Saturday, August 7th

I have only lost one pound again this week, so I'm at 77 lbs. Loss is really slow, so I must have hit a plateau, but that's okay. I went to Kohls today and hit the clearance rack and bought my first pair of size 20 pants! I bought 4 shirts that were 1x. I tried on several things, and some of the shirts I need a 2x in depending on the shirt. When I look in the mirror I am not sure I know that person looking back at me. I feel like I am starting to look half way decent, and it's very exciting. I did find a couple of blazers for winter at a yard sale this morning, size 16 from Talbot's. Obviously I can't wear them right now, but for $2 a piece I thought it was a bargain. I told Keith he has to go to work and stay there so I can buy some things. My mother-in-law has taken up several pairs of my pants for me and last week she sent some back she thought would be too small, but they fit perfect. She's having trouble keeping up with me. She's probably thankful I have hit a plateau!

Last night I took Krysta, Brittany and Breanna to the drive-in and usually when I go to the drive-in I love to eat the whole time. I had gotten some sugar free candy to take with me and I ate like four pieces of it, and didn't make me physically sick, but I just felt so awful, I really don't enjoy sweets any more. I had bought some "no sugar added" ice cream last week and for those of you who know me well, you'll be shocked to hear that I still have over half the container still in the freezer. Before surgery I would never have left ice cream in the freezer for more than a couple of days! Ever since the pizza made me sick on vacation, I just really don't enjoy eating pizza either. I really like this "new me". I am not bound by my love for food!

This has been a difficult week and I really had to concentrate hard not to "emotional eat". Some of you have heard that my oldest, best friend Mary was diagnosed with cancer a couple of weeks ago and she learned this week she has it in her lymph nodes as well as her lung. Thank God Mary is a fighter, and I am working very hard on being strong to cheer her on in this fight. Mary has been a cheerleader for me through this and I know I have to not let her down. If Mary can be strong in her fight against her cancer, I surely can be strong in my fight against my gluten! Love you Mary!