Ongoing Losses

LCE is pleased to welcome Guest Author, Kate Street.

Another year has come to a close. How did you do? Did you finally lose that extra weight? Did you estatically go shopping for smaller sizes? Did you actually live up to your promises of keeping the weight off this time?

Splurging. I could write a book about it. I'm the queen of splurge! In the past, I could always find a reason to eat something I know I shouldn't. Everything from a vacation in a far off land to catching green lights all the way home; all were fodder for celebration.

I've gotten a little better over the years since beginning my low carb woe. I'm not perfect, by any means, but I have made much progress. These days, I try to limit my splurges to truly worthy occasions rather than impulse buys at the fresh, hot bread rack.

 Recently, I've noticed many people talking about their summer travel plans and contemplating, with trepidation, how they will handle their food intake while on the road. It can be a very stressful proposition. Trying to 'diet' while on vacation rarely works (at least for most of us) but at the same time, it's a good idea to remain somewhat controlled in order to not ruin all our previous hard work.

Am I in it for the long haul?