Angel Food (lowfat)

So, this is the exact time in my Wed-Tues weight loss week when things start to go south. Usually, about this time, I put away my food diary into my work bag only to sheepishly dig it out when I go to work on Monday morning with a food hangover. I’m determined this weekend to keep my food diary handy - I’ve tucked it into the outer pocket of my purse (instead of sticking it deep into my work bag). I suppose some will think it odd that my chic little black purse has a green note pad hanging out of it; honestly, I don’t care. I need to journal my food points faithfully this weekend, and I’m thinking this strategy will keep the food diary on the forefront of  my mind.

Looking ahead to the next few days, it will be a veritable minefield of diet-busters.  My mom, sister, and I are heading to Atlanta to go wedding dress shopping this afternoon.  (Ok - so that’s not diet busting, just a fun thing I’m up to today.) Then, we’re having dinner (potential diet-buster here) with my brother and his new lady friend. Tomorrow, I’m making the six hour excursion down to Florida for my fiance’s birthday. So, not only do I have to avoid the road food along the way (my favorite being fried peach pie and candied pecans at a farmer’s market), but I also need to watch my portions during the birthday meal. I’ve no idea what the meal will be. If I cook at home, I can whip up a nice recipe from Cooking Light that no one has to know is low-cal/low-fat; but, most likely, we’ll go out with friends to an Italian place where a low-cal portion is basically 1/4 serving of a meal. If Italian it is, I’ll try to avoid the garlic bread and be satisfied with a glass of wine and a half serving of pasta with marinara (perhaps stealing a bite or two of the birthday boy’s dessert).

I’m really, really, looking forward to following up here on Monday with my progress over the weekend. I’m so tired of feeling like the weekend is “not good” because I’ve overeaten. This weekend, I’m going to try to watch what I eat but also remember that good/bad aren’t necessarily determined by my caloric intake. May all of you out there have a “good weekend” (no matter how you define it)!