Its not my kitchen, its my parent's kitchen and I have the unending pleasure of living with them as I search for work.

As if living with the parental units isn't difficult enough I'm struggling to lose about 20-25 pounds before my wedding on May 1st. I'm also trying to PLAN the damn thing as well. Stress anyone? I have plenty to share!

So while I have a section of the fridge and cupboards all my good Atkins foods are surrounded by things like CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, several types of bread and bagels, lots of rise, fruit, marshmallows, you name it! It's making things very difficult.

So I am breathing and chanting..my new mantra is Food Is Fuel. I walk past the tub o' cookies and chant it. Food is Fuel, food is fuel. WEDDING DRESS.

I'm also have been working out a lot more...so I'm also breathing and chanting Sweat is Good! If I'm sore I'm doing something right. Today it looks like I'll be shoveling as well...more opportunity to sweat!

BUT THERE ARE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES IN MY KITCHEN!!!!