Wow 5lb - amazing!! Also, just notices your list of holidays at the bottom of your sig.... amazing! I am deserate to go to Cuba! Is that all part of one trip?
I went backpacking for 3 months a few years ago - went to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines and Singapore. Then went around 12 countries in mainly Eastern Europe last Summer.
It is a great motivation for you! I remember a few moments when I was away both times where my weight made things difficult or uncomfortable, and so I am looking forward to going travelling next time as a slim girl!
Lost another 8lbs this last two weeks - so now I've lost 44 lbs altogether since starting 30th April. Still a long journey ahead of me... but I'm on my way.