Well, it's going to be some random ramblings b/c I just don't have anything poignant or particular to express.

Another day of eating well! I am trying not to eat past dinner-ish or 8 at the latest on most nights. I try to go upstairs..away from the kitchen and work or something to keep busy..I'll have gum, water, or diet Pepsi..but I like the feeling of not being all full or bloated at bedtime. Yesterday, I had sort of a weird day, sort of wanted to just sit on my bed with my laptop and eat cheezits (besides pizza,they are my FAVE). Which, I did. However, I counted the points for the cheeze its and they were part of the daily total. Yea--sort of emotional eating..also "convenience eating" . I didn't want to cook...Tonight I made turkey chili (no beans). It was good, but I should find a substitute for the pasta we put it on. Too many pts. Any ideas?

It's really cold and snowy here. Very pretty..if you aren't driving in it :)
I will try to beat RTS outside to shovel in the am..if I put my ipod on and shovel..It's really not bad at all. I did it yesterday...it was just soooooooooo cold though. I bought a $3 pedometer as a temporary one..but it's awful. The kids LOVE it though! I will treat myself to a nicer one that has a SAFETY strap..since they don't like to stay put on my waist. Do they work on your socks? Maybe I could try that?

Besides my eating habits improving, I noticed some other changes. My dear friend, Alana, asked me if I felt any different since I started. I told her I don't feel my looks have changed..not my clothing (not looser) but I noticed that I don't feel so sluggish , tired and grumpy all the time. I also noticed that my skin has improved! Yes, I was prone to the lovely adult acne or maybe it was food related, since I was eating fried foods and other crap...but I haven't had many flare ups in the past month!!! (except for now, when I have my pre-TOM pimples)

Oh and being the flattery junkie that I have become..2 people asked me if I lost weight.Random people.Didn't know I was trying to. Maybe I should keep a tally somewhere...there must be a widget/gadget somewhere. I am not so vain..it's just that I haven't been asked that for a LONG time.

Well, I will be here tomorrow to report on my scale meeting. Good, bad or otherwise..this week was peppered with mnm's , skittles and chezits..so I am thinking it won't be a big ol loss...but each of the aforementioned foods were done in moderation..so I am ok with what I did. Have a good one! Stay strong (& warm...)