Update

I wanted to title this post "long time no talk" - but that definitely wouldn't work seeing that I've done that a few times already. Many of you have come to me asking why I haven't been posting. To be quite honest, I haven't had the mental capacity lately and my heart isn't all there for it. BUT - if you ask me, that's just an excuse. So, here I sit telling you (again) that I am going to try harder this week to make this blog more of a priority. I am also going to try to not let things I can't control get to me and take my focus away.

Speaking of focus, I got this book from the library yesterday called "shrink yourself". I happened upon it by chance. It is written by a famous psychologist and he talks about the devastating effects of emotional eating and how to break those bonds. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Last but not least - the weekly update. I am up one pound (just confirmation of my struggles) and Pete is down 2.5 pounds. I think his total lost since January is somewhere around 25 to 30 pounds which makes me so proud. Not to mention - he's getting hotter by the day! He has been my rock and what has kept me somewhat on track. With all the chaos and stress at work all I've wanted to do is come home and eat my way to relaxation and happiness. Thank God he hasn't let that happen. I'm so blessed to have him as my partner in getting healthy.

I just want to thank all of the regular readers of this blog who stay with me even when my posts lag. You stopping me in the hall or calling or emailing to ask why I am not making posts on a regular basis really does help hold me accountable and keep me on track. I kind of feel that old saying "it takes a village to raise a child" is playing out here. Only this time it is "it takes a village to help this girl reach her goals". And a lot of time & patience! I am truly appreciative of everyone's help and support.