My TOM ended the other day and getting on the scale this am I am down
a pound, which is fantastic to me! The past month, we have had house
guests consisting of assorted family members coming and going. This
coming weekend I am looking forward to getting back to regular life
with hubby and dog!

The happiest thing for me is that I really stuck with my WOE while
people were here and I indulged pleny, I just ate small amounts and
sensibly. Consequently I did not gain a lb while people were here and
I actually kept losing. We ate out plenty last week and I found it not
at all difficult. My head is in a different space now and I am totally
integrated in my new WOL. I feel like I have always eaten this way. No
big deal. I am looking forward to maintenance (I know, cart ahead of
the horse) because I know that I will not fail. I am different now!

I don't notice better health or increased vitality, as I never had bad
health before, but I did notice a change in my TOM, much more
manageable. I have done some reading and I *think* this means my body
is adjusting my hormones, rather than my fat cells dictating hormone
levels.

My mini goal is 160 by 10/31/04, and I think perhaps I could attain it
before then, though I am still holding that date for now. As it draws
nearer, I may adjust that down and change my second goal, which is 150
by 12/31/04 to a different date as well. For now all stands as is and
I am pleased with progress so far.

Overall I am thrilled to have ASD in my life and to feel the support
from everyone. Thank you all!

Ally
212/185/160