Ok, so I decided to start blogging this incredible journey. I was banded July 28, 2008 (my birthday present to myself). I started off so motivated and quickly (within 4-5 months) dropped 40 pounds. Then it happened, christmas. I am a caterer (on the side, I work for Child support services by day), I love to cook, we started having cookie exchanges at work. Yes, I participated. I was fooling myself into thinking that as long as I made good food choices and kept going to the gym, then I could also have dessetrt! Crazy, yeah I know. So long story short, that's what I was doing, eating right during my meals, but still having dessert EVERYDAY.

Needless to say my weight loss came to a halt, at my own hands. I see why they make you see a therapist.

Thankfully, I haven't gained any weight, but I haven't lost any. Now, I'm back on the right track. I have done away with all those sugary desserts. I'm down 8 pounds and feeling great..

Hope this helps someone on their journey

Thanks Diva - that would most likely be me snacking on the sweets. Thanks for the warning and congrats on the weight loss. Keep it up. - Lauraq