Babblings about some things. . . .

Day 69

It's results day! I've been crazy-pumped all day.

-33.7 pounds

-43 inches

Woo-hoo! My goal for the next round is to be down 3.3 more pounds to make an even 37. And as far as inches go, I am amazed at how they keep disappearing. I don't understand it. So I'm just going to say a continued downward trend.

I went to supper with my good friend, Beth, today--at a Mexican Restaurant! And I didn't get tacos. I did get fajitas, but didn't eat the tortillas. I did get cheese dip for the nachos. I had an a-ha moment. I didn't really want the chips. They were only a vehicle to get the cheese dip to my mouth. I don't know what I'll do with that, tuck it away somewhere. Needless to say, it was an off day. As is tomorrow. 

I'm going to supper with a former student tomorrow. He's the kind of boy I would have wanted to have, if I had had children. He's brilliant and will explain to me the difference in digesting carbs, fats, and proteins. (I'm truly writing stream of consciousness tonight. Admittedly I am not James Joyce.) I guess my point for all of this is two-fold. Making the lifestyle changes that I have is changing my cravings, how I think about food, and is making me more mindful of how/what/and why I eat. I've probably said that in earlier posts, but sometimes it strikes me in a different or a clearer way. The second point is that it is not difficult to work the lifestyle into everyone's life. I chose to wait for an off day because it's his turn to choose where we go. Being an adolescent, who knows where that will be?!? I wanted to go on a day when i could splurge a little. But, I could've just as easily gone to dinner during the 8-day cycle, and just chose more carefully. 

Wow--this is not the best post in the world. I can't focus. Now that I think of it, it might be because I had a diet soda tonight. I never drink sodas or caffeine anymore. Maybe that's why I've been bouncing around like a mad woman! So, before I babble on, I'm going to sign off!

Thanks for reading. . . . Even the non-quality posts! :) (I lost my emoticons! Oh, no!)