Necessary Mutilation

Weight: 213.5 lbs.

I am off to an achey and slow start again today, and might still be in bed if it weren’t that the laundry needs doing and about a hundred other things need tending to. Tom and I may take a drive to a flea market or thrift store later to try and find an old metal bookshelf we discovered yesterday that we could use in some underutilized space in the basement. Then, tonight is our metal detecting club meeting. Otherwise, mercifully, we have no other plans and I can lick my wounds and continue to moan in pain over my now belated period.

I did manange to work out this morning, but only because I felt so guilty not doing so yesterday and feared that once off the wagon, I may never get back on. I pretty much forced myself through the most basic routine, but at least I moved my booty a little.

Last night we had a great time with our friends, Barb and Rick, and as always with company, indulged too much in every way. Talk, laughter, food and coffee. We ate at El Palenque, a local Mexican restaurant, and for the first time ever, I believe, I brought leftovers home. Of course, given the size of their meals, I still ate enough to feed an elephant for a week while there, and no doubt, this plus the candy served back home later, caused me to go back up some in weight. I had all the typical Mexican fixins’ in my combo dish, and about 4 pieces of boxed chocolate as the night wore on. Oh, and a Pepperidge farm cookie. Although up until dinner and such after dinner indulgences, I had done alright when not exposed to such temptation. On the other hand, I realize that I live in the real world with restaurants and company and snack foods, and MUST learn eventually to co-habitate better. Clearly, this was not so yesterday, and I hadn’t even “bothered myself” with any menu planning or strategizing beforehand as I sometimes am inclined to do.

Can I blame PMS, or the comfort of good company? Barb, can I somehow figure you made me do it? What about Rick? I know you sent subliminal messages my way - LOL!

 No…I didn’t think so….  Sigh.

Oh well, every day is a new day with new opportunities for choice and consideration. Although, whatever should I do with all the leftovers…?!

Don’t answer that !