T-Day post-game wrap up
Wow, I just realized that it's been a while since I last posted! To make up for my slackerish ways, in addition to this entry, I'm posting up a product review and TWO recipes.
Soccer is going well, I'm dying a little less everytime. I also got a rescue inhaler from my doctor (did I mention that I have asthma?), which helps immensely.
On the food-front, there are folks who believe the best strategy for the holidays is to "hold the line." That is, put dieting and food-stress on hold for a while, ease up a little bit. That doesn't mean to just go nuts and down frappuccinos for breakfast every day! It means, rather than trying to lose, try not to gain. That was my strategy for Thanksgiving, and it sort of worked. By sort of, I mean that before T-day, I had gained a little (2-3lbs). Not much, but enough to make my jeans a touch too tight. By the Monday after T-day, I had not gained any more. Now I just have to work on getting rid of that pre-T-day weight before the next holiday. So far, so good. I actually ran yesterday — OK it was just for 5 minutes, but still — in addition to 25 minutes on the bike. This morning was weights day. I was considering skipping a bunch of the movements, due to a shoulder injury (making a save during our soccer match, thankyouverymuch). Instead, I just lightened up the weights for those moves. |  Curse you, Paula Deen, for your mayo and cream cheese filling! |
Looking back, I don't feel at all guilty, or any regret, for the devilled eggs, stuffing patties, wine, sweet potato pie, or anything else. I was moderate in all of the above, but not at all with the fun I had with my family and friends. And really, that's what it's about, isn't it?