Today was weigh-in day, and as Emily has said, I got a big old “goose egg” for this week. That’s zero pounds lost, peeps. I guess I should celebrate that I didn’t gain, but seeing a lower number feels way better than running straight into a repeat. I’ve had a few parties this week — our work Christmas luncheon, Jessica’s bridal breakfast — with lots of food that left me guessing what the calorie values truly were on my plate. So, maybe that had something to do with it. Oh well, no sense in dwelling on it. I just have to forge ahead, so let’s move on, shall we?

Food today was pretty simple.

Breakfast: My usual — Chobani strawberry yogurt, 1/2 cup Kashi GoLean Cereal and a naner sliced on top.

Mid-morning snack: Cup and a half of red grapes.

Lunch: Subway veggie patty sandwich loaded with more veggies and mustard. (A little too much mustard for my liking — I ended up soaking a napkin with most of it) Also, bag of original flavor Sun Chips.

Afternoon Snack:

Sliced apple + 1 tablespoon natural pb

Dinner was hot and spicy (sorry for the blurry pic!):

Salad topped with a chopped up turkey patty, 1/3 cup each black beans and sweet corn, and fresh salsa

I was so full after this salad! I really loved the turkey and salsa together — they may just be soulmates.

Every muscle I have is sore from yesterday’s tough workout, so I’m taking today off from heavy exercise. My body is telling me it needs a break! And I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the Top Chef finale to start. Anyone else on Team Kevin? I hope he takes it home!

And in Other News…

• I’m sure most of you have checked out Tina’s 12 days of giveaways, but if you haven’t, get on over there for the chance to win some fabulous stuff! Just don’t go for the POM apron…I really want it! Hee Hee…
• I’ve had some great health and wellness articles come into the old Inbox the past few days, so I thought I’d share a few: Weight Watchers has some excellent holiday eating tips. I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely one to eat to be polite! Also, Jillian Michaels offers her suggestions on how to stay fit in winter. Those will come in handy when I start my running program. Do you reward yourself when you meet your goals? Sparkpeople.com has 21 ways you can…without food!
• And speaking of rewards, what better way to give yourself a pat on the back, er foot, with a hot new pair of shoes? Fairy Shoe Princess — one of my fav blogs — has the lowdown on where to get the best deals on footwear, from dressy heels to rockin boots. I double ♥ the unicorn heel in today’s Karmaloop post — ruffles rock!

My dog is begging to play, so I’m signing off now. Go Kevin!