Oh. My. Word.  What a holiday!  I had a fab time in the Big Apple.  We literally never stopped – we shopped, we ate, we made like tourists, we drank, we subwayed, we blistered, okay, okay – we just did everything!  Ha ha!  It was just what I needed and do you know what?  I felt great.  And then came the jet lag.  Urgh.  It took me a week to return to normal – but hey, I’d do it again in a New Yawk second baby!

Okay, so upon my return it was almost mandatory that I jump straight on the scales to access the damage.  And boy was I surprised.  Only a 3lb gain!  I can only assume its from all the walking we did.  Well, as you can imagine I was well pleased by that.  Cool-li-oh!  When I went for my first weigh-in since returning, I think the girl was a little perplexed at my reaction to a 3lb gain – a smile!  I maybe should have stopped for the meeting to explain but I didn’t bother.  I knew I’d gained and I knew why.

And, because I’ve been very lax in updating my blog I’ve since had a second weigh-in and lost 2.5lb so I’m not a kick-in-the-ass away from being what I was before I went.  Hoorah!  Now, as I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, I will log my SW weight but I also maintain a my-scales weight log and, as of this morning, I’ve lost a total of 15lb since starting SW!  I am chuffed to bits.

Last night I had a lovely tea.  I’d made a SW quiche the night before (mmmm, just looked up and Rachel Allen’s bake! Programme is on – torture, but mouth-watering!  Look. Away. From. The. TV. Missy!) and I decided that I’d accompany it with some fried potatoes and homemade salsa and I’ve got to say it was absolutely fab!  I felt quite accomplished as I made the salsa up myself – it was just soooooo tasty!  I’ve discovered I’m very much all about taste these days – it doesn’t matter that you’re eating healthily, just as long as it tastes good!  Mmmmm, might have the leftovers for lunch actually…… slurp!

I had a bit of a heart to heart with C whilst I was away and to cut a long story short, because I feel crap about myself I don’t actually make the most of what I’ve got – I don’t wear makeup, I dress like a scruff bag, etc.  So, on my return from NYC I’ve started to make an effort and I feel much better about myself – as I type I’m sat in full make up and hair bouffed just because I felt like it.  Its about time I did this for myself.

So, today I’m off to the opticians to have an eye test and to order some new specs.  I’ve chosen the frame already so I’m hoping the whole appointment will be expedited swiftly.  Then I need to get some bits and bobs and I’m done for the day.  Think I may cook a stir fry for tea – something tasty…..

Well, Ep-ers I hope you have a wonderful weekend x x