TGIF!!!

Thank God it is Friday!!! Work feels likes it getting increasingly stressfull, but I am trying to handle it as best as possible! I started the morning off with an apple as my breakfast. I was so nervous for today because I had lots of plans and didn't know how I would end up doing... I met Ilana for lunch at Mimi's- I got a veggie burger and fruit (less than 400 calories and soooo great!). We had a nice time sitting out in the cold... its so sad to see all my high school friends leave again. I love when they are in town!
I ran errands near the end of the work day (snacked on a handful of peanuts on my way out the door) and ended up finishing a little early. My Dad and I went for a run in the beautiful weather! I ran and walked for about 20 minutes... then went home. I started up my wonderful grill and continued to do a small circuit while my dinner cooked. I jumped rope, did crunches on the core ball, lifted a little... it felt great to work up an appetite for dinner!
I knew I needed to fill up on my dinner since I would have a night full of temptation! I grilled this lemon-dill salmon (the whole piece less than 300 calories), zucchini, and a sweet potato. (The greatest thing about the grill is cooking an entire meal on it and not dirtying a single pan!) I had a salad before and ended up eating half portions of everything, saving the rest for lunch tomorrow. I still felt really full!
After dinner, I went to Maria's for 'game night' (officially an adult)... we had a couple friends over and they ordered pizza (lovely). I made sure I was full so I didnt even consider it! Once everyone finished the pizza they had dessert. This was an assortment of brownies, ice cream and apple pie. Killer. I brought my own dessert in case I got a sweet craving... so I mixed fat free yogurt, strawberries and a small portion of granola and had a yummy parfait! I still got to eat dessert with everyone and not feel bad about it! During our fun time of games and nice conversation, I ended up drinking a diet coke... something I know I didnt need. Regardless, I think I did a very good job for a Friday filled with temptation!
I had such a blast with Maria, her family, and Drummond (my asst. soccer coach) and his family. What a fun night! We played Wii, ghetto scrabble and uno (long storrry), and spoons! I love hanging out with all of them... hopefully one day I will be able to complete the circle with my man! And it will be 6, instead of 5 ;-). Onnnne day...
Anyway, it was a great day that has lasted a loooong time. Who knows what the weekend will bring, I am sure I will get some workouts in... and try to plan some other great meals and snacks!