm supposed to hear music & maybe some dancing. A nice Friday night.

MC -- Your BBQ sounds like fun!! Shopping is fun too ...

Going to a pizza/bar tonight...

kellost - someone was just telling me that runners tend to reward themselves with food. Maybe that is what you are subconsciously doing with your snacking? My thing is coffee - I ALWAYS reward with a coffee of some sort. But good for you for running and recognizing your snacking "problem." Sometimes chewing gum helps me - you can't just mindlessly put food in your mouth when you are chewing gum. Maybe that would help.

Today is a good day for me. Got a good workout in and so far eating on plan. But it is my daughter's birthday today - it is hard to think of not having treats. Birthdays are always mega treat days at our house. But my goal is to be at goal by June 1. My goal is 130 and I am at 138.



Have a great day everyone.

Tonight we're grilling out. I can't wait! I'm making homemade fries...we'll see how they turn out, but should all be good. I love grilled foods!

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I don't use my computer on the weekends...too much other stuff going on, so I'll chat with you all on Monday!

Kellost, grats on hanging in with the running!

Gahhh, sounds like everyone is grilling out, hehe. Gotta love summer coming in

I'm doing well with my weight loss--down to 163, even after my weekend home with my family. I'm getting ready to lower my goal to 145, but I just can't handle it psychologically until I at least get to 159, lol.

I overdid it jogging and hurt my foot. I was able to do my 5K with my dad with the help of some Aleve, but I'm having to take a week or so off running right now which is really depressing since I've been doing so well!

I ate really well tonight even though I went out for Chinese, most of the contents of my stomach are liquid (tea, water, etc.). I had primarily vegetables with my protein being one shrimp and some pork. The only serious carbs I had were a (literal) forkfull of buckwheat noodles and a vegetable (steamed) dumpling. I then felt no guilt going to Red Mango afterward Plus I ran today, and I got a load of compliments from family members who haven't seen me in a while.

Start: 157
Current: 144
Goal: 122