Well it took forever to get back into the swing of things and ridding myself of some bad habits, but I have finally done away with the first 30lbs…again! It had been battle 1-2lbs at a time for the last couple of weeks and finally this morning I weighed in at 320 bringing my total loss back down after my long dosing of medication for my asthma.

I made two more critical changes that I hope are permanent over the weekend. I have given up drinking Alcohol and Caffeine. Alcohol is to be avoided on the Medifast Program and caffeine is allowed in limitation. Both were contributing in their own ways to my slow weight loss and overall unhealthy life style. I haven’t spoken too much about either but I have been a long time drinker and caffeine junkie. Even though I have been drinking diet soda for a couple of years now, the consumption of it seems to slow my weight loss dramatically. The alcohol obviously does the same thing.

I won’t lie, it was a rough weekend. I drank with friends on Friday night knowing that it would be the last time for a while or perhaps ever, so I had a bit too much. The next day while I was feeling gross, I decided to give up on caffeine as well. After all, why waste a whole Saturday and then be miserable on another day too? The absence of caffeine led to a late day migraine which was indescribably painful and blinding. But, I powered through it and this morning I can assure you that even though I have had little sleep (due to sick child) I’m up and moving without the assistance of caffeine.

I’m feeling better overall about my weight loss, my health and my general outlook. It is just a couple of more roadblocks to a healthy life and I feel as if more weight has been lifted. Today is a good day!