The Lowdown (is this a word?)

The night was fun.  Meatballs were better the next day.  Salad was delicious (if I do say so myself).  Company was great. 

And the count is over.

I had wine (several glasses, but paced well).  I ate compliant until dessert.  It would have been rude and strange to not partake (both reasons allow the exception).  Cupcake actually tasted great.  But I did end up picking at some chocolate and cheese while cleaning up ... that was my no-no for the evening.  Not horrible, but it didn't follow my plan and was not at all necessary.

Overall, I give myself high marks.  Special night, special eating ... that's living.

Now the trick is to get IMMEDIATELY back to "normal."  One night can't turn into 3 days.  Special doesn't lurk behind every afternoon.

I feel lousy today.  But I got my period overnight and am in full crampy mode.  Junk food, wine and cramps - hard to distinguish what's what.  Good news is as of now, I'm not craving anything crappy (sometimes after a big night, I wake up wanting more).  It's good to get all the feel-bad finished in one day.

In a strange way, I'm glad to have the count over.  It's time to test my bike riding skills.  Time to work the MODERATION.  

Interestingly enough, today is a nutrition class at my yoga studio (I signed up for the 2 classes this fall).  I guess the timing is good?!?!

I'm adding in some more fun today too.  Polish change on my toes.  Doesn't sound like much, but it does make me HAPPY.

Today is also a planned rest day.  That's hard after a night of drinking and the start of my period.  I want to sweat it out.  But my muscles are tired - got to work the plan.  Tomorrow is my outside run and I'm really looking forward to it.  

Starbucks is calling my name.  Later gators.