It could have been worse.

So, the weekend was challenging in terms of lots of unhealthy choices within arm's reach. Saturday was my daughter's bday party, replete with chips, cheesy poofs, pizza, pizza, pizza, soda, chocolate (ugh!), and naturalement, cake and ice cream. I was pretty good about having only what I really wanted and stopping when I felt full, although the cake/ice cream pushed that to the limit. I only had a teensy piece of cake w/frosting, and a few scoops of sherbert & ice cream. Oh, and decaf coffee. Yes, I'm afraid if I don't have it once in awhile, until I get used to not drinking it all the time, that I will binge on it instead. I don't want it to feel like deprivation. My kids keep saying I'm on a DIET and I don't view it that way. These are lifetime changes that I am slowly making, one bite at a time.

Yesterday was the scout picnic, and the choices were cheeseburgers (check, just one), hot dogs (nope), chips (one only, believe it or not), assorted potato salads (nope). Oh yeah, and dessert. Well check check check on that. They had little cookie bars (bite-sized, practially), of which I had 3, and one chocolate-chip cookie. I did have real coffee at my mom's during breakfast, and a piece of french toast w/syrup and some yummy bacon. Dinner was one slice of pesto/mushroom/artichoke pizza, which didn't agree with my digestion at all (there was quite a bit of oil in the pesto).

I apologize if cataloging my food intake is boring, but it's important to me and my growth (or shrinkage, hahaha!). It definitely helps me see patterns and be honest about that little bite of something-or-other that can add up to more calories than I have convinced myself that I've consumed.

It certainly helps that I haven't been eating anything after dinner. Saturday night after the party, I had some baby carrots and water while I was doing my homework, and that was it! I was very proud of myself. Last night I just had water while doing homework, although the bf snuck in a spoonful of B&J since he was having some too. The last time (2 years ago) that I was studying for a whole semester (trying to get my professional certification in my current field), my homework tendencies were to snack on stuff. I don't want to start that habit this time, especially given the subject (massage, which I want to be in great shape for, including off caffeine/refined sugar), and the length of time (almost a year).

The lack of exercise is a bit disconcerting, as expected. I did get to ellipt/lift on Friday night. The party was indoors due to the weather, so not much movement there expect up/down the stairs a dozen times. The picnic was somewhat active, mostly walking and playing catch. Tonight I still have homework and some practicing to do, so I'm not sure about 7:30 yoga yet (it's gentle anyway, which is better than nothing, but not very cardio-inducing).

We have healthy food again for the week. I have leftover pizza (maybe not good for the digestion again???), the rest of the chickpea stew, some peppers, a banana, a peach, granola bar, soy yogurt. The usual. Cheese wheel. Daughter is making (organic) mac/cheese with tuna/corn, and side of peppers. I have some cukes & tomatoes that I will cut up for some more greek salad (with feta), yum! Maybe beans on Thursday night.

I feel good about my improved eating and applaud my restraint at night for no snacking. I feel more energetic and "lighter", although I'm still a little under 175. A totally amazing thing that may/may not be related - I got my TOM about 4 days earlier, and had NO sugar/food cravings!!! And no PMS!!! And no associated physical symptoms!!! This period (ha ha ha, no pun intended) of time usually sends me into a food tailspin. It was a big shock to find Auntie Flo in town with no warning, but always welcomed with open arms :-)

I feel asleep during the CD last night, but got further than I usually do. I plan to listen to the car-approved second track (since it's not hypnotic/relaxation, I guess!) of affirmations on the way to/from school this week.