Sat 2 Mar

Looks like about three more inches of snow fell yesterday and last night, as if we needed it. Bob is out clearing it away with the snowblower. He broke down yesterday and ordered himself a new little electric snowblower that uses the same battery system as his lawn mower and leaf blower. It was nearly half the usual price and will be more useful for small snowfalls. It probably would have done a fine job today, but it won't get here til next Wednesday. The day after the new washing machine will be delivered. So much money going out! Scale down to 152.6 today. It seems to be working to watch portion control and mostly to stop mindlessly snacking away my afternoons, especially on sweets. I am using Mireille's 50 percent rule for many portions, deciding if I would be satisfied eating half and saving the rest for another time. I am also questioning myself with every snacking urge to see if I'm truly hungry or if the item in question just looks good to me. Made it through Bootstrap Wednesday without anything but a sparkling water, and since next week is Ash Wednesday, I don't have to worry about snacking there again. I do have to police myself strictly in Costco and Trader Joe's not to sample because it is there, and to watch my order at Lombardino's tonight. It's possible the salt in dinner may cause an upsurge again, but if I'm careful, it should be controlled. Scored at the Farmer's Market - one of the last two dozen chicken eggs and HOT CROSS BUNS!!! 9:25 am Hot cross bun, 101 g blackberries, coffee