Hi Val , glad you had a good Christmas.. I think 4.5 lbs is pretty much average a gain but your going to get it off again soon enough. I think that its the best plan to enjoy the food and drink in the knowledge that there wil be a bit of weight to shift afterwards. Worth it in my eyes ..
I have had a stressful Christmas and I admit to being a bit unpleasant to say the least.. I cooked 4 Christmas dinners on 4 days one after the other..then had 17 people and 2 dogs for a day followed by more cooking and entertaining.. Some of it was fun but I let myself get overwhelmed with it all and grumpy..
I finally plucked up the courage to go to the dr last night after months of increasing pain in many joints. Last week I was struggling to manage at work as every movement was painful in my arms , shoulders, knees , neck , back .. I have osteoarthritia as you know but the dr is pretty sure I have rheumatoid arthritis all over as well..The positive bit is that I will now see a rheumatologist and get the right care and hopefully some support ..I have changes to make as have my family in supporting me . I may need to cut back on working hours and accept more help round the house..Although my dr wasnt to bothered about me losing weight.. I know I need to make a big effort now to look after myself and eat healthily ..2012 could be a good year with positive changes .. I hope you have got your SW head back on , I know how hard it is getting back into the routine after a few days of 'freedom' ..Its lovely that you popped in to 'see' me ..