Oh well, I did it. I fell off the wagon after being so good for so long.
Yesterday I weighed in at 170. I was thrilled and it is all thanks to all of you for your helpful hints and recipes.
Now on to the reason for my fall. Last night I went to a wonderful Italian Dinner Dance. Stayed well through the antipasto, mozzarella balls, roasted peppers, anchovies (Ugh I eliminated them) olives etc, and then a great big Caesar Salad with salami, procuitto and suppreseta. Next was homemade chicken soup with escarole, carrots, pasta and big chunks of chicken. Had a nice didh and eliminated the pasta and carrots and loaded it with grated romano cheese and black pepper Then the killer-Homemade Fusilli pasta with a wonderful marinara sauce. I could not resist it. It was so yummy. Started out with a spoonful and then proceeded to fill my dish. It was decadent and wonderful.
Then the main entree-I was very good with Filet mignon and Italian string beans which I put butter and romano cheese on.
Then came the spumoni which I passed on and then Italian pastries. I had half a miniature cannoli(and it was not worth the cheat) but then the spumoni was sitting there and did not even realize I had eaten it. I did drink about 8-8oz glasses of water and 2 cups black decaf. Danced about 5 fast dances and a couple of fox trots-but not enough to get rid of the extra 4 lbs I registered on the scale this morning. Took a herb green tea before bedtime and made the faux french toast with Atkins 0 carb pancake syrup and butter plus green tea for breakfast. Going back on the track but realize the pasta was worth it but also realize I cannot give in to those cravings after denying myself and seeing great results. Hope, as my mother often said, we learn by our mistakes.
Thanks for listening and I deserve any scoldings you dish out.
Pattie

Hey Pattie,

Don't sweat it....we've all been there, done that, and learned about choices. Now you're back on track, wiser and more determined.

judy