An Exciting Day!

At least that is what I am hoping for.

Not too exciting weight loss wise except that I did have a loss. Same amount of hard work and sticking to the diet as last week and I lost 2.5 pounds. I am closing in on the 65 pound mark. Slowly but surely.

Today will be different, well after my workout anyway. My best bud and I get to spend the whole day together. No babies. As much as I love the girls we have not had a day where we could go anywhere we wanted in over a year. We are going shopping, getting pedicures and going to a real restaurant (with some cocktails). My cheat meal for the week will be a big one I am sure.

I will be happy if I do not gain this week because it is also my favorite holiday - Cinco de Mayo!! I must make pico de gallo (my favorite food on Earth) and some guacamole (I am picky and love to make it myself - at least it is filled with good fat). I know that it will not kill me but all the chips I eat with it might. In order to eat more, I am willing to forgo my margaritas (which I love!!). Sacrifices.

Something funny happened yesterday after school (I teach first grade). I saw one of my dad's from last year. As you know teacher's do not have favorites, however his daughter is my favorite kid of all time. They are Hispanic (not the best English) and he and his wife went through an ugly divorce. Daughter was distraught and angry at everyone (including me). I was her teacher for 2 years (kinder and 1st). He and I had many conversations. I love him, he is a great dad. Yesterday I saw him for the first time in a long time. When I started to talk to him in the hallway, he had no idea who I was. When he figured it out, his mouth drooped open and he tried to find the words. He had to use some hand gestures to show me that I had lost weight. It was so cute! Then other parents in the hall made comments (all positive, I like our families). This was all done in front of a lot of teachers. I think the hating of me has begun.

Has anyone else experienced a little hating at the work place since embarking on their weight loss journey? How do you handle it? I am careful not to speak of diet or exercise or needing new clothes in front of everyone but it is noticed and brought up by others. I am just not sure what to do. I would love some advice.

Hope you have a super week!!