I did not get to the gym yesterday, I've just given up on this week. I had to get poor DD7 some winter clothes since she has outgrown all but 1 pair of pants (and those were a pair I had bought over a year ago that were always too big). And it's only been this week where it's actually been cold enough (I know, many of you will be jealous
) to wear long pants, which is why I didn't discover this problem earlier. Unfortunately, DD7 is already infatuated with shopping.
This will most likely cause financial heartache for me when she is a teenager. Doesn't matter, I will already be going broke at that time keeping my DS fed! We did get some very cute and fashionable clothes for the "bargain" price of $172
And then I get back and DS informs me that all his long sleeved shirts are too short (the kids has some freakishly long arms!) so looks like I'll be taking him shopping this weekend... So while we were all out and about (DH took DS to get his hair cut) we stopped at Chili's for dinner. Not the best choice, but it got worse when I decided to stop at Baskin Robbins afterwards...
Weigh in this morning was
141 . The morning I left for the cruise I was 140, so I am pretty pleased that I only have 1 vacation lb left. Then I need to work on the rest... Yesterday I drank ~80oz water, 16oz green tea, 16.9oz diet green tea:
6:15am: Chocolate Oatmeal (breakfast of choice this week!)
8:45am: LL Cottage Cheese; NSA Applesauce
11:30am: Spinach Salad (w/chicken, cheese, LF dressing); Soy Crisps
2:45pm: Low Carb Yogurt; Apple; 10 Peanuts
6:00pm (@Chili's): Buffalo Chicken Salad (no dressing); 2 Fries
7:00pm: Pumpkin Ice Cream on Sugar Cone
WORKOUT: None
RESISTED: Margarita
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Kate, I know my personal traveling is done for a while (no more vacation days!) and so far there are no plans to travel for the rest of the year (the Greece trip looks like it is getting pushed further and further out). I'm glad, it's too hectic to travel during the holidays!
CJK, here is the recipe I promised:
Sweet potatoes and roasted bananas
Dietitian's tip: To save time, poke several holes in the sweet potatoes and microwave on high power for about 3 minutes. Turn and cook another 3 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool and use as directed.
SERVES 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, washed
2 medium bananas, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Red pepper flakes, to taste
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Dried parsley, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
Using a fork, poke several holes in the sweet potatoes. Bake until the potatoes are soft, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and set aside. Peel when cool to the touch.
Place the banana halves in the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered until the fruit is soft and juicy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and pour the orange juice over the bananas. Stir to scrape the drippings and mash the bananas well.
In a large mixing bowl, add the bananas, sweet potatoes, spices and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, blend until smooth.
Transfer to an ovenproof serving bowl and return to the oven. Bake until warmed through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
NUTRIENT ANALYSIS (PER SERVING)
Calories 142 Cholesterol 0 mg
Protein 2 g Sodium 17 mg
Carbohydrate 34 g Fiber 5 g
Total fat trace Potassium 551 mg
Saturated fat trace Calcium 43 mg
Monounsaturated fat trace
Believe me, there were times when I was cursing myself (going from Deck 4 to Deck 13) and several times where DH took the elevator and met me at the top (he'd always go DOWN, but not always UP 
). But I'm glad I did it! DS was being a little punk last night. He had an attitude problem. The ortho told him he will be getting an early Christmas present - his braces come off!!! But he has to get 2 baby teeth pulled on the bottom. Then he has to have a retainer until all his other permanent teeth come in, then he will most likely have to get braces again, but only for a short time (1 year compared to 2). After all his talking back last night I told him that he wouldn't have to go back to the ortho next month because I was about to smack his braces out of his mouth. Then we both started cracking up, so that made things better. He was in a foul mood because someone at the after school program told him his drawing sucked, and he interprets that as HE sucks and he is such a perfectionist it had him in tears. I felt bad for him, but he really overreacted. He seemed fine today, so no harm done. Yesterday I drank 80oz water, 16oz green tea, 16.9oz diet green tea:
I took DS10 out to buy a bunch of long sleeve shirts. He has to be in a kids large (14/16) since his arms and torso are so long! And he still wears Size 10 pants...
).
). Apparently there was a lot of money left in the snack fund and she had to spend it before the end of the year, so she ordered a bunch of muffins, cinnamon rolls and cookies. I ate a cinnamon roll the size of a small vehicle (and skipped my healthy snack of cottage cheese and applesauce). And after lunch I had an oatmeal raisin cookie the size of a frisbie (and skipped my healthy snack of yogurt and an apple). And I had to work late so I didn't get to the gym. I did, however, go home and eat 2 large handfuls of almonds. 
And I topped the night off with a frozen ball of cookie dough (1 cookie). But I am glad I got it all out of my system before Thanksgiving! My pants are very snug (not officially tight, but getting there!) and I can get 2 good days in before now and Thursday. I am going to behave for the most part on Thanksgiving, but definitely have some pumpkin fluff! Usually I don't do too awfully bad, I hope I can continue with that streak.
So far I have met my exercise goals for Wed and Thu. Only 3 days left to meet my mini-goal!
.I noticed you had a light lunch. That was a smart thing to do. We ate breakfast late so I didn't have lunch. Mistake - I ate too many appetizers becuase I was hungry. Have a great rest of the weekend! 
