Do you ever wonder...

Just why it is that some size 20's (or whatever size) fit, and others don't? Amy & Catherine - I am getting SO CLOSE to fitting into the Gap pants you both sent. I mean, centimeters away! THANK YOU AGAIN!!! In fact, one pair I was able to put on and zipper this morning, but there was just too big of an "overhang" in the tummy and I wouldn't have been able to sit at my desk all day. However, my pair of size 20 lands' end jeans fit great! Who knows... Darn it - I've worked hard to get to this size... almost... don't these places KNOW that the clothes should fit me?!?!? :-) What are other bandsters "stand-by" or "go-to" food? For me, I've noticed that it is a few things...

1. Eggs. I love them. Seriously love them. Scrambled, fried, over-easy, you name it, I'll eat it. yum.
2. Greek Yogurt. Add some fruit and granola, and again, yummy! Love it!
3. Cottage Cheese. one of those low-fat breakstone 4oz. containers is great. And mix it with a hard-boiled egg, salt, and pepper??? = instant egg salad! (I like it anyway)
4. Fish... I haven't found a fish I can't eat yet. I've even been able to do a small piece of calamari with a LOT of chewing.
5. Trail Mix - I started making my own a few weeks before WDW and it is great... and the rest of the family likes it too... (Walnuts, slivered almonds, a cereal of some kind like granola, cheerios, or the mini shredded wheat, and dried fruit)

How about any "eating out" food/restaurant suggestions? Given that I have a 5 year old, we don't get out to many "fancy" restaurants often... so my suggestions here are NOT for the foodies in the group...

1. McDonald's: I love their yogurt and fruit parfaits - just the right size! (160 cal / 4g protein)
2. Tropical Smoothie: Yum, yum, yum... give me an Orange Dream smoothie with Whey Protein added - yippee. They are huge though. Too big to do in one sitting anymore!
3. Cracker Barrel: Okay, not my FAVORITE restaurant by any stretch, BUT their kids meals are "for kids of any age" and you can get a vegetable plate or shrimp or chicken tenders (grilled, not fried) and a drink for $3.50. Can't beat that! And it is STILL way too much food.
4. "Adult"... if I can get a rare piece of tuna, YAY! and YUM!

What's your biggest weakness when it comes to the band?

Mine is wine. I'm a wino. Well, not really but I do love my glass of Chardonnay at night... (sigh). If only it had protein in it.

Happy 4th of July weekend everyone!!!