I had to see a dietician through my insurance and she would give me goals that on the next meeting I had to show thru a journal what I was doiing and also lose at least a pound or two.
I have to fight my urge for diet pepsi at least a couple times a week. I have had a sip of someones once in awhile when it gets too bad, but haven't had any beer yet...not too big of a beer drinker though.
Since the surgery I have been buying most of my clothes at Ross (good price, good quality). I also check out clearance racks.....not worth paying full price for something that might only fit a few weeks.
I actually went to Sears tonight to look in the clearance section (not worth buying regular priced clothing) and decided instead of going to the plus size I went to the "regular size" and tried on a 16 pant and an xl shirt...pants fit great and shirt could even be a little big but works for me.