A PLEASANT SURPRISE!

Against my better judgment I decided to get on the scale today.  Not only am I down from the few pounds I had put on last week, but I'm also lower than my 13.5 pound weight loss.  I lost another 1.5 pounds, putting me at 197..and at a 15 pound weight loss!!!
Yes, I ate foods I should not have last week, but I also ate right a lot of the time, too.  I've also made huge gains mentally, which are helping on this journey.  I think the biggest thing is that I am not beating myself up and giving up, when I mess up.  I'm also really trying to look at history and not repeat the same patterns.  I'm am by no means perfect with this new process, but I'm getting better at it.  The other thing I'm trying to do is get rid of some of the stress on my body.  I can't get rid of the external stress surrounding me (which is everything that encompasses taking care of  and being concerned about  my little family), but I can do thing to help reduce the stress in my body, such as getting enough sleep, taking my vitamins/supplements, and of course, eating right. 
I haven't had any sugar since Monday (if you're new to this blog then you should know that sugar is my vice) and I've been back on track with my diet.  Yay me!