nyny not too bad

even after the rather off program week, my average was within .2 of last
week so I am going to leave it at 160. Last weeks average was 159.9, this
week 160.1. Not as awful as I thought. I got a burst of renewed motivation
yesterday, so this week I expect it to go back into the one fives. I found
out something interesting yesterday. I Planned to eat a "real" thanksgiving
meal. I did have several dishes that I planned to make full fat. Like the
dressing. And the potatoes. And the squash casserole. et al. I found
myself while cooking, just Not being able to do it. The recipe for the
stuffing said a stick of butter. I ended up with a couple of tablespoons.
It had sausage, and I used what I had, which was a very low fat highly
seasoned garlic and basil sausage made from chicken. This trend went along
as I cooked. I found myself pouring most the fat off the drippings for the
gravy and using ultra low fat cheddar in the squash casserole. My daughter
made the mashed potatoes, and I did have some, but they did not taste all
That good so I had a small serving. I used fresh orange juice in the jams
instead of cream. Everything was delicious, I felt "too" full after one
plate with a bit of everything on it. Had a sliver of pie, and just could
Not eat the crust, knowing what was in there. Got really hungry in the
evening (a good sign) and had a turkey sandwich, with some baked chips.
Figured my points for fun and estimate around 45, but with hindsite probably
not that much. This morning the scalemonster said 159 again.! Another
successful holiday. I have been doing this So intently now for so long, it
is like I Can't not do it, even when I plan to not do it. It is true.
Habits DO change, if you work at it.