As usual the Fest was great fun. Unlike previous Fests, I did my normal exercises every day. In addition, on Saturday I walked 7 miles and Sunday I walked around 8 miles. Unfortunately, this didn’t stop me from gaining 3 pounds. I always overeat when with groups. I’m not sure why but I can’t stop eating if people are around. Fortunately, Jaeger is an exception to this rule. Otherwise I’d be in big trouble

I was halfway expecting that I’d gain weight over the vacation so I wasn’t as distressed as I might otherwise have been. I’m disappointed but now that I’m back to my regular schedule I should be able to lose it again. Hopefully someday I’ll be able to control my eating in group situations. I’ll have plenty of opportunity to try. In fact, for the next couple of months I’ll have monthly tests on my eating skills in public:

• June – Washington DC trip for the ALA Conference
• July – visit my family
• August – visit Jaeger’s family
• September – potentially another Fest

Like I said, lots of practice. I’m sure at some point I’ll figure out a good abstaining solution.