Day 46 of the Diet: Sunday

WEIGHT: I forgot to weight myself until after breakfast so said to heck with it until tomorrow.

BRUNCH: a cup of decaf with half and half and skim milk, Kahlua, and Amaretto. I know, I know, but I only do this once every two months or so. I also had two pieces of homemade toast with Smart Balance.

SUPPER: Gary's mom invited us. I had two small glasses of merlot, chicken in gravy, baked potato with butter and sour cream, peas with heavy cream, and for dessert, a tiny slice of cherry pie.

EXERCISE: When we got home I walked around the block for about 45 minutes. Plus, I washed all the downstairs windows inside and out this afternoon. It was 60 degrees!

My 45th Day of Dieting: Saturday

WEIGHT: 157.3

BRUNCH: Omelette of 2 eggs, green peppers, ham, cheese, and hollandaise, two small pieces of my homemade toast, Smart Balance, and a glass of milk

SUPPER: 2 tacos made from hamburg sauteed in olive oil, taco seasoning, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, salsa, and sour cream on a whole grain tortilla. Glass of skim milk.

EXERCISE: I walked 10 times around the block for over 2 miles. Plus, did normal chores and laundry, etc.

Pink?

What was I thinking, painting a pink background in fall?

I almost repainted it but just started layering stuff on and went with it.

Some you win.

Some you lose.

This was a loser!

44 Days of Dieting: Friday

WEIGHT: 159.0

BREAKFAST: 1/2 English muffin with smart Balance w/ olive oil, canola mayo, and turkey breast, a banana, and a glass of skim milk

SNACK: 6 Triscuit crisps with natural peanut butter

LUNCH: Natural chicken breast sandwich with canola mayo on homemade wheat bread, carrot sticks

SUPPER: Gary made it! 2 slices of bacon, scrambled eggs with green peppers and onions, and 2 pieces of homemade toast with....BUTTER! So damn good! 2 glasses of merlot.

EXERCISE: Not a hell of a lot! I ran from my room to the office and back this afternoon. I should be out walking around the block as we speak but I just don't feel like it! Blame the wine. Blame Friday night. Blame the temperature in the teens. Blame my laziness. Blame me! I'm going to bed.

Monday Evening

I missed the moon coming over the hill but caught it not too long afterwards while the sky was still pink.

The large building is the junior high school I taught in for 19 years.

More skies can be seen at Skywatch Friday.

Day 43 of the Diet: Thursday

WEIGHT: 159.3

BREAKFAST: 1/2 WW English muffin with Benecol, canola mayo, and turkey breast, a banana, and a glass of skim milk

SNACK: a cup of Smartfood popcorn

LUNCH: turkey breast on my homemade wheat bread with canola mayo and horseradish sauce, carrot sticks, and an apple

SUPPER: 3 boiled hotdogs dunked in a mayo and ketchup sauce, about a quarter of a cup of baked beans, and a slice of my wheat bread with Benecol and a glass of milk.

EXERCISE: I only walked for about a mile because it was spitting snow, and I was lazy, and I wanted to watch Two and a Half Men, and I was pooped from spending over an hour at Walmart after school. 'Nuff said!

6 Weeks of dieting: Day 42: Wednesday

WEIGHT: 157.9 I like the looks of that! But it won't last long; wait until you see what I ate for supper!

BREAKFAST: 1/2 WW English muffin with Benecol and shrimp salad made with canola mayo and chopped celery, a banana, and a glass of skim milk.

SNACK: 6 Triscuit Crisps with natural peanut butter

LUNCH: Shrimp salad on my homemade wheat bread, an apple, and carrot sticks.

SNACK: a glass of merlot. Dottie came over to visit.

SUPPER: We went to Sinibaldi's with my mother-in-law and Dottie. I started with another glass of merlot, corn chowder, and a salad with ranch dressing. For my entree I had Chicken Dijon which was 2 chicken breasts grilled and brushed with honey dijon sauce. I also had a baked potato with just one pat of butter and a little sour cream. I ate everything! And enjoyed it!

EXERCISE: I walked for about 45 minutes when we got home from the restaurant.