Well, I still don't have a middle two on the scale, but I do have another day of eating on program (within calorie range) in my streak. I do not have to eat the junk just because it is in my house. I appreciated all the commiseration, wisdom and support from my SparkFriends on my blog about all the junk food in my kitchen yesterday. I particularly liked JOHNMARTINMILES' concise statement: "Even the most dangerous minefield can be crossed with caution and knowledge of the location of the mines." I do know where those calorie mines are located all right!! And I intend to proceed with caution, especially when I'm tired or stressed or hungry.

This house-full-of-junk is just about as challenging as my half marathon was. I trained 5 months for the half. But I've been living with the consistent intention to eat healthy now for 4 years and 11 days, so with that much training, I am prepared!! Realistically it may take 3 or 4 weeks of eating right to get the scale back to where I want to be. I can do it!

Today I did an hour on the treadmill at the gym, going 4.4 miles. I ran some one minute and some two minute and a three minute interval. I only ran about 18 of the minutes. It was my first time running in a week and 7 days after I tweaked my back -- again. I enjoyed the workout a great deal, but I could tell my back in not 100%. I'm going to wait until all the soreness is gone to get back to strength training and then I think I may try to get a personal trainer. Although I feel certain that picking up Gwen (34 pound two year old) is the biggest strain on my back, I suspect my own attempts to strengthen my back with exercise have been off the mark. I don't need a PT to stand over me for motivation, but I may need one to help me select exercises and assure my form is correct.

It is 79 degrees here today and just beautiful with bits of blue peeking out from between the clouds. When Gwen wakes up from nap we'll be spending our afternoon outside. When I was working I did not appreciate this time of year. It was cool and you had to wear a jacket in the morning, gets dark early and you had to wear a jacket home often. But the middle of the day is the treat! Wishing you a glorious day as well!!