One done ...

First of 4 challenging days this week - FINITO!

It was fun - Korean BBQ is a dining experience.  And, funny enough, one that most peeps don't focus on alcohol.  My girlfriend ordered sake (yuck) so no temptation at all (no one else drank).  Also, this couple wouldn't care if I ever drank.  Their drinking or not drinking is never about other people (i.e. they don't feel awkward being the only drinkers or the only non-drinkers).  She is one of the few people I know who has NO issue with food - NONE.  We've talked about it.  She said it was never an issue for her mom or her family and it's not for her.  I've asked her about it to LEARN from her.  It's like she's a rare white tiger or something LOL.  It DOES exist!!

Anyway, I digress - this blog is about me, after all LOL!

I ate exactly how I expected to eat.  Lot of food.  Meat and veggies only.  Was it perfectly compliant? Probably not.  I bet some of the pickled veggies had added sugar, etc.  That's not at all important to me at this stage of the game.  I knew I'd have a lot of food and late at night (for me).  I was careful and selective all day with my choices.  It was a win.

Today is important to be back on track FULLY.  Super, duper important.

Tomorrow is Hard Day 2 but the easiest of the hard days (no alcohol celebrating).  Lunch - already looked at the menu.  There are a few good choices.  Dinner - hubby wants takeout from his favorite takeout place.  The great news is there is a really good Whole30 choice for me.  I'll purchase cupcakes for him (it's his ACTUAL birthday).  The homemade celebration will be on Tuesday (that includes the drinking).  I think Monday will feel okay.  Tuesday is the HARDEST Hard Day - celebration all afternoon and evening followed by a late night at fireworks.

Sometimes these wins BUILT my confidence muscle and make the next easier.  Sometimes each challenge DEPLETES my willpower for the next one.  I don't know why it works both ways and I never know which it will be until it happens.

I was feeling good last night before dinner so I "tried" on THE jeans.  By try, I mean I started them up my leg and realized they might not get over my butt so I stopped.  WHY DO I CONTINUE TO DO THIS TO MYSELF?!?!  I was bummed.  And a pictures from last night showed no progress AGAIN (hubby and his damn picture taking).  I have OPPOSITE body image right now.  I think I've made way more progress than I have - is this good??  It makes me happier when I THINK it and then bummed when the bubble bursts -- the pants can't lie (they've never seen the inside of a drier - I've had that thought too - no shrinkage excuse!!).

Workout yesterday was a "mostly" run with Duke (we walked some of the big hills) followed by another walk with the foster dog too.  Total - 5 miles.  It felt good.  I need to figure the timing out for boxing this week.  That probably means pushing for a workout today so I can rest my legs tomorrow. A good workout today will help keep me on track today too - some sort of treadmill run TBD and some arm lifting.  I'm noticing some improvement in recovery FINALLY.

Oh, and today is Day 30 - there's that.  Yea ME.  Also (more importantly), we gave the dogs a late snack and Jack slept until 6 am - much better.  Funny enough, I feel more tired this morning though.  No pleasing me.

Happy Sunday!  Later gators.