It's just a number!!

Hi all - I promise to be brief here, for once.  I just want to check in and say I'm doing okay with the food, no bingeing but still not finding abstinence from my trigger stuff, and likely it won't happen today because......

Today's my birthday!!  It's not one that ends in a 5 or worse...a 0 - haha.  The next "0" for me will be in 2 years, and it will be a humdinger!  Actually, I don't mind any birthday, because I'm tickled pink and GRATEFUL to be alive and have the rich and full life I do, with a fantastic family, great friends, a mostly tolerable job, and this wonderful blog community, many of whom actually bother to read what I write!   I'm 58 today, which at one time sounded ancient - now it sounds like late middle age (not really, though I still feel pretty young).  My kids love to tell hubby and me how old and dotty we are now, though I know think they actually believe we're pretty cool old folks, and right they are! 

Anyhoo - no big plans for the day other than surviving this Friday of 102+ degrees (some predictions say could go to 106 - ack!).  Hubby, youngest son and I are going to a new place for dinner that's supposed to be good.  I'm not going crazy, but I know I'm having dessert.  Don't judge - old people such as myself have to keep up our strength.  hahahaha.  Tomorrow some friends are taking me out for breakfast, which won't involve any sugared items though.

I also want to note that when I said in the first paragraph that "I'm still not finding abstinence from my trigger stuff (of sugar and white flour products)", I am fully aware that abstinence isn't to be "found" - it's a tool to be WORKED.  I had about 5 consecutive days about 10 days back, and then had a few cookies at a party - with full knowledge.  No binge, but not abstinence.  Any overeating I get into results from those forays into "just a bite" of something.  Abstinence is on my planner - but not today. 

I'll weigh in Sunday morning and report back.  Earlier in the week I was down a couple pounds - if I can maintain that through until weighing, I'll be delighted.

Finally, thank you Vickie from Baby Steps V who actually remembered my birthday!  You have a great memory, Vickie, and I appreciate it. ;)  Have a great weekend, everyone.