Day 90

Can you believe it's been three months already? I hardly can! It's certainly been a whirlwind here at the McQuade home. We've been busy, busy, busy; always on the go, go, go! I'm glad that I've got the Mr. to help me stay focused on my goals while we're out and about, because it gets mighty easy to swing through McDonald's when the hungries hit me on the road.

I must admit to you lovelies that I haven't been sticking to the "carb reducing" portion of my plan as well as I'd like to be, but Mr. has been doing an excellent job of helping me to see thing in the long-term ("Okay, but that burger is going to cost you an hour and a half on the elliptical. Or you could have a salad.") instead of just the right-now. Because of his help I'm still working on slowly getting rid of the pounds and inches, instead of lamenting more gain!

We're headed into the holidays now, with Thanksgiving just a few weeks away and then the Christmas rush starts! Holiday parties are full of calorie-traps and they're a breeding ground for later guilt. Remember your goals as you mingle this year. You'll feel so much better for it! I attended an early holiday kick-off party recently and felt incredibly proud of myself when I later realized that I'd only eaten a few cookies (three), instead of hovering over the snack table like a vulture as I used to. It's a small victory, but it's victory and it feels great!

Keep at it, I know you can come out of this holiday season a few pounds lighter and regret-free!