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Well, I have lost 10 more pounds and some inches. Nicki is writing it all on the computer. I am ok with that. Every pound I lose is one less I have to worry about. Although I am really anxious to get it all off, I realize that doing it in a HEALTHY way is not the fast, nor easy way. I am not using pills, shots, fad diets, gimmicks or anything else that promises fast results. I am eating in a healthy way and exercising. It's the only thing that really works in the long run. There is no easy way out of obesity. Been there, done that. We only end up gaining it all back again and then some. I am visiting Ontario next month and for once, I am NOT worried that I will eat the wrong things. I am sticking to my healthy eating no matter where I go. My only indulgence every once in a while is Starbucks. It's my reward :) I think I am learning to be more gentle with myself. It's the only way I can stay focused on this long-term goal; that and setting smallish goals along the way. Rewards are important, too, especially non-food rewards like getting my hair cut or buying a book or having a manicure. It's important to treat myself well on the journey; to value myself as I am right now, even there are other people who question my value and my worth in whatever manner. No matter what happens to me, I will always try to maintain that attiude. I am valuable. I have much to offer and in many ways.