Hi chickies - yesterday was mostly healthy... I did eat a few unplanned things in the evening. Not many calories, nevertheless, unplanned. I have a rotten head cold. I was thinking it was a good excuse. I think I'll always have an excuse to eat extra. I need to concentrate on 'excuses' to follow my plan instead! Actually, I have a whole notecard of reasons why I want to eat healthfully - I'll try and remember (and be willing) to read it when my mind wanders to unplanned food.

Yesterday - I wrote down everything thing I ate, made a plan, shopped for healthy foods in the house, measured my food, drank lots of water, & always left a bite of food on my plate.

So for today... the kitchen is stocked with healthy foods and I will carry on.

MJ - I LOVE this article. What a wonderful tribute!! It's been a pleasure being with you on this journey. You know I'll be checking out that website, too. I am so glad you will see your brother and that he is back in the states. A huge gratitude, I am sure.

Folks - let's eat healthfully today... one meal or snack at a time, if that's what it takes.

Hi friends... yesterday was within my plan.... I have a bad cold and didn't feel like eating fresh veggies. I did have some fruit. I stayed in my calorie range... despite having a bite of a cookie. Thank goodness the cookies & candy will be gone after tonight. (taking it all to a party) I am grateful for the willingness to not sooth my cold with junk food.

I wrote down everything I ate yesterday & counted it in, journalled, did my stretches & strengthening, got some spontaneous exercise going up and down stairs for the heck of it, drank lots of water and more.

Tonight is a neighborhood party for the folks that moved to Idaho in October. They've come back for a visit. I am bringing a salad and we will order pizza and subs and a half sub with just turkey, mustard and double lettuce & tomatoes for me.

Our cousin called last night... our dearest aunt is in the hospital and it's not looking good for her. I will remind myself that food won't make her better and/or cure my sadness.

I hope you all have a healthy day.

Hi! I have the most awesome news! My younger brother is HOME from Afghanistan!!!!!!!!!!!!! He came home last night. SO excited! Some friends threw together a party for tonight. I am going to Zumba this morning, then to the outlet mall. I need to buy some smaller jeans and something cute to wear tonight.

Have a great day!

Hi chickies - yesterday was a mostly healthy day. I took my salad to the party for our former neighbors who were back in town for a visit. I was told there would be turkey sub sandwiches. But, when I arrived all they had to eat was pepperoni pizza. I filled my plate with salad and a small amount of lite dressing. I took a piece of pizza, took off the cheese and pepperoni and ate the crust with pizza sauce. (no seconds - Yay) I brought all the candy, cookies, etc to the party. (to actually get rid of them Yay!) I allowed my self a couple tastes of homemade carmel candy and 2 white chocolate covered mini pretzels. When I got home I had a boomerang effect of eating so very little - and my snack ended up being a couple hundred calories over my top level. Phooey.

I did write down everything I ate, had lots of water, left a bite, no seconds, did a lot of journaling, did my stretches & strengthening, and more.

Today is quiet… planning to watch Bowl Games and some basketball. Maybe I won’t fall asleep before the New Year. LOL

Happy New Year to my 3fc friends.