I’ve been hesitant to mention my weight-loss mission for fear that I’ll jinx what little success I’ve seen. But, I’m throwing caution to the wind for the sake of the blog.
If you’ll recall, I was one pound away from my pre-NikkiZ weight this time last year. And then proceeded to put on about 15lbs. I’m good like that. Well - since my miscarriage - I’ve lost 6 of those pounds! I think it’s partly due to loss of appetite when pumping ibuprofen all day to deal with cramping and the other part was just feeling depressed about the miscarriage and not wanting anything else to bring me more down. So, I focused more on eating healthy. I get really blue when I’ve been eating poorly and gaining weight, so I knew if I wanted to avoid falling into a downward spiral of tears, I needed to at least eat better.
I stepped on the scale this morning and I’m six pounds lighter! In about three weeks. Yay! Go Me!
BUT - here is where the bad news comes in. We discovered a treacherous thing last night. Our new favorite Mexican Restaurant has ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Buffet night on Wednesdays. I stayed strong last night and just ate some of a small bean dip (not diet food, but not greasy refried buffet food either) but MrZ and LilZ helped themselves and it looked awesome. MrZ was so happy with it he is now wanting to make this a semi-weekly tradition. Of course, my refried-bean-loving palette would like to second that motion. The food was even fresh! And they had all of the toppings on the bar that they usually charge extra for. AND DESSERT. They had dessert included in the buffet price. AND…(there’s more!)…they serve Dos Equis in GIANT Mugs! My favorite beer served in what is essentially a trough. It’s like the epitome of diet evil and it’s just a few miles away. How is a girl supposed to resist that?
It’s simple. We move. We’ll put the house on the market tomorrow and move to the other side of town. MrZ will understand. I’m sure.
Ha. I felt the same way when I discovered my favorite German chocolate (Milka) is sold at the grocery store within walking distance from our new apartment. How would I *ever* resisit the lure? I say, indulge a bunch of times, and the novelty will eventually wear off. That’s what I did anyway. (Oh yeah–that’s where those extra 5 pounds came from!)
I just started my diet on Monday. It’s hard, but then I am determined. Feeling strong! Yay me! (I think)
Oh my lord, that buffet has me considering a move from Chicago to Huntsville! I
You must promise that you will NOT give me a name or street!!!!!
Hello! I read your site every day and enjoy your writing very much. I think this is the first time I’ve commented, but I had to share something. We also LOVE Mexican food and are fans of the Dos Equis so I had to share a secret with you. The hubby and I went to Mexico in May and tried Tecate Light. It was AWESOME - - not available in the States as of yet, but be on the look-out for it!
Have a great Thursday! And congrats on the weight loss! I’m a former smoker too who still has about 15 pounds to gid rid since quitting 2-1/2 years ago.
I have a weakness for Mexican, so I certainly couldn’t resist.
Yep, sell your house and move up here to PA. There is no good Mexican food here! Being from TX, I could eat Mexican food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tex-Mex or real Mexican food, it makes me no difference. Somehow I have survived the withdrawls and learned to live day to day without it. However…..when I go home to visit my family, IT’S ON!!! I have to prepare for these trips by getting in extra workouts and eating as clean as I can beforehand because it’s going to be an eating frenzy! Maybe Wednesday can be your one splurge day?
That is so awesome that you are that close to your pre-pregnancy weight. We have a Mexican restaurant really close to our house too, unfortunately I do NOT have your will power and over-indulge every time.
That seems like the best course of actions
Don’t look at me like that. I just had my leftover enchilada for breakfast. AND IT WAS DELICIOUS!
I read this to my husband (Mike - Bald Rhetoric) and he flipped out. We just got back from
Huntsville a couple weeks ago, but we’ll be back down in December. Please tell me the
name of the restaurant, because we are so there.
Just tell yourself that bean dip is made of beans, which are a good source of fiber. And beer has hops, which is made of grain, which is good for your heart.
See? Rationalizing is easy. :p