Well, this is pathetic. But I'm not giving up. The last couple of weeks I've been in the grip of a terrible cold. I actually went to a doctor in case it was bronchitis or some such, but he said it wasn't. The last few days I've just felt down and couldn't do much. Also, my ankle hurt, maybe because of the weather. I ached all over, actually, and resolved to go off sugar again for the winter so that arthritis won't keep me miserable the whole time.

I did take my vitamins the last two days or so, which might be why today I woke up feeling great! I got up, took a shower, and did my Bodyflex. Then after an LC breakfast I went to the gym! It has been months since I went there. I kept meaning to, but - well, it's been a rough summer.

I only did a brief workout, which is what I've been planning all along. Five minutes on the stationary bike, then biceps and triceps curls and some crunches on this machine that makes them very challenging.

See, the last time I went to the gym I did a tough workout and couldn't move for three days, so I decided that next time I'd do small workouts about five times a week for two weeks before doing another serious workout. And I did!

And when I got home, I put an LC lunch in the oven and then did the dishes! I'm a terrible housekeeper so this is a big deal. I had the energy to do some cleaning without having to kick myself in the rear.

EDIT: I was going to say, the pain over the last few days renewed my determination to get the weight off. I know there'll be a lot less pain if my poor joints and my injured ankle don't have to carry so much more than they were intended to.