how quickly we forget

How quickly we forget ...

I made a 30 day commitment and then thanksgiving hit and it all went to hell.

Well, not today. Today I am back on track and tracking my food -- and making good choices!

I still have 3 weeks until the 12/13 holiday party, and I have re-focused myself. I don't need to use the holiday season as an excuse. Nor do I need to deny myself some small indulgences of the season. But, they should be SMALL. And managed. And planned for. And accounted for. And again, SMALL.

I've had a very good day. It shall continue . . .

10 pounds. 30 days. Boom.

So, we have a new goal on the horizon: boyfriend's holiday party! Not just any holiday party, a Hollywood Holiday Party.  So, the online dress shopping has already commenced.  And thus, the hardcore diet is in full effect. I have exactly 30 days. The goal is 10 pounds, I'll settle for 8. Nothing less. I think short term goals are actually more beneficial to me. Long term goals are important but feel less tangible.  Wanting to look and feel my best at this party will keep me focused during a most critical weight-gain time of year.

I'm sort of excited ... I know I can do it. I have every confidence.

I thought about doing a cleanse -- and will probably do that after the start of the year with Dr. Weinzoff. It's just not realistic to do that over Thanksgiving & this whole season. But it's coming, soon enough!

I look forward to some creative cooking and homebody-ness to get this $h!t done -- 30 day countdown -- bring it on! 

November ...

There's something about November that makes me happy.

Maybe it's that it's finally "holiday season" without the stress that comes along with official busy-ness of Holiday Season.

Comfort foods abound. Homey scents are everywhere.




Peace & love & harmony seem to be the theme of the times. And the weather demands we stay home a little bit more (or we pretend that it demands.)

Football season is well underway and the fun times with friends are casual, often-themed, and always super-fun!

I really do love November & it always seems to go by so fast.

And somehow, this happy time translates into control over food simply by the sheer nature of feeling happy, and in control of the schedule!

Despite the abundance of yummy food around during this time... November I typically am able to take charge of!