Some people

need to learn when to shut up.  I'm one of them.  However, this isn't about what I said.

After church, I took my baby outside to piddle/poop.  I don't like him going to one section of our property because (1) I can't see him and (2) I'm afraid he'll take off around the corner barking at the people behind us.  Anyway, as I walk around the truck to keep an eye on Duke, my neighbor to the north hollers over that I'm looking good.  Personally, although my pants are looser, I don't think it appears that I lost weight.  I thanked her because it is nice to have someone notice.  She asked what I am doing to lose weight and if I was taking Ster's ritalin.  I laughed and said no, I'm not taking his ritalin - I'm watching what I eat.

And here it comes.

J:  Well, that will only get you so far.

Wow.  One, does she think I'm stupid enough to think that I'll lose 50 pounds just by cutting back?  Two, keep your mouth shut!  I didn't gain 65 pounds overnight.  I spent 12 years working on getting fat and I'm sure it'll take me a little bit to lose the weight.  It won't happen overnight.  I have got to start somewhere - and by cutting back I'm made an effort.  Next step is to start and keep up on exercising.