Here we go again...

I keep trying and I guess as long as I haven't given up, I haven't lost the battle.  So here goes...  I am going to document my life journey and recipes/patterns I find along the way.

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So a great weekend went in the books.  LOVE my long weekends away with the family.  Started K's senior pictures.  Hard to believe that my little girl is all grown up.  Had a great time with the hubby and girls on the island.  Hurried back to wish a GREAT friend off into the world of retirement (to quote my lovely B "tear.")

Today was back into the office and then a hurry home for the monthly dr appt.  Talked with a co-worker today about her weight loss challenge she had with her husband.  Her commitment was great.  She gave me some great ideas... be accountable - use a tracking system for calories/food intake, post your weigh-ins where you will see them or use a friend.  Set an obtainable/realistic goal and if it is a challenge make sure the prize keeps you motivated.  I like the idea of a cash prize.  Into the kiddie in the beginning and then the one who lost less for the week has to toss in the number of dollars equal to the number of pounds the biggest loser lost for the week.  Could be substantial. 

Weight is up, cholesterol is up, B-12 is up.  1 for 3 gives me room for improvement.  So, the doc put me on a low cholesterol diet for the next two months and then another blood draw.  The nurse also mentioned that getting exercise will help.  Guessing that both will probably be beneficial to not only lowering my cholesterol, but my weight too.  THUS ALLOWING ME TO dominate THE WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE... that I might be doing by myself, lol!

So at home here tonight, I worked out on the Wii and ate a smaller than normal serving of dinner with fresh fruit washed down by a glass of old fashioned water.  And tomorrow's another day =)
 

-Jen