I missed a diary day due to coming down with a cold. That was a wallop surprise. I'm still not well, but it's just a cold so it'll pass in time.

Being out of it and in bed all day meant no distractions or cheats going on. Today is the beginning of day 7 and I've been outstanding. I should be real proud of myself.

I'm looking forward to my weigh-in tomorrow even though it's only week one and I'm sure there's not much to report, nevertheless, my immediate goal is simply to not gain and I'm sure I've accomplished that.

I've another group of friends(?) who are dieting. I tried to herd them to this site and build a team, but they decided it would be more fun to have thier own site. I think they are missing the benefits that this site has, but oh well.

One thing I'm getting from watching their blogs is that lots of them are doing it so wrong - really so wrong - doing without, eating a chocolate and forfeiting something nutritious. Making excuses for not exercising or substituting other activities for actual exercise. It's as if they are not changing their lifestyle, but simply chronicalling everything they do that could be constrewed as positive toward weight-loss. These are people who are chronically struggling with their weight and I think it's good for me to see thier blogs. I don't want to be one of them.

By watching them cut corners and make excuses, and subsequently fail, I feel stronger, somehow, that I'm not doing that.

Sometimes I think they like struggling with their weight together and if any of them actually succeed in losing weight then they are out of the club, and none of them want that. It's a strange little circle of ignorance and bliss.

So I've done without all my goodies for almost 7 days now and I'm not any poorer for it. And I'm not hungry. And I feel good that I actually held out and stayed on plan. This is when you have to say, I'm doing this for me, because only I can feel good about not cheating - no one else can really know if I did or not. So this is all about me and what I want.

you are so right. i'm also in this alone and for myself. and this site is helping me so much. just to write in my diary is helping me more than i thought it would. if i can help in any way let me know.

Lena

Thanks Lena. It's not as hard as I thought it would be, to do it alone - but I'm very sure that this site makes the difference for me - and people like you who post a response! :-)

It's almost the end of my day here, and I feel very satisfied with my first week. Tomorrow is weigh in!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats the right attitude my friend...you change your lifestyle amd find what works for you...also you dont need to deny yourself stuff you need to just eat in moderation and know your limits...I think your attitude is great and you will get there with it...Sorry to hear you were sick in bed, Im glad to hear you are feeling better...