Ama, can I use your goal "don't stress over Christmas"? I need to remember that it's not about the presents. It's about spending time with family and friends (and remembering the people that I still wish were here).

Jenn

Thanks Hope! And I'm actually going through the same thing. I have high anxiety and have had (and still do, but thankfully not as often) panic attacks - some to the point of bed ridden. If you ever need to talk or anything, let me know!!! :) All the best this week!

Goals
1. Keep carbs/protein in check Mon 145/53
2. Log (have fallen off this ) Mon-yes
3. Drink water not enough
4. Eat 4 servings fruits/veggies yes
5. Exercise

Jenn

Thank you, Krystal!! You're a sweetie. And so sorry to hear about yours. Does diet affect how them, if you don't mind my asking?

Don't stress ove the holidays. Good one. I don't mean to sound like a Scrooge, but I find this time of the year a bit overwhelming, a lot of it my own making, by trying to do too much, I admit. This year's theme: simplify.

No Scrooges allowed. ;)

I got my tree up today. woot woot
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...072DA2C95A.jpg

Beautiful , Mike! But too soon!!! Too soon!!!

Goals:
1) plan meals: yes
2) stick to plan (or equivalent): yes
3) 1600 calories or less - 1340
4) lower carbs -yes
5) no caffeine which means no chocolate heavy sigh -yes sigh
6) 6 glasses water min -7
7) be a stretchy mama every day -yes
8) gym or gentle exercise at least 3x this week -no
9) meditate daily-yes
10) practice Spanish -yes
11) WRITE - yes
12) be kinder to myself; stop being such a hater to me - trying so yes
13) avoid sugar: yes

So we get field mice coming into the house sometimes and one got in. Both my cat Ginger and DH chased it and managed to let it escape. When DH catches it he lets it go so I was hoping he would but they both dropped the ball. I am not fond of rodents to say the very least so now I am gonna be up freaking out. Is there a humane way to find em and lead em out? I am tired and do not fancy a midnight visit from Mickey... grrrr...apologies to animal lovers

Food plan for tomorrow:

Breakfast:
scrambled local eggs
Lunch: (going out so I'm not sure so I estimate this)
hamburger (or other protein) no bun
salad
Dinner:
sauteed turkey and veg
Snacks or small meals:
apple
fresh pineapple
1/2 organic bologna sandwich
nuts

Wow Mike, that is one BIG tree!
Good job on the water Hope :) One I struggle with.

Jenn