Did not reach 300lb Goal

For those who were wondering whether I made my Christmas goal of benchpressing 300lbs the answer is "no." I got close, but then was forced to go on a diet by my wife just prior to a Thanksgiving Week cruise. I lost 13 lbs. on some stupid diet and have kept most of it off (down to 188), but with that loss I lost a bit of strength as well.... On a good day I can press 280-285 but not the 300lbs I had hoped. Well, assuming I live, I have the next 4-6 months to reach that goal. The nice thing about weightlifting is that there is always a new goal to set and reach.