I really was off-plan quite a bit from Thanksgiving through New Year's.  Had many meals out at restaurants, holiday meals, "cheating" snacks, etc.  Yet I did try to remember everything I've been learning and wasn't as "bad" as I've beeni n the past.  And I did eat a number of NS meals whenever possible.

The good news was that I maintained!  I stayed at that 143 mark for over a month.  Yes, hitting a plateau can be frustrating, but at the same time NOT gaining weight over the holidays I consider a major victory in and of itself.

Well, looks like I've finally started the slow climb down to goal!  I'm bouncing between 142 and 142.5 (so set my ticker at 142.5).  I think by Saturday, my next official weigh in, I may be at 142 officially!

It feels so good!  Dave seems to constantly be surprised at how thin I am (compared to where I started).  A couple of weeks ago I put on my denim capris that I bought 2 years ago, and he was like "nope, no good - those are way too big on you and you can't wear them."  And my grey pants now are too baggy also.  Then Friday the weather had turned cold so I pulled a nice pair of black Ann Taylor wool pants out of the drycleaning bag of winter clothes.  I bought them in Arizona so they are only a few years old.  Well, the waist is too big!  I had to pull them tight and close with a safety pin!  So now I have at least 2 pair of pants to take to the tailor! 

NS really does work.  I thought with less than 25 pounds to lose it was "over reacting" and that I should just do it myself with diet and exercise.  But I know I never could have achieved this on my own.  And what I've learned will stand me in good stead moving forward.

4 to 4.5 pounds to goal, and depending upon how long it takes me I *may* lower the goal to 135!  That would be the thinnest I've been since my 20's!  That may not be reachable, but I AM setting 140 as my ceiling.  Once I'm on maintenance I will continue to weigh in, and if I creep up to 140, it's back on NS for a week or 2.  My plan is to always have 1-2 weeks of NS food in the house, and I may continue to order the lunches ala carte because I like them!

Thanks NS - 2008 is the year of looking great for me!