"SOMEONE" (JLB) reminded me that she hadn't noticed a post since last Friday......and since I am over halfway to the 28 days.....I'd better keep on it. That "SOMEONE" also told me that I probably should have passed on Taco Bell and a Twix yesterday.......darn her!!!

We had company and a baseball tournament over the weekend......my eyes were blurry Monday morning!!!

I fell off the bandwagon a bit Sunday night as I hadn't eaten since 11am and it was 7pm.....I should know better.....let's just say there were beers involved and Mexican food. Monday night was decompress time and the day and evening had been great (re: eating and exercise) until the boys came in around 8:30 and I fixed them dinner. I mindlessly chatted with them about football and mindlessly nibbled my way to waaaay to full!!! Bummer!!

As of Sunday am, I had lost 3 pounds.....I am thinking right now it is about 2-3 pounds....due to a couple of bad days.

Once again today is a new day!!! I think overall I am learning that this really isn't a "DIET", this is a new beginning (yes, there have been many "new beginnings") of healthy eating, treats that are few and far between.....the twix was the first treat in a while.....drinks that are fewer.....not scarfing chips and queso when eating Mexican food.....like I said a while back, they are not "never" foods, but they are also not an "every time" food.

My goal is to lose a total of 10 pounds.......I realize that I have 12 days left to my birthday!! If I could lose a TOTAL of 5 by then, it will be a great START to continue this 10 pound journey. I want to be realistic and healthy on this journey!!

I need to remember to take one day at a time and be proud of the steps and choices I make every day......when I "fall off"......no condemnation...."His mercies are new every day".....I also need to be merciful to myself and start the next day "NEW"!!!

I have come across a "list" (which is right up my ally) in a magazine article that is helping me to take care of ME every day......emotionally, spiritually, and physically. (I'll share my fav list tomorrow on my blog!!!) This helps me to be a better wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt, co-worker, etc.

Funny.....thinking back to yesterday.....I didn't take time yesterday morning for my little am routine of starting my day right.....and look at my choices for eating.....hhmmmmm.....I bet there is a connection!!! I'm embarrassed to say I even had lunch and dessert packed in my trunk that would have been 7 pts, instead I chose my crutch of Taco Bell and a candy bar????? 16pts???? WHAT????? I think there is a definite connection!!!! I was also so sluggish, I could hardly drive, and on the phone with my girl Nesha, I think I yawned 99 times!!!

The dots are connecting!!! Thanks friends for loving me and encouraging me!!! Thanks JLB for the yucky part of the truth that I need to see and hear......that's what a sweet sis in law is for!!!