anotheranon | ok, time to face facts

At first I thought it was just that the vinyl pants were too hot, or that my jeans had somehow escaped into the dryer without my noticing. This week, after finally having to loosen my belt a notch, I faced up to it: I've gained weight.

Not so much that nothing fits, but enough to be uncomfortable. I know how it happened - overeating (new recipes taste good), a few too many trips to the candy machine at work. But I'm going to get rid of it. Here's how:

Eat until I'm full, and absolutely no more. If there are enough leftovers for seconds, they go in the fridge. If there isn't enough to save, it goes straight down the garbage disposal to avoid the "just one more bite" temptation.
No more candy machine, period. Ditto free candy at jury duty.
Cut back on the white pita bread, even though it goes well with so many things.
Try to exercise at least 4 days a week instead of the half-hearted 2 that have been my recent habit.
Walks during lunch hour, unless it's absolutely freezing/rain pouring in sheets.
Make lunch instead of dinner the "big meal" of the day when possible - weekends, definitely.

Yes, I know, it's really fsking optimistic to make this decision the week before Thanksgiving, but it can be done - most of this isn't "festive" eating, it's everyday overdoing it. I'm tough, I've done it before, I can do it!