I'm not sure how this is going to play out anymore! We haven't fired her thus far because they keep calling emergency meetings. It sure can't be today because I can't play coverage for her! I have a split shift today because i've got to work tonight! ANDI

Is it possible for you to bring ankle weights to school? You can do leg lifts from your desk, put your legs together and work the ab, keep doing repetitions and see if that builds muscle for you. The challenge with many of your snacks is that they are also high fat and calories. be well and make good choices today. ANDI

Morning All How are we doing? What have we put in place to enable us to make a success of today? I have brought more protein shakes to work today rather than just one for lunch. My danger zone is when I first get home - that's when I reach for things I shouldn't...so today I plan to have a protein shake just before I leave work, so my pouch isn't empty at the danger zone time. I'm also going to the gym tonight for a trainer to work out a personal program for me (it comes free with the fees) - I've been putting it off through embarrassment - what if I'm not fit enough, look stupid etc etc. My logic knows how crazy this is, but the emotions kick in. Anyway, I've taken the bull by the horns and while I was there last night doing my own thing, I booked to see someone tonight - so not only do I make myself go to the gym two nights running, I get a workout that should suit me and my goals. I haven't been hungry so far, I'm just breaking the habits I've created of snacking (on the wrong things). It's too easy to reach for a cookie or chips isn't it, and they go down so quickly while piling on the calories. Not being hungry shows me that my body doesn't need the food I've been consuming. Are you learning anything about yourself/your body from doing this? Is it helping?

Good for you Karen It really does sound like you are doing most things right and it's just a few things that are throwing you off balance. As Andi has said - change one thing at a time and before you know it you will have changed a mountain Hang in there with us as we change our lives for the better...

I am all upset that I didn't weigh myself when i started this I guess i'll just have to take Sunday's weight and hope for the best. I need to bunny hop on that scale tomorrow morning and see how i'm doing. The boy and I get on fabulously and I think because of that he forgets who the parent is. It depends on my mood, sometimes i laugh sometimes i want to beat him with a stick! I am definitely doing this to lose weight and gain control of myself. Hugs, ANDI