You didn't put my picture on the side of a wine box, did you?

If so, I know a few people who will be out there looking for me RIGHT ABOUT NOW.....


But, no need to worry.....I've been located.....by the paparazzi....hanging out at the ABC tent.....my wine box friends can now go back to their carefree wine drinking. 

Actually, this is me hanging out at the site of the Jerry Sandusky trial.....I'm such a news stalker....

Is it Thursday already?
Yes, I suppose it is.
I swear, it just crept up on me. 
I couldn't even tell you what happened between the moment I hit "publish" on my last blog post and right this moment.  
What I will tell you is....
* 10 of my 12 visiting pounds have disappeared.  Before you go applauding me for being such a good bander, I have to admit that some of those pounds went away without a whole hell of alot of effort on my part.  Although we took a wonderful, celebratory road trip 2 weekends ago that was filled with lots of wine toasts  and a few happy, happy martinis and an absolutely amazing dinner at a wonderful rustic old mill, since then   I haven't had much of a chance to eat anything more than 3 quick meals a day.  By quick I mean---3 very small meals---with breakfast always being my beloved Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Chai protein drink.  I had no time for much else. No time also meant that there was no time for all that mindless eating that I was doing. In addition to having no time to eat--I've had no time to shop for food to eat! Hard as it is to believe----I haven't stepped foot in a grocery store (not even my beloved Trader Joe's) in over two weeks.  That cuts down on available food within arms reach at all hours of the day and night.   Sure,  I've indulged in a few Hershey kisses and some wine and a martini or two and even a Dairy Queen Peanutbutter Sundae.  But, even with those luxurious indulgences, I was able to do it.   So, the morale of the story goes something like this---in order to maintain weight loss, you don't have to starve and you can still enjoy treats as long as you don't overdo it.  Now, let's see if I can keep that in mind as I head into four solid days that are filled with lots and lots of temptation....
*Along with zapping 10 pounds, I also zapped some hair.   Yes, I finally got the nerve to cut my hair.  I mean....really cut my hair.  I've been contemplating it for a few weeks now.  So, last night, after I finished doing what I need to do, I took the plunge.  Armed with lots of pictures and a big dose of courage, I visited my sister the hairdresser after her shop's normal business hours and I told her to just do it.  First, we had to banish those pesky grey hairs.  Then, I held my breath, crossed my fingers and said "make me look like Kris Kardashian."  Even though I doubt that I would be mistaken for Kris, I think I like it.  As for everyone else--the jury is still out.  Of the two people who have actually seen it so far--it's been 50/50.  My sister--the hairdresser--gave it a thumbs up. My daughter didn't exactly give me the reaction that I would have hoped for---especially since she is such a reality TV junkie.  She said "wow, I am going to have to get used to it."  Not exactly the "I thought you were Kris Kardashian there for a second" that I was hoping for.  Perhaps when I see my husband he will think I'm Kris (if he even knows who she is).  I'll have to see what my coworkers have to say.....

 Happy Thursday and Happy Summer! 
I'm off to enjoy me some SUMMER......
I hope you will be doing the same!!!