Took the dog out for a nice long walk last night.  So on top of the exercise I did at the Y, was well over my 10,000 steps.  No exercise yet today, but will take dog out later for a walk I think.  Was doing great yesterday with eating and then started going carb crazy last night before bed- tortilla chips and bread.  Wasn't hungry.  Just tired and also cravings.  Was really worried about total overall, but added up points and PHEW!  Was ok for the day.   I like the new counselor, but was just started.  Took David there yesterday.  Played a get to know you kind of a game.  You pick cards out of the pile and it asks various questions.  Was interesting, but at the end, when some of the questions made David think a little, he kind of shut down.  So hoping he begins to open up down the road.  Again, his first appointment, and I am not expecting miracles.   Work continues to be a little chaotic.  But I am going to just take a deep breath and do my best.   I have been catching up on people's journals and also getting back into some discussions.  Felt pretty good.  Puts life in perspective for me.  It is also good to know I am not alone.   My Aunt Norma lives in Florida, next to my Dad.  This is his sister.  They found an aneurysm in her head and she had brain surgery on Monday.  My Dad called today and she is not doing well.  So I will say some prayers for her and my Dad and my cousins.  Paul said I can go to Florida if anything happens.  I want to see my Dad desperately, but unfortunately not like this.   Just got back from my walk- 41 minutes.  Yeah!  And I did the bender ball ab thing for 5 minutes.