One month down!

This is the first monthly weigh in for my 40 By 40 Challenge.  You might remember that I am challenging myself to lose 40 pounds by my 40th birthday which is in June 2014.

Loss Goal:  40
June Loss:  4.8
Left to Lose:  35.2

I lost a little ground with my gluttonous vacation, but I was still able to get a solid loss.  Now that the first month is over, I want to see myself continue to be excited about it and to continue to work hard to meet my goal.  Many times I get bored with things and lose focus.  I'm determined not to let that happen. 

Last night was one of my Girls' Interesting Dinners.

I really need to start carrying my actual camera because my cell phone photos kind of stink.  But you get the idea.  I'm front and center this month! 

We went to a Middle Eastern restaurant called Afghan Grill.  I tried a glass of white wine from Turkey.  It was very sweet, but good.  I like red wine a lot more than white wine, but the red gives me a headache where the white does not.  We shared some hummus as an appetizer.  It was very good but didn't have a ton of spice or bold flavor to it that you might get at some places.

I ordered a chicken and rice dish.  It was tasty, especially the rice.  I'm not sure if is was basmati rice, but it had that type of texture and I'm a fan.  Lizard got some middle eastern type raviolis and I have to say that if I go back, it is what I would get.  I think I ate 1/3 of her meal! 

Most of all, it is just nice to sit and hang out with some of my best friends and actually have conversation and laugh together. 

I felt bad for BFF because we were commuting together and I have a wicked case of PMS.  I was supposed to start Sunday and it is now Wednesday.  I am not pregnant.  What is the freaking hold up?  Anyway, I pretty much hate the world which is NOT how I like to be.  This is when it is super great to be single because I just went home, curled up, watched my Rangers and fantasized about my favorite player being the perfect boyfriend.  Now that is what I call a great night.  :-)

The next couple of days call for two-a-day workouts.  I can do this.  I can do this.  It is worth it.  It is worth it.  I will succeed.  I will succeed.

Hugs!