Day One Hundred and Forty-Nine - A Weekend Off Work Doesn't Mean A Weekend Off

As I left work this evening I had a sudden urge to scream, "IT'S FRIDAY!!!!"  Thankfully, I suppressed that urge and quietly strode out to "The Blueberry" (Psych fans will get that one), and calmly climbed inside.  Don't be fooled by the calm demeanor I carried myself with, that excitement about it being the weekend was still going strong.  It isn't that this week has been a bad week, it just hasn't been the best.  I've been really tired and just want to hit the pause button for a few hours so I can catch up on sleep and a few projects.  I am excited to spend the day working around the house and (finally) getting the oil changed in the car.  What about each of you?  What do you look forward to on the weekend?  Is it family time or maybe a little alone time?  Maybe you don't get a weekend and I've just completely ruined your evening by reminding you of that (sorry).

For a lot of people (including pre-butter half Daniel) a weekend is time off.  I'm sure you're thinking, "thank you Captain Obvious" right now, but just stay with me.  I used to use the weekend as time off from my diet and exercise.  I would do quasi-ok during the week, and then proceed to blow it and ruin any progress over the weekend.  There is just something about the two days off of work that convinces dieters to throw all planning, discipline, and self-control to the wind.  Let me say it like this, just because you have the weekend off of work doesn't mean you have the weekend off your weight loss (or other goal seeking) journey.  I still fight urges to snack throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays.  This is the reason I determine to complete tasks before the weekend arrives.  So join me this weekend.  Find a project or enjoy a trip to the zoo or a park.  Do something with family or friends tomorrow.  Just find a way to stay off of the couch and out of the pantry.  It's the weekend here in Central AR, and I'm not taking off.  I'm losing my butter half.

My calories were good today, but unfortunately I didn't eat enough.  My breakfast was low calorie and so was lunch.  I didn't want to eat nearly 1000 calories for dinner, so I've done the best I can to get close to my 1300-1500 goal.  This was the result of poor planning on my part.  My exercise was great (I watch Legend of Tarzan over the past few nights while riding, I would give it two out of five stars)!  I came home and was able to complete a full fifty minute workout!