I have to confess I'm in stress over my weight. Why? Because I gained 1.5 lbs. during the last weekend... and I've gained a bit more today... But the worst is that, for me, and many Puerto Ricans, Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) is just the beginning of the holidays. Here's a list of the festivities I have on my way... trying to ruin my weight loss journey.
- Saturday, December 31 - New Years Eve Party @ Aunt Mary's
- Sunday, January 1 - New Year's Brunch @ my Parents
- Sunday, January 1 - New Year's 'Caldo Gallego Party' @ Aunt Mary's
- Monday, January 2 - New Year's Lunch @ my In-Laws
- January 5 - Three Wise Men Eve Party @ Enid's (a cousin)
- January 6 - Three Wise Men Day BIG Party @ Mayra's (another cousin)
- January 6 to January 14 - 'Las Octavitas' ...last eight days of X-mas in PR.
- January 15 - Fiestas de la Novilla @ San Sebastián (Festival of the Yough Cow... We take a baby cow and dress her from head to toe... among other things)... I'll show you photos when I go this year.
- January 19-22 - Fiestas de San Sebastián @ Old San Juan
I'll explain this holidays as they come... So, don't worry If didn't understood a bit of what I just wrote.
PLUS! Chuqui (my brother) will be here from January 6 to January 21. What does this means? Since food in the states is SO different to what we eat here, going to retaurants and 'mesones gastronomicos' plays a big part on my brother's visit each year. He usually makes a schedule with all the restaurants and places he wants to visit. And, since I'm not working, I'm the one who goes with him. Resulting in extra pounds each year.
I just don't know how I'm I going to keep losing weight during the next days! Any suggestions?
