I've been gone FAR too long

But despite the scale OMG, things are going well. I'm not really stomping the streets looking for a new job - Mr. Man said no rush - think he's REALLY enjoying coming home to a happy wife, hot meals and a clean house!

And it's turned out to be a blessing to have this free time right now. We're throwing a birthday bash for my Mother-in-law's 80th next month
(isn't it amazing how having to face family members you haven't seen in a while REALLY pushes you to eat better???) - and though the family is fairly ok, they really do not have a grasp of details, so I've taken on the 'task' and am having a great time putting it all together.

In terms of my eating, I've taken the time to stock the frig & freezers with good LC options. Thankfully I've all Dana Carpenter's books, so I've been able to really make some great meals.

I've totally given up on Weight Watchers, they were good for while I could hang with their program, - but I canNOT live my life constantly weighing every bite of food. I did it for a year, glad I did, learned a lot . . . but at close to $40.00 a month - well, that's money that can go towards gas!!! ($4.53 plus a gallon here - gaaaaads!)

It feels SO great to be back to losing and to be active here again!!