Good afternoon, a bit late to do this but it was not too bad of a week. Weight is up to 240 even but seeing the party season is in full swing. Last week was my Daughter's Birthday and today is my Wife's so a big dinner tonight too.We plan on going out this weekend to complete the celebration. Today was our "Holiday" party but I ate little. Pizza became common at our house last week because of either a quantity of people were coming over or convenience. I can eat pizza every meal. LOVE IT!!! So this weekend is suppose to be cold but the porch isn't done yet and the cold is good training. Makes ya strong.

 Before I go please remember in your thoughts and prayers those effected by the shootings in Newton. It hit home here in Stratford. Victoria Soto attended the same HS as my Kids. She was a bit older but her sister graduated with my Daughter and her youngest sister was a year behind my Son. Good Bless. Rest in Peace. Jim

Happy 12-12-12 to all. Today is significant as it is our Daughter, Danielle's, birthday. That is about all that is significant to 12-12-12 to me. Anyway I wish my report of weight was as happy a day as it is for Dani but not this week. 239.6lbs. Not really sure why. Eating has been relatively good but I think I have been carbing a bit too much. I will admit I am a carbaholic. Love my bread especially. I have been staying clear of the bakery section of the stores lately just in case they just brought out some warm Italian bread. I can pretty much eat the whole loaf. I also haven't had a lot of "free" time this week. My Wife had surgery on Monday for a meniscus tear so I have been "helpful" to her. Well I think I have been.  Til next week, stay on track. Jim

Another Wednesday and another weigh in. 239 even today. Broke the 240 mark that I have been above for months. Trying to get a handle on eating. Using portion control and not snacking on bad food. Popcorn the other night instead of chips. Plan on continuing building our front porch this weekend and making room in the bar to get the weights out there. Need to start the exercise portion of the train ASAP. Have a great week all. Jim