A Carnival, A Block Party, A Backyard Brunch And A B-BQue.

I attended all of the above functions in one weekend and still lost 3 more pounds! This makes a total of 55 lbs.  230 (Day of surgery March 19th)                                                  -175  (Current weight)                                                  ---------                                                      55  ( Pounds lost) Not only would I have maybe gone to only one last year ..... I would have had a lousy time going. I had such a good time this past weekend. I'm not saying it was easy this weekend. I still struggle with what food used to taste like. It has not become second nature to me even in the honeymoon phase with a limited appetite....'cause I remember the taste very well. Yes, the weight/inches loss keeps me happy, but  every so often I get a wistfulness for foods that absolutely can no longer be a part of my life...not even in moderation because I don't know how. It is certainly an accomplishment to pass  bad choices up and such a sense of empowerment for the first time in a long, long, long time. (Aside from cigarette quit.) This past weekend I really had an awakening as to just how addicted to food I am. What a connection....it really frightens me to see this as clear as day. Soooooooooo this tells me that I will forever have to be vigilant if I don't want to return from where I came from. I CAN DO THIS. The best part of all of this is how physically g o o d I feel. The weight loss is just the extra bonus and that is how I like to view this  little "trip" that I'm taking. I know, I know, I know guys, that I'm weird. Thanks for listening.  Take Care~~ Diane

Awwwwwwwwwwwww!  How awesome that is, Diane!!!  I know the feeling about getting out and doing things in public...AND HAVING FUN!!!  I hibernated for 9 years!!!  Now I like to step out the door with pride!  Congrats sweetie!  Keep up the awesome work! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Congrats, My Friend!!!! Every day has it's own challenges; but you are certainly rising to the challenge. I'm so glad that you feel good about your accomplishments; you should---you're awesome!!! P.S. Love to Pupster!!!! 

HOW EXCITING FOR YOU.  AND YOU STILL LOST.  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Keep up the good work!

Wow Diane! Epiphanies are good teachers, especially when you're paying attention to the lessons they try to teach us. And thank ou for sharing it because so many of us are right there with you. I have a 50th anniversary bash, a picnic and bonfire to attend next weekend and am going to 2 late, and skipping one altogether, partly because I will still be on liquids and do not want to be obvious or the center of attention or conversation, and parly because I am just not ready to tempt fate yet. I'm sure it's a battle most of us will have to wage for a very long time, maybe the rest of our lives. I salute you, Girl! You did GREAT!