Breakfast -- ASAP

I woke up famished.  I'm having a first cup of protein tea and then a BIG breakfast.

** Actually, hold that thought -- I'm making something now.  I'm that hungry!!  Be back in jiff. **

That's MUCH better.  I can think now that my belly is pleasantly full.  I image this will be a high calorie day today.  That's fine.  Real hunger is good.  Cravings are NOT.

I woke up super early and the dog needed an urgent letting-out.  I almost stayed up, but I still felt like a little more time in bed would be nice.  I dozed on and off for another couple of hours.  I'll be up late tonight so it worked out.

Since my youngest came home last night, I made mac & cheese and used up some of the hoards of cheese living in my refrigerator.  Yea!  And they can eat off of it for lunch today too.  Winner!!

Today is a rest day from working out.  I "promised" 3 rest days each of these two weeks -- it's part of my goal.  I'd planned a dog park visit with a walk, but it rained heavily last night.  The park will be a muddy mess.  Regular walk it is -- poor boy, I wanted some extra fun for him today.  Maybe tomorrow.

We are heading to the outlets today.  My eldest was interested in going.  My "reward" day after the Challenge finishes needs to change now.  Maybe a massage instead?

Then the Superbowl!!  I have some good eats planned.  I'll have to pace the eating or I will really go over the calorie count for the day.  I looked up some of the food and have a good idea what is what.  The disappointment is the chicken wings (of course).  I LOVE wings.  Lots of calories (and fat) -- and quick.  I'll have to limit and savor (or choose to stay with the other food).  AND we are getting baked wings from the supermarket instead of the really, really good ones.  I'm saving my kombucha for the game.  It will be my version of a cocktail.

I'm happy my stomach has returned to it's regularly planned issues and seems to be over the GRAND problems.  I did it to myself.  It's a good reminder of why I put in the daily EFFORT for healthy -- it's not just about fitting into my pants.  The older I become, the less I tolerate feeling crappy.

Off to have a HAPPY day.  My INTENTION is to remember my HEALTHY habits and enjoy feeling well.  Later gators.