Shrinking Violets Check-in
Good morning, Violets! I hope everyone had a delightful Thanksgiving. It was a victorious one for me. Stuffing myself during the Thanksgiving feast at my friend Rebecca’s home yesterday was not even a temptation for me. It is such a joy to wake up the morning after Thanksgiving without a hint of a food hangover! My game plan for this year was unusual but effective. I decided to celebrate Thanksgiving for a whole week. I fixed a turkey breast Saturday morning and have been eating a single serving of turkey and mashed potatoes every day. I dipped into the pumpkin cheesecake Tuesday night. I have no desire for all the other holiday treats. Mashed potatoes with real butter and pumpkin cheesecake are my favorites! I do realize that this is not the way most people who are concerned about their weight approach the holidays, but you do what you have to do when you are an emotional eater. Something about the freedom to enjoy the feast over the course of a week allowed me to approach the food with control. After I enjoy the last piece of pumpkin cheesecake and the rest of the turkey breast today, I will likely fast animal protein for a few days or a few weeks. I am planning to listen to my body and play it by ear, but I know that I feel better when I only eat animal protein every other day. This approach worked so well for me that I am planning to enjoy another celebration week from Christmas through New Year’s Eve. That will give me 30 days of clean eating in between holidays.
One of Rebecca’s friends is an aesthetician and professional make-up artist. I met her for the first time yesterday. She took one look at my complexion and told me that I have radiantly beautiful skin and must be a pure water drinker! My lifestyle is changing my appearance even if it is not changing the size of my butt as fast as I would like.
I enjoyed my friends yesterday. Food is just food. It tastes good and provides momentary pleasure, but it does not rock my world. I am finally finding that place of balance where I can enjoy holiday food without being mastered by it. That is worth celebrating!
Today is my planned rest day, but I will be shopping and walking a lot!
Kim, I agree that the hi-lo in Step, Jump, & Pump is a blast! Have fun!
Sunny, I hope your husband feels better.
Kali, I am still waiting for that leg blast report!
Wendy, I am praying for you today. I look forward to hearing about your race.
Maeghan, are you working out or shopping today?
Jean, I hope you find time for a workout. You will feel so much better.
Blessings,
Heather B.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
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