R1P2D10- Down 11 pounds!

So i've been struggling with the fact that my scale is inaccurate!  I've decided to use the scale at my office... reason being--- it's used to measure packages!  I stepped on it this morning and was down to 208.5! let me say that I was so excited to see that! (reminder, I was 209 when I got pregnant!) 

I have been trying to follow strict protocol to lose the pound I gained from my stupid cheat.  I think it's working.  I'm going to have to remember that on Monday because this weekend i'm going to New Orleans to celebrate my very good friends Bachelorette Party.  I went to the store and stocked up on snacks like apples, celery, oranges, and some organic crackers.  I know that it's not going to be possible to eat prepared meals while i'm there and to stay away from alcohol.  For some people not drinking would be easy, but for me it is a temptation that I am going to give in to.  Especially for this occasion.  SO, i'm accepting the fact that i'm going to gain a few pounds this weekend, but i'm also OK knowing that once I come back I will be on the wagon following strict protocol. 

I also tried Sabrina's Orange Smoothie tonight.  It was delish! 

For dinner I had asparagus sauteed with some garlic and water.  I sprinkled a dash of Mrs. Dash's original seasoning on them, too.  it was good!  With that I had a piece of my Mustard Chicken from earlier in the week.  It wasn't bad.  My husband had the same thing but also enjoyed the leftover steak from a couple days ago and had a salad.  I ended up eating two slices of tomato with dinner so i'll be anxious to see if that totally screwed me up like it did for Sabrina.

I bought frozen strawberries this week and at night i've been eating my second fruit as a smoothie.  I've been putting my tablespoon of milk, some stevia lemon, ice, water, and one packet of Stevia sweetener.  It's so good.  The best before bed treat I could ask for!

I'm SO proud of Sabrina and her lack of cheats!  She's doing so great.  I'm so glad that we're on this journey together.  It has helped me more than I could imagine.  We've been sharing recipes, updating each other every morning and discussing concerns together, celebrating losses, and overall motivating each other to the end!

i've also noticed that i feel a lot better these days.  I have more evergy, am happier, and find that I never feel icky like I did before.  Also, i've been able to enjoy my baby so much more.... just the extra energy and overall healthiness has made the biggest difference!!!  Side note:  my 10 month old tried lasagna with meat sauce for the first time tonight (Gerber baby food) and he hated it.  hahahaha

Cheers to tomorrow!

xoxo- Nicki