July 19, 2011: The Grices Return to Houston

Medifast Status: Day 78, Down ~37.5lbs We got up this morning early and unloaded our stuff from the U-Haul trailer and then loaded the trailer back up again.  It is crazy hot here so that was no fun.  Francesca pulled the truck and trailer around the back of the house in the alley and we …

July 18, 2011: Back to Life in Texas

Medifast Status: Day 77, Down ~37.5lbs We had only just arrived in Texas around three this morning.  No one was looking forward to getting up today.  The Grices decided that they would stay in Carrollton with us all day today and return to Houston tomorrow so that they could relax for a bit. I weighed …

July 17, 2011: Picking Up Again in Indiana

Medifast Status: Day 76, Down ~38.5lbs I woke up on my own pretty early this morning.  We are in Terre Haute, Indiana.  Nowhere near as far along the route as we had hoped that we would be by this morning.  I had originally been hoping that we would be in Missouri or, at least, central …

July 16, 2011: Beginning the Drive Back

Medifast Status: Day 75, Down ~38.5lbs We got up and showered this morning and were more or less ready when the Toccos arrived with the truck and trailer.  Dominica’s parents drove out with Francesca so that she would not have to be alone with all of the kids while driving.  It took about an hour …

July 15, 2011: Last Day in New York

Medifast Status: Day 74, Down ~38.5lbs Today is our last day in New York, probably for the rest of 2011.  Sounds weird when you say it like that.  Dad is planning on coming down to Texas again sometime soon and Dominica is contemplating another trip to New York without me – but she also wants …