How are we doing?

Hi Everyone ~ This was a hard week for me. I got all 70 points, but just by the skin of my teeth! (Thank goodness for those 3 free points!)  Some of you mentioned that it was a hard week for you too. Holidays are hard for sure. For me, it was hard getting all my exercise done, thankfully we stayed at Sharon's, so I was able to get all the food I am supposed to eat eaten, it was emotional leaving Felicia at the MTC, and then there was FAST SUNDAY! It was pretty tough to drink all that water, eat all those veggies and fruit, and then the grains and legumes! What?  The hardest part was eating when I really wasn't hungry. Wait, (I'm confessing) that wasn't a problem before. I mean, really. I guess that is what mindless eating is all about. So, one thing that really has improved for me since starting this is that I'm not always thinking about food. This is BIG for me!  One more week and we are half way there, and at 4 weeks, we should have some good habits down, right? I also have to send big CONGRATS to Emily Nicole and Rachel for doing so good while on their cruise and vacation, and I might mention, they looked really good too! I really admire them a lot. If only I could have done that. :) I really am so glad I am doing this. It really motivated me to do my best this past week. Genevieve said that she was also glad she was doing this as it was her motivation to exercise this past week. Yep.  Lashelle said, "could have done better - there were just too many parties :-) But I still lost 1 1/2 pounds, so I didn't feel too bad about it".  Go Lashelle! So, how are you all doing? Share your thoughts. I love you all!  ~ Laura