I haven't blogged in awhile, but things are going great with the program.  I am in the middle of week 2 and finding that the foods are much better than I thought they would be.  I am on the diabetic program, and they have me eating all day it seems.  I know this is what my doctor had recommended..many small meals throughout the day, but I never really followed that advice very well.  Obviously, since here I am needing NS to aid me in this weight loss!

I have also been walking every morning.  It feels pretty good to get out there and breathe the fresh air.  I mentioned in an earlier post that I tend to prefer being housebound.  I don't think it is actual agoraphobia, but I am out of my comfort zone when I leave the security of home.  I really do think it's based more on my weight than on a fear in general.  But anyway, making myself walk the dog makes a nice "reason" to be out there and being seen.  I do know this will help me broaden my comfort zone a bit.  I am working on gaining that confidence.

I have found so many helpful and creative recipe ideas on the discussion boards.  I like the idea of jazzing up an entree a bit to make it #1 larger, and #2 a bit more flavorful.  I haven't felt deprived at all.  Today I had the creamy caesar salad for lunch.  I didn't think it would taste good (ever the skeptic) but it was wonderful.  The only thing I have found that I really disliked was the Split Pea Soup...but am hoping there is some recipe out there that can transform that one.  At least, so I can use the one that is left in my pantry.  :)