Ugh - It's Like Having My Own Jillian Now

Yes, Leah is back home for the summer. She made a very healthy dinner tonight of lettuce and a and a few, very few pieces of grilled chicken and a piece of toast. I was still hungry after my very lite dinner, so proceeded to have some string cheese, followed by a pudding cup and then I sneaked some yogurt and fruit. Jillian, I mean Leah, caught me, chastised my late night eating, lectured me, guilted me into swearing I would not eat anymore after 10 PM. Fine!

Actually, Leah will be a good influence. I needed that because I was slipping back into late night snacking. I'm off my target by 2 lbs. I wanted to be down 43 by Sunday. I'm only down to 41 lbs. Considering all the Margaritas, tacos, brisket and chips consumed this weekend, I'm doing OK. I did pass on the Cake (that was hard!) and I passed on a BIG breakfast and ate Oatmeal and Wheat toast while those around me raved about their pancakes, syrup, fried apples, biscuits and gravy.

I also hit the exercise trail pretty hard on Monday. I took Charlie for an hour walk/jog. My eating was good until the late night hours sucked me back into the Kitchen.

I bought a new journal that's small enough to easily carry in my purse. I'm recording all food again, even the late night encounters.

Whitney, you did look great at the party. I also had several people comment on how good you looked. Yes I was beaming when Grandma said, you have two beautiful daughters and I said well you have two beautiful granddaughters (ooops, I mean 5?) Ha! we know.

Keep the "bathing suit" motivation dangling like a carrot - you will be a knock out at the party. I can't imagine too many ladies getting in bathing suits next to you. Maybe after a few beers or IF they bring their own shots, they might work up enough nerve. It will probably be you, Brian and the kids slip'n and slide'n.

Remember this picture? Your waist in the party dressed looked almost as small. Keep up the Focus, motivation: