I thought I was being very careful. Christmas eve I was 140.5 and spent most of my day in the kitchen (preparing not eating!!!). I was on my feet from 7:00 AM until almost 3:00 PM getting things ready for that evening and for the following day. I was busy and getting more movement from my body than my usual day at the computer!
We had plans to go to a friend's house for Christmas eve, but I got a phone call from her husband--she had fallen and was showing signs of a concussion (she's okay). They had to cancel the dinner party. No problem, I have an extra 4 people for the holidays and only a limited amount of meals purchased.
I'll just throw on one of those emergency meals--burritos with sour cream and pico de gallo, Spanish rice and refried beans. Everyone enjoyed the meal and we watched a movie before heading to bed.
Next morning, I was 143.5! 3 pounds.
Too much salt I surmised.
Christmas day I was also pretty good. We had a balanced breakfast. No nibbling during the day.
No candy or nuts in sight. Dinner was turkey and I went easy on the potatoes and stuffing and heavy on the steamed green beans.
Next morning, still 143.5. Nothing came off. Perhaps it isn't the salt.
I even changed my ticker.
So, I'll be back on the bandwagon on Wednesday--as soon as the house guests leave. 10 pounds to lose now (I was 135.5 on Thanksgiving--that's 8 pounds more than I should have to lose!!!). New goal--meet 133 by my birthday.