Christmas get-together at Marilyn & Pete’s on Saturday was really nice.  Their home was decorated in the usual warm and colorful Department 56 style.  Too bad for them (and us) that the Pete’s Dept 56days come to a close in a couple more months.  He seems ready to move on to something new after all the politics there lately – I hope he soon finds a great new place.   

I’ve not been 100% happy with my eating – knowing that I still could make better choices.  Occasionally drinking pop, which is a habit that is decidedly not one for me to get back in to.  I am going to need to give my self a specific limit on those types of ‘treats’ and stick to it.  I am still full after small portions, which is very good.  Need to keep an eye on the snacking, particularly as the holidays have snacks lurking around every corner.  Have found that I can eat some bread now (darn, I was really hoping that would be a problem forever!!).  I am missing the summer produce.  Have been making some soups – which are not a great choice according to the nutritionist, because the liquids go through you easier keeping you less full.  But, I’ve been making them of the heartier variety, like stew, and they’re a great way to get in black beans, chicken, vegetables and other great things for me.

 Exercise??? Well, I can’t say that any of that is happening – but I continue to walk faster everywhere I go, stand for longer periods of time (such as for six hours working at the Santa Shop this weekend) and generally be able to bend, stretch and turn better.

 I weighed myself today and have lost a  few more pounds.  Just shy of 114 lost.