I'm Hanging in There - 7-3-05

It has been a "hell weekend". Major stress - which for me is major tempation. But the kind of stress I've had is making me not want to eat - so that is a good thing. The warm weather helps - I'm focusing on eating fruit today.

Had a "major no pie discussion" with my Hubby yesterday - he wanted to get me a pie - apparently it was a "free" one - I told him "NO" several times - so he said he would get himself a pie - I told him to save the "free" one for later - not now - but he wanted to get it now. I have not eaten any of it (he got fresh peach and a fresh strawberry). The strawberry is not a temptation to me at all - since it makes me sick. I am proud of myself for being firm and not giving in no matter how persistent he was. I told him if he got me one - I was absolutely NOT going to eat any of it - so to either save the "free" coupon - or buy something he wanted for himself. I bought myself some fresh peaches - which are yummy! So the peach pie is not a temptation to me.

My dog got really sick yesterday - so spending an all day and all night vigil - kept me focused on that. She died this morning - so I've been in mourning pretty much all day. Amazing how much energy - life she brought to the house - it is much too quiet around here now. My other dog is very quiet by nature - and of course she is sad too. She was with us for 11 1/2 years - a big chunk of my life. I got her when I was going through a very difficult personal situation - she helped me get through that time . That is a memory I can cherish forever.

Even though it was humid today - I did 45 minutes of step aerobics and 30 minutes of weight lifting (endurance and strength training). The exercise helps me stabilize my weight better.