[freiamaya]

Yes, I fell (more like took a flying LEAP) off the WW wagon this holiday season. I don't know why I do this to myself, but it happens every single year!!!! Just show me the old childhood comfort Christmas tradition food of years gone by, and watch my self-control FLY out the window!!!!
Anyways, as I am SURE that I am not alone, this post is a quick booster shot to all of you out there (and a reminder to myself) that:
Weight gain isn't permanent!
We can DO IT!!!
Lets hang in there, get through the holiday season, and REFOCUS!!!
Happy Holidays to all of you out there!!!!

[Rosegarden]

The trick is to eat it in moderation. Like my leader says, "Ask yourself - will this be here all year around like mashed potatoes, gravy, or whatever, or is it a once a year food?" If you answer is yes to once a year, plan on it, eat it in moderation and go forward." If you deny yourself, you risk throwing it all out the window. So when I got to a food that I absolutely couldn't bear to turn down, I ate a small bit of it. It was heavenly. Have I had a weight gain over this holiday? Yes, but not nearly the gain I would have had other years. It's okay. Just dust yourself off and go forward.