Well I had another victory against the office goodies this afternoon, wahoo! It’s funny – for months they didn’t bother me, and now I’m back under their spell. Just goes to show you – weight loss is an ongoing battle! It definitely knows how to humble you. I also succeeded at the going away party! On the way there I had my pre workout snack: a new flavor of Luna Bar, Nutz Over Chocolate.

It was great! Luna is definitely my favorite type of bar. (Excuse my desperate need for a fresh manicure!) Pre Workout Snack was 180 calories, 24g carbs, 5g fat, and 10g protein.

At the bar I had my club soda and lime as planned. I didn’t miss a beat with the rest of my coworkers who were drinking and no one even noticed that I didn’t take a shot with the rest of the gang. Definitely a success!

Afterwards I headed over to CP to hit up some cardio. I really couldn’t keep focused on cardio today! I must have worked on every type of cardio machine – twice! Plus I ran the track and used free weights, did mat work – people must have thought I was crazy! After that I swam for a good 30 min. I loved it! Cardio Smorgas = 483 Calories Burned.

When I got home I made a quick dinner of smoked salmon, feta, tomatoes, capers, and spinach on a whole wheat tortilla.

I also had some frozen strawberries and frozen blueberries heated up over some 0% Fage with a little unsweetened coconut.

Dinner was 507 calories, 64g carbs, 17g fat, and 27g protein.

I’m really pleased with myself today – I did a good job meeting my goals! On my walk over to CP I noticed an exciting sign a few blocks from my apt:

If that’s not something sweet to dream about, I don’t know what is! Night!

Not your typical combo, but this was my afternoon!  I went with some of the girls in my office to a nail salon a couple blocks down.  I was in desperate need of manicure/pedicure, and with a family event tomorrow, I knew it was now or never.  I got a nudeish pink color on my fingers called Hopelessly in Love, and a coral-reddish color on my toes called Ambush Red.  I always remember the names of the nail polishes I choose, because P likes to know. :)

So that was the beauty, now on to the fish!  Lunch today was a new combo, and it was totally delicious!  I used to think that I was happy eating the same old favorites over and over.  Now I realize that I am so much happier with some variety! – even though it takes a bit more work, it’s worth it.

Anyway, this salad contained salmon, feta, carrots, tomatoes, capers, and the last of a container of cottage cheese.  It was delicious!

 

 

This was my first real experiment with feta, and I think it went really well.  I definitely have a new favorite.  Along with my salad I had some fruit stolen from my company’s Friday Morning Breakfast.

 

 

In there is a medium banana, 2 huge strawberries, 1 huge piece of cantaloupe, and a little less than a cup of pineapple.  Truly delicious (and outrageous).  

 

All together, another wonderful lunch:

 

 

Lunch was 425 calories, 65g carbs, 11g fat, and 28g protein.

 

I might be having dinner with a friend tonight, but I’m an old lady so we’ll see if it happens.  :D  Have a great afternoon!