Ugh--where to start...

Well, I haven't been on much recently. I've been swamped with Church Christmas preparations and taking care of my old dog, Emily, who become very ill with her cancer. We finally had her put to sleep Thursday morning. It broke my heart. I've had her since 1993 and even though I've lost dogs before, it doesn't get easier. I cried for most of the last 2 days. I'm glad we got the new puppy in October, as having her to come home to really helped. I don't know if I could have handled coming home to a "dogless" house. I've pretty much had at least one dog since I was 10 (now 46), so I don't really remember what it's like to not have a "fur-kid."

I had gotten to 202 but the last couple weeks or so have just been really blowing it. The emotions over knowing I was on the verge of losing my old dog were just too much, and I couldn't focus on the diet/exercise for a bit.

I'm still not ready to go back to focusing on it. Still so much going on--work-wise and emotion wise. We're having to eat out a lot because of schedules and numerous church events involving food.

So, I'm taking a break I think through Christmas and then start fresh. I'm trying to watch what I eat but have gained 2 pounds back in the last 2 weeks. Not good I know but too much else happening right now.

Anyway, I'll be back around steady and on the weight loss track after the Christmas 'rush" season is over and things settle down a bit.