First Bite Syndrome and 2lbs to go this month!

So my stuck episodes relate to two things that I really have to work on- 1. being toooo hungry/waiting too long to eat 2. Taking too big of a bite, not chewing well. In band talk this is called "first bite syndrome".

I do have it- I almost did it to myself again at dinner on Friday. So now, before I start eating I am trying to make a concious decision to take a small bite, chew, chew, chew some more, and THEN swallow. I have another fill coming up and I think I want to try to go from 1.6 cc to at least 2.0 I feel like I am close to my sweet spot, I just have to be very careful with the restriction I have (definitely more than I had prior to my first fill). I love it that I can stay satisfied for 4 hours (sometimes a little longer) eating small amts. of food- guess that is what has helped me loose 8 lbs in the month of August! I still have one day before my end of the month weigh in, so I hope I at least make it to 9. My goal right now is 10lbs per month.

I got my ipod, but it won't work! Doesn't even power on! gahh. Luckily the seller (ebay) was awesome and just refunded my money within minutes of getting my email about returning it. She said I didn't have to send it back to save me the postage cost since it is really dead. So I am on the search for another one so I can get going on my couch to 5k program. Might just have to break down and buy one from the store... I might try ebay one more time.

Wish me luck on my 2lbs and my ipod adventure!