Hump Day!

It's a sunny 5 degrees here in Northwest Indiana...Brrrrrrr.

I am happy to report that we are still 100% on track. Exercising every day (still can't do more than 4 min on that elliptical) and staying within my calorie range.

I am already feeling better. My spirits are high, my legs aren't bothering me and I'm on track. Life is good.

Sunday is the Superbowl. I had told my brother that we'd bring homemade frosted sugar cookies like we made for Christmas. I have since called him back and told him that we will bring some dessert, but not homemade cookies. It would be a disaster. Cookies are my weakness. I remember last year at SuperBowl, I was on plan until the minute I walked in the door and grabbed a cookie. This kind of party is hard to stay on plan through...but I have a plan. Instead of not eating, I will bring something that I can eat that's kind of fun. I'm thinking a crispy chicken/spinach salad. That way it won't be obvious that I am not eating all the other junk.

Edited to add:
Today I brought a Lean cuisine pizza for lunch because I didn't have to make lunches for the boys and I thought it would be nice to have something different. As I was microwaving it, I checked the calories...380. Yikes! I used to consider this a good alternative, but compared to my 230 calorie sandwich (bread, turkey, cheese & mayo) It seems a little steep. Guess I'll skip my 76 calories of grapes that usually goes with the sandwich today. Definately not something I will have all the time. Then just fopr kicks and giggles, I looked up my normal Wendy's lunch that I would have when not on plan (which unfortunately, is alot). Chicken sandwich w fries - medium...970 calories. Or my other favorite is a double with cheese w fries - medium...1190 calories. Wow! That speaks volumes.

It really is no wonder.