I don’t know why but I have that feeling that something good is around the corner. I don’t know that it is related to my weight journey or if it is something else–I just love that feeling!!!

I have been eating on plan, about 2,000 calories a day. No fried foods or fast foods. I have eaten out at a sit down place a couple of times but refused to finish my meal (even the fries). My normal routine was to eat the fries first because they get cold and I hate cold fries. The last time I went out I made a point to eat part of the sandwich first and pick at the fries until they got cold. I can’t wait until I can say “hold the fries” or “I will have the spring veggies.” Baby steps . . .

I have been treating myself to baked tater tots, which I know is not the best food choice; however, it does keep me from feeling deprived. I also bought a pack of break & bake Simply Peanut Butter Cookies. Aunt Flow is here and she loves peanut butter! All I can say is that last month I had a fudge sundae with an oversized peanut butter cookie. This month, no sundae, next month . . . a smaller cookie :)!

My weight has been up and down buy about 4lbs. I don’t really pay attention during this time of month but I am hoping for an encouraging number next week.

I joined the 3fat chicks 2010 weight loss challenge. It’s just a side challenge where members log in weight changes monthly and add up to a final number for the year. I logged 4lbs in January–not bad considering I had 2 no holds barred bar nights (ok, I have been avoiding the drive-through post bar which has helped).

My hope for February is to go down at least 6lbs. I have been kind of enjoying calorie counting, it’s like a game for me right now. I have really cut back on the red meats too. I made my own salad dressing a couple weeks ago and it was quite good I even sneaked chili dogs into my calorie count. It’s about 300 calories for a light hot dog, bun and 1/4c of chilli. Also not the best food but it fits the bill when I feel like eating dirty!

Some of my goals for the coming week are to work in some whole grains and up the veggies! I am just not getting enough. Although I am not eating out I am begining to lean on pre-packaged veggies (which are yummy) and soups. I need to get away from those and focus on making my own stir fries. As for the grains, I want to try steel cut oats–they are supposed to stick to your ribs and we need that in the winter.

I will post weight change next week. Good luck all