Gemini68 added an entry about lose weight : For the very first time I put forth the some real effort to try to get control over my eating. I know I went a little drastic in the beginning and probably limited my calorie intake to less than 500/aday. I think I felt desperate to take some control over myself. To take food off the front burner of my life. I lost 11 lbs within 3 weeks which really felt good. I felt energized, just I always hear. For the first time in my life I bought a scale after hearing it suggested on a tv news show to help monitor weight gain better. I realized the truth in that since I had found many times after going for a bi yearly doctor’s visit I had gained 15 lbs since the last visit. I find myself watching stuff like FIT TV now no longer feeling embarassed but interested. I have gotten some compliments and that feels good that my loss is being noticed. Sex is even better. More energy. Greater sex. I will admit there have been days where I went for it. I ate whatever I felt I wanted. I promised myself at least 1 day out of the week to do it, but found myself on a weekend of celebrations and activites, which equated to eating. ALOT . I decided to treat myself to McDonalds on this one day. Never really big on Mickey D but I love that orange drink. (If it came out the faucets, Id never leave the house) Well..instead of JUST getting that I also go a double cheeseburger. It was only 99 cents I thought, and it cant be as bad as if I went to Wendys (my fav) and got their double burger. When I first bit into it the first thing I noticed was the grease and the salt. I felt it hit my stomach and I suddenly felt tired and cranky. Yes..cranky. I notice now, when I eat “bad” foods..it affects my mood. So, no more of that. I am just trying to stay focused and keep things as simple as possible so I wont give up. To anybody out there doing the same..I raise my hand in unity and wish you all the best.