Wholly cow, where have the days gone???   It seems like just a few short hours ago, I was getting ready for the 1st Christmas party of the year, and now here we are 7 days away from the arrival of Santa!.. Wow, has this time gone by

I have been horribly bad these past 2 weeks.  I stepped on the scale this morning and I am up 7 lbs in 2 weeks.  Go figure!!  This was the hardest time for me last year, when we started the program and it continues once again.  Laurel and I have decide that we need to be in a range of weight, so that January 1st we can commit to getting the last 25 lbs off.  I had eased a 10 lb range.  Is that to much??  It may be, but that has been my up range since June.  I know I can bring it back, so I am content that if I can stay at that 275 - 285 range, then I will be comfortable, and I know I can take it off.

My will power is really weak right now.  The biggest reason is because I had allowed all my cravings to come back and get the best of me.  It's those cravings that will be the death of me, no literally yet!  I have to be able to fight those and shrug them off.  If I can get back into a committed attempt, then I know I will make my weight come off again.

So, with only a week till the big day, I am going to do my best not to get to the 285 range. I am currently just short of 282, so that is where I want to stay.  I will report in as much as I can, cause as per the email I got yesterday, I have people reading and using this blog as their motivation as well.

Off to Saskatoon for another Christmas party tomorrow night.  We will be dining at the Willows Golf Club.  I understand it is an excellent place to dine.  Golf Saskatchewan staff and a few board members will be there.  Looking forward to it.

The Christmas snacks have started and oh am I feeling them.  My stomach has been doing some weird things, and heart burn is a daily ritual.  Not only that, I am finding it more difficult to eat regular meals when I need to.  Not sure why, but I need to be cautious of that.

January 1st wil be back to the hard routine, and regular weigh in's.  This trying to just coast is not working.  30 lbs to go, and I am going to knock them off.  No question!

It was a crazy weekend............I had 2 Christmas parties.  The food was incredible at both places.  I did pretty good at the supper's , and had lots of salad and protein.  It was all the other snacking I did that killed me.  I absolutely hate this time of year, trying to watch what you eat,and having some many good things around you.  I suck at will power right now, I really do.  I try and say to myself just a bit and leave it at that.  Yeah, right!!!!  God, a ft kid and food all over.  That is the hardest thing to control.  So, during the week I am trying to regather myself, by keeping it lean and simple.  And do what I can to be moderate at the parties.  Thursday will tell the tale!!!!

Just getting ready to leave fort Laurel's 1st of 2 Christmas parties this weekend.  I have saved up yesterday and today to enjoy the supper and desserts.  I will not worry about what I should or shouldn't have.  I will just make sure that the portions are respected and that I will stay inside the can have zone.  Except for a piece of dessert.  No booze, cause I really don't miss it at all, and not extra helpings.

Night everyone................see you tomorrow

This is my convocation as a Certified Insurance Professional!!!  Only 27 years to make it happen.  I kinda look pretty dapper in my suit.........

Its a loss!

1.6 lbs........that's my 1st loss in a long time, and that nakes me pretty happy. I havr been so up and down for so long. I made a commitment to slowly get back to a proper process. Its been a bit tough, but it seemed to work.

I was not totally committed to the exact menu we have. I had some rewards, and as you know I don't call them cheats, during the last 7 days. I have been trying to reduce these so that my cravings will also be reduced. The real test will be this weekend with 2 Christmas parties. If I can just be watchful and not crazy I hope to maintain for this upcoming week. As my azz kicker Wendy said yesterday, they are just another meal. Make the right choices!!
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Today

Well this is my last night of baching since Laurel has been gone. Actually, last night should have been my last night, but United decided to keep Carol and Laurel one more night in the US. Denver Airport does not have comfy chairs I hear.

I think tonight will be stir fry again. It has become my go to meal. The bean sprouts are very good and with a small amount of sauce to taste it is an excellent very low carb meal. I might throw a curve at it tonight and use canned mushrooms.

Here is what happens at my house when I decide to take a nap after supper...

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