When I decided to join this challenge, I wanted to be 20lbs lighter by New Years than when I started WW. I hit that goal today when I weighed in at another meeting. Truth is, I may be lighter but I still don't feel like I am ready to face Thanksgiving with my family. I'm just not sure how I can handle all the foods that I love to eat (way too much of I might add) and the fact that the only WW friendly food that will be there is the green beans and even those have a huge hunk of ham hock and little white potatoes in the pot. I guess I am looking for suggestions as to how best to deal with the temptation. Do I eat a tiny bit of what I want and load up on the few healthy choices? Or do I eat what I want and hop back on the wagon for the next meal? Another problem is that my birthday is the day before Thanksgiving this year, so I know there will be a red velvet cake with "Happy Birthday" written on the top waiting for me when I get there. Left alone with it, there is no doubt in my mind that I would just keep sneaking little bits until it was completely gone. Do I cut my own piece or just eat the one that is placed in front of me?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated; especially advice from members that have gone through the holidays before. Is there any way to stay on plan without cooking the entire meal myself?
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