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I Stepped on the Scale

I knew I wouldn't be able to hold out until I finished my 21 Days.   I stepped on the scale this morning.  I was very pleasantly surprised.   The numbers were lower than they were a week ago.   Lower than I thought they would be.   I'm pretty pleased with myself.   I'm not going to tell you how much I lost, I want to save that for the day I'm complete the 21 Day Fix.   Did I mentioned that I'm pretty pleased with myself? lol

Today was a challenging day, but not in the usual temptation way or the I have too many veggies to eat way.   I had back to back meetings today.   The first one was a surprise.   I really enjoy those.   You know the ones.   They start with "Hey, are you doing anything right now?" I should always answer yes to that question and then find out what is being asked of me.   However, I went with the truth and answered "Nothing too important what can I do for you?"   I should mention that the person asking was the big boss.   The boss of all the bosses kind of boss.  Next thing I know I'm in a meeting that took over 2 hrs.  Of course it started at 11:30 and went into the afternoon.   Then it was on to the next meeting.   When I finally got home I realized that I had missed lunch and 2 of the snacks I usually have.  So I went from having my morning smoothie right into dinner.   I had a very good dinner.  Ate all the right things.  Everything was on my food lists and all accounted for and I was full.  Really full.  I'm going to have a healthy before bed snack, but I'm worried that I didn't eat enough today and there is absolutely not way I can get the rest in before bed.  I don't have a 21 Day Fix Beach Body coach and I would imagine that this is one of those times that it would be helpful to have one.  So I'm off to the internet to Google my questions.  

On a little side note....I was having trouble getting all of my veggies in.   I think I found a solution.  This morning I added a handful of baby spinach to my smoothie.   I was leery because I was afraid I would only be able to taste the spinach, which I don't really like. Much to my surprise I couldn't taste it.   My son even had some and he had no idea that there was spinach in it and he loved it.   So there is one problem solved. 

So day 8 is almost behind me and I'm still feeling pretty good about this whole eating better way of life.  

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