I weighed in today and I only lost .2 of a pound. I wish I had met my weekly goal, but I am grateful I was able to maintain what I've already lost.


I feel much better after a day away from the paint. I pushed through the circuit training yesterday and then got some extra exercise in during a trip to the pool. I woke up feeling mostly normal and the swelling in my face is gone.


My brother is battling cancer and he hasn't been able to be as active as he normally is lately. Instead, he has been keeping up with my journey and supporting me along the way. I will see him this weekend for the first time in months. It will be great to give him a hug and thank him in person for all of the encouragement he has offered while I struggled to get things under control again. He has also been a huge support while I came to grips with the fact I have something wrong mentally. I am so fortunate to have him in my life. I have been supporting him while he deals with his cancer diagnosis and it has been wonderful to grow closer during what has been the worst times of both of our lives. Silver linings help with the acceptance of everything.