Making progress

Despite the holiday, I have still lost weight!
Last week, I was off to a good start with 2.4 pounds shed. This week, even after the gluttony of Thanksgiving, I am down 1.2 lbs.
It might seem slow, but I am still proud. I feel much better than I did when I started, and I know I did not put on this weight in a week, so it won't peel off of me that quickly, either.
Today I went to a meeting that discussed how to survive the upcoming holiday parties. I didn't even think about the impending doom a simple get-together could cause, but most appetizers can be packed full of hidden calories.
Some tips I found helpful were:
1) Fill up on the veggies that are offered first and go back for desserts (when you will eat just a sample),
2) Drink plenty of water before the party to fill up,
3) Eat a low point-value meal beforehand so you're not starving, and lastly,
4) Stand across the room from the food table, so you're not subconsciously popping potato chips in your mouth.
Hope these tips help you, too! I will keep plugging away, and write more soon.