[lindyhop]

I lost about 8 pounds earlier this year and stopped. I'd like to lose at least 8 more. I've recently managed to cut out some unhealthy snacking at work (again). I'm also concentrating more on watching my fat intake since I found out I have high cholesterol. I'll find out in a couple of weeks I've made any progress toward bringing the numbers down.

I'm really at the edge of what I'm willing to cut out of my diet so more exercise is the next step. I belong to a gym but they changed out all my favorite weight machines earlier this year and ever since then I've gone to the gym but I don't do much. I'm currently working with a personal trainer but only for eight sessions over four weeks. I can't afford more and I really want my "quiet time" back. I didn't realize how much I enjoy working out in my own little private iPod bubble. But I'm learning the kind of workout I should be doing.

This discussion is going on as we move into the "eating season" so how does everyone cope with that? Or do you just give in and hope to lose weight in January? And what about food at work? I work with a group of people who will bring in food (and lots of it) for any occasion whatsoever. This time of year it's worse than ever.