Trying to get back on track

With losing weight...
For the past 3 weekends I have told myself...OK, Leslie...Monday - its on. You will eat better and start being active again. Well, it stuck this week. I had a big stumble last night - but survived. It helps that my GBNL and I are blogging on "Our Quest for Thin" and trying to hold each other accountable and stuff. So far it has been fun. Oddly enough, her week was corrupted by alcohol last night too.

With saving for retirement...
I met with a guy from Ameriprise Financial tonight and had a really good experience. He is extremely competent and immediately started making suggestions on the things that I could be doing better. I the past I have worked with someone from Northwestern Mutual (that I am sure will continue to consult with), but that really is not full service planning - not like this guy is offering. It is relatively inexpensive too, so that is nice. We meet next week again to really start the process. I have to get a bunch of documentation together. So, I am breathing easier and that makes me happy.

With life in general...
I've been struggling with a variety of things lately, but the past 2 days have seemed to open up a wonderful light and make me feel like everything is going to be OK and I've made the right decisions. :-) There are a few key people that have made a difference in that and to you... thank you, thank you, thank you.