I ate Mac n Cheese, Corn Bread Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Chocolate Cake and more just two weeks ago at Thanksgiving dinner. And since this is confessional.... I brought back leftovers for the next 3 days. YES I flew food across the US from GA to NY! What? Don't judge me.
Then to top if off just one week later, (literally last Thursday) I flew to Las Vegas and hit the ground running (more like walking) with Shots of Tequila followed by Jack Daniel's (you should try the single barrel - smooth) and I ate fast food too. Stop shaking your head!
Life is about Living, Loving and Enjoying some guilty pleasures... So yes I am guilty as charged!
Interesting thought: I bet I am not ALONE!
To make matters worse I swear from tomorrow on I have some type of Holiday party, friend get together, dinner thing etc. every other day until Wed Dec 21st. Thank God I am leaving for GA on the 21st... or else I might need counseling.
But enough about me and my confessions..... Tis the season to be Jolly, Happy, Merry, Gleeful and full of Cheer. As you reflect on Thanksgiving and dive into the future of Hanukah, Xmas, Kwanzaa and any other excuse you can think of to get together with folks don't allow guilt to ruin your night or the next day.
It seems we are harder on ourselves then ever before, especially with restaurants displaying food calories and magazines writing just how many calories are in your favorite apple martini. Over thinking every thing we put in our mouth can not only lead us to obsessiveness but it takes us away from the moment and reason we came together in the first place.
There is ecstasy in food and friends, go out enjoy the textures, tastes, company and appreciate a little heaven in something other then the GYM.
Its all about balance, so if you have a party every other night like me... watch what you eat in between days. Have an extra salad, oatmeal instead of bagel with cream cheese, walk on the treadmill for an extra 10 minutes. Take the stairs for the rest of the month. Drink a lot of water every day.
And here are two good tips:
- For every alcohol drink you have, drink a glass of water right after
- Also drinking water before your meal will help you not to over eat
So as you enjoy the rest of the month and year with family and friends, leave guilt at the front door, put a smile on your face and enjoy the festivities.
Keep your eye out for my 2012 New Year - New You Challenge coming soon!
Taj
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