T-day

Memories, like the corners of my mind,
blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blaaaah, blahhhh...
of the way we were.


At Holiday time, I always get a warm, fuzzy, yummy feeling.  Do you? Or do you get sick down deep in your tummy because of the stress of it all? Looking back at it, I believe for me it's all about the smiles, hugs, kisses and special memories of loved ones.


The softly falling snow in the still, crisp, cold night,
Star lit midnight blue skies,
Twinkling Christmas lights dancing in the distance,
Music, telling of our Savior's birth,
The smell of pine, cinnamon, cloves
The warmth of a fire.


So we are on a journey to a fitter, healthier you. Does this all stop cause the holidays are upon us. No way I say. There are strategies we can employ to enjoy the holidays without putting extra junk in the trunk.


We talked last time about journaling. Are you?  Just say yes or start now, friends. News Alert: next week is Thanksgiving. All 3000 calories of your turkey dinner are staring you square in the face.  Yikes, run for your lives... run for your junk-less trunks!


Hey I think we are onto something here...uhmmm did you hear me say RUN?  How about hitting the gym for some high intensity intervals the night before and the day after?  Now is the time for consistency. Keep up the good work, keep moving and we'll make it through.

Now comes the sticky part. Yes, the drumsticks, you turkeys.  What will be our food strategy? 

I have a question....What is so bad about mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey and the fixings?  Not so much really, because we all get a cheat meal here and there (remember the 90% rule).  But this holiday let's focus on portion sizes.  This year, cut the portions down. I mean down, way down baby.  If you need to have it all, then sample it all. Sliver of this, teaspoon of that, you know what I mean. No porky pigs allowed. No gorging till you are sick.

OK? Got it?

Our Black Friday strategy will be to get back to clean eating. Got leftovers? Freeze them immediately or feed them to the dog. Maybe you're the lucky one being invited out for Thanksgiving.  No worries then, your kitchen will be leftover free, Yeah!

Let's take this full circle. The holidays are a special time so let's make the most of them.  Enjoy those special treats that only come around this time of year, practice portion control, keep moving and keep journaling. Love those closest to you and make some sweet memories. That's what the holidays really are about. 

Anyone seen my mistletoe? Sweet!

Be well
Happy Thanksgiving