Friday ~ The weekend is here!

During 2010 I struggled on the weekends. I was usually able to follow my eating plan fairly well all week long but then come Friday night I really just wanted to wind down with my husband over a couple of margarita's and some chips and salsa. This would often spiral into a weekend of poor choices.

I'm so amazed at how my cravings have vanished so soon! I'm really enjoying my meals and I think just knowing I get that little reward at the end of each day is all I need. I have no desire to be a dummy this weekend and go off the plan. This is exciting!

This afternoon my daughter and I will attend the Expo to pick up our race packets for the 1/2 marathon this Sunday. We aren't racing, just walking, but it's going to be a thrill to be with her as she completes her first one. We will be attending a carb loading dinner with friends but I have already scoped out the menu of the restaurant and there are a few sugar free meals that I can choose from. Most likely it will be grilled chicken and veggies. I will drink a protein shake just before the race on Sunday and I will carry some nuts for my fuel so I can pass up all the goos, gels and sports drinks along the route.

I'm really excited to remain sugar free this weekend. I'm feeling really good and sleeping really well at night.

Yesterday, I did a terrible job at pre-planning my meals. I had a super busy day and pretty much had to "wing it" all day long. In the past that would have been setting myself up for failure but without the cravings it really wasn't that bad. However, I know how risky not planning is from past experience so I will be sure to do better with the planning from now on.

My fitness:
20 minutes bike cardio first thing upon waking = 4 miles

Fluids:
Water, Coffee, Oolong Tea, Red Wine (I did much better with my water consumption. I didn't overdo it but had plenty.)

Nutrition:
Coffee with heavy cream and truvia
Right Light nutrition shake.
Small plate of assorted cheeses (babybell, pepperjack, swiss) and a couple of small slices of roast beef.
Raw pumpkin seeds
Sauerkraut and a beef frank.
Two 5oz glasses of red wine.

Today I need to be sure and add more veggies and I'm skipping the wine for the next 2 nights and will enjoy some dark chocolate!

This morning the scale was the same as yesterday, so still a 6.2 pound loss in 4 days.