Back in the saddle

Can I consider it back in the saddle when it's only been a week back on plan and one day of exercise? Pardon me if this sounds repetitive, but this is my blog, my world, I can consider it whatever the hell I choose and I CHOOSE to consider myself back in the saddle.
Since my Jan.1 revolution/mind screwing is in full effect, life seems easier to manage. This time of year is also pretty busy at the courthouse, what with budget pow-wows and all, so I will be spending ALOT of time in the courthouse, which makes it easier to stay on track. Take yesterday, for example, I had my shake to start with, took a mug of coffee and a liter of water with me to the courthouse and had a bar and some puffs in my purse. I had my bar around 10:30 and 2 cups of coffee and I think I refilled my water twice. I was contemplating eating the puffs but knew I had chili back at the office waiting patiently in my cute, little, thermal tote, so I held off. I left the courthouse at approximately 3:30. (Yes, it was more than 2-3 hours between meals, but it was okay, I was busy and not thinking about food.) Upon getting back to the office I had my chili, worked until 5, made a couple of quick stops then headed home. I headed straight for the ellpitical, barely even said hello to the children and proceeded to sweat for 35 minutes. (Yes, I know my goal is to work out for 45 minutes at a shot, but when one's ass hasn't been on the elliptical in several weeks, its good to ease that ass back into things.) After a quick shower I made a pancake muffin (meal 4) and then we went out for supper for mom's birthday and YES I even stayed on plan at Darrell's Place, how you may ask? I made my own salad (yes, you can do that) lots of tomatoes, a few black olives and a sprinkle of egg. I got a little cup for my dressing (that's allowed there, too) and I ordered a grilled chicken filet with lettuce, tomato and pickle, hold the bun. I thoroughly enjoyed my salad, as they do taste better when you don't have to make them. I dipped my fork in the dressing and had a wonderful piece of chicken. When we got home I had a brownie and headed to bed.
Today has been busy as well and other than a quick hunger pang I got around 2:00 (eased by a cup of coffee with SF hazlenut flavoring) I've had a great, on plan day. Oh and I was down 4 pounds....1 more and I am back to 50 gone. 6 more and I am back to where I was in early December. 24 more until goal...that is soooooo doable.