It seems that I am up again and down again so much that I have made some decisions. I am by all means still in the game, but once again I am going to shift my focus off that number. I posted my stats on my weight loss support board as such today - 186-192 pick a number. LOL! I will continue to weigh, but I am not changing the number until I hit 185 or lower.

 The first question the LFL coach asks every week is “how are you?” My response this week was good. Despite the number I am still in the game. I am in the game for life this time. It’s at times like this I have to remind myself where I have come from. As I thought about I am reminded that I have come this far without one stall and I can’t truly call this a stall. Yes, my body seems to like those numbers, but I have helped the yo-yoing on the scale these days.

 This week was pretty similar to last. The scale was going down until Friday. I was 187 until then. Thursday we went to the cafeteria at the Capitol for lunch. I made the best choice from the menu - teriyaki chicken and green beans. I swear the green beans had sugar in them and the chicken - who knows. The next morning I was up 2 pounds to 189. I had a good day Friday, but Saturday I was still up two pounds. Saturday was book club day and we had “make your own sandwiches” fixings. I grabbed a few pieces of meat and diet soda. My exercise was off, due to a busy weekend so I guess that did not help. By weigh in day I manage to pick up two more bringing me to 191 for the week. 

My weekend was full and busy which I knew it would be. No exercise which I thought I would make time for something, but I didn't. Out late Friday, up early Saturday and out all day, overslept Sunday, made it to Sunday school on time and up all night doing hair for back to school today. Overslept Monday morning so no morning exercise which I didn’t need to do anyway. I planned to exercise Monday night, but decided to give my stomach one more day of rest. I discovered something Sunday night. I can't sit and do both my children's hair in one sitting. Too much twisting and bending and by the time I was through my stomach area was hurting and tied in knots.  I have to be careful with the movements of my stomach and I didn't think about the 4 almost 5 hours sitting doing hair.

 I attended the women's conference this weekend -the reason I was out late and up early. I was blessed with a free ticket. The conference was wonderful. Evangelist Janet Floyd of Monroe, LA spoke on praise centering on Leah and Jacob, Evangelist Joyce Rodgers of Lewisville, TX spoke on irritations stirring up your purpose centering Hannah and Peninnah, and Pastor Gina Stewart, Memphis, TN spoke on "when the fight is fixed centering on the wall of Jericho. The guest artist was Dorinda Clark-Cole one of my favorite gospel singers. I was a little disappointed the Dorinda only sang part of my favorite song (I'm Still Here - the words are in my profile. It's a beautiful song), but it is from her older CD. I was truly blessed by the conference. After events on the previous Sunday I was unable to purchase a ticket. I said if it was meant for me to be there I would be there. I didn't call around for a ticket, but on Thursday a friend called to ask if I had one. God is good. 

Exercise grade for this week is low. I have 696 minutes and I will need to push it to make the 1000 this month, but I will make it.

• Tuesday 1 mile Super Challenge (AM) & Walk& Jog (PM)
• Wednesday Walk and Box w/ George
• Thursday 2 mile WATP Abs (AM) & 42 elliptical min 7 miles
• Friday Free day
• Saturday Free day
• Sunday Free day
• Monday Free day