Okay. Wow. I'm sheepish about posting when it's been so long. In case you hadn't figured it out, I've fallen off the band wagon. I was drug behind if for a while, but eventually I just let go and watched it disappear into the distance. ... Hm. Very sad. Think sad Western music with dust and a tumbleweed.

I'm still struggling with motivation, but I should be getting some help next week. My husband has decided it is time for him to loose weight too. So, starting next week he'll be joining me in doing Weight Watchers. He's going to do the old 1-2-3 plan (can't get him to an actual meeting to save his life).

I am toying with doing Core. I've been thinking a lot about it, and researching like crazy. (And if you know me, you know that's an understatement.) Fruits, veggies, lean meats, whole grains (some with limitations) till your satisfied; then 35 points to blow on whatever (like a 2nd serving of pasta, or that cold stone ice cream.) In my wanderings I found www.amyroe.net as a wonderful resource for Core information, including practicle tips, meal planning ideas, and a grocery list. Thank you Amy -- who I don't know -- for being such a help and inspiration!

So, as the New Year approaches, I am looking to recommit. (It's not a resolution!) I have to repicture my motivation, suck it up, and find new ways to keep undereating (i.e. dieting) interesting.

I invite comments: would you ever consider Core? do you get sick of journaling and flex points? how do you keep it interesting? And, for the next step: what is a reasonable short term (3 month goal)? long term goal? how do you get your exercise in?