So good news….I’ve lost 25 pounds of the most unhappiest weight in my life. Spurred on by a near constant twisting in my gut, nausea and lump of stone in my belly I am trimmer and fitter. I have also been walking almost every day, cutting calories and am using this bout of depression and anxiety to change old habits. I guess this is what is meant by unintended benefit. Not the greatest diet but it seems to be working. I’m so fat that no one has noticed but I feel better and can tie my shoes again. Even shimmied into a smaller size of jeans this morning. My goal is to be back in Size 14 for shopping for a dress to wear to my friend’s son’s wedding and my high school reunion. If I stay depressed and sad I might just make i t.