Realistically Thinking.....

I don't expect to lose weight this week.  In fact, it's quite possible that I will see a gain.  It's Thanksgiving week.  I had a great meal yesterday with my family and I ate whatever I wanted to eat.  And, I don't feel guilty about it one bit.  If I felt guilty, I'd still be over-eating today.  I had black-berry cobbler for breakfast today...and I don't feel guilty about that either.  Why not?  Because I weight it and added it to my points tracker, that's why.  I don't want to live on a RIDGED diet.  That's why I chose Weight Watchers in the first place.  I want to be able to eat with friends and family.  I want to enjoy the holidays when they come...or special dinners out with friends.  Those events are rare, and are meant to make you feel free and relaxed and joyful.  Guilt and fear should not be thrown into the mix.  So what if I don't lose weight this week?  So what if even I gain a pound or two?  All that matters is that I stick to my plan.  My plan is to change my eating habits.  My plan is to take care of my body.  My plan is to become healthier.  My plan is to lose weight.  I have not abandoned my plan because Thanksgiving came up in the middle of it.  In fact, I have so much weight to lose, that it's very likely next Thanksgiving will come up before I reach my goal too.  What I've done is come up with a realistic strategy on how to handle holidays and special occasions.  I'm not going to deny myself a good time.  But, I AM going to get right to back eating right in order to meet my personal goals.  I've got a long, long way to go.  Learning to fit holidays in is part of the process.  I've got this one in the bag!  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!