I didn’t go to the gym today because it was so pretty out. The truth is that I really didn’t feel like doing anything, but I managed to take the kids to the park, which turned into a hike that lasted about 2 hours. Good Times! I appreciated the time with my kids, but I hated the hills so freaking much and there were so many!

So far this “diet” thing is going well. My only problem is food. The southern girl in me knows nothing but deep frying and lots and lots of butter (thanks grandma!). So I’m spending a great deal of time searching for healthy alternatives to my usual fudge covered brownies or my nutella cookies (Giada rocks!).

I have 30lbs to lose and I would really like to shed them before the family and I head out to NY to visit his son and ex-wife. I have to let her know that I’m the second greater wife! Seriously though I have major “issues” when it comes to her. She’s smart and pretty (not beautiful, just pretty) and just seems to have her ish together. I on the other hand feel inadequate when I’m in her presence, not to mention the in-laws like to bring her up every time I go to visit. This is why I live in the SF section of Barnes and Noble.