5/14/09 Figuring things out

Well Tuesday was a great night at yoga and I can tell I'm able to do things that even just a few weeks ago, I was as yet unable.  Last night I ran 3 miles on the elliptical and made poached chicken, a honey mustard dill sauce, some whole wheat orzo pasta (small portion) and fresh steamed green beans.  I have been feeling pretty positive lately.

Yesterday I mistakenly had some caffeine and wow did I notice it!  I had some tea that I thought was decaf, but alas, not so much!  I hate wasting money, but today I threw the rest of my box of tea out.  I really like how much natural energy I've been having lately and I don't want to mess it up with a caffeine buzz that my body might end up craving.  I don't want to get back into that ebb and flow.

So tonight I'm going out for dinner and cocktails with some friends.  I'm finding that I can happily control my food intake on my own - at home or at work.  The idea of going out for dinner and drinks actually terrifies me though.  I've not yet learned how to overcome a menu filled with fattening, caloric, delectable food.  Also, i know that the body transforms alcohol into sugar (or something like that) so I'm worried about what a few drinks will do to negate my workouts, as well.  I have a feeling that the average person does not spend this much time fretting over dinner and drinks...but I feel like I've been doing really well with diet and exercise and I'm nervous that one fun night out will undo everything I've done this week.  Surely I can't be alone in that way of thinking, can I?