Reporting in

As of this morning, I have lost 4 pounds since the Great Save Your Life speech of '07. Since we started the Great Slim Down, I am down 18 pounds.

I have reached one of those checkpoints where I need to realize my size has changed, and I don't need to buy clothes that are quite as large. Particularly slacks. I bought two pairs in my regular size, without a thought of trying them on, and both are loose on me, just about at the point of being miserably large. (boo hoo). Next payday I may actually try buying a smaller size, which will be a real landmark moment for me as I go down from plus size to regulars!

It is a bit hard to think that I'm right there at that milestone. I've been here before, and it's like climbing that first hill on a roller coaster. It's hard to get to the point where progress shows, and then ...

all of a sudden ...

WE'RE IN FOR A WILD RIDE ON THE WAY DOWN!!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

Oh, and my blood sugar levels are improving too!