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Sometimes I have the opposite urge... "I am losing weight faster than I expected, so I can cheat a bit...." I guess we all react differently, but we all have the food demons to deal with.

I know....it will help me to prepare. I've already been preparing for nearly a year though. I've totally weaned myself off of any carbonated drinks, when I used to be addicted to diet cokes. I don't drink alcohol....except maybe once every six months or so. I don't really like the way it makes me feel. I only drink water now, but every now and then I'll have lemonade, and rarely, tea. I have found some protein drinks that I like, and I swap them for meals every now and then. The Premier Protein chocolate drinks are exceptionally good. I think my main problem right now is getting in any exercise. I had knee surgery in December, and my knees still bother me to the point where it is difficult to walk, much less walk any length of time. Swimming pools are not an option. I could join a local gym, but the motivation to go just isn't present. THAT is what I need to work on.

wow you are having to deal with so much!! but congratulations on many things, the baby (great news) and to standing up to such a loser! he sounds very manipulative and messed up i'm glad you've found a good man in don. keep writing!!

I'm looking forward to the rest of your story. Just the simple act of telling is liberating, isn't it?

thank you all! I have finally posted the next part and will begin working on part 8 as soon as possible!

Just wanted to say I really like your planning and listing out what you need to get done. I'm a big list maker too. It's so freeing to get all the "to-dos" out of my head and on paper to relieve a little stress and then start crossing them off one-by-one. Of course, one of my weaknesses is writing it down, then I forget to look at the list until I've missed something. So, I know what you mean about needing an assistant to make sure I keep the schedules or follow my to-do list. Best wishes to you! With all the things to do, the next three weeks will zoom by I'm sure!

I read your post today and left and am now back, I want to say something to brighten your day or change your perspective, but I don't know what to say. All of these things are important and you deserve to feel overwhelmed. I don't know when and I don't know how, but eventually things will work themselves out, or you will see how these things helped you grow, idk, I really wish you the best, and believe things will get better! Good luck and take care.

...and you have helped us. Thanks for sharing.

Preach it, girl!! There is a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt that I have always loved: "Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent." You are absolutely correct that the sleeve is just a tool. I don't feel ashamed for one second that I'm doing this, and I could not care less about somebody else judging me for it. Nobody can make me feel ashamed without me agreeing that there is something to feel ashamed about. There are things in my life that I'm not proud of, but this ain't one of them. Good for you for being proud!

AMEN SISTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY WORDS FROM THE VERY START....SAY IT LOUD .. I AM SLEEVED AND I M PROUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND BY NO MEANS IS IT THE EASY WAY OUT !!!!! HELL NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... AND WHOEVER THINKS THAT CAN KISS MY BIG BOOTY ( WHILE ITS BIG CAUSE ITS GONNA BE AN ITSY BITSY BOOTY SOON) LOL............MAY WE ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL AND HEALTHY JOURNEY !!!!!!!! MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL