Something New: Week 2 Wrap Up

Well, I have made it through the second week of the competition and I made it through my first BBQ.  Final tally - 1 lb lost!

Recap:

• Tried a very nice blackened salmon from Sam's Club (C. Wirthy & Co. brand).  They are individually vacuum sealed so I only had to defrost what I was planning to eat.  Took about 15 minutes to cook in the oven.  I enjoyed it with a nice rice pilaf and broccoli for dinner.
• Tried out the Tazo Passion Shaken Iced Tea from Starbucks with the gift card.  Not too shabby.  Tried to get the petite scones, but they were out.  Since the cashier had rung them up already, the manager decided to give me a full refund, so I can go back again at no cost to me!  Sweet!!   Next time I will try the lemonade. 
• I took my lunch to work twice.  Planned to do it three times, but I forgot my lunch bag Thursday.  
• I exercised (walked outside or on treadmill) five days this week, including one day in light rain with an umbrella.  
• Still aiming to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.  I improved, but it wasn't consistent.
• Made it through my first movie!  Took my own 100 cal bag of popcorn, a small bag of Jelly Belly beans (150 cal) and a bottle of water with Lipton Iced Tea to go (5 cal for half a bottle).
• Lessons learned: I can't eat just 3 Jolly Ranchers (actual serving size), so I won't be buying them any more.  You have to know your weaknesses!
• New Goals: More water & more sleep!