42 Down and Counting....

I'm thinking it's time to start a blog! I haven't written much about my journey and haven't held myself accountable. I was away on vacation this week and had much time to reflect on my successes and my challenges with the band.

I'll have to say that first chunk of weight came off easy. Without effort. And I look back now and realize that I was at 40 lbs gone 2 months ago! Considering that is only a third of what I need to achieve it's apparent that I need to get to work.

I have not changed my eating habits. I still snack at night. I skip meals and then load up on sugary carbs when I have a crash. I eat ALOT of fried food, takeout food. And the most dangerous this is I kind of feel bulimic by the number of times I eat until I puke.

So I did loads of reading on knowing when you are full. I did lots of reading to find out about protein that I can eat as I have too much difficulty with steak and pork chops which are the staple around here.

I restocked my cupboards with good foods for me. I started a fatsecret journal. I plan my meals in advance of eating them. I focus on feeling full when I'm eating and concentrate on chewing, smaller bites and enjoying the taste.

Watch me as I go....