Sometimes it's Titanic versus iceberg in the battle of the bulge; neither one moves very fast and I either reach my destination, or I'm sunk. The key is to pick up speed and plow on through no matter how many obstacles stand between me and my goals. Obstacles come in many forms: holiday gatherings, office parties, baking binges, hectic schedules, and winter colds/flu. All these and more can sink weight loss efforts.

The question is, WILL they?

I say no. No to overindulgence. No to skipping the gym. I say yes to keeping up the energy and going full-steam-ahead. I plan on greeting the new year a little lighter and a little thinner.