Gooder and Gooder

Today is exactly 1 month from my surgery date and I am down 26 pounds. I weigh 278 and honestly haven't been here in at least 3 years maybe longer. I know how ridiculous this sounds but if I had known losing 26 pounds made you feel this good I would have done it a lot sooner (as if I could). What I do realize is that for me it was at the right time and for the right reasons. Christmas was wonderful. I ate a little of everything (very little) and stopped. I couldn't believe that. I stopped not because I was sick but because my body just said enough and I LISTENED. For the first time in my life I am understanding what satisfied means and not just finishing because it tastes so good. Food is not constantly on my mind. I get my occasional fix from Italian Ice 130 calories each but Protein drinks (Naked Brand) has really been my lifesaver. I'm so glad I did this. Thank God for the Band.