Last weekend I really went wild. Two birthdays, two giant dinners with lots of breads, fatty sauces, delicious meats, many desserts. My weight loss program was suddenly out the window.

I remembered that I’d lost 10 pounds with another 10 to go. I didn’t forget my efforts to eliminate carbs. Neither did I stick with the plan! It was time to celebrate.

The wine didn’t help. It loosened my inhibitions. Then the appetizers sparked my appetite. By the main course I’d already had quite a lot of bread. Desserts weren’t far off.

I did remember to pray, but I kept on thinking the line from the Lord’s prayer “give us our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses.”

Happily it all ended Sunday night and Monday I was back again on the wagon, with God’s help. I’d only put on half a pound. Today, I’m down 2, so all is OK.