Maria:

I so relate to what you say about lugging around the extra weight.  I try not to focus on how much I have to lose because I can be overwhelmed by that number!    Instead I take it in smaller increments - five or ten pounds- and make those numbers my goals.  I lose too slowly to think of how long it will take to get to the ultimate goal.  I was never good in math, but I do know that eventually it will all add up to 80, for me.

Looking at your menu, I wonder, do you get hungrier when you eat a banana without protein?  I know I would!  If that happens to you, maybe add a handful of nuts as well.  Protein with every snack and meal helps keep blood sugar even and without that spike, it's easier to lose weight.

I have been warned by both Dr. Rivard, the naturopath I see, and Scott, the personal trainer who works with me that I can expect to either stall or maybe even gain a few pounds as I am building muscle with the training I started.  Sigh!  I guess I'll have to pay more attention to how much better my clothes are fitting so I don't get too discouraged.  

Glad to see you back on track!  Just paying attention to your choices, you're bound to be making better ones.  Keep it up!

Cat