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Yes, I fell off the wagon again. I let myself get distracted by the various things I've been doing for other people (okay, one little person), turned my back on my food diary and Bible (wait, not Bible), and, well, gained four pounds and lost five since my last post.

I then went to take pictures of myself, which wouldn't have been shocking in and of itself, but then I found some old photographs of what I used to look like. I know, I know: I'm not running five miles every day anymore, but, geez. I should. I'd forgotten how much more comfortable I was in my body back then.

So, here I am at 160.2 pounds, and with measurements of 35-33.5-40.5. I'm thinking that if I work really hard, I should be able to drop that to 157 pounds by my weigh in for next Friday.

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The other weekend, a traveling carnival came through our town. We figured it would be a fun way for Bug to burn off some extra energy before we headed home, so we splurged on some ride tickets.

The people that worked there were really awesome and didn't charge me for accompanying my son. A good time was had by all, until I saw the pictures.

My boy looks cute, as always. I look like one of those before pictures for Jenny Craig. It was actually a bit of a jolt, since I don't see that when I look in the mirror, and I'm used to being between a size six and eight.

My scale reading today was as follows:

Weight: 161.8 pounds
Body Fat: 40%

I've been trying to temper my gut reaction with what I think will comfort the people around me. In other words, I've attempted not to freak out and go off the deep end. That sort of reaction is part of my personality, though, and if that sort of thing bothers you, please let me know. I'll filter these posts, or at least put a warning at the beginning.

Anyhow, I would really like for my weight to match what is on my drivers license: 118 pounds. Okay, sure, that number hasn't been updated since I first got my license in high school. I don't think it's unreasonable to want to get to 125. I was looking at women shaped like me and at my height in a fitness magazine, and 125 doesn't seem unhealthy. So, that is my goal.

I'd also like to get my body fat down to 25%. I've been saying that since 2003, but I think I'm finally armed with the knowledge and readiness to tweak my food intake to make that happen.

(I am so lying in that last paragraph. I kind of want to get my body fat so low that I stop my period, because that has turned absolutely nasty during the past two years. I don't think going that low would be healthy, though, so I won't.)

So, here we go. Food intake post to follow later tonight.

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I spent some time at a health and wellness show today.

At one of the booths, there was a woman in her 60s. She was complaining to a rep about a skin care product that "wasn't giving [her] the results [she] wanted."

Seeing that she was preoccupied with her griping, I took a good look at her. Her skin had good texture, not very wrinkled or riddled with lines and was well moisturized. The way she continued to complain gave the impression that she thought the product would reverse time, which it most certainly does not purport to do.

I kind of feel sorry for her for being delusional. You look good for 60, girl! Be proud of that. Even the scalpel isn't going to make you 20 again.

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Blessed Beltane to everyone who celebrates!

I wish my first post was really interesting, but, as always, I've waited until the last possible second to write.

And now, I must flee.

Brave Sir Robin runs away!

my name is gay

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Okay, for serious this time

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Oink!

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