Accountability, Day 4 Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! My friend Melissa posted on her status for the last two weeks what she was thankful for each day and it was such a pleasure to read.

Here are some of the things I am thankful for this year:

~ My wonderful man, who I miss lots and lots. I'm like a hurricane and he helps keep me grounded. We are a good balance, he makes me smile, cares about me and I CAN'T WAIT to see him again soon! He rocks!!!

~ Angela, Beth and Melanie for spending Thanksgiving with me today. Thanks for cooking and the wonderful food!! It was nice to have some turkey and enjoy the day with some new friends :)

~ My body for letting me push it the way I do. I am so thankful to be able to ride my bike, play with my dog, learn new skills, and not be prone to illness.

~ My parents, I know they aren't thrilled with all the choices I make and I appreciate that they don't try to convince me to do otherwise. When I left St. Louis years ago to travel around the U.S. they didn't try to stop me, even I would have tried to stop me if I was in their shoes!

~ And of course my friends, real and "virtual", near and far.

~ The gorgeous weather today, but I sure am ready for the sun not to go down so early!!

And now, for the updates. Don't expect any gold stars today, it's Thanksgiving and I fully intended to "cheat" today.

Exercise: (Kipper, handstands, flexibility): Kipper had a day of rest today - even dogs need a day of rest. She gets to go to the dog park tomorrow since it is my day of rest. I worked out plenty for both of us today ~ Legs/Back/ARX and then about 90 minutes of Zumba - extra long class to do some pre-burn of the calories. I didn't make it all the way through ARX today, I was feeling a bit tired, and that leg and back workout killed me today!! Handstands are getting better. Bonnie video taped me today and I was able to critique myself a bit, very helpful! I can't believe how much progress I have made in 4 days! Practice, practice, practice!!

Nutrition (Alcohol, Sweets):

Breakfast: Cherrios, banana, skim milk

Snack: Protein Bar, 1/2 recovery drink, apple

Lunch: Thanksgiving (do I really need to write it all out???) Did have a glass of wine and piece of apple pie. I was surprised at myself for the wine, I guess I really wanted it. I really didn't think I would have any alcohol at all this round. I don't imagine I'll have any more until late December.
Snack: pumpkin pie w/ whipped cream

Late Dinner: Crab legs, grilled veggies, wild rice and a taste of risotto.

Wake up: Woke up at 8:00. Didn't fall asleep very easy last night. Whenever Chris leaves it takes me a few days to get used to the fact that he is gone. So as soon as I start to fall asleep I wake back up wondering why he isn't in bed. I was SO tired today. I'll blame it on the turkey but the workouts and waking up early *might* have something to do with that as well. Took a nice long nap today after lunch and before work.

BB: Had someone else sign up on my page, but no other "progress" today.

Ducks: Day off! Did nothing. Found out that the guy who was going to take my dog might not take her after all... add that back to the list.