I needed to take a break for a while. It’s been about 2 weeks since my last post and I’ve missed you guys. I never thought opening up and baring my soul would take so much out of me. With the challenge being over and having some time to reflect, I wanted to come back and let everyone know I’m doing great. I crossed the 60 pound mark and I’ve never felt better! Although I haven’t posted for a bit, I have been reading blogs and cruising the NS site.

Easter dinner couldn’t have gone any better! I was a bit disappointed at Christmas, the last time my whole family got together. I received some comments and pats on the back about how good I looked. With another three months gone by, the relatives that didn’t say anything last time were the first to say something this time.

I’m normally the first one to arrive and one of the last to leave for family functions. I was fashionably late for dinner this time. I was running late because I couldn’t find any pants that fit me. Most of the pants I have need to be cinched in the back and hang off me like I’m wearing Jared’s pants from the Subway commercials! When I walked into my parent’s house it was packed. I took off my baggy coat and revealed my new “look” to the family. “Holy crap Roc! Look at you! WOW” I smiled from ear to ear knowing my hard work was finally paying off. I look noticeably different since the last time most of my family has seen me!

The rest of the night I sat at the sign up table taking contact information for NS. Just kidding! I did talk a lot about the program and how it has changed my life and my perception of food. Everyone watched as I ate dinner, what choices I made, how fast I ate and when it was time to push my plate away with satisfaction. I had no room for dessert or second helpings. I’ve been training myself long enough not to be tempted with cookies and cakes. I certainly didn’t have to mentally prepare myself for what I was going to eat, I could just show up and enjoy the company of my family and friends. What a GREAT feeling!