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Thursday my husband called me from work to double check that we didn’t have any plans for Saturday night. Something not out of the norm for him to do. I assumed he was going to make some plans with his friends or had a work event to attend. So when he told me no, that he’s planning something special for me, I was pretty surprised.

Later that evening he asked me if I wanted to know. I said I did so I could plan my food and exercise around it (if it involved eating yummy things, I’d be ready and not feel guilty). He said he had planned to take me to my favorite restaurant for dinner Saturday night, the Melting Pot (I’m a fondue FREAK and only get to have it every few years). I was excited and glad he told me. For the next two days I worked my butt off and ate very healthy (and only enough to keep me from being hungry). I was very excited and glad that he had told me we were having fondue so I could step up the exercising and give myself free-reign at the lovely dinner.

We entered the restaurant and I was following the waiter to a nice corner table. At least I thought that was our table. Instead he pointed at a table that already had two people at it. It seriously took me a few seconds to realize I knew these people. Aside from the wonderful “just because” dinner, my husband had invited another couple who I adore and don’t get to see very much. I was floored! I’m not easily surprised and honestly it’s been years since I was that shocked. What fun! I squealed like a little girl.

We had such a great time that night. It got me to thinking how much people really enjoy nice little surprises and how good they are for a relationship. Fresh flowers from the farmers market, a special magazine I know he likes while I’m at the grocery store, little thoughtful things. (Of course the occasional big thing is wonderful too!)

On the healthy side of my week- I had ice tea at the dinner and skipped the calorie ladened soda and alcohol. I gave myself free-reign on the food though (just for that night). I’ve been doing my Netflix workout video every day and walking the dogs (that’s my fitness goal for the week. A dog walk and tape a day). I’m enjoying the videos at home more than walking. I still hate to walk, but the dogs love it and I love them so… I’m eating breakfast every day (which for me is a big deal). I hate to eat in the mornings, but know I need to. It’s usually something small. A breakfast bar, or some peanut butter crackers or a banana. Just a little something to start the day. I’m snacking healthy and eating less (normal portions) at meals. Drinking WAY more water. I’m still loving my Spicy V-8 and Yoplait Whips. They’re the two things I can’t live without right now. I'm also down another 2lbs this week (6 total since Jan 2nd).

I’m still feeling good and working hard. Keeping my food-dairy and thinking of you all here. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend full of good surprises!