Still feeling a bit down about not losing weight.  Of course, there is a reason I'm not losing weight.  Last night, I made a great low-calorie, low-fat meal that actually filled me up and made me feel satisfied.  How often does that happen?  But then, my daughter made cookies ... and could I resist?  No ....  I simply have no self control.  That's why I don't usually have those things in the house - if I don't have them here, I can't eat them!  But she had specifically asked for them so she could cook them, so I bought her some to make.  I must say they were tasty ...

I rode 12 miles on the bike this morning!  And for 55 minutes!  So that's a good thing.  And I'm sore from the bowflex yesterday, so that's also a good thing.  It's progress.  One day at a time.  And Mike helped me get my measurements yesterday, which is another reason I'm kind of down today.  They are just horrible.  I actually feel a bit disgusted with myself, but I have to keep remembering that I am doing something about this! 

I do think there is something to my protein issue.  I am feeling so much better, body-wise, now that I"m paying attention to my protein. 

Did the subliminal music thing again last night.  Had weird dreams - don't know if the two are related - LOL.

I need some encouragement today.

and another one:

I like the thought that a bit of encouragement can mean more than praise.  The pictures and quotes are my endouragement for the day.  Much needed today.

I need to keep on trying.  Doing what I can do a little bit at a time.  I downloaded an app for the ipad yesterday that is 52 things to do to help lose weight.  I'm curious to see what it's about.