On Friday I weighed in.  I got some good news that I am right on track were I want to be:)  I was very happy about that.  Saturday I had a benefit dinner to go to.  Nine of us went together and there were many more there that I knew.  It was a spaggetti dinner so I knew I may get off track a little.  I planned ahead and ate very light during the day, so I would have plenty of calories left for the evening meal.  I have to say that I did well with the salad, and picked a marinara sauce, that part was okay.  The part that I goofed on was eating 4 meatballs and desert.  I do have to commend myself however because I could have gotten seconds on the spaggetti and the desert but I did not.  I at least am being more mindful of what I am doing even when I am in a situation that I can not differ my food.  I do feel a bit guilty about eating that, but I just have to remember that I can do this and I will not fail.  I also am so thankful for all the people that are supporting me in this venture.  It means a lot to me to know I have this support and know that I am not alone.  I am getting ready to leave on vacation for one month.  I will continue to blog my progress from the road and the cruise ship I will be boarding.  I know there will be a lot of temptations, however I plan to keep active.  I am an avid traveler so I already have some plans in place.  I think that the hardest thing will be the drive to and from Florida.  We will need to break it up into three days at least because I have to stop every two hours to get out and walk so I do not get blood clots.  I can never be to careful after my heart attack.  The doctor gave me the go ahead and said the driving is the only part she is worried about.  I am more worried about the food on the road.  Tomorrow I will pack my lunch and snacks and continue to journal everything I eat during the day.  I just want to thank my friends also for dog sitting and house sitting for me.  It is so wonderful to have great friends:)  xo