The crazies being the runners who go running at 6 a.m. in very chilly 45 degree weather. Yeah, that was me this morning!
But not by choice.
I got to work just before 6 this morning… but I was locked out! We have access control entry (swiping cards to unlock doors) and it knows whether or not you’re in the building or outside of the building. Yesterday I forgot to swipe out when I left, so the system thought I was still inside! And it wouldn’t let me in!
So what did I do? I went running! No one would be at work for at least another 45 minutes so I thought, well, I have my stuff with me, I might as well go. So I changed in the car and ran for 35 minutes. It was COLD! Lots of runners out already, though…it just amazes me the drive that people have to exercise early in the morning. I wish I could be that person. But working from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., well… I’m barely awake when I leave the house at 5:30 lol. It does feel good to get my exercise out of the way for the day, though.
Dh and I got out to the park yesterday for the 5k route. We both did terrible! Allergies and dehydration made my legs feel like they had weights strapped to them. I was walking in parts I’ve never walked before! Tough run..but it felt good to get out there, either way. We had teriyaki chicken skewers from Sunflower and roasted fingerling potatoes for dinner. I also picked up these 30 calorie 8g carb sugar free fruit bars from Dreyers. I had the black cherry one last night. It was decent and not really fake-sugary tasting. We didn’t eat dinner until 6 or so, then DH worked on the car a little bit while I just relaxed. 
It was the first and only night this week that we didn’t have any plans, so it was fun just to take it easy. So tonight we have friends coming over - we’re grilling pollo asada from Sunflower (they really do have the best fresh meats!), black beans and fruit tart for dessert. I need to stay away from the alcohol.
WHICH brings me to a point. The people coming over tonight know I am on a diet and they have even attempted or adopted a healthy lifestyle and claim it’s because I inspire them. But the guy is talking all about bringing over Amaretto for me (I don’t drink beer) for mixed drinks and every time we see them, it’s a smorgasbord of food that they want to have or bring over. He requested the INFAMOUS EVIL MELTED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY appetizer! Gah! To which my DH obliged because it’s SO DARN TOOIN’ TASTY! Anyway, I guess I know I make mistakes in my eating, but I have a hard time with people saying they want to be healthy but then want all unhealthy stuff or want to go to unhealthy restaurants. I have trouble making good choices every day with food so it’s easier just not to be tempted with it. I mean I have been dieting for how long? And just this week was the first time I’ve been able to limit myself to 2 slices of pizza and not half the pie? I am just not sure I have the willpower yet to say “no” when everyone else is indulging. So I am a little stressed about this!
This weekend is already going to be challenging given that we are going to Steamboat and a good portion of our eating this weekend will be dining out. I think I will pack salads for a healthy lunch tomorrow since we will probably get to Steamboat around 11. We’ll eat out for dinner, have breakfast at the hotel tomorrow morning, and probably eat out for dinner on Sunday since it’s Father’s Day. Speaking of Steamboat, I finally decided on a trail - Upper Fish Creek Falls. It is 5 miles round trip with some amazing waterfalls, and the weather should be perfect on Sunday - 73 degrees with 0% chance of rain. It’s going to be a long, but good weekend… if I can keep my eating under control.
Leigh