Oh, Oh Sheila...

I knew I had another bad week. I knew I gained but I didn't know how much. As much as I didn't want to, I had to weigh-in and face the music. I disappointed myself by caving to my life's pressures and turning to junk food to console me. You would think I'd learn my lesson by now. In the end the junk food may taste good but it makes you feel worse, both physically and emotionally. Thanks for everyone's concern and encouragement. I need to remember - one day at a time, one meal at a time.

This was a terrible week - stress, too much fast food and not enough water. No excuses. Time to get back on track.

Long story short, mother fell at work, taken to hospital by squad - gash in the arm, stitches and black eye. Took my 83 yr old Grandmother (who lives with me) to ER on advice of her dr. She was FINALLY admitted to the hospital at 9:30 PM this evening. I'm exhausted and if things couldn't get worse - some time today the sneezing and nasal congestion started and now I have a sore thoat and I totally blew my eating today. Wanting to go to bed but can't until the towels are dry or no one can shower… Continue

This weekend has been a roller coaster ride. I've experienced pride, love, laughter, stress, sadness and grief. I am VERY proud of my son. He was in his last high musical this weekend. I love watching him on stage. You can see the enjoyment on his face as he performs. It's sad because he's my youngest and graduating HS in May. We got bad news on Thursday, a friend passed away. He was the father of one of my daughter's childhood friends. My husband grew up with him and my mother-in-law taught him… Continue

Today was weigh-in day. I lost 1 LB !! I am very happy with my results so far. I need to step up my exercise efforts if I'm going to hit my goal of 45 LBS by my 45th birthday (7/30/09). I find it difficult to make exercise a part of my daily routine.