Not that I would ever call myself mighty, but I have certainly fallen. I will not, however, become victim to that old saying, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” I will get myself back up. I will get myself back on track.
I certainly sent 2008 out with a bang. Not that I did anything particularly fascinating on New Year’s Eve (we’ve already established that I have no life), but I did go out to eat with my mom to this place, that is like heaven (or hell, depending on how you look at it) on earth. It’s a good thing that they don’t show pictures of all of their food, because it would most likely be considered food p*rn. 
It was my favorite place to eat pre-WW. Needless to say I haven’t been there in over two years. It was just as yummy as I remembered.
So, considering it was a buffet, I ate way too much, but much less than I would have ate there in the past. The rest of my weekend flashed by in a food whirl. I guess you could say that I got 2009 started off with a bang (or a binge?), as well.
While I ate way, way too much over the weekend (we’re talking “I had to be out of my mind” quantities of food), I did get quite a bit of walking in. I went hiking twice and did lots of errand-running and window shopping at a few different malls (I only bought this sweater from Lane Bryant Outlet),
Yesterday, I stayed home and did fun things like the dishes and laundry. I did play a game of Canasta with my mom (and kicked her butt). Finally I have a game I can beat her at! I’m sure it’s just a matter of time, though, since she is just learning how to play. I also made this WW Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe that I adore.
Overall, it was a fairly relaxing/productive weekend. Now I just gotta get my ass back on plan!!
Hi Pam,
Wow, I checked that menu out at that place you ate at… I wanna eat their!!!! Glad you have been ejoying yourself, and the hikes too!
Sounds like you’re already back on track (with the exercise and the WW recipe — which I’m going to try so thank you for the recommendation)! Also — cute sweater.
You know my favorite part of this post, Pammykins? That you are so demure that you asterisked porn
OMG! The menu looked awesome! And the pictures of the restaurant are beautiful. Ambiance and buffet – now that’s a lethal combination for anyone! lol
I went to a Lane Bryant Outlet a couple of weekends ago for the first time and I loved it! It was so much better than the mall store. I was able to find me 3 shirts. I even looked at the same sweater you bought! Unfortunately, they didn’t have a lot of what I would have liked in my size. It seems everyone must be wearing a 22/24 these days. Although, that may not have been a bad thing because God only knows how much I would have spent! lol
You make me want to eat out and go shopping lol? lol Sounds like you’re back on track for 2009. The mac and cheese looks yummy.
My dear Pamela – the party is OVER! You had better get on the wagon because you’re may hero. You will succeed at this, failure is not an option.
Hopefully with all your activity it’ll cancel out some of the overindulgence.
I didn’t even look at the menu of your most favorite restaurant. As soon as I saw it was Italian, I closed the window. I love Italian food!
Take my friend and hang in there. I know you’re going to be okay. I’ll keep checking back to see how you’re doing. Don’t give up!
correction: you’re MY hero.
There’s a very inspiring video on my blog (yesterday’s post) about falling down and getting back up. Made me cry.
You’ll be fine. I also let myself down from Christmas to New Year, but am back on track and enjoying it. Good luck!
I got back on program yesterday. (Thanksgiving to New Year was NOT pretty!) But I’m concentrating on how far ahead I am this year compared to last year and it makes me determined to succeed.
Best of luck to you – you can do it!!
I think a lot of us are in the same boat, making a mighty push to focus and get back on track this time of year. Strength in numbers! You can do it!
You are SO not alone!! I finally managed to get from under the wagon I fell off of in November and get back on the treadmill today!! It was rough going, but I remember a time where I wouldn’t have even made the attempt to get back on track.
Thank you all so much for your encouragement! I think it has really helped. And I wish you all the best on getting back on track yourselves. We can do it together!
history channel has been doing specials on the seven deadly sins. on ‘gluttony’ it talked about a monk that used to sprinkle ashes on his food so that he would not enjoy it and thus be sinning. so, sprinkle something not enjoyable on your food.