I haven't been posting because most of my extra energy has been spent working out and staying on track and trying to keep myself distracted from thinking of food when it isn't time to be eating it. I have managed to stay on track and since Oct 21, have lost a total of 13.3lbs which is wonderful, but still at this point very fragile. I am a food addict, and getting straightened out is like quitting smoking or drinking. I hate the craving attacks I get, but am learning to stave them off with something like seaweed snacks or mushrooms with salt. They have few calories. Its a matter of substituting good food for the bad and the good food needs to taste good. We've been trying new things which is exciting and keeps things interesting. The exercizing has been going well, we've started walks in the park on some of the nicer non pool days. I am getting stronger physically, but sometimes the treadmill is scary. I am not very coordinated and when I try to increase speed, I feel like I am going to fall, I also notice that I tense up my upper body holding on and thus it gets sorer than my legs. Its just a matter of staying on. The cool thing is that even though it is a challenge, I can hold on for an hour. The music is inspiring.