Delicious Day

Yesterday was Baton Rouge's big St. Patrick's Day Parade.  We go every year and enjoy the parade at a good friend's home, who happens to live on the parade route.

There's always alcohol and lots of food.  And, I'm sure in previous years I consumed 2000 calories by the time the parade had ended (usually by noon). 



This year, I did good.  I had lots of vegetables in hand along with lots of zero calorie drinks.  And, I brought a variety of drinks that didn't make me feel like I was missing out either.

So, I did good.   That is, until later that night.  One thing I didn't mention about our out of town visitors was that the husband is a really good cook and known for his hamburgers.  Saturday night, he made a batch.  And, I can honestly report.... THEY WERE DELICIOUS!

I didn't intend to eat one.  When I'm out of the box, it's traditionally with alcohol.  VERY rarely with real food.  But, it smelt delicious.  It looked delicious.  And, it really was delicious. 

This burger was the very first hamburger I have consumed since my last meal before starting the diet.  Yes, a hamburger was my last meal.  I enjoy a good burger.  And, I've missed them.  I never ate them a lot.  But, I do crave them from time to time. 

My friend's burger was absolutely delicious.  In fact, another friend was with me when I was eating it and asked me if I needed a minute to myself.  It was that good.  I guess I was pretty verbal about it.

It was really a delicious day... from the parade (where I enjoyed myself immensely without the extra calories) to an evening of grilling with good friends and good food.  I might regret it Monday night during my weigh in at fat class, but as of now... I'm still savoring the flavor of the day.