It's coming off...

So the journey continues. According to the scale I am 9 lbs lighter than when I started. Gee, at this rate, I'll be done before July 1st! Of course, I know that I have dropped easy water weight and from here on in it will get slower... but will it get harder?
So far, I'm not finding the dieting and exercise horrifically tough. I have discovered the following:
1. At pubs you can order a big bottle of sparkling water (San Pelligrino, Perrier, et.al) and some carrots and celery. And it really is just a much fun as a pint of Guinness and something deep fried. The waitress just assumed that I'm a sober alcoholic and smiled at me sweetly. Also - total bar tap was under $10!!
2. Fast food is always a problem... even when it's healthy, because you eat it so fast. Slower eating means I eat less and enjoy it more.
3. I can go out to a formal dinner at a restaurant and survive quite well.. I ate appetizers (shredded lamb on polenta - amazing!), a pasta and a main. Now, this would never be advised for a serious "dieter" but I don't want to be a dieter, I just want to eat better. So, I skipped the bread; I had Espresso instead of dessert (I am immune to caffeine... and I can fly!); I had 8 ozs of beef with frites on the side. I ate much of my beef but did not feel compelled to eat beyond feeling satisfied and full; and I chose the frites over the rich, rich potatoes... because I could enjoy them by eating a few of them, sharing some and sending the rest back.
Make no mistake - I'm not advocating the wasting of food, but if I try to eat only as much as I need to feel satiated, I will learn how to order food for that level and my wasting of food should diminish. But first, I need to get out of the habit of devouring everything on my plate like it's my job!
4. I also learned that Fort Livingstone, Sask. was once the capital of the Norhtwest Territories. Nothing to do with weight loss, but I did learn it today.

So, I am progressing... and managing.
My prayer: God... thanks. Amen