Day 55 - Finding inspiration

Travel season has descended upon us. Dealing with the realities of traveling to places like Las Vegas and Frankfurt has frustrated some of my efforts to lose weight. The great thing is that with each of the trips so far, I have come home barely over where I started (which with O'Reilly's Pub and "Donner Kebaps" in Frankfurt, I was kind of surprised by).

But if I needed a jolt to get me fully back on the wagon, I got it yesterday. Last night was (yes, I'll admit it) Bunco night with the Girls in the 'Hood. While there, we often eat, drink, throw some dice, and drink and eat some more. My good friend J, who is also a foodie, has been changing her eating habits and running more, and has lost about 20 pounds. B, who really doesn't need to lose ANY weight that the rest of us can discern, said through some method she's using she has lost 8 pounds. I have been stagnant with the travel and the stress of dealing with B1 and OB. These two women served as an excellent reminder to me that no matter what is going on in my life, socially or emotionally, I need to find a way to be healthy for ME. I feel better when I exercise. I feel better when I eat right and wake up each day feeling just a little bit lighter. I feel better about myself, which gives me the courage I need to make the right choices in other areas of my life.

Thanks, ladies, for providing the inspiration. When I hit my goal, I promise I will sing you a verse of a new song, "You Make My @$$ Smaller."