Let's Make a Deal...

I played a little game with myself today, trying to be "good" while I was working at cleaning (not a favorite pastime...). I woke up thinking about the leftovers from the Thai restaurant. I ate them for breakfast and didn't even try to talk myself out of it. It was a big breakfast and I didn't want that to set the tone for the day... I worked hard cleaning most of the morning ~ trying to both sort and clean at the same time. I am not nearly done, but I've made a good dent and I hope to finish it up tomorrow morning before going on an outing in the afternoon (I hope!). Maybe if I de-clutter my life a bit in the physical realm I can de-clutter my thinking as well...

So... what did I eat today?

Breakfast:

leftover butternut curry on brown rice ~ a large serving!

Lunch:

raspberry yogurt smoothie with honey; oat squares

Dinner:

BBQ ranch chicken salad; diet coke with lemon at CF on way back from airport

Dessert:

kiddie black raspberry chocolate chip frozen yogurt at Kimball's in Carlisle

I made a "deal" with myself for the trip to Kimball's. I wanted to go on my way home from CF and the grocery store but I knew I wasn't really that hungry. So I went home, put the groceries away and got my bike. I drove to Heald Rd. in north Acton, parked, and rode my bike to Kimball's. It was just about 7pm, so I knew I was cutting it close, as it gets dark earlier and earlier... I made it back before actual dark, but it was pretty dusk and it probably wasn't all that safe. It was worth it, though. I got my exercise and my treat. Exercise is key and I am out of the habit. I need to make more deals like this and build new exercise habits.

Snack:

I made soup when I got home, so it would be ready for next week's lunches (another habit I need to return to!!!). It made six mugs and a bowl for me to taste-test. Portuguese kale soup... and a good batch, too!

May tomorrow be better...