Miss you all. Update on things with me.

This week ahead is the last week of this semester for me, so I have some finals ahead of me. I am not too worried about them, as they aren't too awful difficult of classes. Probably will be next semester, but that is then.

So far, I have high A's in my classes and hope after finals it will remain this way. I was recognized by the arts and sciences dept for outstanding academic achievement in english composition, which made me very happy, as i work so hard in that class.

School has been very good for me as far as everything goes, except my wls journey. I struggle with getting in all of my meals and water. I don't get a lot of activity in, aside from walking to classes and the car etc. and I have put on a few lbs. I am NOT a happy camper about this part of it at all! Actually more like 8 lbs over this semester. I am so angry with myself for this. I KNOW right from wrong. I know what I need to do for me and to succeed in the journey, yet I neglected it too much. (Between school and lots of other stressors the last couple of months, I have been very busy and distracted... but NOT an acceptable excuse! Gotta begin to put me first again. Beginning NOW. I will be planning a menu for myself for the next 3 days to decarb, reduce portions a bit and get back to drinking more water. I should have made use of the fitness center at school, but life just always seems so darned hectic. I must find a way to fit in activity .

I will be taking the summer of from college, but taking an online course (just one), so I AM going to get myself back in the swing of doing things right. I plan to do camping this summer and incorperating hiking into my camping outtings, or walks around lakes, etc. Wish me luck with getting back in control and getting rid of the 8 lbs I packed on. I am truly devastated by it. And mostly because i know I let it happen to myself. This is not easy to admit even to myself, let alone everyone else too. BUT it may help others to avoid making the same mistake, and getting off track. STAY STRONG!

I hope all is well with everyone else.
Welcome to our new members and big hugs to all. I sure have missed my buddies here!

I anticipate good grades from you.  That you will resume walking and behave yourself on the carbs.  Let's get in several walks during our vacation time.

Time to post the monday chat reminder.  Hugs

I am aiming for great grades, walking more and decarbing beginning tomorow am (strict decarb for 3 days). I figure we'll be walking lots while in the city. There will be lots of walking at that zoo I am sure, not to mention exploring the city around us.

I will likely not make chat this evening, as i am studying for finals. But if I can I will pop in for a bit.
Hugs back at ya!