Hey there! It's mid February 2017. All is well. Loretta and I started a new diet plan on January 9. I know you all are thinking, "another diet plan? when will she ever learn?". I've made a new friend; her name is Trish. She is a weight loss coach. I am following a plan that really seems to be working. I've lost 20 pounds in a month. I know that pace will not continue, but it's a really good start. What's more impressive though is Loretta is deflating. I've lost at least 2 inches of Loretta! The plan is not the most exciting diet I've ever been on and Loretta tries to break my willpower every so often. The plan is high protein, low, very low carb, no dairy, no beans, no nuts, no BOOZE. Basically, it is meat, fish, eggs, and above ground vegetables. Loretta gets pissed because there is no real variety, but she gets over it. I consume extra protein with protein shakes, protein fruit drinks, protein breakfast items, and protein entrees. It takes a bit of imagination and creativity to make these protein items 'yummy', but it can be done.
Once again, another Valentine's day and Kate and I are on a diet. So, no chocolate, no wine, no extremely fattening, delicious Valentine's Day dinner. Oh well. Loretta cried. Poor Loretta. She feels like she moved to a 3rd world country. Loretta loves all holidays and special occasions.
Speaking of special occasions, this is the year my best friend, Deanna Harrell Keehn, turns 60. OMG! 60! Unreal reality. In the usual DHK fashion, there will be a gala to celebrate her entrance into yet another decade. The theme for this celebration will be the "Oscars"; red carpet, paparazzi, awards, and, of course, evening gowns.
This is the dress I plan on wearing.
Loretta is not invited.
Getting into this dress will be a tall order, but I'm confident I can do it. Loretta, of course, thinks otherwise. She has laughed and snickered more than a few times. She still thinks she is going to accompany me to this party. No, no Loretta.... really..... you are not invited!
