Okay, so kicking the Holiday Habits is proving to be harder than I expected.

See, I told myself at Thanksgiving that if I could maintain my weight, versus not gain, over the holidays, I would be very happy.

In making that agreement with myself, I indulged more often than I have been since starting WW Online because I didn’t have to try to LOSE anything. I convinced myself “I’ve gotten my metabolism up, established good habits, this piece of cake won’t be too bad… this cookie, it’s just one… I can’t have pumpkin pie without Cool Whip… “

Now, to be fair, I have maintained for the most part, but the holidays are over and I’ve found that I have truly slipped back into that night time craving for a snack – and haven’t been very good about resisting. Not only that, but I’ve made bad choices when friends have invited us out to dinner because I just couldn’t resist that bacon cheeseburger with smoked gouda and fries.

Tomorrow is my weigh-in day and I have the sinking sensation that the one pound I mentioned previously may have become two or three in the wrong direction on the scale.

Tomorrow I’ll lie to myself chalk up my “Lady Days” for this week of weakness and then I’ll walk away with a new goal. It’s me against old habits and I am determined that those snacky habits can be broken again.

of exercising, and I promise Leanne, I’ll go look at that screen shot and figure this thing out today…but first, I had to say this. I am not a big team player. I’m kinda snotty about group things, actually. Just admitting. But this P2G…the women here are so awesome! I posted that losing one pound, and in minutes, kudos started pouring in. Forget you and your unhappy face WW! It was such cool niceness, that it motivated me to get off my computer, and go put in 25 minutes of exercise. Weight. Yeah, baby. (grunt). Now, I just have to get one more day in and I’ve met this weeks goal for me…3 days of working out, doing something. I’m feeling myself turning the corner, dropping the angst of this thing, and just beginning to accept what I need to do, want to do. Because these women RAWK! So forgive me Leanne, for continuing to be a screw up about your system, which is beautiful, but I wanted to post thanks and love for everyone here right away! Go girls, we can do it! Because, I’m really lazy, and I am getting off my arse! So go, move something today!

…getting easier with each day that passes. So far, so good today. It’s almost noon here in Nova Scotia. (And 60°F to boot!) I guess what I mean is that I don’t seem to struggle with it as much as I did at first. Thanks in large part to all of you!
Has anyone checked out http://www.fitday.com? Their online journal and automatic calorie and food value calculator is a wonderful tool. You can buy their software as well, but online works well for me. It archives your days, too. :2cents:

I’ve got to bake 2 big batches of cookie. I don’t want to. But I promised. My Aunt passed away and I have been drafted to make some cookies for the recetion after the service on Sunday. I’m also giving her Eulogy. Talk about stress! I keep saying to myself, be strong! But I know I am an emotional eater. So keep your fingers crossed I can stay honest through Sunday.

Don’t misunderstand. I really want to help with the reception and I want to give the Eulogy, but I know until it is over I will be a bit of a basket case.

Thanks to Leanne for setting this up! Is she amazing or what?

I’ve decided that it’s time for me to join this group. Last year, I set out to lose 30 pounds by my 40th birthday. Honestly, I was pretty half-hearted about it. I did Weight Watchers online, having had success with the live WW groups in the past. I lost 10 pounds, and then lost my motivation. I gained the 10 back, plus some.

My goal is to lose at least 30 pounds. Maybe even 40. I want to be able to lift my 30+ lb toddler son without the extra weight on my own body. With me + him, that’s a lot to lug around!

I believe I’ve got my motivation back. I will not buy pants any bigger than the ones I’m wearing! I could open a clothing store with all the sizes I’ve accumulated over the years.

My soft spot is sweets. Cookies, cakes, ice cream, whatever! Lately it’s been chocolate-covered pretzels from the bulk section. I like cheese too. I don’t want to cut out the things I enjoy entirely, I just need to cut back on them. Cut way back.

And exercise. Foot trouble has prevented me from going for good long walks lately. So I’ve signed up for water aerobics, which I’ve enjoyed in the past. I love the water and the company while I exercise.

That’s it for now! I’m glad to be a part of this group. And I’m glad to see some familiar “faces” here! I’ll come around and visit everyone soon. Happy Thursday! And thanks again, Leanne.

(me, doing the cabbage patch dance) I lost one po-ound, I lost one po-ound…whoohoo! 11 more to go!