it's kind of funny gaining weight because i keep thinking, 'this is the heaviest i've ever been,' only to repeat myself the next time i get on the scale.  unfortunately, that's not exactly the record i want to be setting for myself.  :(

i was hesitant to start a diet bet during the holiday season, especially since i lost my last diet bet so it doesn't seem like the smartest thing to do it again with the cards stacked MORE against me.  but!  i've got a sister and some friends who are taking on the challenge so i might as well try to not let myself go completely during the most fattening quarter of the year.  :)

it's a little disheartening because for about three weeks i actually have been exercising much more than my usual sedentary life, but i haven't lost any weight.  i know these things take time but really!  three weeks!  :I  i can only hope that that means i've been gaining some muscle with my fat.  -fingers crossed-