I stepped on my Mom's scale this morning and it said 190.  But that is still a downward trend, so I am happy.

Staying on any weightloss plan is hard to do when traveling and/or during the holidays.  We are in Amarillo, Tx for my Dad's 85th birthday this weekend.  On the trip down we stopped at a Braum's for supper.  Yes, I could have had a grilled chicken salad, but I chose to have a bacon cheeseburger and fries.  Not the best choice, but an occasional indulgence is ok.  No one should ever go on a diet that so limits what you eat to where you can't occasionally have something you want; as long as it is the exception instead of the rule.   Today the whole family went to the Texas Roadhouse restaurant.  I did much better having grilled chicken, a baked sweet potatoe with plain butter and a side salad.  It was a great meal.  The company was what made the meal so wonderful.

It was the first time that my three sisters and I have all been together in a while and the be able to be with Daddy and Mother for his birthday was very special.

I think the trick to holiday and special occasion eating is to not completely lose your head, and if you, dont beat yourself up.  Just 'get back on the wagon' and go forward.

God bless you all and Merry Christmas!