Weighed in at 240.5 this morning. Went out to dinner last night and had one drink but also had this wonderful artichoke dip with bread. And that's where I did the damage. But I didn't let it get to me - didn't give up cause of the gain. Was mad at the scale (that's always so helpful!) and mad at myself but decided - should put that in caps - DECIDED - to stay on track today. Could just have easily decided to go out and binge. Had a lovely veggie omelet as a sort of brunch and for dinner had all sorts of pretty veggies with some cold shrimp. Yum. And lots of water so hopefully I'll see a dip tomorrow.

I went to check out a gym today. The rate seems good, the facility, too. I'm hesitating because I don't want to pay the money and then not use the place. But I know this weight isn't going to come off without some more moving on my part. Would love a workout buddy - but maybe I'll meet someone at they gym.

Did you see the People this week? It's their annual 'look who's lost half of themselves' issue. Many stories of successful weight loss. Some on their own plan, some did Weight Watchers, some did Jenny, one did SparkPeople.com. All of them talked about their workouts. I think if I were seriously working out, a poor eating decision like artichoke dip wouldn't result in a pound and a half weight gain.

I feel terrific about being off sugar for so many days. I think my metabolism is revved now without the influence of so much sugar. Feels good. I'm sad about seeing that four in the tens place, but I'm heading back to three.