advent torture

Hi folks, well even 3 years post my GB, it is the time of year again when I am trying desperatly to avoid advent calenders with treats, mince pies and any thing festive that might start me off to pilling pounds on again, I am even trying the pre surgery diet for the next 12 days , just so I can take it a bit easier over christmas.:thumbup:. I keep telling myself this is the last diet I will ever go on as I only want to loose 50lbs, I guess thaats not much if i say it fast. On the upside I went to a lovely dinner dance with my hubby this weekend I scrubbed up quite well, I was quite impressed how some serious industrial underwear hid my 50lbs. 3 years ago I would have gone to dinner dances dreseed in the equivelant of a marquee feeling very self concious so this is a great leap forward.