Originally Posted by Myosmith

I've lost a lot of weight (about 80 pounds) after many years of trying with limited but never long-term success. Forget "the wagon", you aren't on a "diet" you are putting together a lifelong nutrition program. An occassional celebration where you overeat at a holiday or wedding, etc, is not going to derail a solid nutrition and fitness lifestyle. Granted, it's better if you can use some restraint even at the holidays, but don't sweat it if you have some of Mom's gravy and and extra piece of Grandma's apple pie at a few family get togethers. Eat a couple of extra salads and do a few extra wind sprints the following week and all is right with the world again.