Well, I SURVIVED the chutney!! I made it last night and didn’t even sneak a taste. I’m very proud of myself for that.
I did fine just being busy all day cooking; making the quiches, sweet potatoes, salad and helping with the pies. It was a little rough after breakfast when my sister brought out the pumpkin loaf….LOVE pumpkin bread. I was not so nice telling her to take it away, but I needed just a little break. But, I recouped well and got back to it.
It was a little difficult having to prepare all the yummy goodies that are tradition for us at Thanksgiving without the benefit to taste testing. But I ended up doing really well at dinner with my salad, veggie crustless quiche, mashed potatoes, plain baked sweet potato and a couple date balls for desert.
I’m shocked that I didn’t have any crisis about it all. I was very busy all day which probably helped and I also confess that I did break the rules a little by having a couple glasses of wine with dinner. But even up until this I was doing fine and only splurged on the wine because that is part of our family tradition and I can only stray from tradition so much at once.
So a little splurge, but still did very well with my food and I’m proud of myself. Now I just need to survive the rest of my lazy holiday weekend!
I’m very thankful to all my readers and this opportunity to share my journey with you! How was your holiday?
You did extremely well. The holidays are a minefield when it comes to sugar. I have cut way back on my sugar and I find that most of the time, I don't want it which is very weird for me! I am even passing up chocolate which was my heaviest addiction. Something about putting the proper nutrients into your system makes you not want to put junk into it. Stay strong!
Thanks so much for the encouragement!! It’s awesome to hear that you are cutting back. I also haven’t been craving too much either, but every now and then…mostly when it is right under my nose! I think you are right about eating the right stuff; it does help.
I do notice though that I have been eating a lot more fruit and cheese, but need to work more on filling up with veggies and legumes I think! 🙂
Thanks so much for the encouragement!! It’s awesome to hear that you are cutting back. I also haven’t been craving too much either, but every now and then…mostly when it is right under my nose! I think you are right about eating the right stuff. it does seem to help keep me feeling full and good.
However, I still do splurge on pineapple and cheese maybe a smidge more than I should! Well, one battle at a time right? hehehe
You did extremely well. The holidays are a minefield when it comes to sugar. I have cut way back on my sugar and I find that most of the time, I don't want it which is very weird for me! I am even passing up chocolate which was my heaviest addiction. Something about putting the proper nutrients into your system makes you not want to put junk into it. Stay strong!
Thanks so much for the encouragement!! It’s awesome to hear that you are cutting back. I also haven’t been craving too much either, but every now and then…mostly when it is right under my nose! I think you are right about eating the right stuff; it does help.
I do notice though that I have been eating a lot more fruit and cheese, but need to work more on filling up with veggies and legumes I think! 🙂
Thanks so much for the encouragement!! It’s awesome to hear that you are cutting back. I also haven’t been craving too much either, but every now and then…mostly when it is right under my nose! I think you are right about eating the right stuff. it does seem to help keep me feeling full and good.
However, I still do splurge on pineapple and cheese maybe a smidge more than I should! Well, one battle at a time right? hehehe