So in my 12 lb quest, I’m now down 2. So that means I have 10 left to lose by Aug 2nd.

I’ve worked out 3 out of the 4 days this week so far. Circuit training, abs, and walking from 45 mins-1.5 hours. It’s working. I feel better. I look better. And I wanna keep up the momentum.

Problem is the 4th of July is in 2 days. I’m going to Birdrunner’s house for a cookout. And booze. There will be lots of booze. And even though I haven’t had one sip all week (see? I am cutting back) I am quite certain I’ll make up for lost sippage on Saturday. And then I’ll lose my momentum. Which sucks.

So I’m going to workout Saturday before I go to her house. And maybe that will help keep me honest and on track, because really, I hate the idea of ‘ruining’ a workout after I’ve done it. It’s one thing if I eat/drink and then don’t workout. It’s completely different if I workout then go eat and drink.

Next obstacle is the conference in DC. I’ll be traveling from the 14th-20th and it is not easy to eat right and drink little when traveling.

I have to go to the gym while there. Not every day, but at least 3-4 times. If I don’t, I won’t make my goal. And really, I have to make it. I hate the thought of failing this task.