Yes, I know all about those feeding/filling holes habit. I know it all too well, I'm afraid. I can remember my excessive eating back in 7th or 8th grade, but I don't know why it did it. Now, I know that I'm an emotional eater.
40 pounds, that's not too bad, compared to where I started out. But, YOU CAN DO IT!! It can be done. There will be plenty of ups and downs, highs and lows. But the ups and highs will definitely out-weigh the downs and lows. You won't think so at first, but once you go through them, you will understand.
Day 1....CHARGE!!
I'll be here to cheer you on,
Midge