Holidays - Old and New

It is almost that time! The holidays of overeating and the year's best foods are fast approaching! I celebrate Christmas, and this year will be the first year in quite a few that I am not dreading gaining a ton of weight from overeating goodies, sweets and food enough for an army. No sir, not this year! Sure, I will enjoy the holiday meals and the specialty sweets, but now I am preparing healthier versions using healthier ingredients. I am definitely not making as many goodies either. Just a few to sample mine and my husband's favorites of the season. After it's over, it's time to move on and get rid of any leftovers!

It is a WONDERFUL feeling having control over my appetite and my eating habits now. Before, as shameful as it is, the holidays would find me eating and eating and eating some more--cookies, treats, fudge, candy, and WAY TOO MUCH Christmas dinner consisting of portions enough for a family of 6! Nope this year, I have turned over a new leaf in getting back to BFL for good this time. I do not fear losing control as I would in the past because I have now taken back control over my appetite. That's a really nice feeling and even more so a reason to be thankful this time of year!