Still alive and back in the suburbs

I returned from New York last night after midnight to my suburban bed.  My four days in New York were a whirlwind of working and late-night dinners.  I tried to make decent choices and to leave food on my plate.  However, I did indulge in dessert on several occasions.  You might have, too, if faced with Creme Brulee' in a fancy restaurant . . . with your company paying for your dinners!

I did enjoy walking quite a bit around the city.  I really love to walk and the city sidewalks are so full of energy and people and beauty.  I loved the architecture, the brisk, chilly air, the yellow cabs everywhere.  I hardly slept the whole time . . . it is the city that never sleeps, after all.

I met some of the people from ClubMom who were responsible for the Amazing Shrinking Mom blog, so that was fun.  When explaining my blog to a roomful of fellow employees, I told them that Kirstie Alley had Jenny Craig and I had ClubMom.  And that's really the truth.  As I explained to a woman in the office later, I owe my 55 pound weight loss to my blog at ClubMom (now transferred here, of course).  She looked me up and down and said, "I never would have imagined that you were once heavy." 

Hooray, hooray!  I look normal!   (Even though I feel chubby due to those extra desserts.) 

Oh, happily, though, my new iPod shuffle was waiting for me when I returned home.  The price dropped from $89 to $49 for shuffles and I had a $40 gift card for Amazon . . . so, including taxes, I paid only $13 for it.  It's so cute and tiny and purple.  I think it will be so great to have some upbeat music in my ear when I resume outdoor walks (soon . . . as spring is rushing forward . . . the crocuses were in full bloom when I returned home).

I'm going to switch the Official Weigh-In day to Tuesdays, so expect a weight update then.

Comments

[Artemis]

Glad you're back, glad you had fun, glad you made good choices while you were gone! Enjoy your shuffle - I got one last year and find that the music will keep me going during my workout even after I thought I had decided to quit. I love it!
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[LeeAnn]

Glad to see you had a great time! I love my ipod!! Although, I haven't been using it since I have been walking on the treadmill and watching tv. I am so hooked on CNN right now! LOL
I am excited about weigh in tomorrow. I am back in the 160's!!!!!!!

[breckgirl]

Hey Mel - glad you're back and that you had a great time. A few desserts should not damage the progress much, especially if you hit the exercise now. I, too, am a creme brulee addict - can't pass that stuff up. My husband makes a really good sugar free version every once in awhile (sugar free except for the crunchy burnt part on top, which really is the SOUL of creme brulee, I am sure you would agree). If you ever want the recipe, let me know...

I will look forward to the weigh in day tomorrow. Have fun with your ipod - I love mine!