Just the words we need to get a boost as we enter the hardest part of the holidays. And yes, as another long timer, I agree that it does get easier with time. In fact, we might just find that the things we crave don't taste anywhere near as yummy as you remembered them.

I'm proud of us all too Teri. I'm proud of the long timers who have faced the challenges and won. I'm proud of those that have gotten over the initial hump and are planning strategies for the holidays. I'm proud of the new folks who picked a particularly difficult time of year to start making significant changes in their lives. And finally I'm proud of those folks that don't make it through the holidays "legally" but put it behind then and keep on marching down the LC road.

Great post Teri. Very supportive words to take us through the holidays.