I had been putting off stepping on the scale the last 10 days. I had only exercised 2 times, been eating out too much, drinking way too much diet pepsi and felt very bloated due to "that time of the month" so I figured it was not going to be a pretty number.

Wow - I lost a few pounds and was happy to see 239 on the scale. It has been a long time since I have been in the 30's so it made my day. My goal it to be under 235 by the time I go to my annual doctor's visit the first week of January.

I seem to be losing weight everywhere but my waist. Maybe that will be the last to go. I have lots of clothes I can wear if I can get my waist down a few more inches. I actually don't feel so old anymore. It is amazing by losing the weight I have, I have more energy and don't put off doing things around the house.

I have been observing a woman at work who is battling an eating disorder - anorexia. She told me it has been a 14 year battle and how her relationship with food rules her life. I thought to myself - me too. Hopefully as I lose my weight and adjust my eating patterns, I will not let food rule my life any more.