This past week was particularly trying. When I got home I didn’t want to crawl into bed or the shower or even go shopping. The only thing that sounded even the least bit tempting was a bowl of my mom’s chili. Why do I want to turn to food to make me feel better? Is it because I sometimes feel like everything else is out of control and I can only control what I eat? The cool thing is that I can control what I eat � finally. I still choose to eat Medifast soups, shakes and bars because they taste yummy and are good for me.

I lost 40 pounds by making a change and have control of what I eat and ultimately, what I look like. I have increased my metabolism by eating within the first hour of waking up and then continuing to eat 5 more meals throughout the day. I’m losing weight by eating all day long! I never knew that I could do ANY of this.

You know how sometimes when you get into a relationship people “get comfortable” and start to gain weight? I even have been able to continue on my program with my new boyfriend (even though he has the worst sweet tooth).

I’ve finally decided that I can get rid of my old clothes…