OK, no drums necessary, but...

I officially lost six pounds so far! My appearance has not visibly changed yet but I already feel better.

Of course, very reasonable schedule helps -- for the past two weeks, I could go to the gym without feeling guilty that something is not getting done. I will need to be creative next semester in order to maintain the routine.

Paying attention to meals is another hurdle. I love salads and have a myriad of recipes; however, most of them are good only while just prepared. I will have to figure out a way to bring/buy healthy lunch next semester. Since I will not have ridiculously early morning classes (last semester, had 8:00 a.m. class in a location over one hour away from home -- had to leave no later than 6:30 a.m.!!!), breakfast should be manageable, too. As for dinner, only Wednesdays will be a challenge (have a night class), so I should be fine.

Last time I slimmed down to a comfortable size, I vowed not to gain even one pound. Yeah, yeah, yeah... Can I keep that vow this time? Will see, I guess...