Here we go again....

...with me slacking on the posting! SORRY!!! It's been a particularly busy couple of weeks...In my industry, this time of year is time to "hit the streets", so to speak, so I've just been go-go-going non stop! Finally had a few minutes to catch up with you!

Last week was, once again, a bit challenging. It's always the same at my consultations: Christine will say "Anything coming up this week that could bring some challenges?" and on Mondays, usually my week hasn't filled up yet, so I just say "Nope!" But then, more and more life happens, and unplanned events (and eating situations) show up.

Thursday was Alive at Five, so I was there "reporting" for Channel 6...those concerts always make for a long night, so planning meals is difficult. I get there around 4:15p, too early for dinner...but I don't leave until after 7p, which is pretty late for those of us who get up at 3:45am! At any rate, I ended up meeting up with some friends and going out to dinner afterwards, and by that time, I was STARVING! I did the best I could in ordering, as we were at a pub-type restaurant, with ALL of my favorites on the menu: Buffalo wings, loaded potato skins, burgers, spinach and artichoke dip....I opted for a salad with marinated, grilled steak, goat cheese, and a sweet raspberry vinaigrette. It was AWESOME. A glass of Sauvignon Blanc also made it to the table, capping off the evening.

I was feeling a little "concerned" about the late steak, but nonetheless I felt good in that I watched the portions and really didn't do too bad. Friday night, after an evening of power shopping (got a NEW pant size AND a BIKINI! It doesn't look "GREAT" just now, but it sure does look a LOT better than a year ago!), I was too tired to think about cooking, so I went out to dinner and had a DELICIOUS turkey burger and salad bar. I cut the turkey burger in half, and honestly, that was just enough for me! And the dreaded "All burgers come with fries" was combated by my saying "How about some steamed veggies instead of the fries?" Another job well done (thank you very much...).

Saturday...ooooh Saturday. Started off good...a 2.3 mile run around the neighborhood, and a bunch of errands before heading off to the Great Escape. I was hosting Wild Windy Bill's 50th Anniversary Celebration, and when I arrived, what's sprawled out in front of me but a 10 foot long sheet cake...vanilla (favorite), butter cream frosting (favorite), and a huge bowl of candy (not favorite, but I'll take it...). After a long, hot day in the sun and with the festivities, I had a piece of cake. Not just any piece of cake...a piece the size of my head. And honestly, I loved every sugary, hydrogenated oil filled bit of it. Did I feel bad about it? About 15 minutes later, you betcha...my stomach tied in knots as it tried to reject the junk I had re-introduced after so long without it! (But man oh man, was it tasty....)

I compensated the rest of the weekend with light meals and veggies, which was just fine...because in the end, on Monday, I lost another 1.2 pounds! I'm now 5.2 pounds away from my 40 pound goal. It's really unbelievable that I'm almost there. Of course, that brings with it some fears and anxiety, but that's a whole 'nother post...America's Got Talent is on, and I have an inkling "The Hoff" might have a temper tantrum, and I can't miss that.
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Have a great week, and stay strong!
Till next time,
~L