I lost another 1/2 pound this week. I don't know if I am doing something wrong or am at a plateau. This has happened to me before when I was on WW. Right at 15 lbs. Maybe I have been a little looser with the types of foods I am eating, but am staying pretty close to the line. I don't want to beat myself up, but at the same time, I need to understand what works and doesn't work. I was extremely stressed the last two weeks. I also was slightly less on the intensity of my exercise the last couple of weeks. I used some of my exercise calories to cover my eating, so these all could be factors. Still, 1/2 lb a week can add up!!!!! There is no critical timing here! I'll be on this journey for a while.

All the job stress has led me to the decision to retire. T turned 70 in August and I think I would like to spend some time with him. We can go on little trips whenever we please, I can spend more time on walks with him and I would like to have more time to exercise during the day and help my mother out more. I also want more time for my gardening and hobbies. I am mulling the timing over in my mind.

I heard a story once about a women that quit her job just to focus on the weight loss.. I think that might help me too. I deserve the best for myself which includes the time to take care of myself.

Still, it is a hard decision.