My how time flies....

I can't believe it has been a month since I posted anything. I hate that and I know I'll regret not having the posts to look back at after my journey, but life just gets in the way. The good news is I am down 35 pounds and I have made it through my first term of classes, fighting with my boss to stay in school and I am mostly through my busiest season at work.

Since the slip, I have definately cheated more - but the cheats have been very controlled and thoughtful. This time last year I was gaining weight instead of losing it and even though I haven't been perfect, I am proud of myself for what I have accomplished through this tremendously busy and stressful time. I too have realized, like Myla that I do better if food is not in sight because as soon as I feel stressed or overwhelmed the sight of food triggers my desire to eat, even if I'm not hungry.

I have reached some milestones recently that I wouldn't have believed 2 months ago- my suits I bought 2 years ago now fit and so I have gained back my wardrobe of suits - I wore a size 10 skirt yesterday, even though I'm really a 12 - I am less than 4 pounds away from my lowest weight since I was 15 - I am getting compliment

s from people I barely know and didn't realize would even notice me - I am growing more confident about my ability to control my eating behavoirs - and most of all, I believe in me and that feels incredible!!!

I promise myself to write more in the coming weeks, there are some more insights I'd like to remember - I just wish I could add a few hours to each day!