The Moderation Station

So I went to a party last night where there was A LOT OF FOOD. Some of it was quite healthy. For example, vegetables, whole grain crackers, cheese, some kind of cous cous / pesto / chick pea / garlic deliciousness... but once I had some drinks in me, I slowly migrated towards my old favorite: chocolate chip cookies. Oh how I love them. How did I rationalize this obviously bad choice? Cheat night? More like cheat week. Sigh.

I have to say that my dear friend Melissa provided many options that were fine for me to enjoy and trust me I did load up my plate with peppers, cheeses and crackers and that fancy chick pea dip, but I was feeling dangerous, I guess, and allowed myself to feel free and have a cookie... or two... or three...oh well. I weighed myself today and it didn't cause a massive problem, so I am okay with my choices, I am just scared to log my food to see just how many calories I ate.

Oh, did I mention that I also snuck some potato chips, too? Also another old favorite of mine. It is so hard to resist them, so I had probably a handful over the course of the night. They were so good, but I will certainly regret it in a few moments when I log my food. Notice I blog first, log later. Sneaky? Perhaps.. I like to think of it as the calm before the storm.

I suppose my point is to let you all know that I do know how to enjoy myself every now and then, BUT in moderation. That is the key. I find if I allow myself to stand by that table covered in food, then I pick at it. On the other hand, if I make a plate for myself and go sit down, I am less likely to gorge myself and feel sick to my tummy. So I encourage you to do the same tomorrow and the next day and I suppose also on New Years. I feel that if you make yourself a plate and actually SEE what you are eating, you will be less likely to over eat appetizers and have a nice balance of booze and food.

I would like to ask that you keep my hips, thighs and tummy in your thoughts and prayers over the next few days. They are still crying for the gym and are starting to really wonder who I am anymore. I can feel it. So, while you are at church wondering when this lady will finish her damn children's story (oh wait, that's just us in vineland), throw in some kind thoughts for me, I beg of you!

I wish all of you happy and HEALTHY Merry Christmas!!!!