Barb in Dallas?? Back on the thread?? Howdy, girl!! I'm back too. I've missed the great office stories you shared!
Heather, I sure hope you're feeling better! Never a good time for a cold, and sinus weather has certainly attacked many people I know, inc DH.
Lilion, Bravo woman! Good for you heading back to WW!
DGramie, I'm SO relieved to hear that your DB is recovering! I hope now that he's home, the road will be somewhat easier for him, although no matter what he has a challenge.
Terri, I'm back to watching other people ride my horses. Even Gabe. Between the weight packing back on, being at a new barn with no indoor arena, and breaking this dad-gummed ankle, I'm sidelined. Not for long I hope! I wanna hear all about it when you ride in that clinic this Spring!!
Well, if I didn't fess up before, I will now. The day after Christmas I topped out at 302. Over the forbidden line. We had the big family get-together on Saturday, and I wasn't good, but other than that I've been really working at it. As of this morning I'm back down to 295. Today was my 3rd successfully day on the Beach, hardcore. Every time I've tried to do it with 'modifications', I've failed. Miserably.
In a few days I want to start exercising again. That should help immensely. I'd like to break the 200 barrier by the end of the year. I'm challenging myself to 10 pounds a month. I can fall short sometimes without blowing the big goal, but little 'power goals' might help keep me focused. I'll give it a shot.
So far I've been challenged with a gift of chocolate which I passed on IMMEDIATELY to a family of skinny folks. Then my lunch salad was delivered to my office with some awesome grilled garlic flat bread - which I deposited safely in the ladies room trash can. And finally today the boss bought pizza for lunch and filled the candy jar RIGHT next to my office door with a variety of M&M's. I thanked her and ate the salad I'd brought, and to be honest, the M&M's are already losing some of their pull.... well TODAY they were. Not taking any bets on tomorrow yet, but I still won't have any of them.
I hope everyone is geared up for a year of success, and the joy that it will bring to each of our lives. Now c'mon, let's go do something we're proud to come back here and share!