checking in roughly 2 weeks later

still losing slowly -- down another 7 pounds -- total of 29 pounds down from my absolute peak

I am pleased but still cautious --- I have started bringing in more roughage, but I try to mix in some avocado slices and use olive oil rather than commercial dressings -- just to keep the natural fat intake up.

I had some chocolate last night , but other than that - have been avoiding the sugars and grains with the exception of the before mentioned couple of beers a night .

I've mentally committed myself to dropping the beer and cheese consumption if I ever reach a sticking point, but so far so good . Still eating plenty of bananas as well, which contain a lot of sugar

A big weakness for me was pizza and pasta --- I still don't want to be tempted with that either --

Oddly enough i'm just not as hungry as I used to be when I incorporated a lot more sugars and grains in the diet ------ which makes me think that although I have an occasional large meal, overall I think my daily calorie consumption, even with cheese and beers , is lower than previously

But getting below 300 now looks do-able --- once this happens , i'll set my sights on 275. It seems more attainable to break this up into 25 pound increments rather than focusing on my long term goal weight