Sign Of The Times

I’m on a diet. I can maintain my weight by my normal eating habits (usually), but the problem is that the entire extended time between Thanksgiving and a couple of weeks past New Years has been one gigantic string of parties, restaurants and family gatherings (all with food – lots of it). Add to that the fact that we pretty much have all we need, so many of our Christmas gifts this year were food related gift cards. So basically I gained about 14 pounds (!), and now I need to lose 20 (!!). While I’m complaining bitterly at the moment, I know that I’ll feel much better when the weight’s gone – I’ve been tired, listless and sickly lately, and that’s not a good sign. So, I’m on a diet…