Saturday, November 21, 2009

Today was another beautiful day in Saratoga Springs! I enjoyed my morning adventure with Charisse and Chloe. The carousel in Congress Park is closed for the season except for Victorian Days and New Years Eve. That was a bummer. However, it gives us a reason to get back together next Spring.

I feel tired this evening. I almost seem a little sad and I am not sure why. I told Mark I think it is because I haven't been right on with the BFC program. I ate a homemade cinnamon roll with ham and eggs this morning for breakfast. Then I had stuffed sole with asparagus for lunch, and then a Chicken Pot Pie for dinner. After that though, I ended up having crackers with crab dip and a handful of walnuts.

I think more than anything I am concerned that I will go back to my old way of eating. I cannot wait until eating healthy is like 2nd nature and I don't have to think about it quite so hard. My niece was asking what we were going to do about sweets over the holiday season. I said; we are going ahead and having them. I also know that I am going to keep squares of cheese, walnuts, wine, and 85% chocolate on hand to satisfy me and if I do have a sweet, it will be thumb sized and I will be very selective. I am going to be asking myself if I will remember the memory of ingesting a particular sweet 10 minutes later. My way of telling myself it is instant gratification and not delayed or continuing gratification.

Tip: Stay aware during the holidays of what you are putting in your mouth. Most of the time you can be prepared like I plan to be. If not, remain aware and make the best choice for what you have to choose from. If you find yourself in that position over and over, then evaluate your food stash or consider you may be emotional eating.

Remember to Keep it Simple when planning your meals!

Being healthy is a Divine gift from my Higher Power and I gratefully accept it!