Easy times, tough times

I had a good day today.  Doug and I went over to stay with the little baby twins, Max and Maggie so that Christian and Mary could have some time together.  We love spending time with these sweet and adorable babies.

I had all my appropriate products for breakfast, and brought along my shake mix and supplements. I drank a ton of water.  And, I did not have any problem even when Doug brought home popcorn from the nearby movie theater.  He just goes and gets the popcorn, no movie.  You would have to know my husband. :)

We went home and picked up our youngest son, Benjamin, so that we could all go out and spend some time at dinner.  Usually Friday is our date night, but since we had spent the whole day away, and there was no school for Benjamin, we decided to have a family date instead.  Keeping our budget in mind, and also keeping my nutrition needs in mind, we decided on Panda Express.

I was VERY good.  For my side, I passed on the lo mein (my favorite) and the fried rice and instead, I got the steamed vegetables: broccoli, carrots, zucchini, green beans and cabbage.  Then for my entree I got a small, 3/4 cup serving of green beans and chicken.  I was very proud of myself.  It was quite yummy, but I guess it was because I was eating out I felt like I was cheating.  I felt full.  In fact more full than I should have considering the small amount of food I had.

By the time we got home, and we were sitting on the couch watching a movie, I felt the strong "sweet tooth attack".  Wow, it was intense.  All I could figure is that since the food was just a bit salty from the soy  they cook it with, that my tongue really wanted an opposing taste.  I fought it.  I drank some water with my IsaFlush and came upstairs to by bedroom to type this post.  Away from the kitchen is a good thing!

Tomorrow is going to be a challenge.  We have two baptisms to attend, both with gatherings afterward that we are invited to.  The first is at 10 in the morning with lunch to follow.  The second is at 3 in the afternoon with dinner to follow.  I guess I'll drink my shakes before I go and find the veggie tray when I get there!