But this year, I only had one plate...and that plate was a small one....that plate was a healthy one, with lots of greens, a thin slice of turkey, and only a small piece of pumpkin pie.
I'm still boggled as to how this is even possible.
I'm still scratching my head over it.

When the experts say "focus on people, not the food" it is true.
For the first time in my life, i didn't worry about the food. I was having a good time, socializing with my friends and making sure I had a moment to talk with everyone at the house.
By the end of the night, I forgot to even finish my plate, because the joy from the fellowship had already FILLED me.

Every year, I usually worry about whether I will overeat. Vowing I won't go for seconds, obsessing as I enter the door, of the many strategies in my head. I will wear tight clothes, I will eat before I go, I will drink lots of water so I won't over eat, etc etc..

But this year, I was kind to myself, giving myself permission to eat anything and everything i want. This year I was excited to see people.

It's funny how when I finally LET GO of the obsession with food, the focus of the night shifted to friends, and I finally accomplished the goal of NOT-OVEREATING.