Almost 2010...

Mere days until 2010 and what have I to look forward to? SHOPPING! Yes, shopping. I'm now in a size 18, and still finding things in my closet that now fit. That's always fun. Matter of fact, I'm wearing a new pair of old jeans now! I am trying to think about when I bought them. I remember I was with my friend Lisa, the shopaholic, but darn good at it! I bought these jeans and a top that I can also now get into. I'm very excited about that. I also now have one full green trash bag full of clothes that I will NEVER wear again, and THAT also feels great! I did have to go buy a new winter coat, as I didn't have one that fit well and the nurse at Dr. Snyder's office said it was about time I got a new one. hehehe So, of course, I did.

Also, I need to find my motivation to exercise. I know that joining a gym will not be it. One thing is, I need to get moving to lose more weight. I think I've hit my first plateau, at least it feels like it to me. I'm still doing great with my band, and had my second adjustment, which REALLY feels like I'm restricted now. It's pretty funny, it's the first time since the surgery that I really do feel that restriction. I got pretty sick last night, but I think it was because the chicken we cooked in the crock pot had too much grease on it. It was the first time I felt nauseous, not just "full", to the point of barfing. Not fun, and not much, but then I had horrible heart burn when I went to bed. Needless to say, although there is lots of chicken left, I won't be eating any more of THAT! But overall, the adjustment is just right.

I've also gotten into bad habits, like not journaling my food. I have the website to go to, but have only used it to adjust my weight and to update when I get adjustments. Other than that, I'm not using it as I should. I guess I haven't done too bad, though, because I just put in my foods from yesterday and I'm getting more than enough proteins in. However, I also feel like I'm getting in too many calories. Time to get back on that web horse!

But, overall, I'm definitely looking forward to 2010. First, the field trips we do at the end of the school year will be MUCH easier, physically! I still want to hit goal by my one year anniversary, which means I HAVE to get moving! But, overall, I already feel so much better about myself, and my husband REALLY notices. :) He keeps calling me skinny, which of course I'm far from, but I guess since he saw me 55 pounds heavier, it might look that way to him. :) But, that's why he's my husband, complete with rose-colored glasses. :)

So, as I move, more quickly than years before, into the new year, I have so much to look back on in 2009 and know I am heading in the right direction for 2010. :)