This week, I'm going to try the Core plan. I'm a little nervous, because I'm such a bread freak, but it's only for a week. I'm going to miss my morning yogurt! I have to figure out some yogurt alternatives to take to work. Maybe morning string cheese?

We've had a new leader the past few weeks at our Weight Watcher meetings, as our regular leader is out on vacation. The new leader has apparently won a lot of awards in the county. She's nice, and gives a lot of information, but I miss our regular leader. She's really hyper and enthusiastic, and not at all what I thought I'd want in a leader. But she inspires me and keeps me motivated. It's really been a surprise to find how much I like her style of meetings. I never would have dreamed that they would work for me! I haven't done a really great job of staying within the points this week, which is one reason why I'm going to try the Core plan. But I have written everything down, which is a good new start.

I'm thinking about getting back into the dating scene again. I joined an online service today. Then there's always that big question of how do I define my body. A few extra pounds? Full figured? Big and beautiful? If you've seen my pictures, let me know what you think I should put down. At least it's not one of the sites where they actually have you put your weight down. But I do want to be honest about how I look. I already had someone write me, so I'm excited about the possibility of a date. Not love necessarily, just a date. Some fun. To keep me motivated.

I'm back on track! I lifted weights for the first time in months last week and I was so sore! But it's that good kind of sore. I love that feeling! I'm going back tomorrow. My gym got remodeled during the time I stopped going, and they have really cool treadmills now with their own TV screens. I have no excuse! I've noticed that when I drastically change my eating patterns, I get headaches. I think I'm extremely sensitive to foods. No other big realizations to share. I'm remotivated, and I'm going to try to be better about updating regularly. Keeping this journal keeps me honest.

I really love Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty.

Well, what do you know. In the three "horrible" weeks I had, I only went up a total of 3 pounds. Maybe I learned more good habits than I thought I did. I've definitely been on the move, so I guess it all worked together. All in all, I was relieved, and now I'm all set to get going. Today was a little difficult, not turning down some bad foods, but I did write everything down, and only used 8 points over my daily total. Tomorrow, I'm going to go do some weights.