My long-term goal is to lose 52 pounds by November 23 of this year. One pound a week. That didn’t sound too strenuous.
Well, after over six weeks, I have lost one pound. One pound. I couldn’t squeeze even another quarter pound from that highly-accurate, uncompromising scale of mine.
When I set my one pound per week goal, I knew it might be difficult. It is certainly harder to lose weight at 59 than it was at 29. I can remember losing 10 pounds in one week when I was in my 30s (mostly water, of course, and it didn’t stay gone).
I did not gain over Christmas, in spite of the constant presence of temptation, and I did allow myself many, many, many treats (many).
So one pound isn’t so bad. One pound down and 51 to go.
Good grief.
Best always, Alexandra
Alexandra 
Hi Jane,,,I think I see a 2 pound loss in 6 weeks. Your “plan” is an excellent one,,,I like what I read,,,,if you think something might be wrong like your thyroid,,,then don’t hesitate to check that out. By not gaining any weight over Christmas is a REALLY good thing.! I am happy that you have gotten rid of 2 pounds so far. Keep up your “plan”. Have a good week.! I’m with ya all the weigh.
Hi Patsi. This is slow going, but I’ll be better now that all the Christmas treats are behind me. I certainly associate relaxation and celebration with eating. I often think of your family’s New Year’s celebrations. I remember one year I passed up a very fancy parfait dessert in the interest of staying on my diet. I often think of that dessert …. Jane (aka Alexandra)