Tuesday April 25

Weight same as yesterday. Boo! I had such a great food day, I thought I'd drop a little at least. Oh well, it could be from another good workout. Who knows.

Yesterday's workout was another really good one. I love getting that push to go just beyond what I think I can do. It is amazing to me what the body can do when it is pushed and strengthened over time (not like what happened to BB yesterday - that's not really helpful IMO). I'm now doing some higher level lifting - albeit with light weights. It's all about form, contraction of muscles, slow release and stretching of muscles. It's pretty cool to be able to contract my muscles and hold a pull down with my lats rather than with my arms and shoulders. Talk about a productive workout. My abs are pretty damn strong these days, too. When I think back to what I could barely do a few years ago to now, I have to be proud of myself. I really do. I may be too heavy right now, but boy I am so much healthier than before VSG.

I am fighting the urge to celebrate with food! I am such an emotional eater! Good news really is a trigger for food celebrating. Also, knowing that I will be taking the new med for BED triggers the Food Funeral switch. I'm glad I understand this is what is happening. I think this knowledge will keep me on plan today. Hoping to pick up meds on the way home.

Looks like a new chapter is starting for me. Maybe, just maybe, with the new meds and continued therapy and strong personal commitment I will get a firm grasp on my "recovery".

Greetings Maintenance Swarm

134 today so I'll accept that gratefully. Hamburger and spinach last night. Picked up some more flowers for the deck so DH needs to get dirt in them.

Glad the chocolate vat got removed. Needs a padlock.

Paula sorry you are sore but hope it heals quickly. I envy your determination and energy.

BB, your trainer sounds like a poop. That sort of treatment is why I don't have one. I keep wanting to go to our gym and see if someone can design me a gentle routine that won't be hard on my gimped up hands and feet. Dupuytren's disease for you medical people.

Well I am glad you are feeling hopeful Devon. The fitness level improvement is a big deal regardless of weight. Must be a lot easier to lift and schlepp all the stuff to dog shows. How is Miss Piglet doing?

Joey have a good time at the dinner for a sad reason. And hope the secretary lunch is good. Nice that they do that. Enjoy these events.

More rain last night. hoping it stays dry for the day.

Hey its senior tuesday at the natural foods store. Think I will stock up on favorite coffee. Is my life dull or what? Diane S