I was proud of myself refraining from the cookies and candy during this holiday season.  I kept it from my house and all was well….until December 24th. 

It was all down hill starting Christmas Eve after the mailman, UPS man, and Fed Ex stopped and dropped of all kinds of goodies. 

When my kids were growing up, they knew how much I liked peppermint patties and they would always get me some for Christmas.  This year my youngest son got me Ghirardelli Peppermint bark along with another type made by Lyndon Reede.   I’ve been trying to ration myself by just putting 3 pieces at a time in the freezer and telling myself that’s all I could have.  But, alas, I find myself getting back in the freezer and munching down three more.  I lost count on Christmas day on how many of them I ate.

My son also sent my husband 4 different orders of various kinds of sausage and cheese.   We’ve been munching on all these goodies watching tv.  It’s amazing how much a person can eat while watching tv.  We also got some home made walnut fudge and carrot cake from his sister.  I’ve been getting into the fudge in the middle of the night.  Grrrrr….where is my will power. 

Christmas day, the next door neighbors brought over some of their famous home made peanut brittle.  It just melts in your mouth.

I haven’t gotten on the scale since I started this downhill slide.  I don’t even want to know how much I have gained.  

I’m feeling lots of emotions with this eating frenzy of mine…..anger, disappointment, and sadness.  I can’t believe I have such little will power.  I keep asking myself, how did I lose 100 pounds before?  I never knew losing weight was so hard until I read it.  I know that sounds ridiculous ….but it’s true.  I use to just set my mind to losing weight and did it.   Now that I have a computer and I read how hard losing weight really is, I’ve made it hard on myself.

When I read about the statistics of successful weight loss, I wonder if I can really achieve my goal.  It’s time for me to get ready to go to work.  I volunteer in the gift shop at our local hospital and am filling in for someone today.  The good thing about that is I’m not home to get into any of the goodies.  Yippee!!!

This Christmas Season has been flying by.  I finally got my last two packages in the mail today.  I gave a sigh of relief as I walked out the door at the post office.  Next year I think I’m going to give gift cards, postage has gotten so high.

I didn’t bake any Christmas cookies or candy this year.  This kept me from going to the cookie exchange held at the hospital every year.  I also did not attend  the holiday brunch the senior center put on yesterday.   

All the cookies I like, are all fattening.  Since there aren’t a variety of “Diet” xmas cookies in any of my recipe books, I figured the best thing I could do right now is to avoid them.

Perhaps next year, I’ll have the ability to pass on the sweet holiday treats or be able to eat one and quit.   I just know this year, I’d  be eating them all and then feeling guilty afterwards. 

I think it is important for each of us to be able to take an honest look at our weaknesses and draw up a plan to overcome them. Right now avoidance is what is working best for me this season.  I have not gained any weight during the holiday season.  That is a plus.  In fact, I must have been carrying water weight when I thought I had gained when my husband had surgery.  I’ve lost that three pounds plus another three after he got home. 

I know I’m not breaking any records with my weight loss.  I just keep reminding myelf of the story of the turtle and the hare.  Steady as she goes…..I’m going to reach my goal!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays Everyone!!!!!!!!!!

Making correct food choices to accomplish our weight loss goals is tough when we are on a any type of diet.  There are a million books on these topics.  There are also seminars you can attend to help accomplish your weight loss goals.  All of these cost MONEY!! 

Today theNational Dairy Council is offering a FREE online seminar between 2-3 Eastern Time.  On the right side of the page about half way down, you will see a highlighted area called JOIN US FOR A NUTRIENT-RICH FOODS WEBINAR. At the bottom of that article is the place to click on to sign up for the class. This webinar will teach you about Nutrient-Rich Foods and how it’s a positive way of eating.  It will focus on a food’s complete nutrient package.  This class will shift the focus from foods to avoid to food to enjoy.  The featured speakers will be Adam Drewnowski, PhD, University of Washington and Amy Mobley, PhD, RD of Purdue University. 

This website also has Plan Took Kit available for DASH eating (dietary approaches to stop hypertension).  They also have nutrition and product information, health professinal resources, and recipes. 

Even if you aren’t interested or able to watch the seminar today.  Check out the website.  There is plenty of information you can use for your entire family.  You can also subscribe to  their monthly newsletter.

It’s been awhile since I posted.  Excuses….I’ve got a million of them.  I have been doing a lot of running with doctor appointments with hubby, mom and myself but deep down….I know that isn’t why I haven’t made a post.  It is because I have fallen completely off the wagon so to speak.  My weight loss has come to a halt.

With all the running I’ve been doing, I found it so easy to run through a fast food place to pick up something to eat.  Then for supper, it was much easier to stop and buy food already prepared….fried chicken being the favorite.

I had been doing so good with drinking regular and flavored water.  Next thing I knew, I was drinking a diet coke.  It tasted so GOOD!!!  The experts say it takes 21 days to make something a habit.  To restart an old habit….it must be a day or two.  I’m back to drinking 6-8 diet cokes a day.  My water consumption is close to nill.

I can tell I’m not drinking enough water because my fingers, legs, and feet are so swollen.  I know the water  I’m retaining increases my weight. I am my own worst enemy.  I took a look out in the garage and I only have 4 cases of diet coke left.  I usually keep about 10 cases on hand.  I’ve decided when they are gone, I am not buying anymore.  This will force me to quit drinking it.

I haven’t gained any weight this month but I haven’t lost any either.  I’ve been reading several blogs which are quite inspiring.  If you need some motivation, check out Fixing Myself Thin.  She is so upbeat and it’s a fun blog to read.  She has already lost 145 pounds.