Having made my goal, I thought I would ease up. But heck, I'm on a roll, feeling good and feeling fit, so I've set a new goal -- Ten Pounds total. So by day 28, my new goal is to have lost a total of ten pounds. If I don't make it, no problem, but I may as well keep going while I am enjoying this.
THANKS so much to dietbetter. I would have never taken the time out of my busy life to make a concentrated effort to focus on my health for four weeks. THe timing prior to the holiday parties was perfect. Otherwise I would have likely gained 10 pounds in this same time frame rather than have lost that much.
Going to another party (potluck) tonight. I am bringing a homemade, comforting, colorful, soothing, red lentil soup. (great for appetizer, side, or main dish) It may be the most healthy alternative there.
now off to my exercise routine: Gilad for half an hour inside then off for an hour on the wooded 5 mile trail behind my house. Or maybe I'll rake more of those endless leaves.