Days 38, 39, 40 - Bringing You Up To Date

Good Afternoon!

I've been off the radar for a couple of days as there has been nothing new to report. Today gave me something to talk about, though. As a part of my position in ad sales, it was necessary to attend a Women in Business meeting today at a local Mexican Restaurant. As I've taken to reviewing menus on line prior to visiting a restaurant (it helps to make the decision of what to eat from home - in order to stay in keeping with my diet, then I'm not tempted to depart from good choices when tempted at the restaurant), I chose the shrimp salad - greens, shrimp, tomatoes, egg. All those fit with the program I've been following.

Upon arrival, I learned that as it was a large group, we were required to choose off their one item menu. No deviations were permitted. And the salad was NOT on the list of choices. Therefore, I ended up with a chili relleno with beans and rice. No doubt, it tasted wonderful, but it was NOT in keeping with what I've been doing since beginning the weight loss effort in January.

As it was important for me not to upset the apple cart or make any kind of a scene, I just went with the program. Sure, it's not going to make or break me, but every meal counts. Restaurants should offer something diet conscious - especially as there were 32 women present. It was just a disappointment. Nevertheless, onward and upward!

As I haven't been posting the last couple of days, I got to thinking that I should tell you all how I ended up gaining all this weight. I attribute it mostly to two things. 1. I got a divorce about 8 years ago. 2. I smoked cigarettes for years and years. I made the choice to quit right after the divorce. Put those two things together, and the weight began to pile on. I should have realized what was happening early on, but  - nope, I didn't. So here we are today.

Now I need to start focusing back on calories and finding cool recipes to create here at home. AND, I need to start getting more exercise. As spring is approaching, it will be easier to be getting more exercise.

That's all I have for today. More tomorrow!