I read the CK article on holiday weight control and I think they miss a few important points.

The article says that "studies show that more weight is gained immediately after holidays than during them" which I think, from my own experience, is absolutely true but not because of any leftovers. It simply always takes a couple of days for extra calories to show up on my scales and I've seen that pattern demonstrated over and over again.

The other factor I don't think CK emphasizes enough is the post-holiday letdown. I can't imagine I'm the only one who feels it after a week of either preparing for a house full of guests or traveling and staying in someone else's home for several days. This has been one of the rare times I've done a decent job of getting right back to a diet & exercise routine and I credit the CK Diet and Exercise Manager for helping me do that.

I was hoping to take some time this morning to catch up on some CK blogs but I'm waiting for a phone call from an appliance repairman to let me know when he'll be here to check my refrigerator freezer and I still have to clear things so he can work...

...It looks like I don't have to spend the rest of the week shopping for a new refrigerator. We're waiting for a new fan motor although exactly how good the compressors are at their age after running hot for however long is unknown.

(The weather over the past week gave us several chances to enjoy the Beaver Moon.)