This weekend was lovely. The weather was nice. Going out shopping, even for groceries was a pleasant event since there was a break from cold weather. Of course, the store had those little carts set up with free samples. What can a few of those do? Then I went to a bridal shower. It was such fun, seeing old friends and former coworkers. Those little pastries are so small, they can’t have many calories.

Well, after the weekend, the scale gave me wake up call. My weight had increased; I was up a pound and a half. Crap. That negates the pound I lost and pushes me further into weight hell. Lesson learned, calories will add up even when you’re having fun playing party games.

This is where I usually get frustrated and give up or at least sabotage myself by overindulging. But I know that is a stupid thing to do. I decided to do some floor exercises. I feel that I am stronger when I’m not standing up (safer too – I can’t fall down). I worked out my legs and butt. I can feel my glutes. At least feeling them ache makes me know that I am working them. Why does feeling the achiness make me feel like I’ve accomplished something?

Why can’t it all be so much simpler? Eating things that taste good should be good for you. Why can’t chocolate be at the top of the food pyramid?  This whole weight loss thing is a mystery at best. If I eat less food, how I am I going to have the energy to work out? If I work out harder, I’m going to want more food. Then I have to eat the stuff that doesn’t taste as good as the chocolate!

Skip the pastries and food cart samples. I continue to look for the good food.