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OK, I admit it. I've been trying to put on a brave face for the other inhabitants of Cheesefry Nation, but I can't keep it up any more. I am discouraged.

I've read the labels, the books and the websites. I've done the gym thing. I've gotten good advice.

And still, the scale mocks: 189 pounds.

Seven pounds lost ain't bad. That's 3 percent of my original body weight. But it isn't exactly the Get Healthy Guilford goal of ten pounds lost. It isn't even near my personal, long-term goal of losing ten percent of my body weight, or about 20 pounds.

And unfortunately, I am slipping back into the old habits. Stress eating chocolate. Skipping the gym because of a late night at work (two already this week!) Eating out for convenience (it's easy to convince myself to buy lunch when half of my kitchen is packed up in boxes because of the move.)

Help! Someone cheer me on. I need a kick in the pants.

Week in review
Amanda
Exercise: 2 days : (
Weakest moment: Chinese take out - calling my name
Soda: none
Pounds lost last week: O
Weight: 189 lbs
Total pounds lost: 7 lbs

Joe
Exercise: 1 day
Weakest moment: Chinese take-out
Soda: none
Pounds lost last week: 1
Weight: 211
Total pounds lost: 8 lbs