I NEVER never NEVER use a full sized plate when I dish up. Even with a saucer, I tend to over fill and I can not fini**** so I pu**** away for a few hours. I was seriously worried about stretching my pouch, I have considerably but not as much as would cause me a problem. I hope. today is the worse test day for me. CHRISTMAS DINNER.. I always over cook. I could feed a small community with the amount of food I prepare. today I am making a concerted effort to keep it simple. 6 deviled eggs instead of 18, one dish of candied yams instead of two, one package of stuffing, not two. and one pie not two or three. I am having my husband cut my treats for me, he serves up a portion and when it is gone, I am done, good plan.

Merry Christmas everyone! Diane

I wish I was like you Kat I can eat way more than I would like to be able. Today I had two pieces of pecan pie Felt rough after but not bad enough to throw up or need to lie down - I just sat quietly for an hour or so. It was the second half of the second slice that got me - how silly, I know I should only have one slice as a treat, but there you go, I paid for my bad choice. I just wish I didn't have the choice to make...........

such HAPPY songs... heehee definitely not on my list of songs, but hey, there are just NICE GIRLS out there. giggle giggle I am so not one of them. I really must start listening to 'nicer' music. Kamelot http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X984JW http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X98QM2 Sonata Artica http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V90942 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V97814 Sirenia http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S3DEHK http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S3DN0S Leaves Eyes http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V8YBM4 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QP37VS Visions of Atlantis http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XQRE50 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XQZB8C Epica http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VC3WB6/ ttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VC7E24 Trans-Siberian Orchestra http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WYTDOI http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WYYT74

there are days that I can not believe that I can not eat more than I can and yet I do not gain or lose. there are days that I am perfectly happy with were I am and I do not want to change, but I continue to surprise myself. 3/4 of a taco and I am done. 3/4 of a hot pocket and I am done. 1 pancake and I am done. 1 slice of pizza and I am done. I am done shopping for the holidays. I am done decorating for the holidays and I have not even begun to cook for the holidays. which actually my family is happy that I am not making a big dinner. they love my cooking, but they do not really want a big spread. we are so un-american. ;) I am still working my tail off, 3 days before Christmas and I am proofing my last group session. it is taking forever because I really didn't enjoy it and I really do not want to do another one. I am still trying to get everything packed and in storage so that we can fix the house and put it on the market and move in 6 months. do not get me started on the stress of that endevour! I just want a nap!