Thanks for the encouragement y'all. Wishing y'all well with your fitness goals!
Growlycat, I do hope you are feeling better!!

I am the first to admit that health comes first and there are days that I cannot do much; I have to temper what I do even if that means nothing and it is ok. We have to listen to our bodies, sickness, body aches, pain, etc. I figure if I do what I can when it is possible, just pick up again when up to it. Even if it is just to keep moving in some fashion a little here or there (an extra trip up and down the stairs in the house or carrying the groceries to do arm lifts), or even to change a bit of dietary habit here and there, little by little does actually make a difference; even though it may now show immediately, it will make a significant difference in the long run.

Today's goal and some changes: did weights this morning, will try to walk this afternoon; and am going to try eating half portions or the right size portions of foods because I think my portion sizes are off. I hate to read labels but for a bit to get an idea, I am going to start looking to see what size portions are suppose to be to be healthier. My biggest offender in my diet right now though are bagels. Yes I know, very bad calories but oh, I so love, love, love them. To change, I will start eating half instead of a whole with lighter cream cheese or peanut butter.