Day 12: New Shoes for Emelia

A little off topic, but I feel the need to include a little story today. :)

It was muggy out this morning and looking like it was going to rain so I didn't want to take a chance of getting caught in it so we didn't go on our walk. Instead, I had a few things I needed to get from Walmart. Of course, as soon as we went to get in the car it started to drizzle. By the time we got to Walmart it was more of a torrential downpour. We waited in the car until it cleared up enough to go into the store. Anyway, that's besides the point of the story. While we were there I saw that they had some new kids shoes out. Emelia needed some new running shoes so I thought I'd look. We picked out a pair and I started looking at the other shoes just for fun. I showed Emelia a pair of sandals and she just went crazy. "More, more, more", she kept saying over and over again. And it was all for this one pair of sandals. She was so excited about them! It was so cute I had to get them for her. Little Miss. Independent. Aww, my baby girl is growing up, picking out her own things. That little moment made me smile and brightened my day. Had to share.

OK, so all was not lost as far as the walking. I managed to get the treadmill set up and turned on with a little SOS call to Mom. Ya, I know, we've had a treadmill all this time, what's been the excuse fatty? :P So I managed to get a walk in while Emelia napped. I think I actually do better on the treadmill than I do outside. I walked 3 miles in 45 minutes and burned 411 calories. YAY ME! I think I know what I will be doing this summer when it's too hot and humid to go walking outside. :)

Diet went well again today. I almost slipped up and had a Dorito but I told myself it wasn't worth it. I know, what excellent self control! :) Here's what I did eat:

BREAKFAST:
-spinach and feta frittata
-s.f. pink lemonade

LUNCH:
-cucumber slices
-salami & swiss on lo-carb tortilla w/mustard & mayo

DINNER:
-2 bratwurst w/mustard
-red cabbage salad

Tomorrow is my nephew's birthday and we're invited over for dinner. Hope I can control myself with the carbs. Wish me luck!