I gotta feeling. . .

2011 is going to be a great year!!

My word is hopeful and I actually feel in control of my weight destiny.  We had a great New Year's Eve - hibatchi with friends and kids and then went to see the fireworks display in our town which was really amazing.  I was fine just having soup and tea and didn't even miss drinking.  Our bill was so much cheaper too.  Saving money on dining and drinking is going to be a huge plus of the band!
On New Year's Day we just relaxed.  I have been diligent about my walking on the treadmill - yesterday walked 2 miles in 46 minutes but I do think I overdid it a bit b/c I had a mild cramp in my side all day and was freaking I did something to my stitches.  Today it is fine though.  My surgeon's instructions are to walk 30 minutes a day as long as you are comfortable.  I think I better stick to the 30 minutes for now. 

We went out for brunch yesterday and I thought the place we went to would have chili but they didn't so I just sipped water.  I don't know where this amazing will power is coming from and I am praying that it lasts. 
So still having my craving for chili - I picked up some Wendy's chili for dinner - pureed it with some low fat cheese and it was delicious!  I also pureed a piece of baked potato with broccoli and just a bit of low fat sour cream to keep it most.  I was very full but a really satisfying pureed dinner. 

Looking forward to my first doctor appointment on Tuesday and official weigh in at the office.  And tomorrow it is back to work.  Have a great day! 

From Snowy Connecticut. . .

Not much to report but using the blog to track my daily menu. 

Today's menu:
7:00 am   Protein shake (Chocolate Myloplex Lite) made with skim milk and banana
10:00 am Chobani Vanilla yogurt
12:30 pm Southwest Chicken Tortilla soup pureed with FF refried beans and low fat cheese added
6:00 pm   Turkey meatball (1 1/2) pureed with sprinkle of low fat mozzerella cheese

Love, love, love Trader Joe's!!!! The turkey meatball was from their prepared food.  I pureed 2 with some sauce but left over about 1/4 of it because couldn't finish.  Of course my very skinny Swedish au pair only ate 2 herself - but she did have some mashed potatoes with it! :)

Hope this isn't TMI - I finally went to the bathroom after 8 days.  It was tough.  I think that I am just not drinking enough water.  Have been taking Miralax every day.  Hopefully now that I am in the "land of mushies" as Ronnie termed it - it will be easier. 

I had one NSV today - my housekeeper who comes once a week was here today and the first thing she said was "Did you lose weight?".  It was the first person who didn't know about my surgery to comment on my weight loss.  I know at my weight it takes a little longer for people to be able to tell so this felt good!

Until tomorrow. . . good night