Hey everyone! It's Friday and that means...BINGO NIGHT here in the Arctic! I have never played and it's one of the quintessential northern things in our community! It's the Spring Carnival, so it's a furniture bingo! The prizes are like couch sets, washers and dryers, 3000 dollars, etc! AND there are only 150 people playing! WOO!

So, I've kicked up my commitment a notch for april, as I am doing the 30 Day Shred this month. From Jillians's new book, I have learned that if I eat 1350 calories a day, I can lose up to 2 lbs a week. It's the end of the week, so I always try to make sure I plan out any 'treats'.

As it stands, I've had 850 calorise today. I am headed into a world of beer, wine, doritos, pepsi- you name it. My goal is to be able to come back tonight and say I consumed 1200 calories today (since I mix up some days to be higher or lower than others). Wish me luck!

Let us know what you win at bingo.

I'm back! I am pleased to say I made it! I am still sober and I am now at 1200 calories for the day! WOO! Thanks for the support! I'm trying to break my habit of thinking I NEED to drink every weekend..which causes excess calories. WOO!

Unfortunately, I didn't win a darn thing, but I had a BLAST! My friend won $2000 AND a 46 inch flatscreen TV though! Having someone from our group win was totally worth it! My goodness..you see the cliche bingo dabbing in the movies, right? I had over 300 bingo cards tonight! And that didn't compare to anyone else's!

So, if you ever get a chance to play Bingo in a northern community (or anywhere!), go for it! Best night I've had in ages in our tiny, fly-in town of 500!

Good on your for keeping accountable

... good luck to all

Awesome NorthernChick!!! What a great idea to post for accountability's sake. I'm going to have to remember that! And what a night for your friend winning those big prizes!! Wow!! Great job staying on plan, so happy for you!

Well done! How far north are you?
I'm in Whitehorse. My husband is a pilot, tomorrow they're flying a King Air to Watson Lake, then stopping for fuel in Cambridge Bay, then heading up to Resolute.

Good for you! And sounds like an awesome night!