Necessary Mutilation

Weight: 202.3 lbs.

Today’s title means nothing. I’m just checking to see if you are paying attention! (But its a disgustingly intriguing idea, isn’t it?!)

Well, I obviously didn’t eat these, as I managed to squeak down a little in weight, despite my bloatiness. Which has still not “produced.”

Today we are leaving soon to spend the day with two very old friends, one of whom we haven’t seen in over twenty years. We recently rekindled with her sister, Rose, but this will be our first time seeing Nancy, and we are excited. We do have plans to eat out at a Greek restaurant called “Panos,” and this should be a safe place for me to order an Atkins friendly meal. Hopefully I will continue in the better vein that I have been in and remain on a carb restricted diet. This will be the first time in quite some time that I am eating out however, so I am a tad apprehensive as this has historically been somewhat of a challenge for me.

Afterwards, Tom and I and possibly our friends Barb and Rick, are heading to the bariatric center’s open house. They are having raffles, a spring clothing exchange and demonstrations etc. I am happy to check them out and possibly leave with some smaller sized clothes as a substitute for the two and three x’s that I am bringing.

Yesterday I ate pretty good, and had a less insane and more manageable day at work. I stuck to my usual egg and cheese breakfast, a cheese stick “lunch”, some peanuts later, and a broiled fish patty with some mixed brocolli/cauliflower and carrots with cheese sauce side dish. Later, I mixed some strawberry protein powder in crystal light. And lost weight finally!

Hopefully I am back to a downward trend, although I doubt that I can register the bigger losses as I did on the pouch test. But, in this sense, it was sure fun while it lasted! Now I am hooked on the great feeling that comes from seeing the scale move, and had nearly forgotten how exhilirating this can be. It helps to keep me “honest.”

Well, I’d better head off to ready myself for the big day…and am grateful that its bigness consists of good friends, R & R, and leisure, instead of work, at least for today!!

Hey, and don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead an hour tonight!