Thanks Dot, for keeping the diary. Anna being home keeps me busy. She is back in school today, and I'm alone again during the day, so I have more time. I didn't keep track of my diet through thanksgiving. I'll weigh today, to determine how bad I've been.

Didn't even keep track yesterday, went out of town, ended up eating out then had cookies. My friend does the most insane cookie baking assembly line before Xmas. Dozens and dozens of cookies come out of her kitchen. So, she sent a couple dozen home with me. Freezer bound, just for self preservation, they will last a long time as long as they are downstairs in the freezer.

I am officially engaging in maintenance now, having reached my winter (short term) goal. I have been at or below the goal 11 out of 15 days since mid-month. Today I was 0.6 over goal so will need to impose some limits for the next couple days.

Intake today was at 1519, above where I intended to stop. Lost my mind for a bit when confronted by a container of blueberry -pomegranate-chocolate chunk ice cream. It is a rare treat since the closest place I can buy it is 75 miles away. Of course, being on a holiday binge yesterday and since it was cold oit, for transport, I bought some.

That will also be going onto single serving containers tonight so I am not tempted to graze from the carton. Oh, I live alone so that isn't as nasty as it sounds. Anyway, I've set my daily intake goal at 1500 for now. This is 260 below what FitWatch says I need to maintain my weight at my goal, just 121 according to Calorie Control Council. If this results in loss or gain, I will adjust accordingly. Gradual adjustment should let me pinpoint where my metabolic rate runs.