Twas the Day(s) after Christmas....

We had a wonderful, cozy Christmas as a family in our new home.  Brent had a couple days off and we goofed off and even went to a new frozen yogurt place and all splurged on our own concoctions!


I have to say, that this Christmas time, I gave myself permission to indulge a little with some of the sweets and yummy treats that were around.  Last year I was in "weight loss" mode and stayed true to the plan, so this year I decided to allow myself some freedoms.

BUT... I have learned that I am apt to take TOO much freedom and I have the tendency to become like a child left alone in a candy store.

I am now back ON PLAN and it's amazing how I suddenly feel more in control and even more of a sense of security of knowing the path that I'm on.  It really is like hopping onto another path.  I already feel more energy from eating better and even more cheerful.  In the past, I would have ignored those feelings of over-indulgence and rationalized them away and continued to overeat.  I'm so grateful for what I've learned!!

I really like this poem I read and it seems to fit perfectly:

T’was The Day After Christmas (By Delia McLaughlin) T’was the day after Christmas, I had put on 10 lbs By eating the food that was always around. My stockings were tight, the seams they were busting, From the constant barrage of food I was lusting. My husband and children whose clothes were snug too Pleaded with me to try something new. The only thing that fit was my stretch stocking cap And between my shirt and my pants there was a huge gap. I had endlessly and repeatedly licked every platter And never before had it really even mattered. I avoided all mirrors, ran by them in a dash So I just couldn’t see the tight fitting sash. Tired of wearing those triple X sizes, I had to do something as the scale number rises. When a friend offered to help me, I shouted “GIVE ME RELIEF from the munchies” resounded. When relief came, it was so incredibly quick, And now I no longer feel lethargic and sick. I began losing the weight without all the strife Because my health coach introduced me to Take Shape For Life! Now pancakes and brownies, chili and eggs, I’m beginning to see the bones in my legs! Oatmeal, sloppy Joes, nacho cheese puffs That health coach of mine really knows her stuff! This eating small meals every 3 hours Has helped me lose weight and now I encounter Compliments from everywhere imaginable It’s so unreal – almost unfathomable! The fat is melting – it seems to go POOF! And the energy I’ve gained has gone through the roof! The sizes get smaller as the scale shows less And now my health is no longer a mess. My eating is healthier; I’ve changed the bad habits And the weight I’ve lost won’t be recounted! For my lifestyle is changing – my food choices now healthy And used for refueling, not making me like jelly. My eyes now twinkle and I’m truly so happy That I want all my friends to join me real snappy So we will all reach that healthy goal weight And enjoy this new feeling I’m having today. For the first time in decades, I like my new self And breathing is easier when I put on my belt. Mirrors are now my next new best friend Admiring the new shape and curves that extend. Try as I did for too many years Without much success and a whole lot of tears Losing weight has been easy With a program that teaches. Now I’m teaching others so they can lose too And get slim and healthy in Twenty One Two. Let’s journey together to a thinner new you So next year you will be happier too.

I'm Excited for 2012!  I'm excited to do NEW things!  Life is good!
Just 3 more days left of 2011.  What kind of year has it been for you?