Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Since I last posted on Monday, I had gained another pound making it a total increase of 1.25 pounds this week until today. Today, when I stepped on the scales, I was down 1.25 pounds, putting me at 2 pounds from my pre-break weight, and 11.5 pounds from my ultimate goal weight. I am trying to be very careful because of the holidays looming ahead, but it is difficult with so many eating-related activities coming up.

On Monday there will be the annual holiday lunch at my workplace, which is a glutinous orgy of food. Therefore, I will not be attending that event-- it's not an event I particularly enjoy and there is no way I can attend without going way out of bounds, which I would prefer not to do.

On Tuesday, I will be attending a buffet dinner for a political organization. This too will be a non-nutritious eating frenzy, but not as luxurious as the lunch I am passing up on Monday, so I may be able to hold my own at this one. I hope.

On Wednesday, I will be attending a work reception, but I'm not sure what the food options will be as this is a farewell reception for a departing executive. I suspect the food will be rich and plentiful "stand up" food, but I will put in an appearance and leave as soon as possible. I hope it is not a sit-down event.If it is, I will probably say my good-byes before dinner and disappear.

If I can resist all those temptations, that will get me through next week. I would really be pleased to lose the 2 pounds I gained over Thanksgiving before Christmas, but time is running out!