This weekend has just been fabulous in every way. I’ve done well with exercise and eating. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical yesterday and 30 in the circuit room. It felt good. We had a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party for my brother and his wife, which totally blew them away. They had no clue what we were up to even though I almost blew it a couple times. Good thing I’m a good actress; I just covered up and ran with it. Also good that my family was on their toes to back me up when I slipped up. We had dinner at a nice restaurant and gave them a gift certificate to a B&B in Gatlinburg-romance package. They loved it. The best part, though, was that we were all there; 5 siblings, in-laws, parents and nieces and nephew. Not all of the family, some older nephews were missing and missed, but most of the family was there. It was so good.

I at a dinner salad, roast beef w/cooked celery, carrots and onions and mashed potatoes. Then I had a piece of delicious anniversary cake and then I stopped. I also made sure to leave some food on my plate, except my salad plate, and stopped when I was full.

Today is lunch with some friends. They’re are watching what they eat as well so it’s all healthy stuff: chicken casserole with salad and fat-free brownies and skinny cow ice cream. Don’t know if I’m going to have dessert or not but that’s what she made. I have my exercise clothes in the car and I’m stopping at the Y on my way home. Now I’m using the ole noggin and planning ahead. I knew if I had to come home and change, I might not get back out.

Church was fantastic this morning. Praise and worship was awesome. Sermon was good. Just good stuff all the way around. I feel like I’ve turned a corner; like the ignition has been turned and I’m moving forward. I enjoyed my eating yesterday,especially the cake :), but today is today and it’s been great as well.

You know, my favorite part about yesterday wasn’t the food: not anywhere near it. It was the being with my family; the fellowship. The fact that they are not just family but my best friends as well. We ask my dad to lead us in a prayer for the food and he had all of us say the Lord’s prayer out loud. I’m telling you, it was amazing. Here’s my family, all saying this prayer out loud together, knowing that we were made to be family for more than just this world. I couldn’t contain my joy and the love that was overflowing in my heart. I just bowed my head and cried a thankful little cry. God is so good to me.

I also stepped on the scale this morning and I have lost the 2 of the 2.5 pounds that found their way back to me earlier. My official weight is 243.5. Not much longer and I’ll be past my first short term goal of under 240! Yes! Oh, I also bought a new shirt to wear last night and it was so pretty. Made me feel all girly and flirty. My poor husband didn’t stand a chance.

That’s it for now. Gotta go eat lunch. Have a great day.