Triumphant Thanksgiving

I did it! I survived Thanksgiving! I am triumphant!

And the unbelievable thing is, it wasn't even that difficult.

The hors d'œuvre and the desserts are usually my biggest downfall. But I completely kept myself in check. Just a wee bit of spinach-artichoke dip, only one bacon-wrapped-water-chestnut, only one wedge of cheese with a couple crackers, one bite of pumpkin roll....and yes, a whole (but small) piece of Pear Cranberry Pie. All I ate at lunch (and at dinner later) was turkey and a small serving of dressing. (Unfortunately the only "vegetables" were salads filled with fruit or floating in sweet dressing or camouflaged in mayonnaise. So no veggies for me).

I didn't really feel tempted to eat too much, and I never felt deprived. And this morning I'm not wishing I'd brought home a box of leftovers to consume at lunchtime.

The emotional aspect of this triumph is huge for me. If I can get through Thanksgiving, I can get through the rest of this weight loss....and live a happy healthy life.

And the very very bestest part? All the compliments on my weight loss from the relatives who haven't seen me since last Thanksgiving. :D