Monthly Archives: July 2006

For all my positive thinking and progress last week, I hit the wall this weekend. I have plenty of things to blame it on — mostly, the stress of being a single parent with no end in sight. (Last I … Continue reading →

Despite measly .6 loss measured yesterday at JC, my home scale says 195 (well, 195.6 but…) and I don’t think it’s said that for quite some time. I’m going to continue to try to squeeze in the exercise (last night’s … Continue reading →

Wow. It’s the first time in a long time that I’ve exercised on that treadmill, despite my best intentions when we purchased it. It’s fantastic to have around, though. The boy is fast asleep and I can get my heart … Continue reading →

Well, I lost. It was only .6 lbs, though, which was kind of lame because last week (when I lost 3 lbs) I had eaten a whole bunch of cake and other stuff. Maybe my body was shocked into losing, … Continue reading →

…pretty well, actually. I’m having regular occasions upon which I consider driving through at a fast food joint, ordering from Domino’s Pizza, etc. And yet, I somehow get wrapped up in something else (the boy) and the impulse fades. I … Continue reading →

I looked in the mirror a little earlier today and OMG, I actually see cheekbones. Not model-like super-defined cheekbones, but I’m starting to feel like the biographical photo I use professionally isn’t entirely a sham. (This is important because I’m … Continue reading →

Against all odds, I actually made it to JC on Saturday morning, sleeping boy in tow. It wasn’t my intention for him to fall asleep on the way to the consultation, but what are you going to do? So I … Continue reading →

Well, it’s done. I just quit my job. And, yes, I have a new one. But, wow. I’ve had the same boss since 2001, so this is a pretty major shift, not to mention that it’s a fairly significant shift … Continue reading →

Weight wise, I think I am doing good, despite the out-of-this-world-delicious cake that Mia describes enjoying. After everyone left the party, I just couldn’t walk past the damned cake without taking a bite. But, strangely, now that it’s not right … Continue reading →

Last night, the family went to CostCo to pick up some supplies in anticipation of the boy’s birthday party Sunday. I was hungry when we went. DH had mentioned something about picking something up at CostCo to eat, so I … Continue reading →