I agree everyone's feedback.. I think we have to allow ourselves some freedom ... otherwise.. that old diet mentality crawls back into mind... the minute I 'cannot' have something.. I want 50,000.-- AND this may not be the case for everyone.. you have to get to know yourself..

December can be an especially difficult tiime. I have been doing well.. but have been caught off guard 3 times by meetings I went to where cookies, fudge, punch, breads etc were served. Everyone I talked with had 'sweet breath'. What really helped is to have my water bottle... and then to WATCH people as they ate.. cookie after cookie and think how unhealthy the high sugar content is...and how lethargic they were going to feel etc...

It was still hard.. but i managed... I suppose at some point I may add a few 'special carb's' into my plan for the holiday.. so I don't dive into the first chocolate cake I see...

The key is preparation and planning....

hang in there everyone...

Ramona