I think things have finally settled down around here. I can stop and take a breath and don't have to be 'somewhere' in the next 10 minutes. Thank god for that, since I am at work, and they'd frown upon me just up and leaving for some pleasant diversion. Not to mention that it is 4:00 in the morning.
I'm all caught up on reading posts, even took notes as I read so I don't have to keep going back when making my replies! Dork that I am.
The birthday went well, but I gotta admit that I did not adhere to the challenge guidelines that I'd set for myself. I did not OVER indulge, but I did stray. Mmmm...carrot cake, my favorite! I wanted to make my own birthday cake, so that I could insure that it would be healthy and nutritious and even Core, if possible. Dh went to the bakery instead, and so it was back to square ONE for me on Tuesday.
One thing I'm noticing is that any setbacks are not setting me WAY back like they usually do. Usually, I'll fall off the wagon, figure I've messed up anyway and proceed to eat everything in sight. Nope, haven't done that. Just pick myself up, dust myself off and start again at another Day One.
Tonight is weigh in @ WW. I've been avoiding the scale, so whatever the number is, it is a direct result of how strong and consistent my efforts are. I think I've been pretty consistent, but I know I can always do better. I'm shooting for that this week.
Ceara, I've got to admit that I was intrigued by the Shangila diet and spent a good amount of time at Seth Robert's website, just reading and learning. I'm thinking of giving it a try today. Will see how that goes...and report results, of course! How's the doggie?
wsw...Is it 15 days now? I'm so impressed. You said something that stuck with me: "...some days are just harder than others, even when the reasons are not always obvious for me. " So true. I'm so gung-ho some days, have no qualms about chopping veggies, guzzling water, getting to the gym. Other days it's all I can do to get out of bed. Just gotta keep getting up though and doing what needs to be done.
Arabella...Wow, I'm all for a party, but a 6 hour reception? Good grief. And speeches? No, it's not you, that's just too much. Hey, we have some mutual friends! I know Ben & Jerry too! Intimately...wink wink.
I have a question for you, did you learn Tai Chi in a class, from a tape or a book? It's always fascinated me, I tried a class at the gym, but the instructor was, hmmm, less than helpful. In his own little world I'd say.
Cowpernia, I hear ya on staying off the scale. I'm finding that NOT getting on (and being disappointed) prevents me from the "Oh well" binge trigger!
Eydie...So...how was your class? Any pointers for us on navigating fairs and food and festivals?
Kaylets...We're due for a break in the weather at last! Today is supposed to be nice with very little humidity.
Gonna definitely get out into the garden. I did some weeding the other day and was DRENCHED in sweat within minutes. We haven't had any power outages (THANK GOD, I'd die without AC) but the phone's been wonky for days. Hopefully Verizon will favor us with a visit today.
Anagram, Sorry about weekend plans going down the pipes. I hope things are better now.
Hpnotq...sure come on aboard! Always room for another challenger.
Welcome to our merry band!
Allright, I've rambled on for long enough. It's very quiet around here tonight. (i probably just jinxed that now that I mentioned the "Q" word!) I hope that I didn't miss anyone, Here's wishing us all a happy and successful day!
It transforms my life and I feel like my life could really stand a little transformin' right about now 
I'm going to give it my all this time.
Mmmm... sunning and swimming -- my favorite things in the world. I'm surrounded by beaches here. Why is it I haven't gotten to one yet? 
-- left to make today a success. Oh and fun, yeah, lessee, what'll I do...
katrinabgood , 07-06-2006 04:47 AM
if I will get a walk in this am before the programme....I'm thinkin' I'll do it tonight after supper. My programme went well Tuesday in spite of my employer and their induced interuptions (why would you send a man out to change a modem while staff is alone with 12 kids? And the roof guys weren't done.) Like I say, I'm balanced mentally and physically for some reason...or just in shock. I sure as H*** know that I'm depressed....I am exhausted. Bed is an escape. As are books usually...but since those are sorta a part of the problem, they aren't showing their usual allure.
Clutha and Hpnotq, our new 
s! Huzzah! Wsw you are doing great! I know Kaylets...I still have my chocolate cake in the freezer and although I didn't put any food restrictions on myself...except for the 7 pm, I have to keep "forgetting" that it is there. Now that DS is home maybe I'll "force" him to eat it 
I think that sugar is like potatoes...they are not that bad on their own, but it what you put with them that kills you. What is Ben and Jerry....I'm assuming booze....enlighten please. Kat what do you do? I'd be 
at that time of the morning!
to all....gotta boogey. Missing the questing 
food, huh. No wonder it gave you a tummy ache! I have the same problem with sugar in anything more than miniscule amounts. I want it on a daily basis if I have it. Extra water and vitamin C helps to clear it out of the system.
