Building momentum, feeling invigorated . and avoiding the backlash of poor results. Hi All you beautiful bloggers out there! Now there is one little glitch . when I do bust my ass and say no and make good decisions . and gain 5 POUNDS! And I ran for some ice cream . Hello period hello bloat - go to hell.

This is my journey from a junk food junkie to a healthier lifestyle. Why did I get banded? That is the question that I have been asking myself for the past few weeks. I have not done jack as far as what I am supposed to be doing. I am exactly where I was in January. It is now August 1.

Monday, July 25, 2011. Rinse the quinoa in cold water and drain. Put the quinoa in a large covered saucepan and add chicken stock. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Bake at 350 for about an hour. This makes enough for a 9x13 dish. Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

Monday, October 8, 2012. I think I am finally getting out of my post vacation blues. I realized that once I got home, I literally only took 10 pictures and half of those were self portraits! I just wanted to say how great it was to see everyone again and for the first time. I loved that we had some very sweet mother daughter teams come this year too. Here are a few of my pics! Wearing Dawnyas glasses at the airport while waiting for linda. Thanks Gilly! Thursday, July 26, 2012.

Gosh it is ages since I updated. Sorry to see some of my favourite bloggers have gone private - A Brand New Roo? .

Thursday, November 26, 2009. This Morning I got up early and went to the track to walk. Take Care All And Have A Great Thanksgiving Day! Wednesday, November 25, 2009. I want to wish everybody a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your families and the time you have with them. Monday, November 23, 2009.

Thursday, April 28, 2011. First of all my family and I are fine. The tornadoes went just north and south of where I live. However communities around the state are not, they are devastated by the tornadoes that ripped through the state. Tuscaloosa, where I was born, is completely torn apart and my heart goes out to those families. I watch the news and just cry. Please keep everyone in your prayers. Sunday, April 10, 2011. It has been almost a month since I have posted.

Monday, August 15, 2011. does not want me to unfill my band at all. wants it unfilled all the way right now. Snow days are the best .

Random thoughts on my life and my journey. Thursday, April 19, 2012. I had to come back here because I felt myself going backwards and I needed a reminder to get myself back on track. First of all, I want to say thank you for still following me even though I have not posted in a year. Now here goes all my updates. DAMMIT! I want to go back.

My psychiatrist recommended a specific outpatient program. I have a long list of questions to ask them when I call tomorrow. My main concern is about the role of .