Day 4 – and I haven’t weighed myself yet. Mostly, I think, because I don’t want to be disappointed. I wasn’t very good this weekend. Or rather, I didn’t stick to my 20 point limit. But I did make specific food choices with my diet in mind and I did limit my portion size. So, I may not see the scale budge much this week, but I am psychologically getting into the swing of things. 

Hanging out with friends at the beach over the weekend proved to be pretty difficult on the diet. I took one of the counselor’s many suggestions and had a filling, yet healthy lunch before arriving at 1:30. That way – I at least was able to avoid at least one dieting pitfall. But then dinner came – and the group wanted pizza – you know, the big flat greasy pies you get at the beach. One slice and 2 glasses of wine and I knew without counting that I had blown it. At that point, there’s not much you can do but resolve to be better tomorrow. 

Tomorrow came but my resolve was still on vacation. I avoided the Starbucks latte on the way to breakfast (saved 3 points there) – but breakfast was more beach food, big portions at low prices. I ordered the three-egg spinach and mushroom omelette – and substituted black beans for the potatoes – but they couldn’t accommodate egg whites only. (Do I get bonus points for asking?) And, when the omelette showed up – it was slippery with butter. I ate it anyway. 

But, it wasn’t all bad. I did avoid the potatoes and bread. And I was full enough from my morning splurge to avoid eating anything until dinner, albeit a very early dinner. 

My boyfriend gave me a hug this morning and told me I felt thinner. I don’t really yet, but I will soon.