Week in Review

I'm sitting here reflecting on this week and well .... let's just say there are some good, some not so good and some ugly.  Regardless, I'm thinking that I'm still in a good place.  Not giving up the ghost by any means and certainly not giving up.  Just realizing that I need to focus a little better.

Starting with the good! 

• I walked away from warm, fresh, Krispy Cream Donuts today!!!  If you've ever had one or live near a Krispy Cream bakery with a "Hot Now" light flashing - you know that this is an accomplishment in and of itself.  Resist the Devil and he shall flee, right?

• Small accomplishment at the DoJo this week.   A side kick above the belt!!!!  Not bad for the short little round woman whose pushing 50 -- that's right I'm on the closer side to 50 than I'd ever like to admit.  Finally after a whole year I threw a decent side kick!  The next goal is to reach the solar plexus and eventually head level - like in position #4 in the diagram.

Not so good ....

• I only hit the treadmill 1 day this week.  I've had a lot going on at work this week and I've enjoyed my sleeps that 5:15 am hasn't been too appealing.
• Upside - I made it to the DoJo all three days of classes this week.  I swear if it weren't for the DoJo - I'd be a thousand pounds.
• I've stuck to my menu plan ... but then I haven't.  There were two days that I packed my lunch, but had to be out at schools where it is difficult to carry in my lunch bag.  So I had to eat school lunch.  I don't know about other districts around the country, but ours really tries to do a good job.  We serve a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables daily.  The only problem that I have with eating school lunch, is that the calories are designed to meet the needs of children.  I don't think many adults at school realize that.  Those who eat with us expect an "adult" portion instead of what is a healthy portion.  Anyway, I really have to make conscience choices and remind the servers that I only want the child's size scoop.  And resist the cookies and/or rice crispy treats and just the best sweeeet tea ever!  There's a bright side in here.
• I've been a little too snicky snacky this week.  Not a lot, but enough that I'm conscience of it.  Insert HAND SLAP here.

Now for the UGLY ....

• I had my "cheat" meal today.  I've decided to allow myself one meal a week to eat what I want in what should be moderation and proportion.  However, I skipped the moderation and proportion part today and I feel sick.  The weather is kinda crappy.  School was let out 4.5 hours early ... what a wasted day.  Anyway, I came home early too.  We decided to go out for an early dinner (around 3) and the family decided on Mexican.  I got the chipolte shrimp .... yum -  Not so bad right?  But the refried beans, rice and chips with queso sauce not so good.  I really should have gotten a to go box when my plate arrived and portioned out before I even started.  So I pretty much feel like crap right now.  I am not use to eating like that anymore ... ahhhh the Silver Linning!  I need to remember that.