Two pounds down, thirteen to go to my first mini-goal. There is a lot of new research now that says that one third of Americans are overweight and that one third are obese. Wow. What an epidemic. The study also says that the chief casues are soda, larger servings and super-sizing. Also that we are in a bigger hurry and that much more likely to eat fast food. But doesn't that study seem like it's blaming everybody but the eater? Yes, the servings may be larger but you don't have to eat it all. Yes, there are jumbo sized cups of soda available, but we can get the diet version or water. Yes, super-sizing is available, but we don't have to get that size.Yes, we are all in a hurry - but there are other options besides McDonalds. The study also talked about how much more readily availalble food is - on every corner, in every office building. Yes, food is everywhere. But no one is twisting our arms and forcing us to eat it. So although I found the numbers clearly disturbing with 2/3 of the population either overweight or obese, I did not find the reasons for that compelling. I don't need a study full of excuses - I'm perfectly capable of making up my own excuses!

Eating well today - small meals. Feeling great. Following the plan.