Ho Ho - OH NO.......

Weighing in today at 198.0 :-( Yep, that's a weight gain again......

Could it be? Yep, it's the Grinch that put on a few lbs. Oh well, look at it this way, I have been going down for so long, would it last. Nope, and I can go back to working really hard next week. Yep! I had my son's birthday, office parties, Christmas, New Years, more birthday parties all in these two weeks going by, than all the rest of the year. I have cheated a few times, but I've mostly stayed away from the really bad cheats. No egg nog or candies. I have had some pretzels and popcorn, and a piece of my son's birthday cake. I haven't felt the pinch in the wasteline on my size 12's, but I'm not going to go there. I have eaten moderately as well. I have not over-stuffed myself, and I have actually not really eaten alot. The things I have eaten alot of are veggies, fish and meats. I am only eating when I am hungry too, no over-stuffing my face with snacks. A friend came over last week and took us out to dinner too. I stayed away from the alcohol and I only had a few tiny pieces of the pizza they ordered. I had the wings instead and a salad. So, back to work as I have to face the music (SCALES) this morning!!!! My husband asked me yesterday if I have fallen off the diet plan. I told him no, but I have cheated a bit. He's on me like a hawk. Of course, he likes what he see's and we are going on a cruise to Hawaii in February and wants me to look my best! Of course he does, he's my best friend! So, back on the plan and keeping on the lowcarb lookout. I won't beat myself up for the gain, just working harder not to let it get ahead of me!!! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!

Cheeseburger in Paradise........

Weighing in late this week at 196.5

Well, now, it wasn't a cheeseburger, I did eat really well, but I had some drinks too! I went to Florida to visit with my folks and my brother and sister. We all went down (my husband and my son) as a family, and we had a great time. I didn't really focus on food that much, but my cheat blinders were still locked and loaded. I did navigate on the menus the options that I stick too, and I let in a few I don't usually have at home. I had some wine with my meals and I also had a few carbs here and there. Not the carbs that give you major headaches, mind you. I did ok, as there were many temptations at my fingertips. One of the hardest to resist was my sister's margaritas. Yes, I had two. They were so good, but I did have a slight headache the next morning. Other than that, I stayed pretty true to my original diet schema. Lots of veggies, meats, eggs, cheese, salads, and I took my own candy bars. Yep, that helped too! I didn't have the desserts, just one night I had some sugar free icecream. That was all. So, since Thanksgiving, I've gained two and a half pounds. Yep, back up to 196.5. Now, don't count me out. I'm back on it this week and I will lose this too. Since it dropped into the teens, I'm on the treadmill at night instead of walking and playing ball outside. I will have to invest in some silk long underwear. Since losing the 38 lbs, I can't seem to keep warm outside. I've lost my heavy insulation!!!! So, I guess I'll just have to buckle down and buy some. If I ever make it to 145, what will I do, I'll be freezing in the winters here!!!!!!!!!! Florida was great, 83-85 every day, sunny, warm water. Yep - I did it, I actually put on a bathing suit and wasn't afraid to be seen in it. AMAZING. I think my suit was around 6 years old!!!! Ha ha!!! Well, back to putting together my menus for the week. Take it easy around Christmas and don't beat yourselves up too bad for cheating a little. It happens - Happy Holidays - hope to check in on time next tuesday with better results.