Watching you in the clothes you tried on at the Mall last night almost brought me to tears. I am so proud of you. You have worked so hard at eating right and losing weight. You’ve made it a “life choice” instead of what diet to go on next. You’re my inspiration, luvy.

I love you!

Mavis

Every time I say “no” to something I shouldn’t have — even though it’s unpleasant to do so — it makes the next time that much easier. It’s like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it becomes.

But it’s not a “diet,” or any kind of deprivation-based thing. If I want a Milky Way, I’ll have one. But I’ll have just *one* — and not three. And it won’t be every day.

I could write a flipping BOOK on how many diets I’ve tried…but nothing works like good old-fashioned moderation. And I will openly admit: I do not exercise. The weight would have come off faster if I did, but it’s simply a choice. I am physically lazy by nature. I’d rather write a research paper — or three — than force myself to go work out. Not proud of it, but for now, that’s the status quo. But I’m happy anyway.

Besides — with all the trips across that stupid parking lot I’ve been making to meet class after class this last week, I’ve had my share of power walking!

I am going to have a 3-day weekend, but I’m not sure how fabulous it will be. I’m working on orchestra cuts for a certain musical of which you yourself are the star….

PS – don’t worry about B & G. It’s slow going with all the rookies. You shall still be fabuloso!

and i’m glad u think BG is ‘promising’….i think i just need to find some more patience…and humility. blaaaah

have a fabulous 3day weekend!