Thankful.

I haven't been regularly blogging lately, and I apologize for that.

Last weekend was the Thanksgiving holiday, and I was home in WI for the weekend.  Whenever I'm at home, I always eat well.  I was nervous coming back to my WW meeting - I went Tuesday instead because I had a conflict yesterday - because I figured that after two weeks, I was going to likely gain.  I did - but it was only 0.8 lbs.  I was happy - I chalked that up as a success.  Even though I didn't eat to plan, I did make better decisions than I have in past holiday years when I did eat.  I didn't eat until I felt like I needed to be wheelbarrowed away from the table.  I ate more veggies - YAY for seasonal squash!  When I snacked, I figured out a serving and poured myself a bowl of the item - instead of taking the whole bag with me in front of the TV.  I still eat what I want to eat - but just do a better job of portioning it out.

It's a tough time of year for being on a weight loss plan.  Vendors send gifts to work, usually in the form of sweets, and they're put out by the water cooler.  Co-workers bring in food as well.  And we're having a potluck here at the end of the month in the office, and there's always an overabundance of food there.  And then it's already Christmas, and another trip to WI where again I'll eat very well.  I can tell you already that I'm looking forward to the famous cutout cookies that my mom makes.  I'll still enjoy them as I have in the past, but just in lesser quantities.

I'm very thankful for the willpower and determination that I've found to follow this plan since June.  Though it's been a very slow process in losing the weight, I find my successes not necessarily with the numbers on the scale, but in the way my clothes fit and how much quicker I move on the volleyball court. 

I'm also very thankful for the support that I've received from my friends and family throughout the process.  It's great to get an occasional e-mail from someone saying,"read your blog today, you're doing a great job and keep it up," or just a quick, "you are looking great" from someone after receiving a hug from them at a gathering.  Those little things keep me going, and I'm appreciative for that.