Kristi: I think there must be something in the air with the job thing these days....there's a lot of career malaise going on at my work in general. That's why we all need a vacation at Disney!
Seriously, though, my father has worked in television production for, what, 40 years now? It's only been in the past 10 years that he's gotten to a M-F 12-8 shift, which on most days is likely to be a 10-12-14 hour day. He loves his job, working with engineers, problem-solving, etc., but the one thing he dislikes is the conflict with on-air personalities and management. I don't know exactly what you do, but if my father's experiences are at all comparable, it must be tough to handle at times. I don't have any concrete suggestions, but I do think that Cam and Dave's call to positive thinking and actions is advice well-taken. In fact, it's advice that I should take, so I'm really talking out loud to myself here.
Dave: Your posts on job situations reminded me a lot of my friend Don. We were employed in the same department, he was unhappy with how he was treated (rightfully so), and left the job and the profession. He said to me, "Once I stopped focusing on what I thought the profession would be and should be, and looked at what the profession was, that's when I was able to let go." What I admire so much about Don is that he was open to embrace change in order to live a fuller, more balanced, and happier life. And that sounds like what you've done, too.
So I think folks who have managed to do what you've done are models for me. I often find myself struggling, in my professional life and otherwise, with how to make choices that will bring me greater balance, peace, personal satisfaction--heck, that's why I'm on the WISH boards. (So a call-out to Kristi and Jen...these OT posts are anything but, don't you think? It's all part of our attempt to improve the quality of our lives, for us and our loved ones.)
Okay, that's as introspective as I can get for a while....
Cam: You keep moving ahead of those sweepers! 100 crunches? That makes MY stomach hurt. Oh, and thanks for the running playlist suggestions on another thread--I'm using lots of your suggestions. Who knew there were folks here who love
Rent as much as I do? (I'm particularly fond of what I call anthem music.) I grew up with, and loved,
Fame too!
Jen: It sounds like the retreat sent you into one of my eating pitfalls--social stress eating. The antibiotics are probably having an effect, too, as well as the job situation. You're back on track now, with a new day and a recommitment to you--yea! We know you can do it.
Maria: Is a party with Twizzlers anything like a Twister party???? If so, count me in!
Plus, the real party should focus on how you continued to stay on-track with the added stress of company! That's worth celebrating, that and impression I get of your DH being a really supportive guy.
As for my day.....normally I'd reveal a bit of work-related stress, but I'll save that for another day, another post (probably in my journal). I've already written way too much, and really, I'm inspired by others' positive feelings tonight.
Today is the mandated day of rest, physically, as it's one of my long day at work. I didn't get enough movement in today, though, so I think maybe some light stretching exercises are what my body needs. Tomorrow is another C25K day, so I'm looking forward to the activity.
As for food:
B: Wheat toast, PB, OJ, Banana
L: Veggie stir fry, bread, soda
D: Black-bean burrito with cheese, salsa, sour cream & carrots
D: Actually got home too late for me to feel like eating dessert. I didn't think that was possible.
I've hit a road block with my weight loss program. grrr!!!!!!!!!
, there now you are strong and powerful and all is right with your world.
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Oh, and thank you so much for the compliment! 
What an utter disaster from the time my salad was served Saturday night until I finally grounded myself and sent myself on time-out to my room last night. In between was a food fest the likes of which I havent seen in a long time. It is hard to even confess to all the food I ate. I am back on track today, though. I can see where I went wrong. Saturday night I ordered a plain garden salad and did not turn away the monstruous salad they brought me that had egg, bacon bits, shredded cheddar and croutons. It was delicious. My weight watchers teriyaki steak and shrimp skewers were delicious and satisfying, but I just HAD to have some of DSs french fries. UGH!
), and I didnt eat something else for breakfast. I also didnt prepare something for lunch. Instead I found myself constantly tasting the beef stew I was making. Now, the veggies, of which I ate a ton, werent bad for me, but the beef certainly was. I also did not restrain myself from eating too much whole wheat couscous and barley that I was cooking for the fridge for the week. THEN, after dinner when I should have just left the area, I continued to nibble 3 pepperidge farm cookies, one girl scout thin mint, a handful of mixed nuts, about 8 reduced fat wheat thins, some pretzel crisps, a slice of regular cheese and a slice of fat free cheese. All of that is what happens when you eat dinner around 5:00 and then hang around near the kitchen for the next 6 hours or so, wrangle with bill-paying, deal with the stress of tax preparation, etc. No excuse, but it helps me to realize what the situation was so I can avoid it in the future.
If it helps you feel less guilty, I had 3 (yes, 3) pieces of SIL's birthday cake on Saturday! 
I can't keep that up if I want to be all cute in a running skirt like the rest of you girls doing the Minnie, now can I? 
You're doing really well--remember all those milestones! Tomorrow's a new day, another opportunity. The journaling, the extra exercise, the staying within your calorie guidelines on a regular basis...these are great things. And of course you'll weigh in tomorrow, right? After all, it's been a weekend of #s for you, so you might as well keep your momentum. (And a weekend with taxes sends me running, too...but to the brandy.)
I've had my core friendly foods this morning (oatmeal, grapes & WW cookie pack). And since I am having the day from you know where here at work - I went downstairs and ate a croissant & Hershey bar! 
Oh, and I've had 44 oz. od diet coke. Ugh.
I agree with Dave -- flavored waters (some of which even come carbonated) may be a great next step for you after the 8 oz mini-cans. 
We all have those moments we regret. The important thing is to pick yourself up and go on, and you have done that! When I read your exercise log, I am inspired. You are doing so much, and you should be proud! I bet you weren't doing 100 crunches when you started! I don't think I could do that if my life depended on it (well, maybe then 
Every now & then, I just browse area college websites, looking at majors.
