Anita Cocktail's Journal, 23 August 2009

So I already splurged this morning. I woke up thinking I'd really like a bagel since I've been skipping them and eating my oatmeal every Friday when they bring them in at work. I did eat a whole wheat one but had real cream cheese. The net result: I didn't feel deprived but it also wasn't as good as I thought it would be and am less inclined to eat one again...also, I'm feeling a bit bloated as it's the most bread I've had at one time in a long time.

On the bright side, had dinner with my folks last night and actually ate fish. The thing is, I don't like fish...I don't dislike it but I don't LIKE it. I've never had that "I'd love some fish tonight" moment but when it came to ordering last night I thought that it really was the best available choice. I allowed myself to tap into flex points - something I also haven't done and had a dinner roll and some mango sorbet (though only half of what I was served) - I think it was worth it.

I'm feeling really sleepy today so I think I'm going to hang out and read the paper for a while and let myself digest and then go to the gym. The weekend didn't work out for me - the BF had no power on Friday night and woke up yesterday feeling really crappy and cranky (I think he was a bit dehydrated) and cancelled our visit. I'm feeling very frustrated about that BUT my parents were amazingly complimentary last night about how pretty I looked and that they can really tell I've lost weight. My dad (who has been the source of weight criticism my entire life) said I was "getting a nice shape". I suppose that makes up for not seeing Joe a bit.

Tomorrow is going to be a very long day - gym in the am and then working late due to a meeting that begins at 5:15p. They're serving dinner and I already checked with the woman who does the ordering - we're getting Baja Fresh salads and wraps so everything is healthy and manageable.

Hope everyone has a lovely Sunday!

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1403 kcal

Fat: 69.53g | Prot: 51.45g | Carb: 159.50g.   Breakfast: half and half, coffee, cream cheese, whole wheat bagel. Lunch: Skippy Peanut Butter, Arnold Sandwich Thins. Dinner: Pine Nuts, Dill Pickle, Parmesan Cheese, Kraft American Cheese, Balsamic vinegar, arugula, olive oil, Arnold Sandwich Thins, Gardenburger. Snacks/Other: cracker barrel cracker cuts, weight watchers carrot cake. more...

3166 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Driving - 30 minutes, Shopping - 30 minutes, Weight Training (moderate) - 30 minutes, Exercise machine (fast) - 15 minutes, Resting - 14 hours and 15 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...