I was going through my handy dandy book of quotes while preparing for my talk. I found two quotes, one said "Obesity is proof that God does not help those who help themselves and help themselves and help themselves." I remember when I found that quote, it was 10 years ago while I was working at Jacob Lake. Now mind you, I have always been heavy - the quote is actually quite offensive, but it reminds me of the opposite. God loves each of us, and will help us if we ask. But he generally doesn't defy the laws of nature, if it goes in your mouth, it's going to find a home somewhere....

The other quote I found said, "Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength."

This week ended up being just a bit easier than the last, no birthday parties with yummy treats - and Mike, Grace and I shared a peppermint chocolate chip shake instead of buying two like we normally would (baby steps...) Well the scale was positive, down 2.6!!! It was a good feeling!

So, this week before Thanksgiving - hopefully this will be another losing week, and then the following week I would just like to maintain... I'm not going to deny myself Thanksgiving dinner, dead turkey soup or pecan pie....

Good luck to you and me!