I Heart Cinco de Mayo!!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

I absolutely love this holiday!  Number one; it is 4 days from my birthday, so it always gives me an excuse to start celebrating early.  Number two; we live next to the Mexican border so we have access to the very best Mexican Food in the United States.  And number three; one good strong margarita is all you actually need to feel just buzzed enough!  Oh but the empty calories...yikes!!!

This afternoon, Jeff, Victoria and I ventured to Old Town to join the festivities.  We got there early enough to avoid the obnoxious crowd.  Everyone and I mean everyone was having a wonderful time- from the elderly couple giggling in the corner to the swarm of children running around the restaurant.  It was a perfect place to bring our daughter, just in case she starting exercising her voice!

I made sure I got a workout in this morning so I ordered the blackened fish taco with black beans and a "skinny" margarita,(clear tequila, lime juice and a splash of orange liquor).  I was in absolute heaven, enjoying myself and still keeping within the "plan."  We technically are supposed to refrain from alcoholic beverages for the best results, however, this is a lifestyle change for me, and my birthday weekend, and my first Mother's Day.  I made sure to keep within my "allotted" amount, but I did not feel deprived or pissed that I was missing out on something.  That is certainly a victory for me!!

My knees are still very tender, but I am icing a few times a day and taking Advil.  In the meantime, I am doing other exercises to keep me on track.

I have a ton of plans this weekend, so I am sure I will have some funny stories to share.  Thanks again for following.  I would love to hear from you!!

Xoxo