Well hello there everyone - long time no see!!!

It has been 3 weeks since my last post (that sounds like I'm in confession!!)

I've been on a wonderful holiday in Khao Lak and Phuket Thailand. The weather was great, the resorts were amazing and I've come home feeling fully re-charged.

On my holiday, although I didn't over-eat, I definitely ate whatever I wanted and didn't think too much at all about the calories - except when it came to cocktails, I couldn't get it out of my head that I was consuming empty calories with no nutritional value.

I am so happy to report that I've returned home weighing exactly the same as when I left. I know the goal of this thing is to actually lose weight, but I have never ever in my life come home from a holiday without gaining weight. I really am so thrilled that I've managed to maintain it this time.

I even managed a few NSV's on my time away - particularly shopping in stores that I have never found anything in before that would fit my size - yipppeee!!!

My band definitely helped in this regard, it let me know whenever enough was enough, so I didn't try to put more food in than I could.

I'm now back on my usual eating plan and and feel so much happier and healthier for my time away.

I've attached some pictures for your viewing pleasure - I think the smile on my face says it all!!!

Wow! Sounds wonderful! The pictures are great. You look happy and healthy and beautiful ! Now I want a vacation !