Update

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I'm finding my toughest challenge is to avoid stress eating. I'm over calories for today but I have them set lower so I'm not too bad. I can't tell you how much having you all out there helps me. I finally feel like I can talk to people who understand how difficult it is to lose a significant amount of weight and who want for themselves what I want for myself - support without judgment. I know some days are going to be more difficult and when my hip hurts enough to bring me to tears, my "old brain" says eat something, it will make you feel better. My "new brain" isn't always loud enough or strong enough to talk over the "old brain" so I start feeling sorry for myself and the downward spiral into being depressed begins and it seems so daunting. I'm really buoyed by your comments and support. Thank you. I hope I can return the favor.