Where has the day gone??? I've been in meetings all day long. UGH! I leave myself sticky notes all the time. I swear everything conspires to keep me from the gym during the week. This morning I was planning on going. We had snow and then freezing rain and I knew it would take me longer to drive to work. What is typically a 30 minute drive was 90 minutes. No gym for me. At least I've been good with my vitamins this week! Have a great day (or what is left of it.)! Hugs, Stephanie

Yes indeed-e-do...crappy game, but then I guess we can look forward to it again next year! Way to go eating that breakfast...and work on that calcium girlfriend! Good exercising it sounds like....you are a dedicated MARCHer!

" I always wanted to be a procrastinator, but I never got around to it.".....Author Unknown Are you a "Chronic Procrastinator"? If you are like most people, you've probably put off more than one task that feels daunting. The problem with delaying action is that it often adds to your stress level. Procrastination can become a habit, and the longer you put something off the harder it becomes to get started. Here are a few ideas that may help. 1. SAY GOODBYE TO EXCUSES....Make a commitment to giving up the excuses that give you permission to put things off. (If I don't take my vitamins today...I'll get to them tomorrow.) What gave you permission to not take your vitamins today? 2. PLAN EARLY AND OFTEN....Break big goals into smaller, easily attainable gaols. (Ok, so I want find 30-45 minutes for exercise today.) Come on MARCHers...you can do a 15 minute brisk walk on break this morning and 15 this afternoon. Plan early this morning to do at least 15 mintues this morning and 15 this afternoon. Hooray if you do more...that is your goal! 3. DEVELOP A TOOL KIT...Write a daily "to-do" list. Take advantage of time management and goal setting tools such as electronic scheduling programs or even sticky notes. Go back to #2 - set up an electronic "meeting" on your computer today to remind you to take a 15 minute walk this morning and this afternoon. Leave yourself a sticky note to make sure you take your vitamins. Put 8 small sticky notes on your computer or bathroom mirror and every 8 oz of water you drink...take off the sticky note until they are all gone. Save them and put them up tomorrow and the next day until the sticky runs out! The simplest way to overcome procrastination is to take action. Take your first step today! Hugs to all...Barbara

morning marchers... crappy game last night, they just didn't have it!! it was sad to watch bradys interview taking the blame, but at least he stepped up and said it. I think Belichick jinxed the team by wearing a red (new) sweatshirt (oh and mumbles mention of a parade before the team even arrived in AZ?? ).. what the heck happened to the old grey one?? congrats Giants fans! Just finished my breakfast, I started soaking my instant oatmeal in milk around 7, eat it around 9 and it seems so much creamier. Thanks for your point on calcium this is something I REALLY have to work on I can't wait to see my labs in March, I've been tired lately and dont know if its just recovering from surgery (getting around slower, but using more effort to do so) or if my iron is low.. I'm adding some beef til the blood work is done hopefully that helps if it is an iron issue. I used the exercise bike this weekend and was so happy doing it! I probably wont say this later, but I missed exercising I tried the treadmill at .5 speed, it took me 10 min to walk a tenth of a mile lol needless to say I wont be adding much to our walk to the beach this week. have a good day everyone!

I'm drowning my sorrows in hot tea this morning. What the heck happened anyway??? No amount of yelling at the television helped the situation. I tried. I really tried! Thanks for these seeds! I've had my breakfast. (Stephanie is a very cranky girl without breakfast!) And, I've taken my morning dose of calcium. I was a good girl and went to the gym both Saturday and Sunday. Today is my day off but I'm determined to go tomorrow morning. I have lots of running around to do on campus so hopefully that will help. Do we weigh more when we are depressed? I know I FEEL heavier! Hugs, Stephanie