Holiday Game Plan

            With the holidays coming up, I can honestly say I'm nervous. It makes me so mad because I want to lose this weight more than anything, I know that, but I'm going to be faced with a lot of challenges. I mean, stuffing, pies, christmas cookies, hot chocolate. Should I miss out on my favorite holiday foods? Is it going to make my holiday season less enjoyable if I am stuck between healthy and non-heathly? This is going to be the hardest time so far for me and my weight loss.
             When I was going to a nutritionist about 5 years ago it was around the holidays, she said have a plan going in. Instead of eating and then writing it in your journal at the end of the day, write what you will eat for the whole day before it even starts. This way, you feel more in control. I think this is the best way to go about doing this for me. I know exactly what I am going to eat on thanksgiving, and it's 4 days away! Of course I know I will have an extra spoonful of something maybe I didn't plan on, but hey, whatever!
              I think I have come to the conclusion that the holidays should be a time of fun. This year, unlike every other year I am going to take the pessure off myself. I am going to stick to my healthy eating, and if a cookie comes into the mix, or a yummy cup of hot coco, I am not going to sweat it. I know I just need to keep a level head, and enjoy myself. Worrying about it and denying myself yummy holiday treats will make me eat more! Like I have said before, I am just werid like that. Also, on the big holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas I am not going to count calories. I will just eat what I have planned, and just for those two days not worry about it. I think I deserve it :) It will be like a gift to myself.

As for the present, I have been in an emotional hole the past week or so. My eating has reflected that. Today I am going to be geting back on track. The weekend was horrific. I didn't gain weight, but I feel like shit. So here is my plan for today:

Breakfast: Yogurt- 90cal
                 Berries- 45 cal
                 1 slice whole wheat toast- 35 cal
                 Coffee- 50 cal
TOTAL: 220 cal.

Lunch: Turkey & Cheese on Whole wheat: 160
            Huge salad w/ low calorie italian dressing: 50
            Granola bar: 90
TOTAL: 300

Snack: Large grapefruit: 100
           Whole wheat crackers: 70
TOTAL: 170

Dinner: 8 oz Grilled eggplant: 65
            Brown rice: 220
            Broccoli: 45
TOTAL: 330

Snack: Apple w/ peanut butter: 270

Total calories: 1300
Water: 85oz
Workout: 1 hour walking on tredmill, pilates.

It doesn't seem like a lot of calories, however, I picked high fiber foods to keep me feeling full. This plan always helps me get my mind and body back to eating the way I should!