Challenges...

Repeat the mantra after me...I'd rather pay the grocer, than the doctor....and again... Well, life has really put me and my will power to the test this weekend. Friday night, not so much. Went to the gym and then headed to the grocery and home. Light dinner of jalapeno hummus (oh my goodness...so good). Note to self: come up with lower fat recipe for this dish so I can eat more!

Saturday, I got up early and met people from my club for a 7 mile hike. That was a nice walk and I was tired afterward. A photographer from a local magazine came along with us to take pictures as they are doing a feature article on our club and wanted to get some action photos. Cool...I might be in the magazine! We headed to the Whole Foods for lunch. Smartly, I brought more of that luscious hummus and crackers and some cherries to avoid the temptation of the food buffet. I did sample a small taste of the carribean pork and carribean beans. Just really a taste of each. The pork was great...would love to find out what they put in that. The beans were bland. My friend, Yvette, invited me to a party given by another member that evening, so I hurried home and got ready. The party was very nice. I made a recipe I found on the food network for Edamame Hummus...I've made it a couple of times and really like the flavor. So, that was my contribution to the meal. They had made a fried turkey and everyone brought side dishes....like Brussels Sprouts and cheesy potato casserole. I skipped it all and had a small taste of the meat and a little dollop of the hummus with a little dollop of avocado salad. I had one glass of red wine that I nursed much of the evening. Oh yeah...and one roasted marshmallow for dessert.

Sunday, I met some friends to go to a nearby winery for free soup and a wine tasting. I enjoyed the soup though it was not low calorie...veggies, heavy cream, and sausage. Luckily it was a small bowl. I had a small amount of wine too. We lingered and had a nice visit on the patio as the weather today was just too wonderful to miss. Then everyone decided that they were hungy and all voted for MEXICAN! Uuuughhh...that is the hardest for me...but I was up for a challenge. I passed on the chips and queso. I ordered the Zucchini stuffed with chicken breast, black beans, and rice. I have to say...not that great but I did make the best choice...

Got home tonight and made homemade applesauce...yummmy!

Repeat after me....I'd rather pay the grocer, than the doctor...