@Beachbound, just got back so I didn't read your tip until it was too late! At least I stuck to my small size, and I'll remember your tip for next time.
@Craftygater, good for you for getting started. And a great start, too!! I just started doing some excercises for my belly. Yuck!! But, it'll work.
I did ok at my MIL's birthday party. I did get a second helping of the baked beans because they were ssooo good. I'm partial, though, because they're my husband's special recipe.