New Year and a new me UPDATE 1/28

[phseamstress]

I'm hoping to make another good effort at changing my habits.

The cliff notes version of last summer/fall:
I lost a little weight. When the students came back to campus I started letting myself get too busy for my walks. I have not backed down about wanting the divorce. The soon to be Ex has been out of town to work since August. Money still sucks really bad and the stress of bills and finances has me eating for pleasure. Oh and let's not forget that processed food is cheaper than fresh (that really seems stupid and I hate it).

The other day my daughter and I were watching BBC America's show "You Are What You Eat". My daughter has been listening to me the past years about eating habits, how your metabolism changes even in your 20s and not eating strictly for pleasure. So we decided then to give this all another try. With the "meat and potatoes" Man out of the house and my daughter helping with the shopping and cooking, I think we might do a little better.

So I'm gonna hang out here with you guys some more. Thanks for listening.

*****

Well, being a single mom taking college classes allowed me to qualify for a grant for my school expenses. And then I broke down and took the student loan that was offered also. It will help me get back on my feet financially. It will help rebuild my credit as a single woman. And....I went and got a recumbent bike over the weekend!! So now I can do my riding at home during the evenings and not feel selfish that I'm not home with the kids because I'm at the gym. ;D

[Chester B. Dickens]

Welcome and congratulations on making this turn toward the healthier. Here, have a celebratory rice cake. ;D