Thank God, girls, I'm feeling much better today...still tired, still a little lightheaded when I stand up, but much, much better than the last two days. They did give me a whole long list of possible side effects, and my symptoms are all on it (well, except for the stuffy head). I took cold medicine and the nausea pill, so my head feels better but I'm not nauseous. I'm actually not that hungry! Of course, it's only 9:30, so we'll see how the day goes, but I don't feel as downright awful as I did over the weekend. I'm going to do some typing now (after laying on the sofa for like an hour and a half). Hopefully later on today I'll feel strong enough to do a little exercise. And I realize also that if I need an extra shake, I should probably have one -- that still brings me in under 1,000 calories for the day.

That's it! The Christmas tree is coming down TODAY!

Ruthie, it's really too bad that you came down with a cold just before starting this program. I know that you wanted to be completely motivated and 100% dedicated to do this. It might be a good idea to go back to the clinic and get whatever is available to you, whether it is the soup or snack bars or whatever. At least until you're in a groove and accustomed to the fast? I don't want you to get discouraged by trying to do too much from the start.

Eydie, glad the good Eydie won yesterday! *L* I'm psyched for starting again tomorrow! Whoever gets to it first, start a food journal tomorrow.

First challenge, for those who wish to participate: I'm going to suggest 30 minutes of exercise, three times this week. Whatever exercise you like, even if it's 3-10 minute sessions, just do it! Not too tough, but enough to get us going? Do more if you like, of course.

I better get going. Have to get to the bank this morning.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, chicks! Let's all work to make this a great and productive year in which we achieve our goals, weight-loss-related and otherwise!

I had enough energy yesterday to do 20 minutes on the stationary bike! Woo hoo! I guess you can count me in on your exercise challenge, although my personal goal is min. 20 minutes five days a week.

Eydie, don't worry that b/c you went off your program you can't get back to those good habits, or that it will be difficult to do so. I have faith that you can regain your footing, and the holiday munching will all be a distant memory.

Happy New Year!!!

I agree, Ruthie! Let's make this our year to achieve our goals!

Somehow while hubby and I were out for about an hour yesterday afternoon, my daughter was using the computer and now our cable modem is fried. She swears she didn't t do anything, of course. So I'm on dial-up now and it's quite painful. We're going to trade in the modem tomorrow after work.

I am going insane here. The tenants above me have two small children who run on their heels across the hardwood floors it seems constantly. Then there is the ball bouncing and hammering on the wooden floors. I'm about ready to lose it. Our lease states that area rugs MUST be placed over the hardwood to muffle noise to the apartment below. I think I am going to write a letter to the landlords to have them check for rugs and enforce the lease. Short of that, I'm going to cut those kids off at the knees.

Well, today is day one! Guess I'll rummage through the kitchen to find something healthy for breakfast. I've still got cookies and pie and brownies left from Christmas. I can see those going in the garbage today! Planning on bundling up and heading out for a walk while the sun is shining today. I need to get used to this cold weather again!

Ruthie, glad you felt better yesterday!

Well, I'm with you girls for the on-program New Years thingy. It's 10:53 and so far so good.

I used to have a lot of energy for painting and cleaning, but my Newspaper-delivery job really changed many facets of my life and my energy. Now if I have a burst of creative energy I have to tap it immediently 'cause once it's gone, it's gone.

I used to be a night person, and now I'm in bed by 9pm.

Hubby built me a built-in cabinet for the newly painted bathroom, and I'll paint it today hopefully. Eldest son and husband are off to see Lord of the Rings today, I'll go see it next week.
Menses due any day, I'm bloated and tender and crabby. I can tell I haven't been drinking nearly enough water because when I do I have little or no bloated-ness or tender breasts. That's my goal ~ to drink all the water I'm supposed to.

I walk over an hour 6 days a week, so my excersise is ok. :)

No more Christmas candy, or chocolate or anything.

Anyway; need to go, I'll pop in later!

L

Time for a new Thread! See ya on the new years thread!