Oh my 167. I think I might have thrown out my marathon plans along with that cupcake wrapper. I've been "running" maybe twice this month. Both times my knees were really bothering me. If it's not shins it's knees. I've been unmotivated and down right lazy.

I really don't know what to do. I've thought about joining some kind of class, like kickboxing or even just boxing. I thought maybe if I paid a lot of money I would feel obligated to go...but there isn't much in town that interests me. On top of that, Greg just had "minor" surgery and he is pretty sick and weak. The doctors said he can't lift anything over 10 pounds for 5 weeks. That includes Liam so I'm here every night being the sole caregiver, which makes it even harder to get to the gym.

So until I come up with some brilliant solution to my fitness dilemma, I'm going back on the Herbalife shake meal replacements in hopes I'll be able to shed the next eight pounds that way. I'm still doing some minor elliptical stuff here at home and a little Wii Fit but that's really about it.

We have a sign up at the gym "No Excuses". But I'll give it a shot anyhow:

1. My knee has been bothering me when I run and twist it the wrong way...annoying

2. Super big job interview that required studying and eating donuts to manage stress

3. No shifts at work (the gym) and not wanting to make extra trips there

4. unmotivated

5. lazy

6. uhh I think I had a cold a few weeks ago.

Okay, these are getting pretty bad. But I know I need to get back into it; I just haven't been able to muster up the energy/motivation since returning from holidays and Christmas break. I did do a few 4K runs over the last few weeks but I've lost my consistency and overall drive. I'm still trying to make decent eating decisions, maintain portion control, and stop eating after dinner...but...you know.

My weight has been sitting steady at 166-165-167 depending on the day, but I fear I'm in another "slump" and my "big" 6K run is creeping closer and closer.

On top of all this, I ran out of my herbalife shake mix a few weeks ago and can't muster up the money to go get another supply. At %60 a container it takes a while to save for it. Especially when you're busy getting speeding tickets and buying Big Boy beds too. So instead of replacing meals with shakes I'm making lattes and eating pastry. Hmmm...

Any tips on getting motivated again???