This week I went from 199 lbs to 198.5 lbs; so , I am another ½ lb closer to my goal weight. It is like pulling teeth to get me to lose a pound; however, I am still sticking with it and am still losing!! I know I have a few barriers to break that will definitely aide me in this journey; I am working on those and hope that by breaking them down, the weight will start to melt off quicker!!

Last week was my grandmother’s 90^th birthday and we celebrated her birthday by having a big party at a place with a buffet. Battling the buffet was definitely challenging, but I told my husband that if he saw me near the dessert table, that he was to slap my hands and say ‘Step away from the dessert’s!” He gladly agreed and was up to the challenge of finding healthy foods and keeping my calories down. I have to honestly say, I ate one plate of salad and fruit, and got one more plate with two roasted turkey breasts (yum, yum). I did very well and did not eat dessert or rolls or anything that I felt was worth the calories. You know what, I survived and am alive to tell my story; I actually came away feeling very satisfied and feeling good about myself and my efforts to battle the buffet!