Thanks, all, for your lovely and caring encouragement. Couldn't go on
without your help!

Michelle, I did do something today which took my mind off food - I visited
an employment agency! It's been a little over a year since I was last
employed, the company lost a major government contract and withered away.
Anyhow, I think I need to be back in the job market so I made an
appointment.

My goodness, times have changed! I won't go into all the paperwork and
other documentation they now go through, but I was amazed at a little
100-question quiz I was required to take. All multiple choice, and all
having to do with drug usage, theft and rage! Questions like:

When a coworker says something really degrading to you, would you hit him in
the face:
A. Never.
B. Seldom.
C. Often.
D. All the time.

In the past two years, not counting pads of paper and pens, how much value
would you estimate you've stolen from your employer?
A. Over $1000.
B. Over $500.
C. Over $250
D. Less than $250.

How likely are you to come to work under the influence of drugs?
A. Highly likely.
B. Very likely.
C. Likely.
D. Not likely.

Wow! Later, in the one-on-one interview, I was asked to describe myself. I
made mention of the test and said "I'm a saint!"
--
Dewolla Stepon
268/228.3/199
154 at age 28
280 at age 53

"Dewolla Stepon" wrote in message
news:yw9hc.174794$K91.440037@attbi_s02...
Here it is, Tuesday, my weigh-in and accountability day. Fourteen weeks
on
the diet and down to a new low - 228.3! This is the lowest I've weighed
in
about seven years.

This past week has been rough, and even though I've lost each week the
rate
of loss has flattened out. One pound loss this week, roughly two pounds
the
week before, compared to the previous 12 week's average of 3 pounds per
week. I'll admit I got lazy and fell back into some old habits, and for
some reason I have been just ravenous lately. A contributing factor has
been the weather. Early last week it was beautiful outside, warm and
sunny,
and I did a lot of yard work. Kept me out of the kitchen! For the past
few
days its been gloomy and I've had to stay indoors with the food. I'm
weak.

Ah, but this is a new week. New resolve, new opportunities. Back to the
basics!
--
Dewolla Stepon
268/228.3/199
154 at age 28
280 at age 53