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Another great day.  I admit I overdid it last night.  I haven't had sushi in forever.  It was fantastic - I even tried smoked eel and octopus (kinda chewy/rubbery like you would think)!  I gained 3 pounds according to the scale this am. 

Today as penance I did tons of yardwork.  I really let my yard go since surgery, so it needed a good overhaul.  Lots of pruning and weeding to be done.  My lawn is all burnt up.  My mums are scraggly and dead.  Transplanted my potted scented geraniums that the nieghborhood stray cats have been using for a litter box.  Anyway the day outside made for good distraction therapy.

Today I met a new friend from OH who happens to live near me.  We went for a walk in the local park.  It was really great until it started to rain!  I hope we can continue to meet regularly, it would be so nice to have someone to talk to while taking in exercise.  My new friend is really sweet and let me run off at the mouth.  Reminder to self: less yapping, more listening!!!

Today was a great day.  Up at 0500 with the Stanz.  She keeps me on track even if I wanted to sleep in on my day off.  While she supervised me and gave me encouraging "kisses", I did Pilates at 0600 waiting for the sun to come up. Then at 0700 we went for a 50" walk in the neighborhood.  Mom came over and we did some retail therapy.  On recommendation of the OH family, I invested in a pair of Denim Lite jeans from Avenue.  And they are soooooo comfortable(size 14)!  And will look even better when I lose some more weight.  
Lunch at Rockfish.  I had almond crusted trout with spinach and grilled veggies.  I only ate 1/2 and boxed the rest, though  I really wanted to eat it all. I had yesterday's PB to remind me not to scarf (inhale) my food.  I chewed 30 times, put down my fork after each bite and as hard as it was , pushed the plate away when I had reached my band portions.    I even asked my mom to police me, but amazingly she finished before me!  That would have never happened in the past, EVER!  

And yet another NSV I was getting ready for dinner tonight and I tried on a favorite Ann Taylor blouse that a week ago I couldn't even zip up 1/2 way.  It fits!  I'm wearing it tonight!  Woo Hoo!

It's all good, life is great and I am wonderful!

Uh oh, today at work I had my first PB at lunch. Ouch!  I was not paying attention to chewing, I was so hungry.  I felt so much pain and pressure in the middle of my chest.  Then came the sliming.  I knew what I needed ro do.  I went to the restroom and up came a chunk of broccoli.  OOPS!  After that I just ate my jello and skipped the rest of my meal.  It still feel kinda sore.  Darn I was doing so well.  I know I am going to be hungry in another hour.  I'll just have to be more mindful and not wait so long to eat.

Last night my friend came over to use my treadmill.  Instead of just sitting on the couch and chatting with her like I usually do, I put in a Pilates dvd and did a 45 min workout.  Now I am NOT at all good at it (yet) but, I try and do modifications as needed.  The wonderful thing is this morning I am feeling GOOD, not sore everywhere like I thought I would. My weight is down another 2 pounds as well.  I took the dog for her walk this am and went to work.  No matter what happens today, it's gonna be a good day.  Just giving thanks for all my blessings.

Got my fill yesterday, doing well.  I was so hungry/thirsty I drank 2 glasses of water in the office and a protein drink in the car on the way home without any problems.  (Darn!)  
Oh how I pine for real restriction.....  Just keep reminding myself, it's a good thing that my doctor is conservative about fills.  Keep working my path.  Patience, cleansing breath.  (om) Only positive thoughts, remember all the other members that are struggling too.  I am not alone!

On a positive note, I was able to squeeze into my size 14 jeans.  They may be tight but I can sit in them.  Woo hoo!

Today I go for my second fill.  I am trying to distract myself from not being able to eat/drink 6 hrs prior.  I have completed my profile and uploaded pics, which I've never done sucessfully before.  It was pretty painless!!  Now if I can just get the ticker thing to work.......