And it ran me over....

the wagon that is...as I slipped gracefully into my jeans this morning...well, okay, not gracefully. More like I needed some pliers to help me back into those size 6 pants and some wiggling on the bed. I would have made a lovely commercial.

Three days out of the groove and I already feel a difference. Its amazing the changes I saw in the two solid weeks of work out. I was thinner, my legs seemed more toned and the cherry on top? I felt good about myself.

The good news is that tomorrow is another day. Its a day to refocus. My parents will be returning home. My husband will return to work. The cake from the Birthday has disappeared (though I did only have one serving), and today I replensihed the bounty of fruits and veggies in the crisper.

Tomorrow I plan to grab that fork lift I spoke of yesterday and resume the work I set out to accomplish just 17 days ago. I want to be 126 pounds by my birthday. June 30. 126. Odd number I am sure, however its pre-pregnancy for my last child. And that number felt good emotionally and physically. I know that new 126 will feel different for after the pregnancies I have had in the past 5 years my body seems to have made a shift. A big one! Unless I have some "assistance" from those in the world of medicine my 126 will take on a new form...but nevertheless a form I can be proud of. One that bore 3 beautiful girls and one that returned to being the mom I desired...a hot one :)

THE GOAL FOR TOMORROW: Exercise and Eat Healthy. Three Small Portions of traditional meals and 2 snacks. NO PROCESSED SUGARS. Fruits are allowed :)

I also plan to make a lovely Bean Salad tomorrow. My dear friend Erin (whom I miss), used to make one with Italian Dressing. After my last child's birth she offered it however the infant fussed with anything bland so adding piles of beans seemed to be a bad choice. So now, since the child is up and running (almost), I have added it back to my diet. My husband and I have made it 3 times in the last two weeks and besides tasting amazing, its good nutrition that seems to keep you satiated without the excess caloric density that my comfort foods seem to have!

Bean Salad
2 cans of Red Kidney Beans
2 cans of Garbanzo Beans
2 cans of Cannellini Beans
1 can of corn
2 sliced green onions
1/4 cup EVOO (thanks Rachael Ray)
1/3 cup Red Wine or Balsamic Vinegar
Dash of Salt, Pepper and my favorite herb...Tarragon
Mix Well, serve chilled!!!!!! Don't forget to rinse your beans. Store and Enjoy for the week :) Happy Healthy Eating :)