Super Late Post

I've been asleep for a few hours. I got up was thirsty, and now I'm blogging. :)

Today was a pretty good day. I want to tell you about GSCC, Girl Scout Cookie COMA. My cookies came in, and I went WAY overboard. I was shoveling them into my mouth like no ones business. I am so embarrassed about the way I went about eating them. I didn't take any time to relish and really enjoy them. I purposely left the remaining boxes at school. I needed a detox.

I have read many people who feel you can eat whatever you want. The counter argument to that is, "Well, I'd always eat cake, cheesecake, chocolate," (fill in the blank with your favorite guilty pleasure). I love cheesecake, but I could not eat it every meal. Eventually, I would get tired of it, and crave something more healthy. I have many more boxes of Girl Scout Cookies, but I truly made myself SICK of them today. I fully suspect those boxes will be around for some time. That is something that I would have never imagined being a former SSMO person.

Tonight we went to a marriage event at my church. It was really good.

The I Should Be Sleeping Blog Entry

I should be sound asleep, but for some reason I cannot fall asleep yet. I am going to blog for a few minutes, then try to go back to bed. I did get a chance to go to the grocery store, and I scored a very healthy cart of DS friendly foods. The only exception being one container of Tagalong flavored ice cream.

Here is the easiest thing that I made tonight that I am looking forward to having on the menu OFTEN:

Chili Flavored Chicken Salad:

* Large can of chicken

* Lots of Mayo

* 1 package of chili powder seasoning

I tried a spoonful of it tonight, and it was incredible. What I particularly love is just how EASY it is to make! Now I can use the several cans of chicken that have been sitting in my cabinet for oh so long!

Ben and I talked about weight/body image issues for a little bit tonight. For someone who has never been down the road I've traveled, I could not ask for more understanding than he has given to me. He is such a blessing.

23 Months Post Op Today

Here are pictures of Ben and I enjoying our slice of king cake on Fat Tuesday! :) Ben found the baby Jesus, so we got two free meals! :) I am so happy to have another month of good health that the DS has given to me!

I had a GLOWING report at the dentist: FOUR cavitites! I have really bad teeth. I am so picky about them, but I unfortnately got them from my mom. I even have to get PRESCRIPTION toothpaste now. A few people have reported their teeth worsening after the DS, but overall this is not true. Many people believe it is just a part of getting older as well. I know mine is not from lack of vitamins, but just bad genes in tha regard.

The best news is that my Girl Scout Cookie order will be in tomorrow!!! Thin Mints and Tagalongs are calling my name!

Goodnight!

Excellent Book Review

Kath reviewed the book Intutive Eating on her blog. Excellent summary! Please go check it out!

Finally Getting a Habit Down that Thin People Have!!!

at least starting to, that is.....

Ben bought me a nice size of peanut butter fudge last weekend at Graeters. Normally their fudge is awesome, but I took a bite into it, and it was NASTY. For some reason, it tasted like dish soap. Being a former food junkie, I had to try a few more bites, "just to make sure." I finally used self talk and realized that I don't like the taste of this, why the heck am I wasting calories on it? I threw the bulk of the (nasty) fudge away. I remember my best friend Wendy used to say, "If it tastes bad, then I am not going to waste my points on it." AMEN.

I went shopping after faculty meeting at one store today. I am ready to buy some cute spring/summer clothes (in hopes of bringing along warm weather with them). In the summer of 2007 and 2008 I was losing weight. I am eagerly looking forward to buying clothes that I could KEEP for a while. I didn't see anything that really caught my eye. I'll need to keep looking, especially with several dressy occasions coming up (showers for the wedding, etc.).

Wedding and Eating Update

Here are the things that I plan on accomplishing for the wedding this week:

* Decide how we want our invitations to look. I've printed off several examples of the wording. We are going to decide so that I can have hem printed.
* Get another bridesmaid to place her dress order.
* Have my mom order misc stuff from Oriental Trading Company (unity candle, etc.)

At the DS dinner, it was so fun meeting new pre-ops. This one girl was a teenager of pre-op, and she was blown awa at my weight loss. She kept saying how I was skinny just like her. :) It is so nice to be able to give others HOPE.

Also, tonight at the GED center, I had a "Pasta Queen" revelation moment...people don't really stare at you when you are eating when you are not morbidly obese. They actually assume you need food or are hungry. That is so nice considering some of the weird stares I have gotten as a SSMO person when I want to eat something.

Monday

Yesterday we went to church, had lunch, helped my sister get her bridesmaid dress, got the wireless card for our new laptop, took a nap, then saw Constantine's Sword. I came home and fell asleep so fast.

I must get ready for work now. Hopefully a much more thoughtful post tonight.

KY DS Dinner Pics .... Marti Gras Style :)

Ben and I had a good time eating some Cajun food. I think it would take me some getting used to in order to eat it a lot. I had two softshell crabs, which were delightful. I had never had those nor crawfish. I'm all about experiencing new things that are good.

Ben and I made our first purchase together yesterday: a new laptop. It was a great experience. I know that Ben really values my opinion, and that means so much to me.

The Weekend....Ahhhhh

I ended up working late last night. Ben and I went to California Pizza Kitchen and then to my house to watch Get Smart. I kinda dozed on and off throughout the movie, but the parts that I watched were really funny.

I've been reading the book, "I'm Not the New Me." There was a quote from the book that really resonated with me:

"I've always felt one of the worst things a person could think about me was that
I couldn't prevail over my own body, that in addition to my fat I had some
poverty of self-worth; I hate the thought that I'm just some kind of Russian
nesting doll with the big outside and inevitably, rattling around under all the
layers, a crude little peg with a face is the truth of me."

I've prevailed over my old body physically, but working on the "poverty of self-worth," is certainly a work in progress.

Ho-Hum

I wish I had something really exciting to post about this week, but seriously, it has just been a killer work week. I am planning on hitting the sack in about five minutes. Next week will prove to be a bit lighter, thankfully.

Tomorrow is work, Old Chicago Pizza with former co-workers, and The Rudyard Kipling to see As You Like It. Best thing is: SLEEP IN SATURDAY!!! Nothing to get up early for....WOOO HOOO!