2010 December

Whoa…. Weigh In Update + Holiday Survival

It’s been forever since I’ve checked in on this blog, but I am pleased to announce…. I survived the holidays!!!

It was a LOOOOOOONG 5 days in Richmond. I purchased my Jenny Craig food there, and had some great selections planned. But how does JC food compare to delicious holiday treats???? Um, not even.

Days 1-3, I was really good. Ate my Jenny food, and even went for a walk! A few nibbles here and there, but that was it!

Then came days 4 and 5…. Apparently, I had only packed enough willpower for 3 days, and food just kept ending up on my fork and in my mouth! Stuffing and Hashbrown Casserole and homemade gingerbread…. it was like I couldn’t stop.

VERY tough few days, and I was almost relieved to be home. I’ll have to figure out how to deal with these instances in the future for sure. Right now, though, I’m just glad to be home… safe and sound.

Today, I weighed in at my local Jenny Craig, and am pleased to announce that I am ONLY up +.4 lbs!! Which, to me is fantastic!!!! I can’t even believe how low the gain was! THANK GOODNESS!!!

Now, I’m getting back on track. Have bought my food for the week and shopped for some beautiful veggies. There’s no stopping me this week.

BACK ON TRACK, I AM!

Two Days at "Home"

New Blog Features, A Delightful Dinner, and Weekend Plans!

Pumpkin Carving Party

Emotions Rise…. Disappointment Sets In

This afternoon was tough. I think this is my first official weight loss challenge. Well, maybe the travel thing was a challenge, but this is harder. And, I’ve got to figure it out.

I’m going home for Xmas.

Going home for Xmas in my family means food. Good food and lots of it. I had already decided that I would do JC the entire time I was home, with one meal off on Christmas Eve for a delicious italian meal my sister in law was making.

I won’t drink wine. I won’t stuff my face with cookies. I’m going to behave…. that’s just how this holiday needs to go I’ve waited way too long to be successful at weight loss to blow it on 5 random days home.

I thought the family was on my side for this holiday, but now they are suggesting that they have made a healthy menu for the week. “Turkey… you can eat the white meat.” and “Everything you eat has to be frozen??” comments came out today. This is so freaking hard.

Do I want to eat turkey??? Damn skippy, I do. Do I want to eat pasta and meat? Yep. But eating this way for years has gotten me into this predicament (see picture at right). I have to just choose wisely for me. I just have to…. I don’t want to spiral down and find myself with gingerbread in hand.

I had this all planned. I’m not sure when the game changed. Makes me crazy. Makes me not want to go, almost. I stress the almost. Of course, I want to see the fam, but gosh…. I just can’t eat like they do. I just can’t. Not this year.

New Job, Day One

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Almonds

Valentine's Day M&M Blondies