We have an October Challenge coming up. I’m resurrecting the “Monthly Marathon” blog that’s been dormant for over two years. Here’s the link to read about it. I hope you’ll join the fun.

It’s not October quite yet, but I started today with my exercise. I’ve been on Weight Watchers for nine weeks now. I’ve stuck to the points systems, and I’ve lost 15 pounds - which is good, but I would like to do better. I haven’t really done great with exercising. I’m stressing to myself that I’m changing my lifestyle - NOT going on a diet. I’m working to learn how to respond to challenges and everyday life positively and not by over-eating. And I’m trying to be more active in general rather than going on a major exercise routine. I’m avoiding all the things I’ve done in the past that ended in failure.

And I THINK it’s working. I’m into the tenth week of this, and I’m not sure I’ve ever stuck to a plan such as this for this long before. I deliberately made a long-term goal. I’ve made a commitment to reach my goal weight by the end of this school year - the end of May 2009. I made a long-term goal so that I won’t be so discouraged by weekly fluctuations on the scale.

Anyway - anyone is welcome to join the October Challenge. Just click the link above and join in!

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