Birthday Blog

Well, Happy 41st Birthday to me!! I was taken to lunch by my friend Kristy, to The Cheesecake Factory. It was my first time, and I have to tell you, it was pretty impressive! I don't know how they have such an extensive menu, but they cater to almost everyone.

I don't normally eat cheesecake, but I had to indiulge since it was my birthday. I had a salad so I could save room, then chose the Dutch Apple Caramel Crumb cheesecake. The special Peppermint Cheesecake and the Chocolate Coconut Cheesecake also sounded really good, so Kristy decided we should have all 3 pieces and split since they all sounded good! (At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it! To those that don't know Kristy, she started as a personal training client and is now a good friend.) So, she has to tell the waitress that I'm her trainer with 3 pieces of ENORMOUS cheesecake in front of me!! I was happy we were out of town and I wouldn't run into anyone I know:-)

On the way home, I was thinking about all this and trying to figure out how to tie it into my blog. What I came to realize, is most everyone I work with has some food issues that help prevent them from achieving their goals. I am not perfect, no one is. But, as indulgent as I was today, and as much as I didn't want anyone I knew to see me, I'm only human and tomorrow I will get back on track with my " normal" eating. Everyone can do that. If you don't eat well today, don't let it keep you from knowing that tomorrow is another day and you can start fresh in the morning. It's your attitude that will help you get there. Don't step on the scale and freak yourself out. Throw the scale in the closet or somewhere you can't see it, and go exercise! THAT will be a great start to keep you wanting to eat healthy throughout the day.

Happy Birthday to all those December birthday babies out there. You know who you are!! Jenny, Cindy, Liz, Marilu.....

Treat yourself... you deserve it!!!