Hi all.
I had a tiny fill today, but I know something is different. Maybe this will be the sweet spot.

On the hunger front I'm actually fine. I make it between meals without getting unusually hungry. My problem is portion. I eat out a lot (work + it's just DH & I for dinner) EVERYTHING looks so good on the menu. I try to keep it to appetizer portion but even those can be large. Plus I'm talking while Im eating and before I know it everything on the plate is gone....

ajoneen

I have recommitted myself.
I have an exercise focus. I found a Duathlon (Duathlon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) in my area on Oct 19th.
I'm journaling my food . Got to keep a handle on intake.
I'm seeing the Dr. on the 9/19, possibly for another fill.

Im taking an opportunity to do some volunteer work. Horse therapy. Once a week.

I've stated to donate platelets again.

Yes life is good.

ajoneen

I knew losing weight would mean my skin would become loose. I was not prepared for the resulting sounds that came with it.

I am disgusted by what I hear when I'm working out. The skin of my stomach is slapping against itself. Today my trainer asked if the noise he was hearing was from my knee. Was it popping? I said yes, finished the session and almost ran out of the gym. I was so embarrassed.

I want to cry, but I know exercise is the only was to get rid of the weight....

ajoneen

All my planning for the cruise was for not. I actually gained 7 pounds. Good news is that I have also lost it. (I think a lot of the pounds were water weight from traveling) So Im back to pre vacation weight.

I also returned with a cold(explains the weight loss). So working with the trainer is out until Friday.

I think I will go have some soup.

ajoneen

I leave Saturday for my cruise to Bermuda.(this is the trip my wonder DH surprised me with for all my hard work with the band) I'm packed and ready. I absolutely LOVE cruises. Bonus it departs from a port only 40 minutes away, so no airport nightmares.
I've packed work out clothes, running shoes, couch 2 5k podcasts and signed up for two rather active land excursions. A mountain biking tour of the island and a kayak tour of the sea coast. So I think I will be staying on track with...

ajoneen