post birthday

weight: 117
breakfast: 1 Ego Nutrigrain waffle, 16 oz coffee with 1 splenda and one tbsp non-dairy creamer
lunch: 1 frozen burrito, one piece of chocolate cake
dinner: left overs from Rigatony's - 3 cheese raviolis with meat sauce, 4 oz oj

Yesterday
breakfast: 2 Ego Nutrigrain waffles, 16 oz coffee with 1 splenda and one tbsp non-dairy creamer
lunch: red leaf lettuce with bean sprouts, dried cranberries, 1/4 of an avocado, grape tomatoes, approx. 2 tbsp. balsamic vinagraitte dressing
dinner: plate full of Rigatony's salad (lettuce, cheese, tomato, salami, dressing) 1 piece bread and olive oil, 3 cheese stuffed raviolis with meat sauce and 1/2 a piece of cappuccino pie - mmm...

Ok, yesterday and today have not been super healthy low cal meals, but yesterday was my birthday. They had cake at work today for the December birthday people and I found it hard to resist. However, I totally crashed in the afternoon. I really wanted to lay down and take a nap. I have not eaten sugar in large quantities in awhile and I could feel it when I did today.

I didn't do any exercising yesterday or today. Tomorrow will be a better fitness day, but everyone deserves to splurge on their birthday!

I went to see a podiatrist yesterday. He x-rayed my ankle and looked at it with an ultrasound machine. His diagnosis was tendinitis and carpel tunnel (sp?) of the ankle (it has another name, but I don't remember). He recommended I take a steroid pack for five days to bring the inflammation down quickly and said wear the boot another week or two until it feels better. I was totally relieved to actually know what the problem is and to have a doctor listen to me and do a thorough examination. Thanks, Dr. Beecroft! Just knowing the problem really lifted my spirits. he mentioned that running may not be an activity I should be participating in. We'll see how it goes once my ankle is feeling better.

Other Information:
As I mentioned, yesterday was my birthday. My kindergarten students wanted to know how old I was. I told them I couldn't reveal that information. They guessed anywhere between 16 and 100. I decided to go with 16 - They actually believed it. I love kids...

When I came home, there was a happy birthday balloon waiting for me in the garage, along with a small rose plant and really nice card all from my husband. It's nice to have a little romance every once in awhile. Inside the card was a picture of a pink beach cruiser. I have been wanting this type of bike for a long time. This week end I will be doing some bicycle shopping.