Slip-sliding away

I ended my last entry with idea of support.  P.E. blogged that we have a community here! and I think, for this project, that will be my support.  Right now, at least, reporting my thoughts, progress in this fashion appeals.  Kind of like talking to a shrink, who hears but doesn't respond much.  Well, I'm kind of responding to P.E. But, mostly I see this as a vent for my thoughts.  And, the mundane details, it helps to list what I eat.  Anyone (or everyone!) reading this can skip that bit. I find the"alone, together" feel of blogging/this community comforting.

I have attended a group, over-eater's anonymous, briefly, and I liked it. I'm a bit of a group addict (ha!).  But, in the end I chose to go to a yoga class during that time slot, and I found it of more help, personally.  My yoga class is also a community, the yoga we do is demanding, so that brings us together, fellow fighters in achieving alignment and holding our poses, with a strong leader in our yoga teacher (not to say drill sargent, but perhaps they can be sweet as well.)

I feel pretty good and well supported.

Yesterday I had a cheese sandwich (cheese-9 grams of saturated fat, yikes), cherries, an afternoon snack bar.  After yoga class, esp in the summer, I really enjoy a good salad, I added good Parmesan and walnuts and ate several slices of bread with it.  I recall doing this before when I was getting on a good-eating track; at first I'd have those extra portions, often slices of bread, after I while I realized I didn't need them and cut back. 
Today I work late, had the morning off, so I had a big breakfast (kosher on med. diet); I had two eggs (more than a week's worth on a the TLC.)  As I was eating the eggs, I realized, I really could have been fine with one.  I also made hash-browns (fried in olive oil) and toast with jam.  So, it was a splurge, but only the extra egg was outside my plan.  Had a lunch meeting were pizza was served, with lots of veggies on top.  I notice I'm eating quite a bit of bread, that is not fashionable now, but always seems to agree with me alright.  But, I'm not eating as many servings of fruit as called for. Need to get to the grocery store to stock up on fruit options and salad fixings.

I'm heading to a yoga retreat at the Kripalu center, to learn about integrated weight loss.  Just signed up for a total body skin treatment in addition.  Kind of reminds me of my jiggly bits, but at least they will be clean and shiny!