Well said mjm, personally I would love a big weight loss but I am just so happy the weight is going down, but mostly I am happy because I no longer eat diet food that has little taste, leaves me hungry and is full of additives!, which just compounds my cravings.

When my husband got home last week, he said I looked really healthy, but over the last few days he says there is a much bigger change, my mood is more stable and in myself I appear much happier. I dont spend ages deciding what to wear and then get depressed just as we are about to go out because I am not happy with what I see in the mirror. And he is right, my mood swings have lessened and I feel more in control of all aspects of my life whereas before because I was so focused on diets that never worked, I was permantly miserable.

Valaber, I hope you are feeling better today, its horrible when you feel poorly, but hey what a star, you did not buy the cake, well done you. Have a big pat on the back.