I hope everyone is having a happy 4th of July, regardless of who you’re spending it with or how you’re celebrating it (if you are).

I’m having a pretty good day.  My mom and I went to “the boat” (casino) this morning.  I lost it all, of course, but didn’t lose more than I expected or could stand to lose, so I’m okay.

We then went to Dick’s Sporting Goods, because I wanted to get some heavier weights.  I have 5 pound weights, but wanted to push myself.  I almost got the 10 pound ones, but figured I should work my way up and decided to get the 8 pound ones.  Of course, they were also cheaper, which is always a bonus.  :o)

My parents and I then grilled hamburgers (on the George Foreman grill, of course).  I think this was the first hamburger I’ve had in over a year.  The only red meat I’ve had in probably that long is a couple of Hebrew National Hot Dogs and whatever tidbits are in the microwaveable Hamburger Helper that I eat at work.  It was good.  Yum.  The hamburger with bun and cheese was only 7 points, and I had a 1/2 cup of Del Monte Peas (0 points), a banana (2 points), and a McDonald’s Ice Cream Cone for dessert (3 points).  Not too shabby for a holiday.  Of course, I still have to get through dinner, but we don’t have anything big planned for it.

The stunning highlight of my day came when we were at Dick’s and I tried to pick up a 40 pound weight.  Um, yeah.  It didn’t go so well.  I was finally able to lift it, but it wasn’t easy.  And then I realized that I’d lost almost 4 of them in body weight.  Granted, that weight was distributed all over my body and not focused in one location like the 40 pound weight is, but it’s a wonder I was even able to walk.  That was kind of a cool moment for me.

Anyway, I think I might actually take a short nap now, and then we’ll probably just relax tonight with a couple of movies that we rented.  I’m looking forward to it.  God, I love days off of work.

Happy 4th of July!