meeting sis for lunch at applebees today, you've got me hungry for a salad and chicken!

wow that is windy! Stay safe over there in Cali!

I know I havnt been posting my miles (not a good month for me) Last weeks miles is 21.

Dearest Barbara, I'm saddened to hear of the loss of your good friend, Pedometer. I am sure you mourned deeply. I know that Pedometer can only be replaced by, well, Pedometer II. And I'm happy to hear that you have moved on and are getting to know Pedometer II. I wish you both a long and healthy relationship! I'm eating my 100 grams of protein today and trying to increase my fluid intake. No more spinning for me until after I recover from PS but I am going to try to walk with hubby tonight. I think this increase in protein intake is actually making the scale move in the right direction. Maybe I'll finally move past 207 where I've been for months! Hugs, Stephanie

Hi Rick. It's been interesting to see how my lifestyle change has affected my family. My extended family will be visiting me this week from Michigan. They eat fairly healthily so they won't be surprised by the food I serve them. My Florida family, on the other hand, is completely different. They are very unhealthy eaters. My mom will be here for Thanksgiving and one of the first things we'll do is buy soda. We don't have any in the house and she'll need some. We'll probably also buy ice cream. But I will stick to my NSA fudgsicles! That doesn't mean I won't have a little pie on Thanksgiving, but I won't stock my house with stuff like that. My husband has begun walking three miles a day. I'm so proud of him! The doctor just put him on a low dose of blood pressure medication and he has been borderline for years. I'm not sure the walking can combat that, but he is healthier when he exercises. I think he will join the gym with me for the winter. I will really enjoy going with him on the weekends and it might help motivate me as well. I feel good about the choices that we've both made to be healthier. Hugs, Stephanie