Today i left my food bag home so i've been catching what I can where i can. so i've had (2) cheese sticks, (16) wheat thins, a cup of coffee and a 24 ounce decaf iced tea. I haven't had lunch yet and I'm working on my second iced tea. Andi

Well folks, I've had a not shocking revelation that has left me feeling rather moronic. For the second day in a row i've gotten in well over 70 ounces of fluids and I've managed to poop on my own, no pills no potions no magic tea no brutal stomach pains but an actual I GOTTA GO moment, HA who knew it's all about fluids. Yesterday went well, i sort of screwed up last night because I had a really large lunch and had nothing for dinner and had popcorn before bed. I'll work on making better choices. My proteins were only in the 70-something range and my calories were around 900, so not too bad for losing and I'll work on making changes today. I had steamed chicken and broccoli for lunch yesterday which was SO good with some garlic sauce on the side and I couldn't stop eating the broccoli for snack. I finished the chicken part for lunch like i knew i should but boy the broccoli called to me like a sirene. There are WAY worse foods that could be snacked on then steamed brocolli though. What will today bring you? Will you use food to numb your emotional feelings (ala Andi) or will you tell people what you think no matter what, will food be your crutch when your feelings are hurt, you are bored or understimulated or just plain tired? I managed to get everyone to bed by 8:30pm last night, the night previous the middle boy and I got no sleep at all and that made the day a challenge. I served an early dinner, we showered early and played with the new kittens for almost an hour, they are truly a delight! Tonight i've got 3rd grade open house, oh the joy of it.....this is the third time I'm going through it, i feel i should be able to skate by as I've done it twice and my oldest son had this teacher as well! Andi

Saturday visited with my sister and her family, then Sunday church and catching up on homework, with my daughter, laundry and resting in the afternoon! A chill out weekend Should have been more busy as got lots to do, btu I just enjoy sitting and being with family and looking out at the sky sometimes.

A human being is only interesting if he's in contact with himself. I learned you have to trust yourself, be what you are, and do what you ought to do the way you should do it. You have got to discover you, what you do, and trust it. Barbra Streisand (1942 - )

I'm joining in with all of you...I too have gotten off track...let's just say yesterday was filled with margarita's...mexican food...champagne, more margarita's (yes I drank them twice in one day) then sushi... My scale has not moved and I really need to rid my body of the carbs...I am certain this is what is preventing me from losing the last of the weight. So, starting tomorrow...can't start today...already ate chips & salsa & am committed to italian for lunch...I will plan my meals, I will prepare my meals ahead of time and i will EAT WHAT I BROUGHT. I will only eat two snacks and no grazing. NO LATE NIGHT EATING! Good luck to us all. Trish