Last weekend I went to Portland, Oregon to visit a friend who’s working out there. We had a ton of fun. In fact, we might have had a little too much fun as far as indulgences go.
We hit up a few brew pubs. Ate great food. Toured Distillery Row. And even stopped by the Chocolate Festival.
Needless to say, I cheated on my Nutrisystem program while I was out there. Well, I didn’t totally cheat. I wasn’t about to pay for a checked bag just so I could bring my Nutrisystem meals with me, so instead I did what I consider “mindful cheating.” Sure, I drank a couple beers. But I made sure I ate a reasonably healthy lunch before that. Yes, I sampled chocolates at the Chocolate Festival. But I did it in moderation without going overboard.
Distillery Row was a total failure, but I was willing to accept that as part of being human – I can’t resist vodka 
The best part is that I didn’t let my weekend of fun ruin my commitment to the program. In the past, this is the type of setback that would make me throw up my hands and say “well, I’ve cheated so much already, I might as well give up.” As soon as I got back home, I got right back into my regular meal program without missing a beat.
Of course, I was still totally nervous when I stepped on the scale. I mean, I did indulge while I was gone.
141.8 lbs.
WOOHOO!!!
In case you haven’t been following along with my progress, just two weeks ago I had gained a little weight and was at 143.2 lbs. I’ve been hitting the gym at least a few times a week and really sticking to the Nutrisystem meal plan (I have to earn that Kindle and the new gym clothes I bought myself, right?) and it’s totally paying off!
Despite my moderate indulgences in Portland, I manage to lose a pound and a half in the past two weeks and I’m happy as a clam. I know if I continue to stick to the program and keep up with my new exercise routine, I’ll be able to feel confident in a swimsuit this summer.
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