Thur, Nov 17: I am 9.5 pounds away from my ultimate goal. I'm not sure I lost the quarter pound since yesterday, or if I read the scale wrong but it is better than gaining at any rate. I am looking forward to taking a break next week for Thanksgiving, but I first have the reception and concert tomorrow night to attend so that may effectively be the beginning of the break for me. I will see how it goes. I have been walking to work each day this week, so that is good.