my doctor says i had alot of water - that contributed
also, i reduced my caloric intake by two thirds - down to 1100-1200 per day
also, i was once inactive and now i make an effort to walk, climb stairs,
etc

i still find it so very difficult to walk without a purpose - yes i know my
health...but to walk to the post office has a built in purpose, like
something to get your mind off the fact you body hurts and your feet want to
turn around and go back home - a purpose

at 364lbs i really do not move around much by choice - this has had to be a
serious effort on my part.

this is only the second time i have ever dieted - it is very hard
i had never really paid attention to the number of food related commercials
on tv
and i know i need to get a hobby to keep me from sitting in front of the tv
but i am not alone in the house and i can HEAR those commercials and
envision the tasty stuff they speak of ;)
commercials never smelled so good
and i enjoy food, i really love it
i love cooking, entertaining, eating and socializing with food in the middle
of it all

i enjoy all of your support
thank you