Update

Sorry, been off the blogging post for some while now. I'd like to give some award winning excuse, but even saying I was too busy would be a stretch.

Just an update on a few things going on:

1. Weight Loss program - going great. I thought I'd struggle with my self-control or that I would quickly tire of meat and veggies. Not so, I've been able to keep things different and enjoy new and exciting foods almost every day. There have really only a few meals that I have prepared that I thought to myself, "what were you thinking!" I've even survived a night out at a reception and have had houseguests over and still stayed on plan. With the exception of one hastily grilled steak that I squeezed in between umpiring games and barbecuing at our local Little League closing ceremonies (during which I failed to consume my allotted veggies), I have stayed 100% on the plan for 3 1/2 weeks now. The pounds keep melting off. As of my three week consult, I had already shed a total of 21lbs! I'm sure many will find flaws with the SureSlim program and rant about how it's some sort of scam and I will gain it all back when I come off the plan, I don't care. I'm losing weight, I'm eating healthy and I'm building excellent eating habits that I hope to carry forward long after I'm off the quick loss program.

2. Friends - we hosted Mark and Sarah Coen after their long driving trek up from San Francisco. It was great to see them and the weather sure cooperated to allow them a nice visit to lovely Victoria. I had to work, which was a bummer, as I didn't get to spend too much time with them, but it was fun catching up. We've been here nearly three years now and aside from Salome's parents and brother's family, we haven't had the opportunity to host anyone yet. My cousin Derek and his family will be in town later this summer. Keep 'em coming. If any of my extended friends and family have been yearning for a visit to Vancouver Island, the welcome mat is out!