19 weeks post-op and NSVs

Yesterday was 19 weeks post-op, and the big news this week was the scale: I lost 4.8 pounds for a total of 64 down from my highest, 48 since surgery. 

Fitness

My fitness journey continues: I did my second full-hour session with my trainer, Paul and I did a jogging lap around the empty side parking lot on our way to do cardio (a new habit?), and I bought a heart-rate monitor. My (virtual) fitness buddies recommended the Polar FT4; another friend recommended the FT7. I chose the FT7 because it has a few more features but honestly because I preferred the color choices. 

The FT7 has a chest band and a watch. The first time I used it, I learned something interesting: I'm happiest working out a little below my target heart rate. The monitor helps me push harder without pushing too hard. 

NSVs

I had a few good NSVs this week.
* A few years ago, I bought a pair of shoes from DanskoOutlet.com. They were too tight and have been sitting under my bed. I tried them on this week, and they fit perfectly!
* In BJs this afternoon, I dared to walk through the clothing section. I've been searching for plain V-neck t-shirts, which they had. I bought three XL shirts, thinking they'd be too small — but I think they fit. My husband says they do, so I guess they do... but I've been in plus sizes for so many years that I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around fitting in regular sizes.
* I dropped off my BJs purchases at home, changed and went to the gym. This is huge because normally once I'm home, I don't leave again. I was really dragging and cut myself a break on my workout; I did 10 minutes on the elliptical at target heart rate, 10 minutes on the treadmill at target heart rate, and then 20 minutes slower on the treadmill (instead of 25 at target heart rate). But I got to the gym and did some cardio, so it's a win.