A mixed bag

Yes, I ate a good breakfast, went to the gym, and had a good session on the elliptical. I was very careful with my eating all day. Unfortunately, hub came home with beer. Sigh. I had a planned treat - cheese dip. I had been craving it all week and hadn't had it in a while, so I did. I ate lightly all day, but I know that doesn't totally offset it, but hey, a life without cheese dip? Please!

Having said that, I am back on the wagon today. I am working around the house. I was up part of the night and feel oogie, so I cancelled my trip to Raleigh. There was no way I was up to driving 4 hours!

I slept until 8:30 this morning (heresy!) and skipped the gym. I had a leisurely breakfast with my husband and watched the end of "Bridget Jones' Diary". He is now out looking for a coat for the boy. I went through email and am now going to wash my paws & brush my fangs. :-) Then piddle about the house, and put up Christmas when hub gets home to get it down from the top shelf in the garage.

Despite cheese dip and beer, I would say yesterday was largely a success. I worked out 5 days last week - not the longest or most intense sessions of my life, but they improved as the week went on. My husband was given the day off today (I guess that's our Christmas miracle) and it was nice to sleep next to him without jumping up to an alarm. And to sit on the sofa & watch a romantic movie. And to piddle around my house without feeling stressed. I think the reason I had insomnia and feel so bad is just plain exhaustion. So I'm taking it easy today.

I have a healthy lunch planned and a good dinner. I had a large breakfast, so I'll skip morning snack. My meals for next week are planned, so I have that covered. I bought myself some really good pimento cheese from a local place here in town, and that is going to be my evening snack. I love good pimento cheese, so this will definitely satisfy my need for an indulgence, but I got a small container so if I portion it out over 5 or 6 nights it won't be an unreasonable amount.

And yes, nagging is welcome. Although encouragement might be a better term. I don't have a lot of holiday commitments, so sticking with my eating shouldn't be any tougher than any other time of year. And I really need to get a start now.