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Well, I just can’t believe it.  The most surprising thing happened to me yesterday.  I tried a grape. Again.  Mind you, I’ve tried grapes many many times over the years, trying desperately to like them, and I never have.  Until last night.  I decided to try them one more time.  The last time I ate one was last year, and I didn’t like it.  But lo and behold, I actually liked it.  Liked it enough to eat another one.  Liked it enough to pack a baggie for my afternoon snack today!  I still can’t believe it.  I wonder if it has to do with the fact that last year I decided I would make myself like apples, no matter what it took.  I’ve never liked fruit, so it was a real challenge for me.  Now, I like apples and eat them almost every day.  But this year I determined to make myself eat bananas.  That is going…ok- I still don’t care for them, but I try to eat at least 2 a week.   I’m very excited about the grapes, and will continue to eat them.  I’m hoping by eating all this fruit I will stop craving other sweets that are not good for me! 

Well, I did it!  I finally dragged my butt out of bed at 5:45 am and did my 5 mile WATP instead of waiting until tonight, when I will most likely be too busy doing something else and never get around to it!  I really like exercising so  much better in the morning, I had just gotten out of the habit and then getting frustrated w/myself because I wasn’t getting in 5-6 days a week.  I did my 4 mile last night- should have done it in the morning, but at least I got it done!  Tomorrow will be a 4 miler again, Thursday 5 miles, Friday 4 miles + Pilates, and Saturday Boot Camp or 5 miles, haven’t decided yet!  The great thing about the 5 miler is it has some resistance and weight training, so I can build some lean muscle without going to a gym.  I am excited, refreshed, feeling good, and ready for whatever comes my way today.  I’m also really happy that TOM is gone and I have a much better chance of actually showing a loss this week!  YAY WILDCATS, let’s keep the momentum going!!  Have a great day buddies!

I feel like I need to wear a sign that says that- just to give people a fair warning! It’s really really bad today!  Just trying to get through it and not hurt anyone!  I’m currently eating my apple for my morning snack, so maybe that will calm things down a bit!  To add to my misery, I lost one of my wedding bands this morning!  I put all 3 rings on the shelf where they always go when I take a shower, and when I got out there were only two!  Fortunately, it wasn’t my diamond, but it is still very upsetting!  I tore the bathroom apart but no band anywhere.  I told my DH and he took it in stride.. He said if I don’t find it in the next couple days he will get me a new one.  He’s so sweet- I just have to try not to bite his head off over the next couple of days….LOL

And dealing rather well, I must say.  Drinking even more water than usual, trying to avoid gaining those seemingly inevitable 3 pounds that I always seem to acquire during this time.  I am exhausted, my back hurts and my leg that I had blood clots in aches, and of course I have those lovely cramps and cravings.  Other than that, I’m wonderful!  LOL I’ve been good- stayed within my points range, not had any chocolate or caffeine or other junk, so overall it’s not too bad.  I may end up taking some Midol later if I just can’t handle it!  But by getting up and walking around the office once an hour or so I’m hoping to be able to avoid it.  I just hate that it had to happen right after I start getting really serious!  Oh well, I guess I need to quit whining, it will be over in 4 days and I will feel normal again, right?  The great thing is, my daughter is really starting to change her eating habits as well.  She’s always eaten a lot more fruits and veggies than me, but now instead of eating a snack or another sandwich after dinner, she will add a side salad to her dinner.  And she’s getting up a few mornings a week to do her kids’ walk.  She’s 10, and she’s not overweight, but her dad is very tall, and very broad, so she’s not a beanpole either!  I’ve told her that she doesn’t need to try to lose weight, just adapt a healthy lifestyle that she will do the rest of her life, and it seems that she is headed that way.  I’m so proud of her-I wish I had done that at her age- then I might not be trying to start it now!  Have a great day everybody!