Today is my birthday and I know there will be food. Why do we always need food to celebrate? There isn't a single event that passes without food being involved... even when the event is a funeral - there is food. So, today I turn 44. My mother is taking me to lunch at Red Lobster. You know... the place with the cheddar biscuits. Sure, I could tell the waiter to not even bring them to the table, but where is the fun in that? Afterall, it IS my birthday! I already have in mind what I will get to eat - coconut shrimp, the appetizer size. My mother mentioned salad. Where is the fun in that?

Tonight my daughters, sweethearts that they are! will be making me a dinner of Chicken Parmesan. I found the simplistic recipe on the Pioneer Woman's website. If you are trying to lose weight - DO NOT VISIT HER SITE!!! ((lol) So... I will be eating lunch out, dinner at home full of calories I don't need. I am pleased that lately I find myself able to stop eating before I become bloated and uncomfortable, having that ability is great - especially when there's Birthday Cake!

Diet? I will start tomorrow. I promise!!!

well... I used to be thin. I never had a problem with weight until after I had my girls. Even then, after the third (last), I lost weight. Of course I attribute that to the stress of being an Army wife seeking divorce and said husband was overseas - leaving me to take care of 3 children under the age of 5.

So... after getting remarried to my soulmate I "got comfy" and gained about 60 - 65 pounds! yuk! I hate looking at myself and I really, REALLY hate having my picture taken! I lack motivation and energy. I hate working out and I love food! So am I destined to be over-weight? I don't think so! I REALLY DON"T THINK SO!!!

This journey is my own. The results are my own. The reasons I prefer to be thinner and healthier... my own!

I can do all things through Christ Jesus Who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13