A Weighty Question

It's Day Nine without kids, and I'm fine. I've taken several long showers, watched mindless television, had a couple glasses of wine with my husband without fear of having to jump up and drive someone to the hospital and eaten chocolate out in the open without having to share. 

The result? I've packed on about five pounds. So stay tuned for some post-Fourth "This is How I'm Going to Get the Weight Off" blogging. Any ideas out there? Health Editor Christina Elston suggests keeping a food diary, keeping your portions down to the size of your fist and maybe taking a walk every once in a while. But I'm open to suggestions ...