Cabin Fever

So after three snow days, I can officially say I am glad to be going back to work tomorrow. I don't want to sound ungrateful for this unexpected mini-vacation, I really appreciated it. As I said before, I think it gifted me with some much needed rest that helped me kick my cold.

While I love rest and reading and copious amounts of television, I know now that it's all best in moderation. I am not made to be cooped up inside!  I was going stir crazy not being able to leave the house*, as I believe my roommate would attest.

Plus, it was like my own private episode of Temptation Island (wasn't that a bad reality show a few years back?)  Just lying around all day left very little for me to think about except what kind of foods I had in my pantry, and how it would be great to eat them.  It didn't help that the beef stroganoff that I made this week was kind of disgusting.  

Anyway, it made for a pretty difficult first three days back on the wagon, but I persevered.  This afternoon, I was on the verge of losing control when I decided to have a Kit Kat bar.  It was purchased during a slightly weak moment at the cash register during a weekly shopping a few weeks back.  I ate the Kit Kat and logged the calories as a snack. It wasn't enough to make me feel un-deprived, but I was able to walk away from the kitchen after that.  I was still pretty bored, though.  So, when a friend called to see if I could go out to dinner I jumped at the chance.  Getting out of the house and getting good food? Yes, please!

So while I usually try not to eat out on weeknights, I feel this was a special circumstance. You know what? Even with the Kit Kat and the unscheduled meal out, where I was able to choose responsibly, I stayed within my calorie range for the day! It's slightly unbelievable, but I double checked my calorie counts when I got home.  Now, I feel much more normal and ready for another good day tomorrow!

  

*I actually did leave the house for extended gym sessions both Tuesday and Wednesday, but those hours were just drops in the bucket.  I suppose I could've gone somewhere else, but didn't really have anywhere to go and didn't want to spend any money.