Day Nineteen…

There is no point friendly version of those mushrooms that are my featured image. They were the best stuffed- mushrooms I’ve ever made. It’s late, and I truly have that “Thanksgiving” feeling. It was a splendid holiday with the family…

I am on the road to maintenance but in the meantime, holidays and family events are going to happen. Being a part of these occasions will mean that I will be eating traditional foods that are not great options. I decided to pick and choose what I would eat. So, I didn’t have the cinnamon buns this morning because I knew I’d want dessert tonight.

I did this with the full understanding that tomorrow is not an extension of today. The holiday is over, and now I’m scheduled for 8:15 am spin and returning to all the habits that have helped me to lose the weight. I am looking forward to food shopping and my cut up vegetables and fruit. These are the staples that help me to make better choices when I’m hungry.

I am truly thankful for all the love and support people have shown me along the way. There are so many people who are both inspiring and encouraging.  As I close out this post for Thanksgiving 2018, I am left with only feelings of gratitude and love.  Happy Thanksgiving.

 

Day Eighteen…

The cold front came in just in time for Thanksgiving. This is one of my most favorite days of the year because I get to spend time with my family. We all get along really well, and whenever we are together we are sure to have a great time.

It was my job to make stuffed mushrooms, turnips with bacon, and to pick up some wine. Let’s be clear the mushrooms are going to be amazing.  So much butter, garlic, and olive oil. It’s easy to over indulge and do some serious damage this time of year. I just have to continue to remind myself of how far I’ve come and stay the course.