LIW: 177 lbs.
Current Weight: 175.4 lbs.
Overnight Change: - 1.0 lbs.

I ate very cautiously yesterday knowing that I would be going to a small get together and would drink a little. I expect my weight will go up some tomorrow since it didn't today.

The beauty of this phase is that with a little planning, you can work some alcohol into your calories and not blow everything. I didn't eat any of the food that was out. I couldn't identify the dips and the chips and cookies weren't allowed and I wasn't really that interested in them anyway. That's a new one for me.

If you like tomato soup, this recipe is really easy and makes a couple of servings:

1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree or use whole and blend (I use diced)
1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 dropper of stevia (I leave this out)
1/4 cup milk or cream
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed

Mix in a pan at medium heat until cream cheese melts.