It’s been a busy week, which means I haven’t been on my A game. Parents have visited. Work parties have been attended. Just a lot of time outside of my routine.

I haven’t exercised as much as usual. I’ve had 2 days without 100% calorie tracking (written down, but not added up yet). But  I’ve done well.

I’ve seen my smallest weight yet (yay!). I wore the next-to-smallest jeans out of my skinny box today. And I feel amazing.

Today we went out to lunch with my parents. Joe Bologna’s. We go there a lot with my parents. When I was a baby, they would drive 2 hours (one way) to eat there and then drive back home. It’s just one of their places. Although the pizza is really tasty, it’s not the way I want to eat. So they plan: thick crust, sausage, pepperoni, onions, olives. And it just wasn’t what I wanted. And then I saw what I wanted:

LITE SUPREME – Thin Crust & Homemade Sauce Crowned With Onions, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Green Olives, Black Olives, Pineapple, Fresh Mushrooms, Zucchini Slices, Shredded Carrots & Tomatoes, Lightly Sprinkled With Grated Romano Cheese

I ordered the littlest one. And I was pleased with myself.

And then the pizza came.

And with the first bite, I made a huge realization. It was EXACTLY what I wanted. I didn’t feel like I was being cheated or like I was having to miss out on anything. I wanted the thin crust, lots of veggies, and minimal cheese. Exactly what I wanted.

Seriously. Who am I becoming?

Satisfaction and no guilt. What a great way to spend a Saturday lunch.