Good Morning Everyone!

I know San is busy with her house full of kids and being Gammy. How wonderful! I have been checking the blog daily but was flat on my back sick until yesterday afternoon. I feel much better and am looking forward to a lovely holiday with my family.

I am so surprised at how well I have done this season. Normally, I am neck deep in sweets and yummies, but this year I have largely avoided them. There have been a few indulgences - but they were never over the top. I have become a nut about portion control and label reading. I think I have had a few chocolates, a cookie here and there and maybe a cupcake. For the entire month of December - that is huge for me. I am realizing that I am losing my sweet tooth. I thought it would be tough to say good-bye to my old "friend." But really, it hasn't been. When I put something sweet in my mouth, a lot of times, my reaction is - "WoW - that was not worth it. Amazing.

As many of you know, my goal is to get to 165 by December 31. That would mean that I have taken off 15 pounds since we started. On the weekend, I weighed in at 169! I was thrilled. I started at 180 in September. I need to get four pounds off in 10 days. I am going to do everything within my power to get on the scale on 12/31/09 and weigh 165. If I do, then I have earned my spa day (do you think Elizabeth Arden eill let me use my own products??!! :) )

I think the universe may be working in my favor. I just heard from my parents that they changed the menu for Christmas dinner - and I am not sure I am crazy about their choices. So it may be a salad night for me!

Anyway, as the week heats up I am not sure how often I will be able to get to the blog. I just want all of you to know that you are important to me. This team has changed my life. I love you all.

Tee

ps: Kate - I am so glad you are back. Your voice was sorely missed. XOXO