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Lying on the sofa eating leftover cheesecake is probably not the healthiest way to spend the day. Technically, I did that for only half the day; I worked until 12:30. Despite having a great Thanksgiving, I was feeling especially logy today. All I wanted to do was sleep and eat. Unfortunately, I didn't sleep, which allowed me more time to eat. I just couldn't get warm. The temperature in my house was seventy and that should have been fine. I wrapped up in a blanket with Mazie and watched television all afternoon.

My food and exercise plans were going pretty well before I took my vacation, but I went crazy food-wise in Santa Fe (although I did get a lot of exercise too). With Thanksgiving coming up so soon after my return, I didn't bother reining it in -- and I haven't exercised once since I got home. I really need to get a grip. One of my friends posted on Facebook a few days ago that the average person gains seven pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. I don't want to do that. I can't afford to do that.

While I sometimes think I'm fighting a losing battle with fitness, at least I'm still fighting. I need to step it up, not just during the holiday season but year 'round. The longer I keep on this extra weight, the more problems I will face with my health. I'm not nearly as overweight as my mother was, but I believe I am predisposed to both obesity and the associated health risks. I don't want to risk it. Time to change course. It's hard enough now, and I don't expect it will get any easier.