Journaling Does work

I have been in a stall for about two months. I vowed to return to some of the habits that was helping me get the success I desired.
Journaling is a pain, it takes time and it causes you to chose to say no when you really just want to cheat.

I am down to one of my many goals, ( I had several along the way. Lets say I am down to about 1968, my college weight and a weight that I thought to myself was "pudgy" compared to my High School weight.

This is also my original goal weight, which I lowered after hearing the term "One-derland." So I will continue to journal and seek what I am defining as success for myself.

My two goals ahead are size 36 pant and 199. I mean why not have a goal. I decided before surgery that I will always have to fight my now 50 year habit of using food for emotional stability. My whole pitch to myself is If you will have to battle this demon, why not fight it at a more healthy weight?

I do love living without insulin,

I like what you said, Paul.  That is a great attitude.

"If you will have to battle this deman, why not fight it at a more healthy weight?"

Congratulations on your journaling.  You did yourself a service and it paid off.  THAT is what a reward is...not the food we choose to treat our selves with...speaking from experience with that treat thing.

I'm so proud of you, Paul.  Good job!

That's awesome, Paul - good for you!  Maybe I should try that myself, journaling?  Coming into the Holiday season, I know the temptations will be excessive, and I sincerely want to see ONEDERLAND myself before I leave on my trip come February.  I've always loved writing, and used to keep several journals - for my kids, for my own personal thoughts and issues...  I haven't touched one in a very long time.  Thanks for the inspiration! 

And you're right, living without insulin ROCKS!!!      I've been100% off all diabetic meds for over two and a half years - every time my PCP does another A1c, he rolls his eyes and says  "I really don't think we need to bother with this anymore, but technically, I have to."  I don't mind - getting stuck for a blood draw every 6 months to reinforce all the things I'm doing right, beats the hell out of sticking myself 5-6 times a day!

Thank you for your response. I use an online site for journaling because I can set a goal calorie and I balance exercise/work against my food intake. So if I want to indulge a bit, I better be offsetting it with calorie burn. It has helped me keep things in perspective. 

Good Job Paul,  Keep up the great work!!!!  Journaling does suck but it does work.........YAY for you.......