I'm right there with you Denise. I'm going through a tough time right now - I just can't seem to stick with my plan for the day. I know my life has been super stressful lately and that is contributing to my eating problems. I hope I can really get back to that place where I'm serious and stick with it. We'll do it as long as we have each other to lean on!! Hugs, Nancy

Hey Pamela! I know you what you mean... There's always some obstacle to get over. We do get over it, but it isn't always easy!! I don't have a good plan today. I'm in a mood. I'll shake it, but I'm in a pity box mood today. I did exercise at the pool this morning. However, today is Tuesday which means free Panera (St. Louis Bread Company) bagel day! For the past few weeks, I've been avoiding the table. Today, I dived right in!! Cinnamon, raisin, sugar bagel. Yup.. I said sugar! Naturally, I'm now sleepy and I have to go to work! This too shall pass... Hang in there... Denise

Yesterday had me at 1600 calories, no exercise, all vitamins and water. If I could just cut out that late evening snacking, I'd do so much better. Unfortunately, the stress doesn't go away, and now I'm not sleeping again. I'm so exhausted! My job has me on pins and needles, not only because of the demands the classroom teacher places on me, but also now because a parent is asking me whether or not her son is being picked on by the teacher (the answer to that is yes). Anything I say is eventually going to get back to her, and even though I really like this person outside of school, I'm having a really tough time facing her in class. I tried talking to her about the stess the other day, but she disregarded it. Talked to my brother-in-law last night. He sounds and feels better, but he's still freaked out about the possible hole in his heart. They are also checking him for blood clots, just to rule them out. My teeth are coming out Friday. I've never even had a cavity, so I'm pretty nervous about this. Apparently, my wisdom teeth are causing bone loss in a couple of places because I can't clean them properly (do you know how hard it is to reach back there?). Surgery is supposed to be very easy, according to the surgeon, and they will knock me out completely...so maybe surgery will also be short. And financial issues? I'm buried beneath doctor's bills as it is, and this surgery wants the money up front. On top of that, we had to use credit cards this summer to pay for that new A/C, furnace, water heater, and washing machine. Drowning in debt...it's the American way! We're able to make our payments okay, but it sure would be nice to actually be able to sink a paycheck into savings...you know what I mean? Doesn't it seem like all I do these days is complain? Why can't I just be happy to be alive and look at stress as a positive force, not as a negative? And then you guys get stuck reading it...you probably think I'm such a whiner! And really, I guess I am Here's today's menu: B: english muffin L: sandwich, cottage cheese, crackers D: mac&cheese with hotdog (not the best, but kiddo wants it) S: ? Exercise: ? Have a good day, if I haven't dragged you down too much! Pamela

Congratulations on getting PS... I'll definitely keep you in my prayers. Please drop me a line on how you're doing.... Thanks for your consistent encouragement. I just love ya!!! Denise