Lose Lips Eat Chips

So here it is, more than two, almost three weeks. I am officially down 12 lbs... although, because I lied and rounded down my weigh in from 283 to 280, I've actually lost 15 lbs. A lot of water weight... and I've always been told that the first 10 lbs are the easiest. So, so much for easy.
Here's the good news.. my wedding ring slips on and off my finger easily
(not that I have occasion to slip in on and off... let's not start rumours)
My belt is in a notch at least..
I no longer bleed gravy when I cut myself.

I'm learning more and more little things... I don't have to eat all of my rice, potatoes or stuff when I order a meal in a restaurant. If I focus on the protein, I don't really need much filler. Also, my larger meal tends to be at lunch...

My brain is starting to be happy with smaller meals.

ZONE bars stored in my desk, mean that I don't have to rush out for a massive carb meal if I'm working long or through meals.

I've been drinking lots of water, so I also find that one glass of wine lasts a lot longer because I am drinking it for taste, not thirst.

My exercise level is not where it should be or where I want it, but my days get so full and it's hard to find time. But even unforeseen events fill my schedule to bursting and I can't find time to exercise, I can still control what and how I eat. AND I DO EAT...

But, I have figured out that "Too much of a good thing... isn't good"
I had a small party for a musical group that I work... pizza/pop kind of gathering. It would rude to not participate in the eating (and I am never rude!!) - but one small slice of pizza (okay, medium slice) was more than enough for me. I'm rather stunned by this - but it is starting to make sense.

Also - "Loose Lips Eat Chips"... I have to avoid them, or keep my mouth shut around them, because fried salty thing just want to jump in my mouth. But knowing that... I do keep my lips closed. So, if you ever want me to shut up (and most people do...) bring out the Lays... and I'm shut up.
(or I may jump up and down on your bag of chips...)

So, onward and downward I go...