I'm pretty proud of myself :) I'm trying really hard to remember that I can still have treats, I just have to be rational about them: have fajitas, but just one order, no extras -- because if I get a double order, they'll be there. Or have an apple or banana instead of chips and cheese dip. Sit at the table, not in front of the TV.

I've heard that doing that representation thing like you're talking about, with weights, works really well. I might try that -- though I have a long way to go before I'm in any condition to try and do stairs with the weight 'back on'. Heh.