A better woman would have a better report from The Big Easy. Apparently, I'm not that woman, since I just weighed myself and not only did I not lose a pound this week, but I may have gained one back (I'm not sure if my weight is fluctuating, so I'll weigh again tomorrow). And, honestly, I'm not surprised after the free-for-all food feast I've participated in since landing in New Orleans for a 10-day business trip.

Before I got here, I researched healthy alternatives to restaurant food...