Today was a 1650 calorie day and I did it. I tried plain oatmeal for breakfast and once I had 3 bites I couldn't eat anymore. So I only counted it for 40 calories. I was busy all morning and only had 15 minutes for lunch so I had a lean cuisine meal for lunch---cheese, mushrooms and a bit of steak on grilled bread(300). I also treated myself to a milky way(260)--those end of the month cravings hit today. For dinner I had a rib, some pasta and green beans(525). I had some chips after dinner(to end my cravings for the day). I ate a total of 1525 today, which is about 125 under, but I am full and can't eat anymore. I may have a hot chocolate later which would be 80 and put me at 1610, but I am not sure.

I exercised with the pilates this morning. I liked the work out and it felt good. When I got home form work though, I felt that I wanted to walk so once I played with the kids for a while I got in 30min. on the treadmill. It felt good. I will walk again tomorrow morning, but I figure a bonus round can't hurt. My foot is feeling good with this weather so I took advantage of that.

I wore my new suit today and felt good in it. Tomorrow I am going to wear another new outfit. If my cramps would go away and the little bit of bloating I have would leave also, I would feel even better. Maybe tomorrow!!